Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Monkey Around

So, I know I didn't sew this, but it still counts!  I used some awesome fabric, little canvas pieces that I picked up and some mod podge.  Spray glue, slap on fabric...podge...dry and...  Voila, amazing little decorations for a little girl that is tickled pink with monkeys :D


Friday, 24 August 2012

"Zen-Africa"




I was asked to make something as a donation item to raffle tickets off on.  I was told to keep the cost to a minimum, and trust me, things can get expensive in a hurry.  I thought this task over for a bit, and looked at what I already had.  I decided to take the 'Zen-Doodle' or 'Zen-Tangle' art form and apply it to my free motion quilting that I love so much.  
The outline I started with, and the picture I used to get as reference 

I free hand drew out the Giraffe first with a soap, and filled him in, than I made some parts bolder (around the Giraffe to make him stand out)  The only thing I bought was the backing for this and Aunt Liz helped to supply some of the thread, and some of it I had already.

I absolutely love this, and actually don't want to part with it!  Maybe I could win it back, haha :)

Final Project.....sorry the color is a little off :(