Wednesday 13 May 2015

WOYWW....

Hi folks.  Here we are at another Wednesday full of fun.  I've not had a lot of customer's sewing to do this week so have been having creative fun so that's what I've got to share with you today.

Last week I showed you a pile of fat quarters that I had got out to give me inspiration for a little project I had in mind.  I chose a selection I felt went together well, took a big breath and actually cut into them to do some crazy patchwork with [not something I find easy to do but Julia gave me a good talking to last week ;-) ]



They are just my favourite colours and I really love the finished effects of the patchwork with the machine embroidery along the seams....can you tell I have really enjoyed playing with this little project?




And of course I have now used this finished piece of patchwork....to cover a book for a special little gift for a friend.

Of course I'd caught the crazy patchwork bug with that project so I am now using some more of my favourite fabrics and a more random patchwork style on my next project.

It's been so lovely to have time to be creative this week.....I wonder what my time this next week will be filled with?  :-)




That's all from me for today.  I'm still taking names for the 6th year anniversary ATC swap so if you are wanting to swap with me and haven't yet emailed me your details then let me know and I will put your name on one :-)  Hope you all have a great week.  Leave me a little comment to say you've called in and I will do my best to pay you a return visit.
Hugs,
Annie x

25 comments:

Helen said...

Fabulous crazy patchwork!! Such pretty fabrics and the book looks amazing. Have a good week. Helen 4

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Sorry I missed last Friday, but I just read the post and can agree that was a LOT to smile about.

I'm in total AWE of this book cover. it is gorgeous, and so is the fabric you used. Happy last Wed before the crop from #9.

Neet said...

Oh Em Gee! Love that crazy patchwork. What gorgeous colours. And the next one is gorgeous too and again lovely colours. Even inspires e to want to do something similar and I haven't a clue where to start.The special friend is in for a treat. - Thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Neet 19 xx

KC'sCourt! said...

Love the book covers
Julie xxxxxxx

Twiglet said...

Fab fab fab - I love it!! x Jo

MrsC.x said...

gorgeous patch work i always do boring squares :)
Happy WOYWW thanks for sharing

Charlie.x #13
http://craftroomdiary.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/woyww-may-13th.html

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Oh how I envy you who quilt. My dream is to do a "Crazy Quilt" from the "OLD" fabrics. Hahahahahahaha..... I would like to exchange ATC's. Will package yours and Jo's together if that is ok.
Finally getting caught up, it's been a long haul on that job. Happy WOYWW have fun at the Crop. I'd love to attend. !!
Maybe if my sons returns to Germany someday to check on his house.

Josie said...

Wow, you have been busy! Such stunning makes and your friend will be so touched xx

Fiona@Staring at the Sea said...

Those colours are so lovely together. I always feel better on days when I've managed to squeeze in a little bit of creative time. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Fiona #7

Robyn Oliver said...

Hi Annie...oooooh I'm loving your crazy patchwork...I would find that so hard to do, maybe a small project to test it...do you keep the grain of the fabric straight?? The colours of both pieces are beautiful...so have a fabulous time playing. Cheers RobynO#15

voodoo vixen said...

Oh my goodness, love how your book cover has turned out Annie and the one on the machine is beyootiful too!
Please can you save me an ATC for the 6th Anniversary? I will email you my address and you can send your new one back to me... cos I think I still have your old one! Annette

AnyOldCraft said...

Your patchwork looks amazing. Love the cover you have made for the book :) #31

jill said...

A crazy patch work bag how lovely it's looks so far Annie. Happy woyww Jill #14

Lunch Lady Jan said...

I love those crazy patchworks...the colours and embroidery are fab. It's nice just to be abandoned sometimes (and while you're crafting as well...;-)...lol) You can tell you had fun making those!!
Hugs, LLJ 18 xxx

Elizabeth said...

Love your crazy patchworks, Annie. Beautiful colour combinations. Your friend is a very lucky lady indeed :)

I was diagnosed with asthma about 18 years ago. It came as a bit of a shock, as I'm sure it was for you, but coming to terms with it didn't take long and got to grips with the puffers quickly too. Up until I had the pneumonia I would have said it was well controlled but it's been a bit of a bumpy road since. Thankfully it has settled down again now, I'll just be ultra careful through the winter in the hope that I never get that ill again. Hopefully, once the medication takes effect, you will be able to get out into your garden again and laugh at the pollen levels as I do :) Hugs, Elizabeth xx

PaperOcotilloStudio said...

The patchwork with the decorative stitching over the edges looks fantastic. I love the colors too. Thanks for sharing :) Shel @ PaperOcotilloStudio.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Gorgeous patchwork though it is making me feel guilty as I don't do so much sewing now, maybe again soon. Have a great and crafty woyww, Angela x 34

lisa said...

Ohhh I love your crazy patchwork, Annie. It looks stunning and the colours are absolutely gorgeous.
Have a good week.
Hugs Lisax #25

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wow! This is fabulous (love the one on your machine too!) I don't think I'd know where to start! I am taking your ATC to the crop! Chrisx55

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Annie,

Nice crazy quilt projects. I'm not participating (again) but thought I'd stop by to see what's on your desk.

Hugs,
Kay

Hettie said...

Ooooo! Loving the crazy patchwork this week! We all need a little craziness sometimes!!
Will drop you an ATC on Saturday.
Hugs
xx

Christals Creations said...

Beautiful patchwork. I thought of you yesterday when I was sewing, there was actually something on my work table on a Wednesday. ;)

Eliza said...

That is not crazy that is brilliant what a fantastic colour combination you have created. Patchwork bug's like this can only be a good thing. Sorry for visiting so late, been a crazy week here for me.

Hugs Eliza & Yoda 67

Ohhh Snap said...

Beautiful projects! So glad you had some crafty time for your own projects : D.

Michelle Webb said...

Fabulous I love all your quilting, Michelle xxxx