You know how much I love free motion sewing, and coupled with my love for coastal living, this little scene was easy to create in my mind. The great thing about this kind of art is that you are transported to the coast as you sew. It couldn’t be nicer on this cold wet summer’s day.
I had a friend come over to learn how to do freemotion sewing, and so while she was making her one I started making this one.
I made it on Friday and Saturday and sold it to another friend on Sunday so I was really chuffed.
It’s a mixture of vintage doilies, and newer fabrics. I love how with this kind of art you can just mix and match and make up abstract art and it all works no matter what you do 🤍
Below is the newer fabric I used for the houses…
My sewing room…
So many pretty vintage doilies and so much time over the holidays … and rain, lots of rain, make for a creative brain.
This is a take on free motion sewing but using embroidery stitching and beautiful lace and embroidered doilies bought at second hand shops.
One off unique design.
Ready for framing or make it to something of your choice like a cushion or journal cover.
34cm x 24.5cm
It’s the holidays and so perfect conditions for sewing…
The bright colours of the doily sitting on my sewing desk kept attracting me so I just had to make something out of it …
It’s so nice to repurpose the old embroideries.
🤍
There’s a few more sitting there too 🧵 🪡
I’ve done a Beach Life fabric art before and totally enjoyed it and felt it was time to do another. A warm but wet day in Maketu, NZ, created the perfect mood …. Oh and a day off!
I found a beautiful frame at a second hand shop on Saturday which inspired me to make this design. Made from up-cycled linen and embroidery pieced together.
I felt the Scripture “He heals, the wounds of the broken-hearted” captured the mood of the colours … soothing, calming and gentle to the soul.
It doesn’t take long to add a bit of loviliness to towels in the bathroom. I don’t usually ‘bling’ the drying towels but just the ones people dry their hands on.
Also makes a great Christmas gift!
Bye for now!
Jo x
Hey! How you going in lockdown?
I randomly discovered a video where this woman was making these cute little bags out of the duvet/sheet plastic bags and I thought, yep, I’ve got some of those. I ordered some brads from Spotlight, and I made the little brown circles out of card with my CRICUT maker, and my mother in law had given me several rolls of pink silk rayon braid which was perfect for tying them up. I really love them and they’re super quick to make. Too easy!!
These little bags are so cute and quite handy.
I’ve been cutting out little hearts and flowers with my CRICUT Maker to have on hand so they are the perfect place to store them…
Here is the LINK to the YouTube tutorial I found.
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