Over the last few days I've been watching my Mum as she makes progress with her holiday project. (Like myself and so many of us crafty types, she needs something to keep her fingers busy in every possible quiet moment.)This technique is quite fascinating-sort of a patchworky fabric foldy type process. We've named it "Extreme Patchworking".
Here Mum's using a sturdy canvas type fabric. I think it's going to be a bag when it's finished. But you could use it for anything really-I'm thinking scarves, wall hangings, purses, cushions...It looks like it would use a lot of fabric but the beauty is that no lining is required, the technique is such that there are no raw edges exposed. I just had to give it a go- I've done three squares so far and if I can produce anything worthwhile I will definitely do a tutorial. Extreme Patchworking... My Mum is cool.
Wow that looks amazing- your Mum is clever! I would love to know how it is done.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a cathedral window quilt. I've been wanting to do one for ages!
ReplyDeleteJessicah - there is a great tutorial that I've saved that is linked from here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paperstringcloth/1079574704/
Actually this a better link to the tutorial:
ReplyDeletehttp://hyena-in-petticoats.blogspot.com/2007/08/cathedral-window-quilt-tutorial.html
Looks like you had a great day, happy new year to you and your lovely family. xx
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