It’s a rainy day this King’s Birthday in New Zealand. Which means if I sew all day I don’t feel guilty about not being in the garden.
Using a pre-loved place mat as a base I built this simple design using preloved dollies and lace found at options.
I hope this is inspiring to you.
Very simple to make, and I use stitches on my sewing machine and silky cottons with a light sheen.
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.
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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 haven’t posted for ages. I’ve still been making things but you know what it’s like….time consuming! Ha!
Anyway, I made this the other day and sold it on Facebook Marketplace the day I finished making it for NZ$25. I was delighted that it went to a friend of my mum’s who was moving into a tiny house and thought it was just what she needed 💜
Day 3 of my Summer Holiday, with Christmas being day one. Today I felt like making something, so made this pretty little padded purse. Perfect for coins or things you might need in your handbag.
To purchase (if still available in NZ) click here. Felt.nz
I make these from time to time because they are so easy and fun to create … and they are super handy.
I love pulling out one of my many scrap bags and laying out the scraps to see what kind of affect I can achieve.
Simply lay out the scraps on a piece of fabric with padding and then sew up and down! Super easy and fun! Then make into a cute lined purse.
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