Friday, July 18, 2014

Hearts & Hedgehogs!

A while back...April to be exact...I attempted my first paper pieced hedgehog (Link to post HERE).  

He was adorable and I was inspired to make another one even bigger than the orginal (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  I did.  But let's not stop there!  I made an even bigger one for the MQG Fabric Challenge featuring Michael Miller fabric. 

3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
I wasn't sure what I would do with the pieces after I finished them.  Both were without sight for 3 months!  

After finishing the MQG Fabric Challenge Pillow, I knew I had to finish these guys.  Why not a zipper pouch?!  I was finally having some luck putting zippers in without having them look like a two-year-old did it, so had to keep the momentum going!

I also had a chance to get some fabric dyeing done too!  Britt and I have been trying to use up some dyes so we can make fresh colors.  Its been so long and my stash was next to nothing.  

I ombre dyed some onesies and wanted to see how a couple would turn out doing Shibori on them.  Both worked out great!



I was sure I could use this method and make a heart...worth a try for sure!  And it worked!  Cute little hearts!


3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
I thought the Radiant Orchid was a nice touch for hearts! 

Just a couple finishes I have actually and finally finished!

Shibori~ is a cloth resist-dyeing technique that may include binding, stitching, folding, twisting or clamping.  Very labor intensive!

7 comments :

  1. Adorable pouches and I love the hand dye with the added details with the shibori.

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  2. Such cute little creations! Love love!

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  3. Such cute pouches! I like that big purple heart and that hedgehog is adorable!

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  4. ooooh the hedgehog!
    LeeAnna Paylor
    not afraid of color

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  5. Your onesies are adorable! Love the heart. And your hedgehog is too cute. :)

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  6. cool tie dye, and those hedgehogs are too cute

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