I found this chair at a local thrift store for $4. I loved the look of the back and it just screamed "potential", I had to take her home with me...
I spray painted it, did some applique on the Amy Butler fabric I found at Harmony (Thank you Laura for your input, the fabric worked perfectly!). After adding a pom-pom trim, it was done!
Tada!
The fabric I bought was Amy Butler's home decorating weight fabric and I happened to have fabric from the same line(this one is regular weight). I decided to applique some flowers to add more personality to the chair.
Doing some free motion stitches on the flowers is very fun. I just followed the design that already existed on the fabric.
I was very tempted to do a totally different color scheme this time, but since my house has lots of white with some light blues I decided to stick to the theme. So when I gather them up, there will be a calm and nice harmony that I love.
I have been busy preparing for our special Christmas Eve dinner, so I need to get back to the kitchen right now. I will talk to you really soon everyone!
Showing posts with label amy butler. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tea Rose Home 2nd Anniversary Giveaway ~ Amy Butler Patterns ~
Yes, you read it right; I have a special giveaway for my anniversary celebration! Please head over to my sponsors' and giveaway page to read the whole story and learn how you can enter.
One of the patterns is one of Amy Butler's new patterns, and so so cute!! You don't wanna miss this! :)
One of the patterns is one of Amy Butler's new patterns, and so so cute!! You don't wanna miss this! :)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Down to the littlest piece
Several Posts ago, I posted a tutorial for the "Five Fat Quater Scarf".
If you have been kind enough to have been reading my blog for a while, you would know that I can't throw away left over fabrics. Even the tiny pieces... I feel like there is some use for them and I have a hard time saying good-bye. With the Five Fat Quater Scarf, you will pretty much use the whole thing, but still, I had some left overs. Then, I came across this T-shirt in Rachel's closet. The colors clicked.
I ironed the interfacing on the left over fabric and cutout circles. (no patterns nessesary, I just used tiny cups from my kitchen.), then, I appliqued them onto the T-shirt.
I thought the circles gave the T-shirt a modern look and was happy with the result.
Well, I still had some leftovers (at this point, you are probably rolling your eyes), so I came up with this to go with the shirt.
There, I used up all the fabric from that project and it feels nice!
On my next post I want to show you some of the awesome thrift store finds and what I have done with them. Well everyone, have a fabulous week!
If you have been kind enough to have been reading my blog for a while, you would know that I can't throw away left over fabrics. Even the tiny pieces... I feel like there is some use for them and I have a hard time saying good-bye. With the Five Fat Quater Scarf, you will pretty much use the whole thing, but still, I had some left overs. Then, I came across this T-shirt in Rachel's closet. The colors clicked.
I ironed the interfacing on the left over fabric and cutout circles. (no patterns nessesary, I just used tiny cups from my kitchen.), then, I appliqued them onto the T-shirt.
I thought the circles gave the T-shirt a modern look and was happy with the result.
Well, I still had some leftovers (at this point, you are probably rolling your eyes), so I came up with this to go with the shirt.
There, I used up all the fabric from that project and it feels nice!
On my next post I want to show you some of the awesome thrift store finds and what I have done with them. Well everyone, have a fabulous week!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tutorial--Five Fat Quarters Scarf--
With beautiful fabrics by Amy Butler, I designed this scarf. It is simple to make.
You will need:
Five different designs of fat quarters (different enough to make the scarf interesting and yet, be color coordinated.)
Thread that matches
Pom-Poms if you prefer
How to make:
1. Cut the fat quarters to 3 1/2" x 13 1/2" strips. You should be able to cut six strips from each fat quarter.
2. Sew the strips together; each row has five different strips. You should lay them out and see how you want them to look before you start sewing. I made the first row, then each row was laid out like the row before, but each strip was shifted one direction. Also, make sure that the same fabrics don't come next to each other.
3. Sew rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in order.
4. With the right sides together, fold the fabric in half, length wise. (basically, between rows 3 and 4). Cut both ends at a 45° angle.
5. Open up the ends and lay the pom-poms in. Fold the fabric as before and use pins to secure the pom-poms in place.
6. Before you start sewing around the edge, change the pressure foot on your sewing machine to the zipper foot, so you can sew the area that has the pom-poms without struggling. Leaving a 5" opening in the middle of the scarf, sew around the edge. Flip the fabric inside out. Iron.
7. Stitch around the edge for a nice finish. (this also helps to secure the fabric and keep its shape for when you decided to wash it.
8. Enjoy!
I am so excited at how it turned out! Because of the color, I think it will go with my jean jacket too. I am sad to see the summer go, but this is a new reason to look forward to the coming season!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
AHA Moment
I received these beautiful fabrics for Christmas from my sweet sister-in-law. As much as I love Moda, I also love the work of Amy Butler. For months and months I would pull them out, unfold them, line them up, and look at them. I just couldn't decide what to do with them. Most of Amy Butler's fabrics are very bold colors and have larger patterns that's why I have a hard time cutting them up in to tiny pieces. I feel like I want to keep them as is and look at them as a work of art.
I have been going back and forth between framing them, making a bag, or making a wall hanging. Then, all of a sudden an idea came to me today! Do you ever get that light bulb moment? I got that, "Aha!" moment.
Well, it is late tonight I will not start cutting right now, but hopefully, I will be able to share what I came up with sometime next week.
If you haven't entered in to my free give away, don't forget to do so. Have a nice Sunday everyone!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Waiting for Spring...
I've been working on Rachel's spring and summer outfits. The process is slow, but I finished one outfit today. I used Amy Butler and Mary Engelbreit fabrics to make a skirt.
The top fabric is Amy Butler, the bottom is Mary Engelbreit.
I cut out a design from a piece of Amy Butler fabric and machine appliqued it onto a t-shirt I bought at the store. When I found the t-shirt, I was so excited. I already had the fabric and color matched so perfectly.
Rachel loved her new outfit, since it was so cold, we couldn't play outside.
Meanwhile I was going through her closet and found a white top with lace and a black t-shirt. These would look cute with the skirt. Her new t-shirt would also go well with jeans and white capris.
I am so excited! I am working on different skirt from a dollar store find. It will be very cute when it is finished. I'll post pictures of that when it's done. Check back in a few days!
I cut out a design from a piece of Amy Butler fabric and machine appliqued it onto a t-shirt I bought at the store. When I found the t-shirt, I was so excited. I already had the fabric and color matched so perfectly.
Rachel loved her new outfit, since it was so cold, we couldn't play outside.
Meanwhile I was going through her closet and found a white top with lace and a black t-shirt. These would look cute with the skirt. Her new t-shirt would also go well with jeans and white capris.
I am so excited! I am working on different skirt from a dollar store find. It will be very cute when it is finished. I'll post pictures of that when it's done. Check back in a few days!
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