Sweet Tweets

Simple truth: I was tickled to be invited by Erin/Why Not Sew? to participate in her blog hop for her new book, Sweet Tweets: Simple Stitches, Whimsical Birds. I've admired her work for ages, with the delightful combo of cute birds and sketch stitching.

I couldn't resist making a project right away, and I chose the Early Bird Place Mat. Besides the bird, of course, the patchwork called to me. And the tree looked like good practice for a novice sketch stitcher like me.

Of course, as soon as I decided what I wanted to make, it was time to decide on fabric, and immediately, Ayumi Mills's Lighthearted came to mind. Oh it was fun to use it again, and I think it is a perfect fit for Erin's Sweet Tweet projects. (I was pretty pleased that when my project called for a crocheted edging that wasn't in my skill-set, I was able to substitute with a flange made with one of Ayumi's prints.)

Erin's book gives a helpful overall description of raw-edge appliqué for the birds, then each project has a more detailed diagram and tips for the sketch stitching (aka sketch appliqué or free-motion appliqué) necessary. In my case, the tree was easily manageable, and I really had fun with it.

As part of the blog hop, I'm able to offer a giveaway for an e-version of Sweet Tweets! Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll choose a winner Friday night, September 11. This giveaway is now closed - thank you! Congrats to #56, OhioLori! Meanwhile, enjoy the rest of the blog hop, and check out the Instagram hashtags #sweettweetsbook and #sweettweets to see more darling projects!

Sweet Tweets Blog Hop

Tuesday, September 8 - Erin (Introduction post) Why Not Sew?

Wednesday, September 9 - Heidi Fabric Mutt

Thursday, September 10 - Debbie A Quilter's Table

Friday, September 11 - No Post

Saturday, September 12 - Jacque Brown Dog Prims

Monday, September 14 - Amy nanaCompany

Tuesday, September 15 - Svetlana s.o.t.a.k handmade

Wednesday, September 16 - Renee Sewn With Grace

Thursday, September 17 - Martingale Stitch This! The Martingale Blog

Friday, September 18 - Heather Vintage Grey Handmade

Saturday, September 19 - Clara and Jennie Clover & Violet

Monday, September 21 - Amanda Jean Crazy Mom Quilts

Tuesday, September 22 - Cindy Live a Colorful Life

Wednesday, September 23 - Carla Grace and Favour

Thursday, September 24 - Mary Molly Flanders

Friday, September 25 - No Post

Saturday, September 26 - Erin, Big Giveaway Post!!! Why Not Sew?