This is a picture heavy post, so consider yourselves warned. I am of course still working on the preparations for the craft fair (check out previous posts here and here)
What is strange about this whole sewing madness is that I actually enjoy it. I was always under the impression that I would resent making lots of small things that "I won't sell anyway". I am saying this because the sales at craft fairs are not always great and in particular not as a first timer. But for some reason I really love sewing all the small things and am strangely hopeful that I will be able to sell them either at the fair or through my on-line shop. In any case I am enjoying myself and that is what its all about.
You know how much I love making my on-the-go quilts and these five additions are no exception. Each of the dozen or so I have made over the past year is a unique piece and every new one is my favorite.
I used for the backs this time a lightweight home-decor fabric. The quilts are mainly used as changing mats and therefor are frequently laid out on the ground and I think a heavier fabric is ideal for this. Also this fabric is less expensive then the Kokka Trefle I have been using in the past.
A lot of Dr. Seuss but also some log cabin and pineapple designs from other fabric in between.
Yes I even made a pink one and actually do quite like it.
All folded up and ready to go to Market !
Back to the sewing machine......
they look good to me ... good luck xx
ReplyDeleteThey look superb all together, but I think having quintuplets is even beyond me!!
ReplyDeletelovely little pile great pieces.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all the sewing. It is fun and only a sewing person can get the (ir)rational part in this. :)
Wishing numerous sales too :)
They look Fab, Judith, especially the way they all fold up into a neat little bundle. Oh, and I know someone who would really like the pink one, so if you're up for a pre-fair sale, let me know ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think you will be surprised at what you sell. There's so much naff stuff out there that you can pay a lot of money for, but these are hand made and designed with care. Good luck with the fair! If you don't sell your pencil cases, then I'll buy a couple of them for my godsons for Xmas if you put them in your Etsy shop :)
ReplyDeleteThey do look lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quilts, I wish you the best at market!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful 'on the go' quilts. Good luck at the market.
ReplyDeleteI love these little quilts
ReplyDeleteoh these are awesome little things!! x
ReplyDeleteSuch cute quilts! Sorry about your sister and nephew.
ReplyDeleteI just love what you've done with all these little quilts. So cute.
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