Last month, I finally bought some of my favourite print from Les Fleurs by Rifle Paper Co for Cotton + Steel and a fat eighth bundle of their latest range, Wonderland. I soon added a few more fat quarters bought at AQC, and that night, started sewing with it all. Unheard of around here, for “just because” fabric purchases to be so quickly used!
I knew I needed to fussy cut the Wonderland prints, with the little portraits, and the cups and saucers, and cakes… So I pulled out some leftover grey solid (I’m pretty certain it’s Kona Slate), and got to work.
I. Am. Obsessed. It’s turned out sweeter than I had even thought possible! I was worried that the busy prints might become a bit muddied, but the grey is the perfect colour to space it all out a bit.
I’m not even sure what I’m going to use the blocks for, or even how many I’m going to make. I’m even tempted to keep it to a minimum and make a bag from them, using the big Les Fleurs print to do so! We’ll see.
Although I do think it’s a case of “this is my one chance” to actually use these prints in all their glory; getting it out of my system, if you will. So I do want to make sure I’ve fully gotten it out of my system and not sell myself short! I’ve got a couple of deadlines I need to finish off first on the machine before I move on with these, so I’ve got time to decide.
Emily says
Sometimes it’s nice to just start piecing something without knowing where it’s going! It’s a lovely fabric range:)
Alyce says
That’s very true!
Amira says
perfect block for the fabrics Alyce! The blocks showcase the best of the fabric features with your fussy-cut efforts…
You are in wonderland for sure — I wonder, is it the same the way your name is pronounced – Alice too?
have fun sewing!
Alyce says
Nope, it’s “Ah-lease”, like Alyse/Elise.
Kay says
Love the way you have fussy cut this fabric, I will be looking for some of this online in the u.K. x
Alyce says
It’s so perfect for fussy cutting!
Anorina says
Love your blocks and your fussy cutting is just perfection! What a great, unique & totally funky bag you’ll have (if you decide to go that way).
Alyce says
Thanks, Anorina!
Alice Veenema says
I keep looking at that fabric collection and drooling too! I’ve been called “Alice in Wonderland” since I was a little girl and really feel the need to make something with this line! This is a wonderful project to this with!
Alyce says
I’ve been called Alice too… but it’s Alyse/Elise, haha! 😛
Hilary says
These are darling! I have this collection and haven’t made anything yet. I might have to make a few economy blocks after seeing yours 😉
Alyce says
Great idea 😉
Amanda Best says
Darling blocks! I have really been wanting some of those prints!
Alyce says
I totally enable you to get some!