Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
That is so cute! You mentioned that you would not make another one soon. Was it hard or just fiddly? Any construction tips? I have that pattern but am hesitant to start.
It was rather fiddly as I am not a sewer by any means despite my grandmother who was a seamstress and taught me how to sew. i was channeling her to help me with this as I had not sewn in over 30 years- Just took up quilting about 9 months ago.
Instead of making the leaves as the pattern stated, I used green felt and pinking shears. For each leaf, I cut two leaves out and stitched together on the outside- no turning inside out. Other than that pattern diversion, I stuck to the instructions. The roof is glued to the house per instructions and for this reason I equate the cottage as a sculpture something that can not be handled a lot. Some would say a dust collector but I liked it and wanted to make something different and practice sewing.