![]() ![]() This is so easy to do, but creates such a soft and sweet look. To finish the project, I added some hand quilted details and I blanket stitched around the outside edge of the sampler. I then made the centre pom poms in the flowers (which are called Yoyos or Suffolk puffs) and sewed them in place. I used raw edge appliqué for stitching down the flower petals and leaves. The remaining flower blocks use two different techniques. In making these hexagon flowers I was sure to fussy cut the fabric so that I could highlight different parts of the floral motifs. I have also added a more in depth description of the EPP method I use in my tutorials. These flowers are the perfect introduction to English paper piecing and they’re one of my favourite sewing techniques. The outside corner blocks of the sampler are made with cute little hexagon flowers. I go into more details about the lazy daisy stitch, back stitch and French knots in my Embroidery Stitch Basics. I buy all of my wool felt locally from My Felt Lady. (I’ve got lots of projects that just use wool felt – it’s so easy and versatile to work with). If you haven’t worked with wool felt before, you’ll enjoy this blog post where I explain how I use it and what I love about it so much. The instructions outline how to appliqué with 100% wool felt for the centre toadstool block. In making the mini quilt, you’ll explore so many of my favourite beginner-friendly techniques. You can read all about the original version I created HERE and see a photo of it at the end of this post. I love the Sweet Stitches Sampler because it’s such a great skill builder project. I was especially drawn the the mustards and the pink wild flower print in the thimble tub below (I bought the rose gold tub and accessories from Fabric Pixie). I selected only my favourite prints and patterns, and decided they’d be perfect to make a new version of my Sweet Stitches Sampler pattern. I was drawn to the colour palette and the floral motifs first. When Gracey Larson’s new collection ‘ Wild and Free‘ came up, I jumped at the chance to play with it. ![]() And I’m thrilled to share my first finish for 2023.Īs a fabric blogger for Riley Blake Designs, I’m very lucky to be able to select pre-release fabrics to sew. But in between that, I’ve found some time for sewing too. My main role is supplying cold drinks and ice blocks, yummy snacks and watermelon slices. The kids are on holidays so there’s lots of outside play like trampolining, visiting the local lake for fishing and riding around the neighbourhood on their bikes. We’re still enjoying the lazy days after Christmas. It’s Summer here and the new year has crept in slowly and quietly.
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