This is a new column that I've started on the blog, bringing you trends that I've seen in interior design and how they can relate to the Patchwork industry in relation to either fabric or the art of patchwork/sewing. I've been studying with Holly of Decor8 in her Blogging Your Way course which is fantastic if you want to take your blog to a different level. I highly recommend and as registration is closed - keep an eye out for the next one. Anyway...this is one area of content that I am focusing on over the next 12 months.
This week it's Recycled denim. This is not a new concept by any means but it has made a bit of a resurgence lately. Recycling fabric, clothing, furniture etc is in vogue. Not only is it great for the environment but it's gentle on the budget as you can achieve a modern look with a vintage edge at minimal cost.
If you don't feel like visiting a heap of op shops to collect your denim, but like the denim palette, try using denim coloured fabrics such as Maywood's Shadowplay - gorgeous soft marbles in the perfect denim shades, or take inspiration from the colour of denim and give a bedroom or living area a makeover with some denim shades in paint.
1. How to sew a patchwork curtain from old jeans - tutorial at Homelife
2. Denim cushion with flowers - tutorial in March issue of Better Homes and Garden
3. Denim cushion made from waistbands - from Deco-blue designs
4. Denim Quilt - photo via Quiltville, pattern is Yellow Brick Road by Atkinsons Designs
5. Paint Swatches via Housebeautiful
6. Shadowplay fabric range by Maywood Studio
Take care....Di