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Saturday, 9 March 2013

Back on track...

After the diversionary sewing of the last couple of days, I had to get back to the plan today, because there was that small matter of a Mother's Day present becoming due.

Back in the mists of time, I started cutting fabric for a purse, and then for some reason or other didn't follow through; so today I re-sized the lining using my copy of Emily's stonky pattern which you can find here, and pulled some natural Essex Linen and the last pieces of my Just Dandy fabric, the rest of my FQ resides happily with Mrs S in Australia!


I backed the outer panels with fusible fleece and quilted straight lines in orange 28wt Aurifil; which although the flower strips were different widths, I managed to line up the stitching, how cool is that!?

So that's a tick in the box, and will be gifted tomorrow when we have lunch with my folks.

Oh and here's a couple of pics of the finished cushion which I will also hand over tomorrow...


Now time to get back to some quilts!
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35 comments:

  1. Charlotte9 March 2013 at 17:51

    that purse is gorgeous!

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  2. Di9 March 2013 at 18:12

    Awesome purse. I love the cushion too! Di x

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  3. Canadian Abroad9 March 2013 at 18:15

    I love the perfect alignment of that strip of fabric and the flowers in it. Gorgoues gifts, both of them!

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  4. Catherine9 March 2013 at 18:19

    Perfect gifts. I have been doing something similar today too

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  5. StuffandThings9 March 2013 at 18:36

    Wonderful presents! I love the way you used the fabric and orange thread!

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  6. Bir Tutam Karınca9 March 2013 at 18:53

    Very nice...

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  7. Katy Cameron9 March 2013 at 19:02

    All looking great! I so complacently had my present made several months ago, and then had no idea when the actual day was - since I'm not walking to work past the shops pushing gifts on us, I'm completely oblivious. Oh well, good job my mum's working away right now *ahem*

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  8. Pennie9 March 2013 at 19:17

    beautiful purse :-)

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  9. mathea9 March 2013 at 19:42

    Love that purse! It looks so nice with those flower strips down the middle. And the way you managed to line up those seams - I'm in awe!

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  10. Strawberry Patch9 March 2013 at 19:43

    Love your purse, lucky mum. And I love the phrase 'stonky pattern'!!

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  11. Leanne9 March 2013 at 19:47

    I always forget that you have mother's day so much earlier than we do. Excellent presents, have a lovely day.

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  12. Debbie9 March 2013 at 19:51

    LOVE your sweet little purse!!

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  13. Susan9 March 2013 at 19:58

    Your mum will be very happy with her pressies - and if she doesn't like that purse, I know someone who would! BTW I managed to pick up a FQ of Dandy in the aqua colour way. I think I love it even more!!

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  14. heart of charnwood9 March 2013 at 20:00

    Fabulous cushion, and love the purse, i'm betting you got all weird about lining up those stitches didn't you, but you did a great job! :o)

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  15. Kelly9 March 2013 at 20:17

    Gorgeous purse!

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  16. ScissorsandThread9 March 2013 at 20:21

    Great gifts - lucky recipients. Hope you get spoiled tomorrow too!

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  17. Lucy | Charm About You9 March 2013 at 20:46

    sooo pretty! Love the fabrics in the cushion.

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  18. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting9 March 2013 at 20:57

    Your mum is going to love that purse. Clever dickie you are getting those lines to meet up.

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  19. Sarah9 March 2013 at 21:21

    Such a pretty 'summery' purse, and the colours in the cushion are fab!

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  20. Trudi9 March 2013 at 21:39

    Beautiful! Both :)

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  21. Judith, Belfast9 March 2013 at 22:59

    Gorgeous pouch! Give T-bone a big hug from me! Jxo

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  22. Kirsten9 March 2013 at 23:41

    Such a beautiful purse - love the stitching on the linen! And you pillow is fabulous too.

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  23. Toni10 March 2013 at 02:16

    That purse fabric is just fabulous! Great makes!

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  24. DeborahGun10 March 2013 at 07:42

    Really gorgeous gifts - your mum is very lucky!

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  25. lindsey10 March 2013 at 08:11

    Well I know one Mummy who will be very happy tomorrow....lovely gifts! (Never heard of fusible fleece) Have a great Mothers Day x

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  26. Sadie10 March 2013 at 13:20

    Lovely, lovely makes Hadley - I'm sure they will be well loved in their new homes :-)

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  27. Sophie Belle Designs10 March 2013 at 13:28

    two great makes

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  28. Isisjem10 March 2013 at 16:55

    Oh I love how you got the stitching to line up. Cushion is fab to x

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  29. Cindy10 March 2013 at 17:21

    Eee! It's absolutely beautiful! I'm thinking of pulling out Em's tute this week!

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  30. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com10 March 2013 at 21:31

    your little purse would make this mama happy, so I am sure it did your mom too

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  31. Karen10 March 2013 at 21:37

    Gorgeous purse! Lucky mum - I bet she'll love it. :o)

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  32. Poppyprint10 March 2013 at 23:23

    Love that sweet clasp purse and the pillow!

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  33. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 14:10

    Both of these are lovely!

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  34. Nicky21 March 2013 at 21:42

    Love that purse!

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  35. Unknown1 May 2013 at 05:03

    love your cushions and purse very pretty

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