Wildwood for Cloud9: A Warp & Weft Blog Hop and October’s Calendar

On the morning of August 20th an email arrived in my inbox. It was from Esmari, the founder, leader and wrangler of the Warp & Weft Sewing Society. In the email she excitedly told us an idea she had to showcase Elizabeth Olwen’s second Cloud9 fabric collection. Esmari went on to describe Elizabeth’s inspiration for the collection as having Fairy Tale folklore themes, with influences of the English countryside and woodlands. Her next question was if we’d be interested in making projects and doing another blog hop. It was a no brainer – you bet!!! I can’t reveal my project (I’m scheduled for Sunday the 28th. The whole schedule is posted below. Prepare to be blown away by these talented ladies!) however,  I can reveal the fabric I used for my project. One problem; I excitedly made my project (and I’m quite thrilled with it!) but I forgot to photograph the fabric. Insert light-bulb moment!  I thought I’d release the October calendar early.  It showcases the fabric I received, Deco Petal in Navy and Wildflower in Crimson (um, I’m a tad bit in love with both!). I mixed it in with some of my vintage buttons (seemed fitting) and some lovely embroidery thread  and pins from Esmari’s shop. You can download it HERE.

Esmari also had one last request, that we all move closer! And for this weekend I so wish I could. I’d happily move to Toronto for the Warp & Weft Weekend featuring a project with Sherri from “Thread Riding Hood!” Oh, they are going to have so much fun! There will be a pop up shop and trunk show running though out the weekend too!

Blog hop schedule:
September 26- Carla from “My 1/2 Dozen Daily”
September 27-Cynthia from “Cynthiaf”
September 28- Me
September 29-Cathy from “Blueberry Patch”
September 30-Esmari from “Warp and Weft”
October 1- Shannon from “The Finished Garment”
October 2-Hedi from “Elegance & Elephants”
October 3- Sherri from “Thread Riding Hood”