More Patchwork
More patchwork. This time done in a long (28″) rectangular pillow.
Some accuse me of churning these patchwork things out. I assure you I’m not! I guess it just looks that way, thanks to the magic of blogs. I’m really loving the way little bits of color and pattern come to life when combined this way. The length of the pillow inspired the patterning of the blocks (seen best in the 2nd photo). I didn’t think too much about the fabric placement beyond making a stack of pale colors and one of more saturated colors. That’s another thing I love about patchwork. You can get crazy specific on it, or just start piecing and see what happens.
We have so so much going on around here, our life is feeling kind of pieced and patchworky. The kids are enjoying the last bit of summer…Peter is preparing the launch of something very exciting and I can’t wait to tell you about it (when he’ll let me, soon)…and I am soon to be starting a new job, back in the fashion industry, after 11 years. I’m nervous and thrilled! Which means I have to buy some new clothes. I think that anything black (without stains) will work nicely to start with. I’m inspired to make myself a plain black smock/tunic (to wear over jeans) and do a flower collar on it. Do you guys know of any good basic tunic patterns?
Erin | house on hill road
August 24, 2009 at 5:39 pma new job? hooray for you! can’t wait to hear more about it.
that pillow is lovely.
Mama Urchin
August 24, 2009 at 6:27 pmhow could we be sick of patchwork?
blair/wisecraft
August 24, 2009 at 6:40 pmMy thoughts exactly Jen.
martha
August 24, 2009 at 6:42 pmthe pillow is awesome, of course.
but a new job?!?
in the fashion industry?
you are a tease:)
blair/wisecraft
August 24, 2009 at 6:47 pmI am worried about jinxing myself! There’s just too many plates spinning on
poles here right now! All will be revealed soon.
amisha
August 24, 2009 at 7:08 pmyou are such an inspiration with this patchwork, blair– i could never get tired of it! i did a little of this type of work this week and it was so much fun.
and congrats on the new job!! i can’t wait to hear more about it!
Amelia
August 24, 2009 at 11:26 pmeeek! so exciting – can’t wait to hear how it all goes.
ps. i owe you guys 26c that you left on my bench 🙂
x Amelia
The Antidote
August 24, 2009 at 11:47 pmOoooh a new job, how exciting x
betz
August 25, 2009 at 4:28 amWow, new job back in fashion?! Thought about it myself but wonder if I could ever walk that walk again. Glad you’ll be my guinea pig or barometer or whatever. 🙂 Congrats and let me know if you need any freelance help!
The patchwork is lovely and can’t wait to hear about Peter’s launch. You two are moving and shaking!
Molly
August 25, 2009 at 5:57 amI love the shape of that pillow. Congrats on the new job.
Annie
August 25, 2009 at 6:08 amI suspect that you will actually be too busy making patchwork pillows for my couch to start a new job 🙂
Peanut
August 25, 2009 at 7:04 amI love all you patchwork. It makes me want to go into my sewing room and just grab a bunch of fabric and start sewing (unfortunately right now I’m actually supposed to be getting dressed for work).
I haven’t tried many tunic patterns but I’ve made Simplicity 3835 (a “Built by You” pattern) a few times now and have always liked the result. There are plenty of options and it’s easy to customize. Things only thing I’ve regularly heard against this pattern is that the sleeves can be a bit tight; I did a mock up for my t-shirt and ended up adding a little to the width of the sleeves to make them more comfortable.
blair/wisecraft
August 25, 2009 at 8:09 amHee hee! Yes, I’m sure Ian will be looking for that money any day now ; )
susanintexas
August 25, 2009 at 11:08 amwow. how exciting. can’t wait to hear your news. LOVE that pillow! I like the tunics from Serendipity Studios…the models are probably not your style, but I think could be made more simply in black and be nice…or make your own pattern from something you own–you’d make wonderful patterns I’m sure.
malka
August 25, 2009 at 12:05 pmMore lovely patchwork!
Clark & Mary McCain
August 25, 2009 at 1:29 pmI’m delurking after years of reading this wonderful blog to wish you well in the new job! I have a tunic pattern, Simplicity 3824, but am sorry to say I haven’t tried it yet. It looks like its neckline might really work with that amazing collar, though!
Clark & Mary McCain
August 25, 2009 at 1:29 pmI’m delurking after years of reading this wonderful blog to wish you well in the new job! I have a tunic pattern, Simplicity 3824, but am sorry to say I haven’t tried it yet. It looks like its neckline might really work with that amazing collar, though!
Clark & Mary McCain
August 25, 2009 at 1:29 pmI’m delurking after years of reading this wonderful blog to wish you well in the new job! I have a tunic pattern, Simplicity 3824, but am sorry to say I haven’t tried it yet. It looks like its neckline might really work with that amazing collar, though!
blair/wisecraft
August 25, 2009 at 2:23 pmThank you so much Mary. I have possibly found Simplicity #2725 to be the
one, but we’ll see, I’m cutting it out today.
laura
August 25, 2009 at 3:34 pmpink puffy heart that pillow!
(if i didn’t live so far away i’d figure out a way to participate in some petty theft.)
Jessica Y.
August 25, 2009 at 5:47 pmBeautiful! Looks like a great pillow to lounge on. Congratulations on the new job and all the changes going on in your household!
emily
August 25, 2009 at 7:05 pmi can’t wait to see the tunic – i’ve been thinking that i need some tunic-y things for fall. and the patchwork? i love it. like little paintings. (can’t wait until you reveal all, of course.)
scribblearts
August 26, 2009 at 2:11 amBeautiful and inspiring. Your work always makes me happy, somehow.
Amy
August 26, 2009 at 4:17 amNever too much patchwork – bring it on – love it.
Sandy
August 26, 2009 at 4:51 ami never tire of patchwork, especially yours with such fabulous combinations!
Congratulations on the new job! I start a new job in the fashion industry next week too. New clothes are definitely in order.
blair/wisecraft
August 26, 2009 at 7:13 amcongrats to you Sandy!
blair/wisecraft
August 26, 2009 at 7:14 amthank you, what a nice thing to hear first thing in the morning!
Marina
August 26, 2009 at 8:34 pmWow, just lovely!
willy-nilly
August 26, 2009 at 8:47 pmYou know Kaffe is coming on the 3rd of October. Wanna get a group together? Love the pillow. I never get sick of these and they make you feel so productive.
blair/wisecraft
August 27, 2009 at 7:18 amThat would be a hard thing to miss, and fun to go with a group of us! Email
the details. Thanks Katie!
Pixie
August 31, 2009 at 5:45 pmOhhhh, I want that pillow!