Flower Vases and Sew Alongs



Patchsmith pattern featured in April 2013 Online Quilt Magazine

I had my first magazine article published this month in the Online Quilt Magazine.  I included this lovely Three Vases Mug Rug pattern alongside my 'What is a Mug Rug' article.  The magazine details a very pretty version of Three Vases which uses Tapestry fabrics (shown above).  


However, I also made this country version from a rectangle of linen together with odds-and-ends from my scrap box.  I seem to return to red and green, gingham and checks, time-and-time again and I never seem to tire of them.

I am looking forward to using some of my favourite country fabrics in the Zakka 2.0 sew along.  The postie has finally delivered my book so I am all ready.  Last year's Zakka sew along was so much fun and I have missed it.  Zakka 2.0 looks to include plenty of patterns and projects to keep us busy - many of which will make nice Christmas presents. 

Zakka Sew Along 2012

I am already planning on adding a modern-country twist to some of the projects.  So why not join in – it doesn’t start until June so you have plenty of time. 

Can't wait until then?  Then how about the Sew Can She Crazy Quilt Block sew along – which looks so much fun.  Included is a great little tutorial on making a crazy block by the Sewing Loft - you quilt it as you go along - what a good idea. 

This is a very relaxed sew along running from 20th April through to 18th May so no pressure - plus there are some great prizes for the finished projects. I don't know about you but I am drowning in fabric scraps ranging in size from 1” square to 4” square plus pieces of left-over binding strips and I have a great little project in mind.  

Of course, if these two are not to your liking you could always whip up a journal cover in this month's Across the Pond Sew Along - now that really is one very, very relaxed group!

Sew until next time ........