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Sunday 28 July 2013

Can't think of a title that's not rude!

In the run up to Retreat, well more specifically Quilt Market night, I knew I was going to make a bee-line for Leanne Fanny and her hand printed fabric.

Ange and I lucked out and got the last 2 scrap packs, which are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. and beautiful and all sorts of pretty.

There were many c. 1.5" x 5" strips, which I pulled with my Mum's birthday in mind, and pieced into a couple of orderly mini-panels yesterday.

This morning I turned them into a covered notebook...


I love how quick, simple and, even if I do say so myself, superbly it turned out.  I also made the covered button, because none in my tin worked well enough, and I think it is the perfect finishing touch.

I knew these would become an addiction, and I think I need to make one for myself next, especially as I have finished everything on my 'must do' list, (and made it to the end of this post without any fanny jokes!).
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30 comments:

  1. Nicky28 July 2013 at 19:59

    I bought those scraps too! Irresistible I thought! Love the wee button detail and the rest!

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  2. heart of charnwood28 July 2013 at 20:09

    *snort* we all love a bit of Fanny, Leanne Fanny that is!! :o). Love the gift, and I'm betting your mum will too.

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  3. Isisjem28 July 2013 at 20:15

    Snickering here and how can I put it: I didn't even see any Fanny let alone buy some. I was only at quilt market about five minutes before the raffle. But I love seeing what you did with those gorgeous scraps!

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  4. Leanne28 July 2013 at 20:48

    It is not even remotely funny in Canada. I bought a beautiful little bundle of her fabrics, they are wonderful.

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  5. Liz DandeliondD28 July 2013 at 21:08

    *Juvenile!* said in a condescending voice ;0P
    they are gorgeous colours
    I need to get me some fan...

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  6. Susan28 July 2013 at 21:31

    And you don't have to live with the name!! Lol! Great fabric though!

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  7. Catrin Lewis28 July 2013 at 21:32

    I think I'm going to have to get some fanny too! Lovely fabrics. (And what you've done with them ain't too bad either! )

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  8. Sarah28 July 2013 at 21:33

    Lovely lovely cover :-)

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  9. Fiona @ Poppy Makes28 July 2013 at 22:19

    Beautiful!

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  10. Katy Cameron28 July 2013 at 22:28

    Very pretty! Although I completely missed that stall - doh!

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  11. Di28 July 2013 at 22:45

    I sneaked myself a little of these fabrics too. I love how your notebook cover turned out. Di x

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  12. Annabella28 July 2013 at 23:19

    So if I told you we had a labrador in the '70s you would guffaw right? We did but fanny wasn't funny then! Beautiful fabrics and I love your mama's notebook.

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  13. Annabella28 July 2013 at 23:20

    Okay that comment would appear a little random. We had a lab called Fanny - that's what I meant to say :/

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  14. Strawberry Patch28 July 2013 at 23:39

    Love Leanne's work and your use of it!

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  15. Judith, Belfast28 July 2013 at 23:41

    The implication was sufficient! Beautiful notebook cover and lovely fabrics! Jxo

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  16. Amy DeCesare29 July 2013 at 03:38

    DO say so yourself over and over again...that is one SUPERB notebook cover! ;0)

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  17. Benta AtSLIKstitches29 July 2013 at 07:55

    How many retreaters did you have to shove to be abe to get to one of the last packs? I'm sure even they would agree it was worth it!

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  18. QuiltCandy29 July 2013 at 08:15

    Oh wow I LOVE this notebook cover! I must have been walking around with my eyes shut at the FQR Quilt Market, I completely missed these gorgeous fabrics :-( That button matches perfectly too.

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  19. Rachel29 July 2013 at 08:46

    Beautiful! I have a little panel of Leanne's fabric just waiting for the right project. Her prints are so pretty!
    R x

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  20. Charlotte29 July 2013 at 08:49

    I am more than a little disappointed in your lack of fanny jokes, frankly.

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  21. pennydog29 July 2013 at 09:17

    So you bought Fanny Packs then? :)

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  22. QuiltSue29 July 2013 at 10:06

    I love your notebook cover. Is it your design? If so have you done a tutorial? I HAVE to make one (or 2, or 3 or ...)

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  23. Canadian Abroad29 July 2013 at 10:24

    Remarkable control on the fanny jokes thing on your part, missus. And a beautiful make for your mum.

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  24. Indianna29 July 2013 at 11:47

    There were no Fanny Pack left by the time I got there!

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  25. Jo @ life in lists29 July 2013 at 11:59

    Gorgeous! Love the button detail. And I am manfully resisting the urge to make any fanny jokes.

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  26. Archie The Wonder Dog29 July 2013 at 13:06

    How many titles did you try before you gave up?! Love the notebook cover!

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  27. Julie29 July 2013 at 13:50

    I love the notebook! You do such a great job with your sewing. I still love your aeroplane bag!

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  28. Yvonne@Nellie's Niceties29 July 2013 at 16:41

    Chuckling as I write! Lovely fabrics and the notebook is perfect. Really enjoyed your posts about retreat and the fun that was had. Thank you for sharing about it with us. :-)Xxx

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  29. Terri29 July 2013 at 22:49

    Lovin' the notebook cover! Fabuloso :-)

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  30. Sarah29 July 2013 at 23:52

    These fabrics are beautiful and make a lovely gift for your mum as a notebook cover.

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