Thursday, July 16, 2009

"Peg's Hearts" - Paper Bag Swap

The head colds are still hanging on, but at least today we can take things slower at last.

My only chore (and I really could NOT call it a chore) is to unpack my sewing room boxes, and make another few curtains before sunset.

This is the gift I made for Peg in Maree's Paper Bag Swap. It was so much fun, but quite a challenge to make something for another person with fabrics they had chosen themselves.
It made me dig deep into those creative channels, but I did what I always do...I put the fabric down and then I leave it. I walk around it for days (or weeks) until suddenly a picture begins to build in my mind. And only then do I pick up the fabric and start the journey of creating something new.

I made Peg a wallhanging, and have named it "Peg's Hearts". The colours were not what I usually use, but I think I may be making more from these colours in the future - I loved them! Peg had tea dyed the jumbo ric-rac and wondered how I'd use it...it worked perfectly as a feature to hang the hearts!

For those who have asked - yes, I will be releasing this as a pattern once I'm organised again.

Okay...I'm off to drink copious amounts of warm drinks and then I shall be lost in my sewing room for the rest of the day!

Hugs
Jenny


29 comments:

Isabella said...

Boy you are a cleaver girl you dont overdo it unpacking while you are soo tierd with colds on top.

Carol said...

Gorgeous.

Vicki ♥ said...

Oh wow Jen...you have made a truly lovely design once again. I love being amazed by you :) Such extraordinary talent you have and I love all you do :)

Shari said...

What a sweet wallhanging. She must adore it! Glad to hear you are settling in a little and I hope your head colds clear up! Let that heat bake it out of you! Top of 17 here today - and rain!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

HI Jenny--so glad you are at your new place and am getting settled in so quickly--do be careful though to not overdo it--we need you to be your creative self--love the cute heart hanging--take care--drink lots of tea!!! see ya, hugs, just, Di

Cathi said...

I saw this on Peg's blog and think it's absolutely brilliant! You are so talented!

Julia said...

Hi Jenny...good to see you arrived safely and are settling in..
What a sweet wallhanging...Peg will love it!
Julia ♥

Allie said...

Quite a nifty pattern, Jenny! I love it! I hope you feel better quick!

Sew Useful Designs said...

Another beautiful creation Jenny! And I love how you have used the ric-rac! You little genius, you! xx It really is a beautiful design - a bit like it's creator really!!! :-)

Lots of love sweetheart, enjoy reconnecting with your sewing buddies (materials!)
Hugs! Vikki xx

Lise said...

Wow, very creative and very pretty..love it love it.hope your cold get gone soon... thanks for sharing

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

You are gorgeous....I truly love my "Pegs Hearts"......your gift will be cherished as well as all your kind words......I am sending you a huge hug Jenny...keep safe...Peg x

Sandy said...

Cute, cute pattern...love the fabrics that you HAD to use also.

Joy said...

Jenny you're amazing!! You get soooo much done - "Peg's Hearts" is gorgeous. Do you sleep ;o)???
Hope you well again soon!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Donnelly said...

Glad to hear you made your destination safely. Sorry to hear about the head colds. Hope you get well soon. Have a great day.

May Britt said...

Pegs hearts are beautiful and I look forward for you to make this pattern for us :)

Cattinka said...

Have fun unpacking your sewing room stuff! I bet you will be glad to see all your sewing room things again.
You have really made some beautiful hearts for your swap partner!
KATRIN W.

DIDI said...

I bet you only half noticed your head cold while you were arranging your sewing room.... lol

I'm happy for you being settled in your new house!

... and wow! ANOTHER beautiful design for this wallhanging!

Biquiños

Lednar De Nalloh said...

Oh, it's so sweet!! Well done!!

Carlotta said...

Glad to see you all arrived safely.
~Tootles!

Crispy said...

Very cute little wall hanging. You are so clever!!

Crispy

Anonymous said...

Hi, I've been reading your blog for a little while, and am interested to work out where about you've moved to. My friend Deb (http://debsquilting.blogspot.com) and I have been arguing whereabouts it may be!

Rachelle

Margie said...

Have been following your travels and glad you are getting settled in but do be careful with the colds and don't get to tired and have them get worse. Maybe we could see some pictures of your NEW sewing room when you are all unpacked. Would enjoy that a lot. Do take care!

el taller de sonia said...

cuando vi los corazones en el blog de ella pense que raro que Jenny eligio esas telas, asique las habia elegido ella un beso

Maggey and Jim said...

OHHHHH!!!
I am so excited to get that pattern..I really do like it and I love the prim look of it. It makes such a lovely gift..Thanks Jen
Hug and lots of well wishes
Maggey
ps, I am almost finished with the boot in shabby rose. Looking forward to next one, take your time and get well!!!

Lisa said...

Such a beautiful job. Happy unpacking and feel better soon!

Gabiota said...

Felicidades, haces unos trabajos preciosos!!!!
Saludos desde México

Anonymous said...

Oh my dearest Jenny, I do so much love your patterns, and cant wait for this one. I already have several people in mind to make this for. hugz xxx

Phyllis said...

That is the cutest little thing I've seen in a long time!

I'm glad you're able to put your new sewing room together.

Myra said...

It's wonderful Jenny! Very creative! 8-)