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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Wednesday Showcase

After a bit of a hiatus, the Wednesday Showcase is back in full swing. It's such a fun part of my week, and I'm so grateful to those of you who talked me into coming back with the posts. I know that I walk away so inspired and energized and I hope you do as well. And then there's the added bonus of possibly making a few new friends :) A win in every way!!!

First up today is Lynne of Confessions of a Quilting Junkie. She's a world traveler, originally from England, but now lives in Switzerland. Knitting has been a passion since she was a child, but 5 years ago she began to quilt and just 2 years ago began to sew garments. 

As I scrolled through her blog, I fell in love with this beautiful piece. It was done by a friend and inspired Lynne... 


To do a little ricrac braiding and trim this dress. 


She also made a matching bag. So very pretty!


Lynne said that she may not be the world's most accomplished quilter, but she is very enthusiastic. The quilt below was a gift to her mom. Truly an heirloom. 


Not only does she sew lovely garments, and spectacular quilts, she makes the cutest accessory pieces. She's made a number of these tissue box covers. Just beyond adorable!!!
 

Be sure to visit Lynne's blog. I think that you'll find her to be very inspiring. I know I'm itching to make a few of those braided ricrac roses!!!


Next up is Dana of Deedle and Thread. Of course "deedle" is a play on needle, but it actually came from her father as a beloved nickname for Dana. Her mother was the first to inspire her. She loved going through a big bag of scraps that her mother kept in a closet, and creating clothes for her Barbie dolls. She now sews for herself and truly enjoys sharing her passion with others.

I just love a picture of a girl and her dog :), so I couldn't resist! The look on the dog's face is kinda like, "when is this going to be over." So cute. Dana loves playing around with patterns. This is McCall's 7020, a cowl top pattern that she turned into a tunic/dress.   


She said that this jacket pattern is a tried and true piece. I just love how she was able to incorporate the raw edge in the seams. 
Fabulous jacket. 


This is the Midtown Trench Coat from Indygo Junction. What a lovely pattern, portrait collar, bias cut cuffs on the sleeves, and the pleated back swing. Although the fabric has a subtle pattern, it accents the details beautifully. 


Not only does Dana sew, she loves to make jewelry. 



Creative in every way, you can find a wonderful tutorial for these great rectangular zipper bags HERE.


I know I'm walking away from this post bursting with inspiration, and I'm sure you are as well! 

Have a wonderful day!
Rhonda

13 comments:

  1. Wow, that rick-rack inspiration, so col!

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    1. I really want to make a few of those ric-rac roses!

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  2. Both ladies have made beautiful items! I especially love the roses. They remind me of similar roses my mother used to crochet. Thank you for bringing these 2 talented ladies to our attention.

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    1. It's always my pleasure 😊
      Be sure to check out next week's post!

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  3. Gorgeous makes from these women! Thanks for bringing them to us !

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  4. What beautiful things these ladies make and the expression on that poor dog's face made me laugh out loud. Xx

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  5. Yay! Love seeing the Wednesday Showcase again!

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  6. Hi Rhonda! I happened upon someone yesterday that I wonder if you may know, and if you don't, I thought you might like to. Her name Jennifer Bosworth, and her website is shabbyfabrics.com. the connection for you is that she was a former pilot and now is totally engrossed in sewing/quilting/crafting. She has some youtube videos and seems just as nice as you are!

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    1. Thanks Julie 😊 I do not know Jennifer, but I will check out her site!

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  7. Imagine my surprise to see my DeedleandThread blog featured in your Wednesday Showcase. Happy dance! I will be adding you to my blogroll to my site so that others can also follow the WS weekly feature. Love it! Thank you, Rhonda.

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    1. Hi Dana! Always my pleasure to say thanks for following my blog and feature such talented sewista 😊

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  8. Rhonda-I wanted to return the kindness you showed by writing a 'thank you' post. Here is some blog love for YOU. http://deedleandthread.com/sharing-blog-love/

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