Zakka Pincushion

Zakka Pincushion

Pattern by Sonya Cantie

Website:  coziehomemaking.typepad.com

Book:  Zakka Style compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Size:  5.5" x 4.25"

This was another quick and easy project from the Zakka Style book.  I made a couple of changes:  used fusible fleece instead of interfacing (it gives the pincushion a little more body) and stuffed it with ground but shells from Plum Easy instead of polyester fiberfill (it gives the pincushion a little more weight).

The buttons came from the Dollar Tree in the scrapbooking section.  The ribbon also came from the Dollar Tree.  Everything else was from Serge & Sew.

The back:

And an up close look at the adorable label:

Happy Quilting!

Bec

Patchwork Pencil Case

Patchwork Pencil Case

Pattern by Shannon Dreval

Website:  petitsdetails.com

Book:  Zakka Style compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Since I had the book out, and I had the "Handmade just for you" label to use, I decide to make the Patchwork Pencil Case.

It was fast and easy to sew together - I think it took the longest to pick my fabrics, all from my scrap bins.

Happy Quilting!

Bec

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Pattern:  inspired by Amy Sinibaldi of Nana Company

nanacompany.typepad.com

After making these from a photo online, I was reminded by a friend that there is a pattern in the book (that I already own) Zakka Style, compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale.  So the next batch I "bake" will be from the book and will probably have the cute sugar cookie mix sack to go along with them.

At first glance, it's hard to tell they're made from felt, isn't it?

Happy Quilting!

Bec

Nesting Boxes

Nesting Boxes 

Pattern by Laurraine Yuyama

Book:  Zakka Style compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Sizes:  4", 5" & 6" boxes

I had planned on making these boxes more similar to how they are picture in the book in linen (where I used blue) and more earth tones but I came across the print by Blend (who I'm not familiar with) called Hello World and couldn't resist it.  I added the organic cotton by Moda (same print, three different color ways) and the blue Color Weave by P & B Textiles.  I'm not a big fan of hand sewing so in future I will probably do the final assembly in a different way but I love these nesting boxes so much that I might be tempted to do the handwork all over again :)

Each side is a little different:

Happy Quilting!

Bec