After a visit to the Malvern quilt show I came across some fabric I had been waiting to buy online, but it was there and so I brought a little (I still need to get a few more fabrics from this range...)
Downton Abbey Fabrics are here and the ideas are flowing, it's just getting the time...
So far I have made a clam purse - all for myself (for once), this was the first time I had made a clam shell, following a guide I managed to put it together, although sewing all the final pieces together was tricky once they started to curve.
Clam Shell Purse
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| The finished clam shell |
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| I used the main Downton Abbey themed fabric for the centre |
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| I used Lady Edith themed fabric on the outside, mostly the fabrics styled on her are light colours including peach and greens. |
My next project... a Downton Abbey Quilted Cushion Cover
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| I have gone for shades of blue and green for this one, there's a mixture of fabrics based on Lady Mary, Edith and Sybil |
I would have tried a full size quilt cover which I saw a kit for at Malvern, but for a beginner it was too much, plus at £45 would be breaking the bank right now, can't justify that, knowing it will probably sit in the pile of 'to do' crafts. I have ideas for a few items to make & sell too...just got to find time and get on with it!!
The fabrics all have lovely designs and colours, I want to get a few more of The Dowagers fabrics which are much darker, purples and black patterns.
So my decision to 'use what craft items I have already got' is going out the window, I now have new ideas which require purchasing new craft bits...think I must have a clear out!!
