Before I feed my family and run out to a Girl Scout service unit meeting tonight (just call me whirlwind again!), I wanted to show you what I made today.
This is so super easy. Here's the pattern. I did make a few changes--surprise, surprise!
To begin, I followed the pattern exactly, but my flower was a little, too, well, flat. So I cut four big flowers instead of two. Then when it says to lay the two big flowers on top of each other, I put one flower down, folded the other three in half, and layered them on top, similar to the folding and laying down you do with the four smaller flowers. (Trust me, it'll make sense when your read her tutorial. You'll see what I mean.)
Then when I tacked down the flowers, I finished by doing a small running stitch just through the top layer in a circle around my small stitches. I then pulled them tight to make a small gather so that the inside of the flower stands up a little and gives the whole thing some more dimension.
Finally, I'm going to wash and dry it (but I wanted to show you first!)--that way the edges will fray a bit and the whole thing will be a bit more fluttery, a bit more frilly.
Also, I'm not a fan of pin backs--especially for big brooches. (This one measures about four inches across, I think.) The brooch tends to flop too much. So I'll just attach it with safety pins to my sweater, my bag, or wherever I think to put it.
Next time (because I will be making lots more of these--the whole thing took about 10 minutes, if that) I think I may add some fabric leaves too.
That's it!
P.S. Notes:
Janna: Thanks for a fun day. I'm totally craving another sandwich.
Sara: Recognize my fabric?
Lisa: There's a house for sale down the street! Actually, there's more than one so Brooke could move too.
Tammy: Next time, we'll have to be crafty--and swap some scraps from our stashes.
Angie & Priti: The tutorial is so easy to follow; you'll be whipping out flowers in no time!
Joanne,
It's beautiful! I look forward to seeing the washed product.
What a nifty gift idea!
thanks for the tutorial, you're the best!
tammy
Posted by: tammy | September 03, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Oh! I will definately be sending you some fabric...be looking out for it!
Posted by: tammy | September 03, 2008 at 05:56 PM
LOVE IT!
I bought one last spring so I could make a pattern from it and then was all, "DUH!" when I thought about finding a pattern on-line. Duh. I actually bookmarked a couple sites last spring that showed how to do these. I just hadn't gotten around to it yet. I was pregnant or something. Or giving birth. I don't remember.
Once again, you inspire me. I can't wait to take a stab at it!
Posted by: Angie | September 03, 2008 at 06:55 PM
What a cute idea! I love it!
Posted by: Bobbie Jo | September 03, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Yes! I do recognize that fabric. :) Can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Sara | September 04, 2008 at 05:14 AM
I am loving it.So cute.I am definitely going to try one today.
Thanks again Joanne.
Posted by: Priti | September 04, 2008 at 09:31 AM
oh Joanne, it's so cute. I did some of these earlier this year and I like your modifications... might have to fluff the next ones up a bit like you did here. :)
Posted by: misschris | September 04, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Sooo cute!! Going to make some as hair clippies for the girls! How fun!
Posted by: Lisa | September 04, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Your fabric flowers are adorable!! Love'em! So cheerful and colorful! Awesome! xo Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa | November 09, 2009 at 01:55 PM