Saturday, December 17, 2016

Christmas sewing

 Christmas is almost upon us and I have been a busy little bee in my sewing room making gifts, I can't share them yet but after Christmas you can see what I have been working on for the past few weeks.
I do have something to share with you though, my latest designs have been published in Handmade magazine. When my editor sent me some fabric and asked me to make a cushion I was thinking how I could make this fabric look amazing, It wasn't really to my taste but as I began sewing and adding a few touches of my own, I think they turned out OK.


 I made two cushions, a big one and a smaller one to sit in front.
 Its always a thrill to see my designs on those glossy pages. I do a little happy dance every time.
 I have been sewing with a few of my favourite scraps, each morning before work I would try to sew 2 of these little 6 inch blocks, I only have 2 left to make.

I have also been sewing with some very pretty Olives Flower Market fabric, I'm making something new for Homespun magazine  next year. 




And last but not least I have added a few goodies to my etsy shop, if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself, I would love for you to take a look.

Take care and thankyou for stopping by. xx

7 comments:

sunny said...

There she is, going all famous on us again! Congrats on getting your publication. Merry Christmas!!!!!

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

Congrats on the cushion in the magazine. Lovely bag. Enjoy.

Christine B said...

Congratulations Leanne! You are doing so well with all your beautiful designs! How exciting to have another pattern published! Well done! Christine x

the girlfriend gap said...

Everything looks lovely. When I look at the star pillow in the magazine article I see tall trees covered with snow which I love. Love snow... hate cold. This morning it is -27with the wind chill. I'll be staying under the covers today. Might be a good cross stitching day (wink) . Happy Hugs day to you. Janita

Raewyn said...

Congratulations on more publishing! Those cushions look extra sweet. Your wee blocks are lovely too, sounds like you are chipping your way through them quite nicely!

Janice Holton said...

You have been very busy. . . and productive! Love your pillow designs! It will be fun to see what secret sewing you have been working on for your loved ones! It's always fun seeing what you have been up to, you creative thing, you!

a good yarn said...

Dance away! Your designs are so magazine worthy. I must see how you quilted the smaller pillow as I really like the effect. Lots of sweet blocks heading towards terrific projects. Did you get any snow the other week? Imagine a white Christmas in Tassie! Have a wonderful Christmas, Leanne. Best wishes to you and the boys.

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