Back in July, I had been so inspired by our new DT member, Katherine's balloons, that I made a card for my grandson, (scroll down a little) as part of Claire's stamping challenge for a weekend workout.
I love the effect of the circles, and decided to use the technique in fabric, to liven up a plain (yes, predictable, I know!) charity shop linen skirt.
I bought a pack of 10 inch fabric squares, in reds and pinks, by Kaffe Fassett, from Cotton Patch , and cut lots (and lots) of circles. I layered them in threes, and stitched them down fairly randomly, with raw edges to allow fraying, stitching the base one around its edge, and the upper pair vertically through the centre.
Here's the 'before':
The 'after':
and here I am:
Now I need to make a scrapbook layout! Thanks for the inspiration Katherine, I just love these balloons.
I wonder where I can put them next - on the Christmas tree perhaps?
Bye for now.
Beautiful, you must have such a beautiful collection of clothes. They are like pieces of art. Would love to see what you make for the Christmas tree. x
Posted by: Debbie | November 23, 2011 at 07:33 AM
wouahhh!! it's a very good inspirative idea !!
beautiful skirt
kisses
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | November 23, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Wow you think there is nothing left to put on a skirt to spruse it up & you go and find another idea xxx Fabby Love it x
Posted by: jayne | November 23, 2011 at 08:24 AM
what a cute way to dress up a skirt!
Posted by: Doda | November 23, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Gorgeous outfit in the photo...seriously fab circles. hugs,
Mandy
Posted by: Mandy | November 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Wonderful skirt and a fabulous idea. I love your work - it's really inspired x
Posted by: Gabrielle | November 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Great idea.
Erika.
Posted by: Erika | November 23, 2011 at 06:51 PM