The inspiration for my blankie came from Charley Harper's ladybugs.
I love the two ladybug lovers on the heart-shaped leaf so I made it the center piece of my design.
The Madagascar bed cover whetted my appetite for design blankets. It feels like painting on a big canvas, just that instead of colors I use fabrics and instead of brush - thread and a sewing machine. And thus a simple blanket turns into a story.
I wouldn't have started working on it yet if it hadns't been for this year's theme of the Contest for National Sewing Month: a 
- right up my alley. The main rule is to have a visible heart incorporated in the submitted project. It can be anything: heart fabric, a pillow shaped like a heart, heart embroidery, heart-shaped pockets... Total freedom to express your love for sewing.
I've just submitted my project. Wish me luck! :)
I think the quilt is fun and different. I will vote for it and you. I love to sew but NOT a quilt person. My best friend makes beautiful traditional quilts that I always tell her are beautiful or interesting or whatever. She knows not to give me one. Yours is fun, I like it and may steal your idea (not exactly) for my next baby present.
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E tare draguta, Stefi! Esti foarte talentata si e de asteptat: ai mostenit talentul si bunul gust al tatalui tau.
ReplyDeleteSucces cu proiectul! Tinem pumnii pentru acesta, dar mai ales pentru marele proiect care este VICTORAS!
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