I've been making up some Christmas gifts for the little people in my life this week...I needed something for the weekend, something quick and easy, so I happily found a pattern for a patchwork fabric ball from one of my Japanese Craft Books. Away I went, cutting up the pieces quickly on my knee whilst I supervised a sick youngster watching Playschool. Thinking I knew what to do, I added seam allowance to all the pieces as that's what I've had to do in my previous Japanese sewing...
Unfortunately, not this sewing. This is how my first attempt turned out - sort of like a pink, warped looking pumpkin:
Unfortunately, not this sewing. This is how my first attempt turned out - sort of like a pink, warped looking pumpkin:
Trying again, I omitted seam allowance in the pattern, and success!! It's nowhere near perfect, but so much better on attempt no.2.
Maybe I'll stick a couple of buttons in the first one and use it as a pincushion? Either that or I'm sure the little Miss will be happy to find some use for it.
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this is so sweet, love the fabric combo. (sorry, but i though the first pic was a pin cushion as i scrolled down ~ so i am sure it would make a fabulous one!)
ReplyDeleteFun and so cute!!! Yay for success on the second try..That fabric combo is perfect!
ReplyDeleteyeah i would love something like the top one as a pincushion :)
ReplyDeleteI love the little ball, so cute. And yes, the first one reminds me of a pin cushion I have that has a fancy jewel in the middle xo
ReplyDeleteIts been crafting with sick kids here this week too. I've been cutting our baby shoe pieces while you've been cutting out ball pieces. I think yours are both lovely.
ReplyDeleteoh, that is so sweet. and such a lovely gift idea!
ReplyDeleteYes...a couple of buttons & you'll have the perfect pincushion.
ReplyDeletethe colours are beautiful. i think they look great. i have been known to cut straight through my dress whilst cutting on my knees and juggling kids. you are in good company
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