what Katy did next

When I went down to London to visit Liberty and, Sholto, the designer of the Lifestyle cottons (that are out later this Summer (for UK/Europe) and Fall (for USA/Australia)  this August/September for everywhere) they were kind enough to give me some fabric to play with (read about my adventures here).

I couldn't wait to make something for me. me. me. Because I'm selfish like that. I did share them though (I'm quite generous really, occasionally at least) - I gave some to Lynne and some to Brioni. Lynne has already used hers, mixing the blues I gave her with prints from her stash. You can see it on her blog. It's pretty, pretty. And proves that you can mix those little Liberty prints with other fabrics no problemo. Maybe she'll give it to me? I doubt it. She's mean to me.



I used some essex yarn dyed linen (in black) and the bright colours from bloomsbury gardens (the name of the Liberty collection) and made myself a single constellation block that I added a border to and turned into a pillow.



It's rather large - 28" square. I've realised I don't much enjoy making smaller pillows, these big ones are great for leaning up against on the couch when watching TV. Small pillows get trapped in the small of my back and poke me and annoy me no end. Although I do like the look of them on my bed and for perching my bony little bum on when I'm sewing.



Brenda at Pink Castle Fabrics has listed all of the prints she's ordered (that's all 55 of them!) for you look at and get email notifications when they're in stock. She is planning on doing FQ bundles as well, so you might want to keep an eye on her store. I know I am.

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