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So here is the finished item I was teasing you wit on one of my previous posts. It was a cushion I made for a friend for her birthday. She was really please with it.
I've also spent the last 2 days at the Bramble Patch with Sheena Norquay - and here are the results from the end of day one:
We started by using an array of items to print with on my dyed fabric. We used lids, corks, screws, cotton reels and cotton buds. I promise to post the results when I've finished it. I've also managed to  master the use of metallic thread - I had a bit of an issue with it and have been rather nervous about using it.  But I can only say I can free motion quilt with metallic thread. Yay.
And I'll be off to Bramble Patch again on Saturday for another lovely day with Bren.
Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine.
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Anonymous said…
Really interesting circles. The cushion is gorgeous.
17 June 2010 at 15:04
Contented Caroline said…
Lovely gift for your friend Sarah. I'd be interested in knowing which courses you would recommend at The Bramble Patch - they all sound intriguing - I can never decide which interests me the most.
17 June 2010 at 20:20
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