{"id":286,"date":"2014-02-10T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paulajeffery.com\/fadville\/?p=286"},"modified":"2014-02-10T18:31:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T18:31:05","slug":"birthday-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/paulajeffery.com\/fadville\/?p=286","title":{"rendered":"Birthday challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is my first foray into the creative world of the Silhouette Challenge. \u00a0 This month’s theme was fabric and you’ll find links to 43 inspirational projects below mine. \u00a0 Go visit them all!<\/p>\n

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It’s always a bit scary photographing a sewing project and seeing all the imperfections close up, but although this is no work of breathtaking skill it was made with love. \u00a0This was for my granddaughter’s first birthday. At Christmas I made her a card<\/a>\u00a0with her favourite dog and a photo of her underneath the flap. \u00a0Peep-po is such a cool game for a nearly one year old! \u00a0 For her birthday I wanted to try a similar theme but something a little more robust so I came up with this tiny play quilt.<\/p>\n

I cut the letters with the Silhouette Cameo using plain old iron-on interface to back the fabric with varying degrees of success, but after several attempts managed to get what I needed. \u00a0The cartoon dog image was printed and cut from iron-on t shirt transfer paper. \u00a0I then used the same outline (flipped) to cut the shape out of iron-on interfacing. \u00a0I lined up the printed image and the interfacing face and ironed them both onto the dark brown faux suede, so the image was transferred straight to the interfacing. \u00a0I know this is not the conventional way to transfer (I didn’t have any white fabric that was suitable to hand!) but I gave this a try and it seems to work.<\/p>\n

For the square in the centre, underneath the padded dog, \u00a0I used the same technique to add a photo of the birthday girl.<\/p>\n

I sewed the squares together, added batting and backing, quilted using stitch-in-the-ditch and bound the edges. \u00a0I attached the centre pull-up square with velcro so it would pull off easily rather than rip!<\/p>\n

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Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?<\/h3>\n

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!<\/p>\n

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  1. No-Sew Valentine’s Day Pillows<\/a>\u00a0by A Tossed Salad Life<\/li>\n
  2. No-Sew Interchangeable Fabric Bunting<\/a>\u00a0by unOriginal Mom<\/li>\n
  3. Monogrammed Burlap Garden Flag<\/a>\u00a0by The Turquoise Home<\/li>\n
  4. Crawl, Walk, Bike\u00a0<\/a>by It’s Always Craft Time<\/li>\n
  5. Freezer Paper Stenciled Tote Bags<\/a>\u00a0by Weekend Craft<\/li>\n
  6. DIY Bleach Spray Shirt<\/a>\u00a0by Practically Functional<\/li>\n
  7. Stenciling Sherlock<\/a>\u00a0by Please Excuse My Craftermath…<\/li>\n
  8. Felt Star Wands<\/a>\u00a0by Cutesy Crafts<\/li>\n
  9. Yoda Kid’s T-Shirt<\/a>\u00a0by Architecture of a Mom<\/li>\n
  10. Mark Your Territory- Dog Flags<\/a>\u00a0by Black and White Obsession<\/li>\n
  11. Nautical Pillows<\/a>\u00a0by Lil’ Mrs. Tori<\/li>\n
  12. Big Sister Gift & Silhouette Cut File<\/a>\u00a0by Creative Ramblings<\/li>\n
  13. Nerdy Baby Onesies + Free Cut File\u00a0<\/a>by Essentially Eclectic<\/li>\n
  14. Easy Easter Bunny Onesie – Silhouette Cameo Craft<\/a>\u00a0by Adventures in All Things Food & Family<\/li>\n
  15. Fabric Envelopes for LEARNING LETTERS! (& cut file)<\/a>\u00a0by From Wine to Whine<\/li>\n
  16. “Good Morning, Sunshine!” Memo Board<\/a>\u00a0by Tried & True<\/li>\n
  17. Hearts-A-Lot Burlap Pillow Cover<\/a>\u00a0by My Paper Craze<\/li>\n
  18. Baby Quilt<\/a>\u00a0by Dragonfly & Lily Pads<\/li>\n
  19. Surprise Holiday Banner<\/a>\u00a0by Whats Next Ma<\/li>\n
  20. “Team Betty” Tote Bag<\/a>\u00a0by The Thinking Closet<\/li>\n
  21. DIY Sock Minion<\/a>\u00a0by Create it. Go!<\/li>\n
  22. Pretty Up Some Organza Bags<\/a>\u00a0by Getsilvered<\/li>\n
  23. Easy Heart Appliqued Onsies<\/a>\u00a0by Create & Babble<\/li>\n
  24. Bleach Pen Gel & Freezer Paper Stencils Made with the Silhouette Machine<\/a>\u00a0by Bringing Creativity 2 Life<\/li>\n
  25. Valentines Baby Onesie & Boy’s Shirt + Free Cut Files<\/a>\u00a0by The Frill of Life<\/li>\n
  26. Valentine’s OWL Always Love You T-shirt\u00a0<\/a>by My Favorite Finds<\/li>\n
  27. DIY Screen Printed Curtains<\/a>\u00a0by Chicken Scratch NY<\/li>\n
  28. Fabric Painted Quilted Wall Hanging<\/a>\u00a0by Terri Johnson Creates<\/li>\n
  29. Glitter Iron-On Top<\/a>\u00a0by Simply Kelly Designs<\/li>\n
  30. DIY Monogrammed T-shirts with Silhouette Heat Transfer Material<\/a>\u00a0by Pitter and Glink<\/li>\n
  31. Birthday Challenge<\/a>\u00a0by Fadville<\/li>\n
  32. Machine Applique with SIlhouette Cameo<\/a>\u00a0by The Sensory Emporium<\/li>\n
  33. Fabric Applique Valentine’s Day T-Shirt<\/a>\u00a0by DailyDwelling<\/li>\n
  34. “Cute as Cupid” shirt<\/a>\u00a0by crafts, cakes, and cats<\/li>\n
  35. Sew Cute Applique\u00a0<\/a>by Life After Laundry<\/li>\n
  36. Rhino Onesie<\/a>\u00a0by It Happens in a Blink<\/li>\n
  37. Upcycled Birchbox Cameo Accesory Organizer\u00a0<\/a>by Cupcakes&Crowbars<\/li>\n
  38. Customizing textiles with Heat Transfer Vinyl (working title)<\/a>\u00a0by feto soap<\/li>\n
  39. Easy Fabric Art<\/a>\u00a0by McCall Manor<\/li>\n
  40. Lady Bug Tote Bag with Silhouette Rhinestones<\/a>\u00a0by Ginger Snap Crafts<\/li>\n
  41. Mommy and Em’s Coordinated Aprons<\/a>\u00a0by TitiCrafty<\/li>\n
  42. Canvas sketch project and a share<\/a>\u00a0by Clever Someday<\/li>\n
  43. Foxy Lady Pajamas<\/a>\u00a0by Mabey She Made It<\/li>\n
  44. Teddy Bear<\/a>\u00a0by Work in Progress<\/li>\n
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    This is my first foray into the creative world of the Silhouette Challenge. \u00a0 This month’s theme was fabric and you’ll find links to 43 inspirational projects below mine. \u00a0 Go visit them all! It’s always a bit scary photographing a sewing project and seeing all the imperfections close up, \u2026<\/p>\n

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