Honestly you think after several hours of working away in my air conditioned hidey hole ( also know as my studio or sewing/computer/craft room depending on who you are talking to), I would have more to show than this little bundle of petals...they aren't even finished yet.
Honestly I am not sure what takes the most time, it could be choosing the fabrics, changing the templates, choosing the fabric, sewing them together, choosing the fabric, turning the petals inside out, choosing the fabric, sewing the petals together...or it could be just choosing the fabric.
These lovely blossoms will be part of one of the 'ranges' I am doing for the first half of the year...yes look at me having 'ranges' and all but I am trying to work a little smarter this year and make some bags and cushions that make my heart sing rather than just making them because I think they will sell.
I have seen flowers like this made before but I was inspired by a post in Clare's Craftroom of some she made before Christmas and she even gave a little tutorial...me being me, I have altered the design a little but it was a great little creative push I needed. I am loving the carrots she has out already for Easter Crafting too but can not for the life of me think how I can incorporate them into my Paris theme...hehe.
Hope you managed to find something cool to do today if you were in this terrible heat. I am off to finish off some more petals...see you in an hour or three..honestly Clare...how can you make these in a few minutes???
Kiss Noises Linda
Hey Lovely Lilly Linda! Oh ... I think it's probably choosing the fabric that takes so long cos you have to compare, contrast, stroke, mix-n-match ... oh ... it could take HOURS! :0) Your flowers in the making sure are cute and I can understand your French penchant ... I'm still on a bit of a French kick too! Tee! Hee! Hee! Can't wait to come see your pretties in person ... counting down! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies | January 10, 2012 at 09:24 PM
These flowers are so pretty, I have been given some kanzi(?) flower makers but not gotten them out of their packets (too busy sewing owls & bunting for my classroom!) I want to add some flowers to my classroom, I might experiment with a giant version of this flower!!! I made some woodland cusions for my room too as well as a mushroom pillow... yes I am mad, but I am there 5 days so I love my classroom to be pretty, plus my kids love it! I can't wait to see your flowers finished! Thanks for inspiring me too! X
Posted by: Tiff | January 11, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Just love the flowers & your chosen colours. The problem with soooooo much stash is that it takes soooo long to decide what to use ... seems not only my problem ;-)
Posted by: Erica | January 14, 2012 at 06:18 AM