If you have any connection to the Sis Boom world, you've already been bowled over by
Jennifer's book,
Girl's World. The book delivers on every front. Beautiful photographs by Tim Geaney, fun and feminine projects--it's all in there. Even favorite fabric prints appear as background on the pages.
I started a couple of the book's projects over the weekend. First up, the Ruffled Gigi Pillow. This pillow is like a confection. One of my nieces will be around next week and I have a feeling she is going to want this one for herself. Fluffy Sis Boom goodness will be hard for her to resist.
I'm not a fan of piping. It isn't the look of it, but the making of it that I dread. However, I wanted to make this pillow the way it was designed so I didn't leave it out. Plus, it's an opportunity to add one extra fabric print to the mix. The top and bottom pieces were fussy cut so the fabric's flower stripe runs down the center of each piece. This makes for a balanced appearance in the end product.
And then it was on to the George Puppies. So easy, too cute. They'll be in the hands of a certain niece and nephew very soon. I know they will be loved to pieces.
Jennifer is a bright star in my world. I am so grateful for all the things she shares and for the hard work she puts into each of her endeavors. Thank you, Jennifer, for a brilliant book full of joy and inspiration.
My copy is on it's way to me.. Your cushion is to die for!! Confection is a perfect description!! Good on you for doing the piping. I'm in love with the George Puppies!!! Your niece and nephew will love them. Your photo is so cute!! Jennifer IS a bright star, I truly believe she puts so much love into everything that she designs that you can feel it when using her patterns and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rachael, "confection" is the perfect word for it. I must add though, that your eye for color combination coupled with the exact fussy cutting placement makes everything sing. I am looking forward to your very own book someday- the colors will jump off the page. Your nieces and nephews are going to be thrilled. How fortunate to have an aunt with your skills and your interests. If I was your niece I would be begging Mom to take me to your house so I could learn how to sew like you at your knee. Can you just picture a little girl making makeshift Barbie clothes constructed from leftover scraps from YOUR projects? What a colorful world it would be. Carolina
ReplyDeleteLove the Gigi pillow! Confection it is! :)
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find the pattern for the George puppies? They are fab!
ReplyDeleteThe George puppies are included in Girl's World. Jennifer's book is available through Amazon as well as Chronicle Books.
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