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Thursday 14 May 2015

Sneak Peak!

New Summer Project

 
Having to meet deadlines for magazines usually means working weeks or even months ahead.  I finished this Summer themed project for Sewing World Magazine back in April, whilst looking out of the window at heavy frost!
 
The inspiration for it came from this pretty little vintage caravan zipper pouch which I stitched up last year as a present for a very dear friend.
 

 
However as I like to keep my creations fresh, the make it inspired isn't a zipper pouch but I can't tell you any more until it's published........although I couldn't resist sharing some quick sneak peaks!
 
 
The floral fabric I used in both projects is Cottage Flowers and it comes in a pack of six different colourways.  You might also recognise it from my fabric notebook cover tutorial.  
 
Shhh, don't tell the kids but I'm now working on a 'Back to School' project and we haven't even had our summer break yet!
 







21 comments:

  1. Oh, I think I know what you are appliquéing, and very lovely it is too. Can't wait to see it fully. Beautiful fabrics. xx

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  2. Thanks for your visit to my blog...lovely to hear from you!

    I get Sewing World by subscription...can't wait for your sewing project to drop on the doormat as I loved your other 2 :)

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    1. Your blog was lovely, fab crochet and lovely bunting - Will be back to see you again soon!

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  3. Mmmmmmm I think it might be a camper van.......look forward to seeing it finished

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  4. Sounds exciting! You encourage me to using applique again! Thank you Josie xx

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  5. I love this idea and it would be great for a caravaning friend

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  6. As a proud VW campervan owner and a lover of floral fabrics I look forward to seeing the finished project!

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  7. Love your zipper pouch and can't wait to see your finished summer project. I wish I was better at sewing! Hx

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  8. Looks good, can't wait to see it finished!!

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  9. Noddfacrafts
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    Love this design as I sit in my Campervan!

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  10. That little pencil case is very pretty! I'd love to see the new (old!) project too, it looks as if it will be gorgeous.
    It is a bit crazy, how magazines are working four to six months ahead - I remember a blog friend dressing her house for a Christmas-themed article - and it was a boiling hot day in June! Still, it's great that your work is being featured, even if the year seems a bit muddled.

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  11. I love the pencil case :) Such a lovely gift :)

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  12. Bellissimo! Grazie. Paola - Italy

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  13. Bellissimo! Grazie. Paola - Italy

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  14. That is so cute, I love the little bird on the roof of the caravan...

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  15. I love the caravan pouch, and the bird on the roof is so sweet. How can you make us wait! 😉 Hope this will be issued soon. Barbara xx

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  16. Cool pencil case - really inspiring :)

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  17. Beautiful work, but what a tease you are!

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  18. What an adorable design! I look forward to the big reveal :) x

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  19. What kind of sewing foot do you use for your machine applique embroidery?

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