I've called this my French Boudoir Pillow, as it does have a bit of a French theme going on, and I reckon the only place it can go is on my bed. (Boudoir it ain't - but it sounds good). I think this is the most fun I've had with my sewing machine for ages, and considering the "gay abandon" with which I attacked this project, I don't think its turned out too badly. From Moda - Curio range You see I had fallen in love with this piece of fabric, and wanted to do something with it. Due to the overall stripe pattern, I didn't want to cut it up. However, just a plain pillow seemed very boring. How to jazz it up? In the end I went a little bit mad. Grabbed a bag of vintage lace and started attaching. Then I printed off a few French themed vintage images onto printable fabric sheets. Three vintage doilies for good measure, a handful of ancient buttons and a few bits of broken jewellery later - I had a cushi...
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.