Some new Anna Maria Horner sewing patterns

Since my lovely frothy, tissue and anticipation filled parcel has been rescued from the Customs Man, who had kidnapped it off into the wilds of Lecestershire .... where it consequently got stuck in snow. I've now been able to add some new Anna Maria Horner sewing Patterns to the shop.

This is the Proper Attire skirt. There are two Options; one with a bias cut yoke, pockets and soft pleats and the other with a sailor style yoke, buttons, knife pleats and piping.  Quite a pretty combination.

This is the back of the pattern sleeve which shows the differences in design between option A and B more clearly.

The other is the Gathering Flowers quilt.

The quilt comes in a sizes from crib through to King sized and uses two flower blocks. 

 

 One block is a flat, pieced flower and the accompanying block is gathered and twisted into a rosette for a little textural interest.  Lighter weight fabrics are recommended for this block such as Anna Maria's Little Folks cotton voiles which will take the gathering beautifully.

The third pattern design, fresh from Anna Maria Horners' studio, features a set of four cushions/pillows. 

 

The back of the pattern sleeve shows the different styles a little more clearly.




Gorgeous aren't they ?  These are the Flower Patch Pillows... round ones and square ones ... little bits of trimming and different style of scallops.  All details to add a little charm and to have a sewing fun with.

I hope you like them....

Jx

Comments

[Ali at Very Berry]

I really like option B skirt (option A is NOT going to work with my hips) but not really sure my dressmaking is up to it. I really love that quilt! Wow - what a great use of the voiles.. And the cushions too, how fabulous... Hmmm. I hope I get some Xmas spending money.

Glad you rescued the parcel in the end :D

[Julia York]

I would say that Option A is probably ok for an advanced beginner. someone who would be able to cut out the yoke part on the bias and be reasonably confident with adding pockets. (The Instructions are really helpful here.) Option B - requires a bit more advanced needlework skills with piping, the knife pleats plus the yoke that sits across the top. They're gorgeous though.

[gtlady]

I LOVE those skirt patterns, but my dressmaking skills are quite limited, I have a pattern for an a line skirt that is simple and brilliant and have used a few times (with your fab fabrics!) how would you rate the level needed to make those skirts?
Cheers
Jane

[Kitty]

How very rude of that Customs Man! Bloomin' cheek. x