This will be a gift for a very special friend. The last time I saw her, we met for coffee right after my phenomenal afternoon in Liberty's, so I was on a bit of a fabric high, and also totally thrilled to see my friend.
So my very first piece was the cafe table. The construction was a bit convoluted, on account of me making it up as I went along, but it definitely began with a small oval of card, with white cotton fused to each side, which would help form the shape of the table.
The fabric for the tablecloth - Liberty's! - was cunningly cut on the bias to hang beautifully, which worked not at all. I eventually forced it into place by sheer will and determination. This whole cardboard-lined piece was sewn by machine to the backing fabric following the lines of the table top, and then I hand overcast the edge of the slippery fabric to slow fraying.
Do not try this at home. Really.
I created the flowers for the sunny-side window using lime green fabric with the thready bits from the selvedge showing, and some hand-cut red flowers.
The moon-side window has a Liberty's curtain (swoon!), and beneath the curtain, a window ledge of books.
I am waiting for the house to tell me what it needs next. Friendly suggestions are very much welcomed!
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7 comments:
Love your sweet little books and the red door! Looking great!
oh so adorable! like a fabric dolls house :)
This is so adorable! All that detail is hard work but will be SO appreciated :)
The curtain with the books under it is priceless. I can see the table cloth being tricky but you faced it head on!
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Wow! That is so cute, I love it! It's worth the time for sure. :)
That window box is darling. I love the time you have put into each area. So neat. It is like a book.
This is just fabulous! Lucky friend...
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