Two Fat Quarters

Last week I received two fat quarters 46cm x 56xm (18" x 22") from Higgs & Higgs one is a beautiful cotton print with Dragonflies & Wildflowers on a mauve background, the other is Rabbits & Hares with a grass green background with red flowers. I wanted to see what I could make from one fat quarter and so I decided to make a Thread catcher which shows the dragonflies of beautifully and a matching wrist pin cushion with a rolled rose center.  I then  used a strip to finish of a tea towel or guest towel and was left with two small squares which I piped in grey and made a lavender sachet and the very last piece just made another rolled rose which I plopped onto the sachet. I still have the Hares & Rabbits to do. Dream fabric to work with and very reasonably priced. Have a look at their web site, and  I would suggest you  make a cuppa before you start as you  might be some time in there. What do you think you would have made?

Higgs & Higgs Fat Quarter Giveaway.. Graphics Collection.. Worldwide

The Graphics Collection

I am delighted to be hosting this fabulous giveaway from Higgs&Higgs a 6 fat quarter 100% cotton bundle from their Graphics collection. You will have prints including origami, rice, tear drops & twirl and a coordinating Oliver Owl. Each fat quarter measures approx. 50 x 55cm / 19 x 21". Perfect bundle for quilting, patchwork, fashion,bags........ Oh the winner will have a ball with this bundle!!! This giveaway is open Worldwide and the value of the fabric bundle is £13.99/ €19

Easy entry using Raffle copter, but first I wanted to show you some more of their eye candy fabric, and to say thank you to Barbara & Joe for sponsoring such a great giveaway with me. They also have a wonderful collection of trims, ribbons and accessories. Higgs & Higgs also ship worldwide and with very reasonable prices in my opinion.

Ribbons & Trim

Cotton Fat Quarter Bundles

Accessories/storage

I just had to slip the gorgeous  Christmas selection in, but I am sure you have already forgiven me

Good luck everyone

Krishenka xx


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Fabric Last Will and Testament

Hilarious

€2 Chair a pot of Paint and a lot of Elbow Grease... Tada

Saw this chair a few weeks ago in a brocante (French Secondhand shop)  and thought to myself how nice it would look if it had a little TLC spent on it, but decided I had enough on my plate for now and anyway I don't need it.  3 times over a period of about a month the chair was still there and waiting for a new home, and I am sure it finally begged me on my last visit (like chairs do) to save it. I was one step ahead though, because unbeknown to me my brain had already decided what I would do with it colour wise but no idea on the seating. The seat is in perfect condition well sprung and very comfy.. bonus!

So I went and asked how much and if it was going to be more than €15 forget it.... €2 later and it was mine, and so I left with a big smile and the chair, well wouldn't you?  It has two castor's on the front, and I don't really see what purpose they serve, and a fabulous carved front panel. After a lot of sanding I gave it two coats  in a mat Linen and used a heavy cotton with blue & white stripes and dotted with  pink peony roses. I didn't have a trim that matched the material  so I decided to make a swag effect round the bottom edge. Turned out pretty well and was fun to do and I made a little lavender sachet out of a scrap that was left over, well I would wouldn't I:) Have you revamped anything lately? would love to see it.