In a desperate effort to usher in something remotely resembling Spring, I made up this quick little table runner. The weather is sooooo rainy and cold here in Utah. More fuel to feed the flames of my whining to move back to a warmer climate! Sorry DH. Anyway, I love to use charm packs for quick table runners and home dcor. This is my take on my favorite table runner pattern #376 Tutti-Frutti by Pieces From My Heart .
I purchased the fabric charm pack (Lovely, by Sandy Gervais) from my favorite online quilt shop, Fat Quarter Shop.
I added the yellow crochet flowers and the green applique leaves. And instead of adding the half-circle border as illustrated on the pattern, I simply used traditional binding (I didn't have enough of the charm pack squares left for the border). Here's a close up of the crocheted flowers.
C'mon Spring, I'm waiting!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Amazing Fit Skirt - Simplicity 2475
I've been looking for a TNT skirt pattern that can be used for casual, denim skirt and flip flop days yet versatile enough to dress up with a blouse and jacket for a suited look. This one fits the bill. The fabric is some kind of a wool/poly mix that I picked up at Hancock’s some time ago. It was very inexpensive fabric that I intended to use solely as my muslin. It ended up being a wearable muslin. The pocket flaps are made from faux black leather and backed with black satin lining fabric. I also used the black satin lining fabric for the kick pleat underlay. Here's a side shot:
The fit truly is amazing. It's very comfortable without being sloppy or frumpy. I plan to make the next one in a red linen fabric with a lining. I didn't line this one as I didn't want to purchase any extra material since this was intended as a muslin. A complete review of this pattern can be read at Pattern Review
The fit truly is amazing. It's very comfortable without being sloppy or frumpy. I plan to make the next one in a red linen fabric with a lining. I didn't line this one as I didn't want to purchase any extra material since this was intended as a muslin. A complete review of this pattern can be read at Pattern Review
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