Sunday, January 19, 2014

A few of my favourite things.....

 Lots of pretty things to share with you today, firstly I'm excited to tell you my latest design has been published in Patchwork and Stitching magazine Vol 15 No 1.  They are pretty pin cushions, or as the magazine call them..... Pin Pillows. They were such fun to make and the little saw tooth block is so cute and easy to make.
 I love how the magazine photograph my projects, they look so good.

 As a little added touch I embroidered flowers on the cotton tape, I think this gives it a nice look.
 Now I have almost finished my next design so I will be excited to share that with you later on.  I always worry that people won't like my designs but some very lovely ladies have kindly emailed me photos of the projects they made and I was thrilled.
 I am up to date with my fat quarter shop block of the month, this months block was quick and easy. I do love Fig tree fabrics.
 I made a little mat for my kitchen, just to have on the bench with a vase of flowers on it. I really must get that binding sewn down today then I can use it.
 My garden is looking beautiful with all the summer flowers in full bloom, I grew Alliums for the first time and I love them, they are about as big as a golf ball and very pretty.

Ok time to say goodbye and get back to my latest project, have a wonderful day. Hope you find some sewing time.

25 comments:

Christine M said...

Your pin pillows are lovely Leanne. I love that you have embroidered on the little tag. I'm up to date with my BOM too. Just waiting for Block 8 to arrive!

Anonymous said...

they are so lovely,dont ever worry about no one liking your projects,you do such wonderful designs,congrats and well done on your beautiful finish,cant wait to get this mag and for your next design to come out.xx

Lib said...

Love the added touch of the little tag, definitely on my list when I buy the mag. Your garden sure is looking good, the alums are fun, I keep thinking it is the garlic coming up.

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a good yarn said...

Dang, they are cute! Nice work Leanne. You have some good projects happening there and your blooms are delightful.

Cath said...

What a buzz it must give you to get your patterns published. They are lovely pin pillows and I really like the finishing touch of that embroidered tape. Keep the patterns coming Leanne!
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Fiona said...

How pretty are your pin pillows!!! I love them and your other projects and flowers look lovely...
Hugz

Helen said...

Well done Leanne, you are becoming quite a star in the craft world.... well done.

Helen

Simone Harding said...

Your pin pillows are amazing. Can't wait to get home and get my copy of the magazine. So are all your other projects and your flowers are gorgeous.

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

Congratulations on the magazine. Lovely projects.
Well Done.
Love them.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Your deisgn is fantastic, musr go and ger the mag

Susan said...

Hi Leanne well congratulations again for being published is this going to become a regular occurance? XX

suzitee said...

Congratulations on the publication...gorgeous project! I really love the little mat you made too :)

Bev said...

WOW! Congratulations on being published! Now I can say I know someone famous! You are so talented! I just love the colors you use! Thanks for sharing!

Cheery wave from Bev

Bev said...

WOW! Congratulations on being published! Now I can say I know someone famous! You are so talented! I just love the colors you use! Thanks for sharing!

Cheery wave from Bev

Christine said...

Cute pincushions, Leanne. I love the stitched tags.

Lynda said...

Your designing is lovely and, you're right, the magazines do photograph them beautifully. I won some of the Avalon fabric last year - it's so lovely although I do find it difficult using blue. Funny because it's a favourite colour. Love your flowers - would love to see a photo of the whole garden.

Anonymous said...

Ohhhh what a tease with those beautiful flowers! It is freezing cold winter here in Wisconsin in the US.

Your designs are very cute!

Sandi said...

I love your little "pin cushions" and the stitching on the tape is a wonderful idea...looks great..

debbie said...

Congratulations to you! Your projects look great and those little flower tags are so clever too. xx debbie

Anthea said...

Hi Leanne - congrats on another wonderful project being published! They are very cute!
And the BOM block looks like a lot of work, yours looks lovely...
Take care xo

Cheryl said...

Lovely project in Patchwork and Stitching Leanne. I love my little mat you made me - has been getting plenty of use. Lovely fabrics in yours

Nicky said...

These little pillows are adorable, I saw the preview pic in your interview in P & S, can't wait to get all your new designs as they come out in the mag! You're going to have a proper fan club soon I think.... how could anyone not LOVE your projects??

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