Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping blog party!

 

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It’s a party! I was thrilled to be included in the blog party and G I V E A W A Y in celebration of Amy Butler’s newest book, Piece Keeping! Amy is a gorgeous, inspiring human on many levels, not least of which is her generous soul. (Plus I learned to sew six years ago making her Birdie bag.)

You will absolutely love her new book. It is filled with inspiring patchwork projects to unleash your inner sewinista in boho style. It was really hard to pick a favorite project but I chose the super cool Talisman Necklace and got to work.

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I raided my stash for bits of African, Japanese, and Hmong Hill Tribe textiles for my teensy beaded triangles. I chose a warm palette of orchid, muddy mauve, saffron and hot pink. The palette is making me happy. So happy.

Short on time, I just made three fabric pyramids and then realized that they would look amazing with some thingamajigs I bought at a craft show a few years ago. Also, I’m a huge fan of the recycled silk sari ribbon from Ken at Leilani Arts as you can see!

It just so happened I got a new car on the day I sewed, so I had my answer…Talisman Keychain! I love to wear textiles from around the world…like a hippie urchin in sari + sarong + Mexican flour sack dresses. So, this little key chain is making my heart sing! It says, “…hey, I’m an artist. With a capital A.” And I love that declaration. Plus it has little bells and beads and puff balls and I’M SO NOT GONNA LOSE MY KEYS! Like, ever.

Amy’s directions are simple and clear. And I can’t wait to make other projects from the book as gifts.

As a part of the blog tour, there is a giveaway of all the lusciousness that is in the first picture! One reader of my blog will win the following prize: a fat quarter bundle of Amy’s latest fabrics from FreeSpirit, a selection of her ribbons from Renaissance Ribbons, and Amy’s new book, Piece Keeping! Just leave a comment here. We will randomly pick a winner on July 21st.

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Be sure to follow all of the great creatives on this blog tour. Each blogger will be offering a giveaway so you have lots of chances!

Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping Blog Tour

July 12, 2016 – The Root Connection

Project: Charming Garland

July 13, 2016 – Suzy Quilts

Project: Pyramid Pillows

July 14, 2016 – Rock Paper Scissors

Project: Dreamweaver Wall Art

July 15, 2016 – 100 Billion Stars

Project: Statement Necklaces

July 16, 2016 – Carrie Bloomston

Project: Talisman Necklace

July 17, 2016 – Late Night Quilter

Project: Tribal Cuffs

July 18, 2016 – Crimson Tate

July 19, 2016 – A Gathering of Stitches

Project: Embellished Infinity Scarf

July 20 – Heather Jones Studio

Project: Improv Pillows

July 21 – Make It In Design

Project: Illumined Lamp Shades

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to comment!

xo,

cb

July 16, 2016 Book, Creativity, Design Author: carriebloomston

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101 comments

Oooh yes please!!! I love your little keychain (I’m sporting a mini-weaving as my keychain!) and haven’t lost my keys yet, either! This book looks so great!

Amy has a beautiful spirit, I had the pleasure of spending a few days with her and Hildie last year during their dreaming in color workshop in Granville. A very special time. Your gorgeous boho necklace and keychain are representative of the creative spirit that is so Amy. Thank you Carrie for participating as I now I get to know you as well. Namaste.

Wow love your key chain! I can’t wait to try out a number of projects from Amy’s book! The hardest part is choosing which one to make first!

I love Amy Butler’s fabrics and designs and have enjoyed seeing projects from her new book. She seems to be a truly genuine and sweet soul. I look forward to someday being able to meet her.

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How can anyone not love these fabrics and projects?? They all have a happy, joyful feel!

What wonderful eye candy! That key chain is amazing. I agree – you will never lose your keys! Thanks for the inspiration and for this awesome giveaway!

Absolutely Adorable! Following the blog party daily and love seeing what everyone is creating!

I love the book and it’s been fun to see all the artists on the blog tour making examples – thanks for your inspiration! Love the colors you used!

Love Amy Butler! I made a quilt years ago with her fabrics and pattern for my daughter.

I will have to get this book! Your keychain and necklace are to die for! Love the look, the fabrics, just the spirit of your art. I have been a fan of Amy Butler forever, it seems, and you also, Carrie. (I have ALL of your fabrics, your book, and I follow you. Love your art, really.) Great giveaway. If I win this, I plan to share with my 15 year old granddaughter who is having major surgery for scoliosis on August 1st. She will be very limited in what she can do for quite awhile, and she loves to make things, like bracelets, necklaces, etc. This would be so much fun to share with her. Thanks for the giveaway!

Your jazzed up fabric pyramids are adorable and would be perfect for my key ring too! I’d add a little jingle bell or two so they would ring when I shuffle through my purse looking for my keys. I’ve always loved Amy’s style and fabrics, so I know I’d love her book too!

Love your talisman necklace and key fob Carrie! You’ve inspired me to get creative with my collection of scraps, embroidery thread, beads and other treasures to create wearable art.

Your talisman keychain is awesome and I think this project would make great gifts, as you mentioned. Thanks for posting this! I need this book!

Love your fun key chain eye candy…..so cute and with the bells, you could sure find them in your purse. thanks for the chance to win.

Seeing all the glorious things you made, it’s clear how much fun and creativity this book inspires.

Pyramids have become my new favorite shape – so happy to see Amy and you are right there in the mix!

Amy’s book looks like it is so much fun! Can’t wait to get a better look at it!

I love Amy’s designs and I am sure this book will be inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win.

What a great idea! I don’t wear necklaces too often, so this is perfect. Now I must make a keychain for myself… Thank you!

Wow! This might be my favorite project yet! I love the fabrics you’ve chosen and the way you changed it up a bit to fit your time and resources its a perfect little keyfob! So beautiful!

I really want a copy of this book. So many wonderful ideas that would make great gifts for my fabric loving friends.

Love the keychain! I didn’t know this book was on its way so I am thrilled to add it to my ever-growing list. thanks for the chance to win!!

This is such a clever and useful project- I just lost my own keys and I had to pay a lot for a new fob!

I love the idea of using the talisman pyramids as a keychain! Thanks for sharing your ideas and hosting the giveaway!

Loving all the very unique projects on the blog tour. And with different scrap piles they can all take on a different look! Congrats on the new car and new key chain 🙂

Love your necklace! I always come away with fresh inspiration after reading your blog!

Hi, I want to ask you about the dress/top you are wearing if it is something you made? Is there a pattern available for it? Many thanks!

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