Farewell to the Zakka Sew Along

Hello!

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, 

you've already seen just how much fun I've been having 

with the Zakka Style Sew Along.

{A big thank-you goes to Amy and Lindsey for making this event

an outstanding success!}

I've been reflecting on this event, and I must admit that

I'll be relieved not to have a due-date each week

for a project that I've never made before in my life!

Having said that, though, I made several projects NOW, rather than SOMEDAY,

or NEVER...because of the deadlines and the wonderful prize opportunities!

{I almost skipped this week's project...there are other things I should be doing.}

But I gave myself a little pep talk last night and convinced myself

to get started on this week's project...Nesting Boxes.

This project was contributed by

 Laurraine Yuyama of Patchwork Pottery.

{I've been aware of Laurraine's lovely work for a while via Flickr...

Look at this fantastic classic example of her style!}

Photo from Patchwork Pottery blog

This final project has been a tempting one for me...

I knew I would want to keep the boxes for my own use, so I chose some fabrics that would coordinate with one of my favorite quilts.

{The quilt pattern is Bird Song by Fig Tree Quilts.}

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It took some time to cut all of the pieces out,

but it was good to see my favorite prints from Dandelion Girl again!

{I had used a fat quarter bundle to make my quilt, and there were

some nice scraps left.}

I really enjoyed stitching the leaves, though I chose to use fusible web

instead of using the method described in the book.

{Can you see the pretty veins on the leaves?}

I was running out of linen, but I had a nice big piece of Mill House Inn,

also by Fig Tree Quilts, that I liked for the lining.

There were some moments I wished I had not tackled all three boxes!

Yet I love the way they came out. 

They really make me think of September days.

I keep thinking there must be a better way to sew the sides and bottom

together.  I was such a rebel...I actually just stitched mine together by machine, and it's not very neat, but it doesn't really show.

{I never did come up with that "better way" to do it!}

I have no idea what I'm going to put in these little boxes,
but I know they're going to make the stuff look extra pretty!

{That's the best part about zakka style.}

I joined this adventure when my own blog was brand-new,
and I feel that I owe much of the joy of blogging
to this sew along!


I've met so many wonderful people through the linkies and the Flickr group.
We are spreading zakka throughout the world,
making things that are useful AND beautiful!

Visit the Flickr group Zakka Style Sew Along
for more inspiration!