I learned pinwheels!

So these came next...have to say they were a lot simpler than I thought they would be thanks to using this amazing guide on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E

Thank you so much for that Misssouri Quilt Co!

I want to experiement with some different colour combos soon. I got loads of 4.5 X 2.5 rectangles off ebay so I have been enjoying making up squares to use with these- as you can see in the second cushion cover. I love using whites with brights, got something in progress with lots of bright colours. More to come!

My first quilting post...the work so far Pt. 1

So, first I made the most appalling and imperfect memory quilt for my sister from all her (and mine- hand-me-downs) childhood clothing. I promise I'll post a picture of it one day but my mum has them all. Thankfully, she loved it.

Then, 18months later, I bought some pre-cut patchwork squares from Ebay and had a go, made a couple of (very basic) cushion covers for my friends and a felt monster or two.

Next, I got fed up with the limited choice of pre-cut squares and got myself some fabric stash. But I wasn't very good at measuring nor cutting. So...I saved up all my pennies and bought an Accuquilt Go! Baby fabric cutter and since then I have been busy busy busy.

It started with squares and stripes:




Then, I learned log cabin. I love this method for using up scraps and strips of fabric I would otherwise throw away.



The backing for this one...tiny kitties!

I think (hope!) I've got a kind of English rose/cottage inspiration...though as the second example shows, I can't hide my love for colour. Everything is on a budget so although I buy top quality fabric- I just have to do so in small quantities! I live in just one room too so everything has it's place.

Thank goodness the Go! Baby folds away. :-) More pictures tomorrow...

Updated: 20/4/2012

Hi everyone, I decided to start this blog out of pure boredom..then life got busy. Then I moved to London to work as a Primary School Teacher and was left with a lot of time on my hands. I don't watch TV (tedious!) and I don't know many people around here. So apart from working with the lovely children in the day I decided to teach myself how to do patchwork on evenings and weekends. :-)

You can also find me here:
http://pinterest.com/charliebaldwin/

Things to admire

Top to bottom: The Volkswagen Genesis editions, yes a car, and yes, designed after a band. Lakes at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Croatia () Uffie T shirt by one of my all time biggest inspirations, Fafi and some random felt animals I want to make sometime.

Facebook ruined the word 'like' for me.

Gr33tz to all...or any

Hi, I'm Charlie, a girl in England and I decided to start a blog for 2 reasons.



1. I love clothing, art, and design and am always finding things to inspire me which I want to share like a dog with rabies. Plus sometimes I put something on and I just want everyone to see that yes, I do actually leave the house like that.



2. I generally have inner rants about various subjects which I thought might stop me going slightly mad. I don't know have a clue if it will strike a chord with anyone, but it might raise a smile if I'm lucky.

I know my page layout and pictures are crap, but I'll try to get better I really will.