In the Forest has such nice vibrant monochromatic accent prints we felt this project was a great way to highlight 2 sparkling fabrics at once. What’s nice is that you can use fat quarters for these 16″ pillows, too.
Get the tutorial download here.
Category Archives: In the Forest
In the Forest | Book Nook
We hope you enjoyed the Book Nook series! Our final closeup will be of the valance – a simple project with big impact.
Have a great holiday weekend!
In the Forest | Book Nook – Cozy Corner
A pile of pillows is all that’s required. Milk and cookies is just icing on the cake!
This jumbo square (the green variety of foam) which measures 24″ x 24″ x 6″ was a find at Joann’s and with the discount coupon was a great bargain. It’s light enough for a little guy to tug around – especially with the help of a handle on the side. Double sided in Moon & Sun with Midnight Sky around the edges and Branches as handles and piping, it just invites the kiddies to dive on it.
Catherine, who sewed all these wonderful items, said it was a struggle to get the cushion into the case, which is hand sewn on (not removable)- but perhaps a nice long hidden zip the full width of a side would have made it much simpler- and certainly easier to clean should the need arise.
We topped it with a couple of pillows in Branches and Woolen Blanket. The ruffles add a touch of whimsy… even this little action hero dude can’t deny they’re fun.
Forest Collage Quilt by Maureen Cracknell
Now on our Downloads Page, you can find this beautifully rich and quite simple quilt pattern called Forest Collage by Maureen Cracknell.
Once you’ve checked that out you can pop over to Maureen’s popular blog to enter a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Steffie Brocoli’s In the Forest collection.
In the Forest | Book Nook :: Book Sling
Of course, one needs a place to store one’s books. This book sling is a pretty clever idea and great if you want to show off some fun fabrics – like this in bright, sunny Leaves.
To make it it’s quite simple. There’s a number of great tutorials on the web. We used a fancier finial rod because we had them lying around.
In the Forest | Book Nook + Lamp Tutorial
What’s a workstation without light?
And fantastical fauna?
And florescent masking tape?
In the Forest | Book Nook
When conceiving of a project series for this whimsical collection, In the Forest, it was easy to lean towards children. The primary palette and fantastical imagery captures both eyes and imagination.
We are first met by curtains of soaring birds over a winding river and colorful forest, punctuated by bands dark green foliage.
Have a seat!
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| Busy at work creating Tape Art. |
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| Sweet little cushion in Flowers and Midnight Sky. |
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To make this cushion, we
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In the Forest | Book Nook
Just a little peek at the week to come! This enchanting little room will have many people wishing they were a kid again.
