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

The Boo Crew (Charming Chevrons)

The Boo Crew

Pattern:  Charming Chevrons, Tiny 97 by Pieced Tree Patterns

Size:  34.5" x 42"

Charm Pack:  The Boo Crew by Sweetwater for Moda

Background & Binding:  Quilter's Linen, Screen Print D#9864 Robert Kaufman

Here are some of my favourite prints from the charm pack!

On the back I used a dark grey flannelette with white polka dots.  The binding is the same as the background.

I quilted straight lines following the chevrons in white thread and just straight in the borders, approximately 0.5" apart.

Just one more angle shot:

The front of the quilt used 40 charm squares so I used the other two (a white on white print and a duplicate of a black and white print) to make my label.  Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of it prior to taking it up to Serge & Sew as a sample - so you'll have to pop into the shop to see it in person :). I love using up the whole package of charms!!!

Happy Quilting!

Bec