Thursday 27 August 2020

Botanic Garden

A couple of posts ago I mentioned that I was going to have a go at English paper piecing, or patchwork as it's often called. I thought I'd show you the fabric I ordered.


This is the Botanic Garden range by Lewis and Irene, I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. There's five different patterns in the range and three colours in each pattern. I ordered seven fat quarters. I think this fabric is so pretty, I especially like the pale yellow floral.


I'm new to buying fabric, sewing isn't usually my thing. I ordered this from You, me and Mabel and it arrived promptly. There was even an extra piece of fabric included in my parcel, a little freebie. I'd messaged Sally, the owner, with a query before I placed my order and she was very helpful and friendly.


Now to start cutting into it and starting the sewing, though it's a little daunting if I'm honest.

24 comments:

  1. Your fabrics are all so pretty, Jo. Thanks for the link to the fabric shop. I suspect I'll be spending some time oohing and aahing at fabric today ... just a for a change! LOL

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  2. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it. I have lots of lovely fat quarters but prefer to just look at them, lol. I hate cutting into a pretty piece of fabric. The older I get the more I am realising that I am slightly dotty. lol
    Just love that botanical fabric, I don't think I could take scissors to that.
    Briony
    x

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  3. Don't feel daunted - it's a challenge and that can be exciting! Hopefully, you will really enjoy this new hobby and the material you have chosen is lovely. I am still very much a beginner with EPP and it's time to revisit my hexagons for the cushion cover I think, as it is a perfect occupation for autumnal evenings.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  4. The fabric is beautiful. I was going to order some of it myself but haven't had time. I think I'll do that this evening. It's always daunting cutting into new piece fabric but I also love working with it.

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  5. Beautiful fabic, hope you enjoy the process I know I certainly did

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  6. Beautiful fabrics at thr start of a good project, sounds loads of fun.

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  7. Just jump in with both feet and go for it Jo, if you make a mystake it's all a part of the learning process. Those fabrics are beautiful I always buy fat quarters when they have them in Aldi, I never know what I'm going to do with them but it's lovely just getting them out and looking at them haha. Have fun and enjoy! xx

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  8. The fabrics are beautiful. I especially love the pale yellow. X

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  9. Pretty fabrics, love that one on top with the names of the flowers. Can't wait to see your first hexies :-)
    Have fun

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  10. Lovely looking fabrics. Happy patchworking. xx

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  11. It is daunting when you see such pretty fabric and you're about to take scissors to it. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results.

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  12. That all looks rather gorgeous. Can’t wait to see your work.xx

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  13. Daunting! I'd say. This blogger doesnt even sew on buttons! You all amaze me

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  14. It's gorgeous & can't wait to see your progress. Take care, stay safe & huggles.

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  15. They are all so pretty. Good luck with your new project.

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  16. It's very pretty indeed. If you're making a quilt, you'll soon get in the swing of things and then you'll be off! Enjoy.

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  17. You have chosen such beautiful fabrics Jo. New projects are daunting aren't they, I hope you enjoy sewing.

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  18. EPP takes patience and perseverance but the end result is very satisfying. I think you will enjoy the process.💖

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  19. Gorgeous fabrics! Can't wait to see what you create, Jo.
    Amalia
    xo

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  20. Those fabrics are so beautiful, good luck with your new hobby!

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  21. Such pretty fabrics, do please share your creations in future posts.

    All the best Jan

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  22. Lovely fabrics. Have you started it yet? You'll be find once you get going, I picked it up quite quickly so you'll have no problem. have fun!
    x

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    1. Not yet. I'm building up to it, haha.

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