Kirstie Allsopp's Appliqued Cushion

I was never a huge fan of Kirstie Allsopp, until she started her Craft series on channel 4, which followed her around country shows entering various craft competitions. I found the series very inspiring as I always intend to enter competitions but then never seem to get around to it - although it did seem like an unlikely coincidence when she started to win ALL the prizes! I then received a copy of the book from the series for Christmas (well I actually ended up with 2 copies, but my mum kindly took one off my hands!) I have now finally completed one of the projects from the book... an embroidered, appliqued and quilted cushion - combining many different skills in one. I am quite pleased with it and it kept me occupied for a weekends. Let me know what you think...

 Finished Cushion

 Appliqued hare detail

 Patchwork, disolvable fabric embroidered flower and quilting

Hand embroidery

Button Cards

I have a new found love for buttons, all shapes sizes and colours. They are great for so many different craft projects and I have recently been using them to make cards... a lovely sweetie jar and Christmas baubles. Very quick and easy to make and so effective.