
Hey, I made another functional thing! I was inspired when Pokey Bolton posted this little tutorial based on Wen Redmond's idea.

Start by layering fabric bits (and paper) on a fusible. I fused to Peltex

Stamp, add foil, add paint.

Free motion stitch


I cut in these shapes to create the sides of a vase. (I didn't leave any for the bottom of the vase. Oh well, no one will look at the bottom!)

Arrange for sides of vase

I zig-zagged all the sides, then zig-zagged the sides together.

Here's how it looks as I assembled. See the bottom I added, in just plan peltex.

I stitched along the top of the vase again, then zig-zagged the final two sides together. (probably should have hand-stitched those final sides, but oh well.)

I hand-stitched the bottom on. ( Take a look at my studio box tutorial too, if you haven't seen it.)

it holds yarn.

makes a fancy trash basket


and lovely flower vase (yes, the flowers are in a glass jar inside the vase.)
Wow- very cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome. I wish I was a awesome with a sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my want to do list! NOt sure when I will have time to get to it, but it is on the list! I enjoy your blog, thanks so much for the constant inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool and so simple I am off to have a go ......thanks for the brilliant idea ....x
ReplyDeletegreat tutorial! Your sense of combining fabric scraps is great and once again... you make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks!! This looks like a fun project to play with when creative juices aren't flowing, but I need a jump-start. The tutorial is perfect - just the right balance of text and photos.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
jojo
Jane... I LOVE THIS... what a PERFECT Etsy item... maybe for Valentine's Day or May Day... I know my friends would LOVE flowers in a fabric vase.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful and functional and fun and.....What a great idea. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteA great friend sent the link to your fabric vase... I am inspired like you can't believe. Do you mind if I make one.
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