Its Handmade Monday!

Its handmade Monday time and only my second, I enjoyed it so much last week and met some fabulous new crafters. More importantly though after all this time the lovely Wendy at 1stUniqueGifts who organises all this for us taught me how to do a clicky link, so huge thanks to Wendy who can be found here 1stuniquegifts along with all the other talented crafters who join in with handmade Monday.

Today I am going to talk about quilting, I so admire all those talented quilters who make such fantastic works of art, so much time goes into each piece and the results are amazing. Just for your amusement, here is my very first attempt from last year.




One day I will find the time to start on a real quilt, though I often think I just use the lack of time thing as an excuse. I have all the quilting needs, my Mums friend in Wales was an amazing quilter it was her life, sadly she lost her sight and could no longer continue, she was more than happy to give me all her collection in the hope one day I would learn. I will do one day.
I often visit the exhibitions just to look and admire this craft, and have a few magazines. To begin with I raided the library of all their books, there are plenty there for anyone like me who would love to start.

Last week as a bit of a cheat I had a go at some bags, by quilting the dogs on them, the idea was to give them a 3D appearance on the bags and to keep my hand in so I dont forget, I do think maybe I should have used a different colour thread though but still I enjoyed doing it.





So that was my week, wonder what this week will bring?

Folksy Friday - Patchwork Showcase

For this week I would like to highlight some of the talented Patchwork crafters on Folksy. A topic was started on the forums by Audreys Cat, so I hope she doesnt mind my using her idea. Dont forget, to admire the work of the crafter further you simply click on the picture to be magically transported to their shop on Folksy.

I will begin with Audreys Cat, and her pretty patchwork cushion - she also has some great patchwork fabric on sale in her shop.



Another lovely cushion here from Craftysewsew



Auntyjoan had this lovely card in her shop, but since making out my list it has sold - but no worries there are other similar cards stil for sale, and also great personalised plaques (I know as I bought one)



ShabbybySharon, has this amazing quilt shown here with the matching tote bag which is also available



luvlii, has this great cushion set in her shop



hjdcrafts has a wonderful cosy throw



An upcycled theme here from JDArt with one of her patchwork bags



Yet more upcycling from Dharmaflyer with her fantastic peace cushion



Lynwood Crafts has this very smart backpack in her shop



From Beehoneydesigns a silk patchwork bag, most unique



Lastly from here at Bags of Swank by SimJaTa, a gorilla and her baby



..and also what is known as a 'cheater' patchwork fabric, looks like patchwork but isnt, just a bright cheery fabric



Quite a large selection I know, and these are just the people who added to the topic on Folksy. For these and many other talents for the unique, handcrafted gift dont forget to visit Folksy for your gifts and personal treats. Make yourself and the ones you love happy.

Have a Great weekend.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~