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Lavender Inspiration

Inspired by Jo’s “Flower Fairy” finishes and helped along by Isabelle’s tutorial, I finally got around to finishing “The Lavender Fairy” today. I turned her into a mini-quilted wall-hanging.

I have actually done a couple of other quilted wall-hangings, but have never really been impressed with the instructions that I used so I decided to give Isabelle’s tutorial a try. Mostly visual, Isabelle’s tutorial is the best one that I have come across and of all of the quilted wall-hangings that I have done, I am the most impressed with the way this one turned out by far. Of course, it probably helps that my sewing skills keeping improving… still, if you are looking to make a mini-quilted wall-hanging, be sure to check out Isabelle’s tutorial!

For my “Lavender Fairy” wall-hanging I used some fabric that I bought last fall when I thought I might turn into a quilter. I was so convinced that I was going to make a full-sized quilt that I bought two meters (that’s over 2 yards for my American readers) of this fabric! The fabric is green, has teapots with lavender on them, and the words “Lavender Tea Garden” scattered throughout. Apparently the fabric is based on a Debbie Mumm design and I think it compliments my Lavender Fairy quite nicely.

I added a green flower button on each corner of the design and a piece of cording at the top for a hanger. I thought that such a hanger might pull the fabric forward, but Isabelle used a ribbon to make a similar hanger for her little wall-hanging so I trusted her judgment and was pleased to see that my fears were unfounded.

And the best part about Isabelle’s tutorial and my subsequent sewing: I only had to use the seam-ripper once and in total it took me less than two hours to put it together. I will definitely make more of these mini-quilted wall-hangings.

Thanks for the tutorial Isabelle!