One of my friends is having a birthday. In June. Or July. So, not anytime soon. I know she will turn another year older this summer though! We trade crafty things from time to time. I made her a paper pieced potholder last year. She commissioned a pillow from me one time, and gave me a small plate she made in her ceramics class. So, I figured I'd make her something for her birthday this year too.
I saw this paper pieced zipper a while ago on Sewing Under the Rainbow. My friend's last name is Zipper, so I thought, 'how appropriate'. I chose some bold colors, and used the black and white stripe to mimic zipper teeth. I'm fairly pleased with how it all came out. Not entirely convinced the scissors were the right choice, but I think I was influenced by the original design. They kind of make me think of a swarm of scissors attacking the zipper.
Since she loves music also (as does her boyfriend, who lives with her and will hopefully also be using this pillow), I figured I'll throw this cassette on the back somewhere. The pattern is also from Sewing Under the Rainbow, I saw it as I was scrolling through her tutorials. The band and album name were pulled together from a newspaper print. I was going to come up with a funny and witty name and hand stamp them, but liked the added creativity that came from utilizing my limited stash. Also, I couldn't come up with anything funny OR witty.
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| One of my first attempts at paper piecing! Pattern from Sewhooked. Bike is 6" square. |
I saw this paper pieced zipper a while ago on Sewing Under the Rainbow. My friend's last name is Zipper, so I thought, 'how appropriate'. I chose some bold colors, and used the black and white stripe to mimic zipper teeth. I'm fairly pleased with how it all came out. Not entirely convinced the scissors were the right choice, but I think I was influenced by the original design. They kind of make me think of a swarm of scissors attacking the zipper.
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| A zipper pillow for Zipper. 12" square. |
Since she loves music also (as does her boyfriend, who lives with her and will hopefully also be using this pillow), I figured I'll throw this cassette on the back somewhere. The pattern is also from Sewing Under the Rainbow, I saw it as I was scrolling through her tutorials. The band and album name were pulled together from a newspaper print. I was going to come up with a funny and witty name and hand stamp them, but liked the added creativity that came from utilizing my limited stash. Also, I couldn't come up with anything funny OR witty.
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| Collins and Cleaves #1 hit album: Skyrocket Society No. 147. Currently 6" by 9". |
I just want to say: gotta love free patterns! Thank you so much to everyone who provides them! If I ever get good enough I'll be sure to add to the internet library. Someday...
Linking up to WiP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced!
Great choices for pp pattern, well done :)
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DeleteLove the zipper pillow, so clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was happy I figured out how to use my stash to my advantage with this pattern!
DeleteYour paper piecing is beautiful and I like the whimsy of the scissors
ReplyDeleteThank you! They're growing on me... :)
DeleteI love the bike! I must make that for one of my bike-loving family members... The zipper block is great! I'm sure your friend will be delighted with it.
ReplyDeleteThe bike was fun to make! You should definitely try it out! I got the pattern on Craftsy.
Deletereally fun- I love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad they worked out together!
DeleteThank you Chrissie!
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