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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Patterns: Sunburst Lion

Lion close up

When I saw Cate Anevski's free Sunburst Lion pattern, over on her blog Bee's Knees Activities (scroll down to June), I just had to stitch it. All that running stitch creates a wonderful visual and textural effect. This pattern reminds me of retro children's illustrations and could be used in so many ways. I used my finished piece to make an oversized tote (just perfect for carting large packets of nappies from the shops) and it is now my new favourite bag.

8 comments:

quinipota said...

Beautiful Sun-lion! In your blog you always show fantastic pieces. It's nice to watch it!

gina said...

oh I love this pattern - it does have a wonderful retor vibe to it! thank you so much for pointing the way to it :)

Jenny Hart - Sublime Stitching said...

Oooh! Fantastic!

Kena said...

Fantastic pattern sun lion. Very original.

ice pink stars said...

This is beautiful!!!

JigsawJones said...

I love her stuff. I just bought her face patterns and I can't wait to get them stitched up on something!

Sara said...

OOH gotta try this and before I read that it was on a tote bag I was thinking this has to go ON A TOTE BAG!

gina g said...

oh my greatness, how wonderful!
Thanks for sharing!!!