I couldn't find my printable fabric last night, so I didn't make my plan... So I tried to do something different by making a star for the middle. Nah...
I never made these before - strips of fabric (the smaller ones are about 2.5 x 20inches) folded in half then hand sewed along the long edge and gathered. I gathered as I did it so I could use shorter thread, or embroidery floss in my case. They look like yoyos in the pictures, but they have more depth and texture in person.
I had already put the button box away when I discovered another flower so I grabbed a handy eyeball and put it in the middle for this photo:
I really wanted to put the green one on my purse to be springy and St Patricks dayee, but it just didn't look right, so I did this.
The lining is ripping out of this purse and I just can't find another one that I like enough to buy, so my plan is to make a new lining with a men's shirt. I'm hoping to post that Next Friday!
Check out Lit and Laundry's Finished for Friday to see some great projects!
Kathy
I'm new here, so this is the 1st time for me to see these. I like them. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLit and Laundry I hope you read this: I can't post a comment on your blog. The form just doesn't pop up. I have to go to work now but will try later!
ReplyDeleteKathy
lol, i really like the eyeball:D the flower looks very pretty on the purse, and a man's shirt will be a great lining.
ReplyDeletekudzu
haha -- those eyeballs certainly do come in handy. I love love love these flowers. You could put them anywhere. Have you been making more glass flowers yet or do you wait until the weather is better?
ReplyDeleteI prefer to wait until I have ventilation to use the ge ii (to make glass flowers), or use it outdoors. Not opening windows yet here in NH.
ReplyDeleteKathy
oh my gosh. That eyeball caught me off guard. Love it. Great flowers.
ReplyDeleteI thought one looked like a sliced green olive with a red pimento in the center. Yo-yo's are so much fun to make ... your crafty use for a purse decoration is so clever.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers! I've seen quite a few variations around the internet and they are all lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are so pretty. The eyeball makes it! I think that lining will look great. Thanks for visiting.
ReplyDeleteCute decoration for your purse. I love the vintage-looking background for your blog. It looks like wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of an "eye ball"
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Ya que lo estás estudiando, te dejo mi comentario en español. Cómo me gustaría saber coser y hacer manualidades así! Creo que me falta paciencia como para obtener buenos resultados. Igualmente no me doy por vencida y lo voy a seguir intentando!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by at my blog. Not what one expected for Woody Allen´s home, is it?
Have a great day!
I wonder how long it would take someone to notice the eyeball or say somethingabout it ...if you wore that fabric button for a corsage on your shirt? LOL
ReplyDeleteI visited your blog and how many beautiful things here have. Thanks for visiting.
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