Saturday, 28 November 2015

I fell in love with this year's "Winter Wonderland" Christmas fabric from Dashwood Studio as soon as I saw it and ordered it over a year ago!
The reds and greens seem perfect to me for a Christmas project and the detail in each design has interest and festive appeal for both children and adults alike.



We usually run a Christmas Table Runner workshop and this year is no different, I knew I had to make one using this collection and here it is. I spent ages trawling through ideas on my Christmas Pinterest board and saved quite a few pins along the way but eventually I settled on a classic Patchwork Star design.
The stars are all made with half square triangles - an easy technique if you know how!

If you fancy making up one of these for your festive table or perhaps as a gift for a friend - you can buy the fabric here in our webshop or perhaps if you would like a bit more guidance you could come and make one in a workshop on either Wednesday 9th December or Tuesday 15th December
We will cover how to cut and sew Half Square Triangles, adding sashing and a border, layering, quilting and binding. That sounds like a lot but don't worry, mince pies will be provided!

I am looking forward to taking this one home although I think with my spillage prone little ones this will be removed from display for actual meal times...
Merry Christmas Making everybody!
Ali
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Friday, 28 August 2015

Floss and Mischief - new cross stitch kits in store!

We have been on the look out for a modern bright and fun range of cross stitch kits and when we spotted Floss & Mischief on Instagram we knew they were perfect for Butterfly Bright!
Floss & Mischief logo
Their easy to make kits come in a wonderful range of beetles, bugs and butterflies,the hardest thing will be choosing which design to go for!
Floss & Mischief XK012 Emerald Bug Trio (detail)
Each kits contains the aida, a pattern, a "how to" guide, a needle and all of the relevant embroidery threads - you just need to buy a hoop to help you make it.
Floss & Mischief XK013 Mint Butterfly (contents)
If you haven't started Christmas shopping yet make this your first purchase!
Floss & Mischief XK010 Blue Dragonfly (packshot)

Enjoy!
Ali x
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