Front Porch Kit Spotlight

Hi everyone! Today all the designers will be spotlighting one of their recent projects from the Sew Artsy kit from Front Porch Kits. For my spotlight, I chose Hattie Hoop :) I was not quite sure what I would do with her when I received it in the mail. Of course, embroidery popped in my head, but I wanted something bigger. The chipboard dress form caught my eye, and I started to brainstorm. The vintage pattern in the kit really got me thinking. So here is what I did. First, I took the grey material and pulled it tight through the hoop. Next, I took and hot glued the green fabric in a ruffle pattern around the edge. I also added the black and white fabric on top of it for a contrast. The fun part for me was taking the vintage pattern and cutting thin strips, spritzing it with Shimmerz and making a ton of rosettes. I added the rosettes to the edge of the hoop. Next came the dress form. I cut off the long neck to form a v neck. I covered it with the black and white material and added the blue trim. At the bottom, I just added layer upon layer of the rosettes. I love the way it turned out. But, it was not complete. I created a template for the vintage style hat. I covered it with the material, the trim, added some white lace, a rosette, and a feather. Finally I found a sentiment that I thought was fitting for this, because this is to be a gift for a friend. I debated on whether I wanted to leave it as it was or if I wanted to actually create a wall hanging. I opted for the wall hanging. I used some off white satin ribbon, and added one last rosette as the final touch. There are only a few of these kits left, so go snag yours up today :) We are taking off for the weekend to go visit Dinosaur Valley State Park and walk where the dinosaurs did. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!