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I am working in my sewing nook on my Strawberry Swap, today. I wanted to make a cute strawberry mini, but I don't have the money for the pattern. So, I just figured out the hst sizes and mocked on up. It's cute. I may add a leaf to some of these, but this is my WIP for the day and there's a basket too.
On a side note, did anyone let you know that I am a Swapaholic. Well, I really am! I had a conversation with my friend Ayna (amanicustoms on IG) and this was conversation.
Me: I need to stop with the swaps.
Her: Yeah you should start SA (Swaps Anonymous)..an hour later or so
Me: I just signed up for another swap.
Her: Stop the shenanigans!
Me: I can sew a mug rug in my sleep.
Her: You should be the president of SA.
Me: LOL
The strawberry swap. There's just so much cuteness here. Kira @Labellacolori told me about this berry basket over here. I decided to make one, but my printer is out of ink. So, I just got my cardstock and kinda made a template.
It called for heavy interfacing, but I had some Buckram laying around that I made a hat out of last year. So, it feels nice and stable.
I thought I would share how I got the binding on here.
I just squish it and move it around 'til it was right next to the other side and chain stitched it together.
I did a fold where the binding goes together and slipped one side in under the folded edge and sewed that down.
This is about 3 inch square. I just turned the binding and sewed it down. Fiddly, but it looks good, and it's reversible.
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aww your strawberry is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hopefully, I can have it finished by Friday. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteMm... tasty post. :) Like the strawberry for your mini and that little pin cushion strawberry is very cute too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know this mini would look super cute in a kitchen. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love the pieced strawberry! I ended up doing applique on a pillow earlier this summer because I couldn't find a strawberry pattern that I liked - I must have missed this one! So cute.
ReplyDeleteI pinned this on here http://www.tiedwitharibbon.com/2013/09/strawberries-for-my-sweet.html. I didn't buy the pattern, but I kinda guessed at putting it together, and I gave up on the leaf part. I will have to check out your pillow. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI was becoming a swapaholic too! I made myself stop signing up for them and it feels like I am going through withdrawals. I need to stop because of budget issues, but it is so hard!
ReplyDeleteIt really is hard on the budget sometimes. I try to use what is in my stash and get things that have a coupon. International can get expensive. I really enjoy it though. :)
DeleteWow, love the pieced strawberry. Looking forward to seeing the final product (as I suspect you are, too -- wink)!
ReplyDeleteHopefully I can whip them up quick. Knock a couple off my Q3 list.
DeleteI just got into swaps this year and so far have had mixed experiences. I'm already pretty jaded, despite the potential awesomeness. Your little basket and strawberries are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThey can be interesting. I just love getting something in the mail. Thanks for stopping by and I hope your swap experiences get better. Just have fun with it. :)
DeleteWhat a great job you did recreating that strawberry! My first official swap I participated in was a strawberry pincushion swap, and it was fantastic fun! That little berry basket is so cute - my sister and I have made those, too. I love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI really may have to make a whole quilt or make up a sampler quilt. They are fantastic and fun. The berry basket was fun and quick to make too! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteOMGoodness, I can't believe you posted that...hahaha But Yvonne, I see that you that have some members that can join the SA group with you! The first step to recovery is admittance...lol The strawberries are looking good though.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I don't think I will make it to recovery any time soon. Thanks, I think the strawberries did turn out pretty good. ;)
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