Dream a little dream of me...

I am participating in the 'little quilt swap' and have been stumped for a while as to the design. The other night I decided rather than force an idea, I'd let one come to me. So I sat down infront of the teev and switched on the latest recorded episode of 'Glee'. Right at the end of this episode, Kurt, the token gay guy sang (very beautifully) 'dream a little dream of me' and it came to me... a quilt depicting the first verse of the song. So here is the initial drawing and wax paper cut out.
I am now worried about what fabric to use. Initially my idea was to do a traditional silhouette on a dark blue background but Im alittle worried black wont really pop. I do like the look of the white wax paper on the blue. Maybe a white silhouette. Any ideas?


Initial sketch. Not sure how many stars Im going to use. I intend to do reverse applique for the stars.


Wax paper on the dark blue fabric. Ive moved the girl and boy over as there was too much blank space in the sketch.

This project (at this stage) is coming along just as I imagined. Now I need a quick stop over at Spotlight to pick up some double sided fusible webbing.

For all of those in Oz, happy long weekend!

Inspiration

Have you all seen the work by Natalie Chanin? If not, check out her site . Here are but a few of the most beautiful pieces of fabric Ive seen in quite some time. It is all hand embroidered using various applique methods.

This bridal fabric is exquisite.

If only I were getting married now... I know what I would make for myself :)

These skirts are available as DIY kits from her store.

Yet another technique I'd love to try.

Ruffle butts

Last night I spent the good part of three hours working on a ruffle butt. 'What's a ruffle butt?' you ask... well here it is:

Looks pretty easy huh! Well it took me forever to do the hem stitching and the stitching on (first time working with stretchy fabric too... you cant half tell!)

Ive appliqued a gorgeous 30's style graphic to the front. I should really machine it on but i dont have the guts. So its going to have to be hand sewn.



Now all I need is a gorgeous little bubba who is a 00 to model it for me. Any takers?

I should add that the tute can be found here

Existing creations

Ive been at this sewing caper for a couple of years now and have made stuff that I love and some that Im not so pleased with. As with everything, the more you push yourself the more you find that you can do. When it comes to sewing and general creating, I love to try something with a tute or pattern and then just go off and do a variation of the thing i've taught myself. From this process Ive found that I LOVE to applique. Here are a few pics of appliqued work, both my own design and that of others.



Cushion made for my niece Mia. Applique attached by fusible webbing and then blanket stitched. My own design.

Side view. Side fastening cushion. No zips!

Quilt design taken from "Material Obsession"