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I started my range of sew-it-yourself kits as I love designing new patterns and have less time for making. I also want to encourage others to learn to sew, so adapted some of my designs into easy projects for beginners.
I just loved this tulip motif - I first saw it used on a 1930's vintage patchwork quilt using more difficult needle turn applique on cotton fabrics.
I adapted it for raw edge machine applique for my Tiger Tulip Tea Party playmat quilt, but wanted to experiment further using other materials including felt - something I use a lot in my playmats.
Pure wool felt is beautifully soft and pliable - and not at all itchy like acryclic felt. It's easy to work with - both cutting out and stitching - and as it doesn't fray it makes beautiful strong yet intricate applique shapes without the fiddly turning under or heavy top stitching.
Blanket stitch works really well with felt, and is an easy applique or embroidery stitch for beginners to learn.
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Learn to sew or improve your sewing techniques with my tulip applique sewing craft kit. Using my modern interpretation of an appliqued block on a 1930's patchwork quilt, this sew it yourself project lets you make your own mini quilt picture or cushion.
Sent in an eco-cardboard box, this is perfect for a letterbox gift.
Suitable for a confident beginner or intermediate sewist, with lots of detailed instructions to help develop a range of sewing skills, including felt applique and blanket stitch embroidery, as well as standard techniques such as sewing seams, adding backings and closing openings.
Recommended for adults, and older children (8 plus) with adult supervision.
The project can be completely sewn by hand, although a sewing machine can also be used for the seams.
The kit includes includes all the materials needed including quilting cotton for the background, wool felt and embroidery floss for the tulips and leaves, plus interlining and calico backing. You'll also find full instructions, needles and pins and a little bobbin of sewing thread.
Your kit already includes a choice of hanging yarns for the picture. Stuffing is not included for the mini-cushion - you can use your own or add stuffing as an option.
You will need provide scissors and a pen (and an optional iron).
WARNING - This kit contains functional sharp items (needles, pins etc) and these should not be left where young children can access them.
Designed by Sharon Lloyd in my attic sewing room in South Wales
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