Today Kerry is releasing her second foundation pieced pattern, a perfectly Christmassy item called Candy Cane Love! Kerry has designed the pattern such that you can use just one candy cane for your project as I did OR mirror image candy canes to create a heart. She shows you how to make a little bag using the double candy cane image here. This pattern is a little more difficult than her last Winter Woolies design but it is very doable. Don't be scared off!
As soon as Kerry told me that her new pattern was a candy cane, I knew I had to use Mrs. March's Sweet Treat Candy Shop by Lecien that I had picked up at Sew Fresh Fabrics a few months ago. It was perfect for the project! I had just a fat quarter but it was enough for a stocking with coordinating cuff made from BasicGrey's Hello Luscious. I used tape measure twill for the hanger and attached it with one of BasicGrey's essential buttons.
The candy cane is pieced with muslin and various bits of pink with a natural essex linen background.
Now, head on over to Kerry's blog and let her know what you think!
Gosh that's cute Amy! I love your candy cane stocking!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love the pink linen beauty! You always come up with the best ideas x
ReplyDeleteAmy your design with the candy cane is simply beautiful. You really know how to put pieces together that make it lovely and just colorful enough.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! The pink with the linen is so nice. Don't you just love paper piecing...so precise!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Amy! Love the pinks :)
ReplyDeleteWow you did a wonderful job with this pattern. beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Amy. I love your version!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful Amy!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! And I really like the tape measure twill!
ReplyDeletePomona x
The tape measure handle is the BEST!! You clever girl, you!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love this! I had big plans to make stockings for a bunch of people this year, but I think I'll be hard pressed to even finish the needlepoint one that is 90% done by Christmas.
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Oh my gosh that is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute...the candy cane would be great in a lot of different ways!:)
ReplyDeleteBut you know....I was looking over the the right where there are photos of items in your etsy shop...that print with the little girl hanging clothes would be AWESOME on a stocking! Just look at the photo...almost looks like it has a cuff already...all it needs is a pieced foot!:)
Gasp! Now you need to do one for little boys!:) Heheheh!!;)
Ahh! I want this stocking for myself! I love it!!
ReplyDeletethe candy cane is perfect for a stocking. I keep thinking about trying foundation piecing... One of these days I'm going to have to bite that bullet!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great in these colors -- love the fresh look of pinks instead of reds -- a fun twist on a classic.
ReplyDeletethat is a very sweet little stocking! simply perfect!
ReplyDeleteAck! cutest stocking ever!
ReplyDeleteOh, holy cow!! Been debating on the perfect stocking for years!!! JUST FOUND IT :) Thank you!!
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ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it, of course! Especially the natural look with the pop of pink color. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely candy can love! It is so pretty! I love it.
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