Today, I'm excited to share my latest project that is featured on the Therm O Web blog. If you love beautiful fabrics, practical sewing accessories, and a touch of sparkle, you're going to love this nature-inspired version of my Sweet Sewing Book pattern.
For this project, I paired my Sweet Sewing Book pattern with the gorgeous new Boho Batiks collection by Jennifer Long of Sew A Story for Riley Blake Designs. Filled with softly textured batiks featuring butterflies, flowers, hearts, and stars, the collection has a peaceful, organic feel that immediately captured my attention. The palette of muted blues, warm plums, soft corals, and creamy neutrals creates a calming blend of colors that feels right at home in any creative space.
Just a note: Fabric for this project was gifted to me through Sew A Story and Riley Blake Designs.
The Sweet Sewing Book is one of my favorite projects because it combines beauty and function. Designed to keep sewing essentials organized and easily accessible, it offers plenty of opportunities to showcase favorite fabrics while creating something you'll use again and again. For this version, I added a bit of sparkle using Jennifer Long's Sew A Story Sparkle Paste to highlight the delicate butterfly motifs inside the book. The subtle shimmer catches the light beautifully and adds just the right amount of dimension without distracting from the soft, nature-inspired fabrics.
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| Look at those sparkling butterflies! |
Over on the Therm O Web blog, I'm sharing how I used Therm O Web products throughout the project, including StitchnSew EZ Print Foundation Piecing Stabilizer, HeatnBond VersaCraft Firm Single-Sided Fusible Stabilizer, and Quilter's Edge Iron-On Adhesive Tape, to achieve accurate, professional-looking results.
https://www.thermoweb.com/blogs/blog/boho-batiks-a-nature-inspired-sweet-sewing-book
Supply List
Therm O Web Products
- StitchnSew EZ Print Foundation Piecing Stabilizer, 8.5” x 11”
- HeatnBond Fusible Fleece
- HeatnBond VersaCraft Firm Non-Woven Single-Sided Fusible Stabilizer
- HeatnBond Medium Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing
- HeatnBond Lite Iron-On Adhesive
- Pressing Paper Fabric and Craft Sheets
- Snowflake Sparkle Paste by Jennifer Long of Sew A Story (or your favorite coordinating color)
- HeatnBond Lite Quilter's Edge Iron-On Adhesive Tape, ¼”
- Optional: HeatnBond Boho Batiks Sparkle Stencil by Jennifer Long of Sew A Story
Fabrics and Felt
- A Selection of Fabrics from Boho Batiks by Jennifer Long of Sew a Story for Riley Blake Designs (model used fat quarters)
- Wool Blend Felt (model uses Guava from Benzie Design)
Pattern
- Sweet Sewing Book Pattern by Blue Ribbon Designs (available in my Etsy Shop) Digital Pattern or Paper Pattern
Standard Supplies
- Paint Brush or Palette Knife
- Elastic (model uses a Goody hair elastic)
- Shank Button (model uses a vintage button)
- 18” of Twill Tape ¼” (model uses Lady Dot Creates - Cheese Ball)
- Tools for Foundation Block Piecing
- Add-A-Quarter Ruler (optional, but extremely helpful)
- Flathead Pins
- Fabric Glue Stick/Pen
- Postcard or Piece of Cardstock
- Basic Tools (sewing machine, coordinating sewing thread, iron, wonder clips or pins, cutting tools and rulers, etc.)
- Oliso M3Pro Project Iron
I had so much fun creating another version of my Sweet Sewing Book and watching the Boho Batiks fabrics come together. The combination of the organic prints, soft colors, and subtle sparkle creates a project that is both functional and charming. Whether you're making one for yourself or stitching one as a thoughtful gift for a fellow maker, it's a project that's sure to become a favorite.
Make sure to hop over to the Therm O Web blog for the full tutorial, additional photos, and all the details about how I created this nature-inspired sewing book. I'd love to hear what fabric collection you would choose for your own Sweet Sewing Book!
Until next time, happy sewing!
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