Inspiration Fulfilled
When the challenge for next year was announced at the Connecting Threads party the other night it sent my mind racing straight away. Such a good idea - everyone was asked to submit a New Year's resolution, at the next meeting, for something they wanted to make or finish in 2020. Then, at the November meeting, they would be challenged to see if they had done it.
I immediately thought I should resolve to design and make a 'prototype' cover for the heart shaped hot water bottles I bought in 2018. I had seen a lovely felted one in a crafty shop in Bakewell and had sourced some to make one for myself and gifts. I do LOVE a hot water bottle!
But once the idea was revived in my mind, I just had to get on with it. By bedtime on Thursday night I had produced this plain sample in my soft calico fabric (and put it to the test). It worked out quite well, but was a bit tight over the lid.
Back to the drawing board today, I have tweaked the template a bit. I boldly cut into this gorgeous 3 Sisters 'Poetry' fat quarter and went for the real thing. Pink ribbon and all! I even lugged my Brother machine upstairs, (which I probably shouldn't have), because it has such lovely embroidery stitches on it for the edge.
It is a much better fit now. I might write up a proper pattern for it or maybe even do it as a workshop.
Now I shall have to think of another New Year's Resolution. So I am off to bed with my 'hottie' to think about it.
Night Night and Happy Quilting Everyone!
When the challenge for next year was announced at the Connecting Threads party the other night it sent my mind racing straight away. Such a good idea - everyone was asked to submit a New Year's resolution, at the next meeting, for something they wanted to make or finish in 2020. Then, at the November meeting, they would be challenged to see if they had done it.
I immediately thought I should resolve to design and make a 'prototype' cover for the heart shaped hot water bottles I bought in 2018. I had seen a lovely felted one in a crafty shop in Bakewell and had sourced some to make one for myself and gifts. I do LOVE a hot water bottle!
But once the idea was revived in my mind, I just had to get on with it. By bedtime on Thursday night I had produced this plain sample in my soft calico fabric (and put it to the test). It worked out quite well, but was a bit tight over the lid.
Back to the drawing board today, I have tweaked the template a bit. I boldly cut into this gorgeous 3 Sisters 'Poetry' fat quarter and went for the real thing. Pink ribbon and all! I even lugged my Brother machine upstairs, (which I probably shouldn't have), because it has such lovely embroidery stitches on it for the edge.
It is a much better fit now. I might write up a proper pattern for it or maybe even do it as a workshop.
Now I shall have to think of another New Year's Resolution. So I am off to bed with my 'hottie' to think about it.
Night Night and Happy Quilting Everyone!
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