02 July 2010

Celebrate Independence Your Way {Très Americaine!}


yes, you can make this double-layered American Flag Quilt yourself!

I have been (irrationally) in love with Alabama Chanin for years (irrational because the clothing is un peu trop ingenue for moi, and I'm not a needle and thread type!). Natalie Chanin originally hooked me with her one-off chandeliers crafted from found wood, wire, feathers, stones, bones; and her charming chair seat covers, tablecloths, for the elegant, rustic handmade touch for the home. Uniquely designed and handmade at her atelier in Florence, Alabama from natural cottons, linens, dyes and materials, her things are definitely in the "you won't see this anywhere else" category!

I'm thinking these DIY flowers could be perfect for the
fall farm dinner I am designing


fabric you ink yourself then make into a little summer dress!
(pickles not included!)

Now she has created a series of DIY projects of the most unique, touchingly hand made, sweet and rustic-chic kind. I'm not one for mail-order kits, but these are quite another story!

Celebrate your independence from buying readymade, and get over to Alabama Chanin DIY for these fabulous sewing, stenciling and beading projects...many are perfect for the home, some are great for simple skirts and scarves, and all will help you spend some old fashioned productive time as the summer days lengthen long into evening. You won't have to do these by candlelight!

Then brag to us here...or put your creations on etsy! I can guarantee a visit to Alabama Chanin will leave you inspired, and maybe even inspire a daughter or son to put down the iPad/iPhone/iPod for a few precious minutes and take that first handmade stitch towards creating something with their own two hands! La route d'independence!


medallion boudoir pillow with backstitch reverse applique

spiral applique and beaded camisole dress

bandana kit comes painted, stenciled and ready to sew;
do you know someone going through chemo who might adore this?

sampler quilt comes stenciled and ready to sew

I love this rooster and rose tablecloth...would someone just make
that one for me, please?


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Alabama Chanin
BOOKS


just above are some fabulous books you can find at
Alabama Chanin's online store, or Amazon


HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!


9 comments:

  1. These are so lovely: both elegant and rustic at the same time. will have to check her out. That might just be the right type of tablecloth to dress down my stuffy dining room.

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  2. HI Catherine thanks for visiting! I think I have to have that tablecloth!

    Happy Fourth at Lake Loudon, Tennessee!

    xxx

    Kit

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  3. Oh the table clothes are indeed wonderful!
    Happy 4th!!!
    xx
    Greet

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  4. HI Greet! thanks! have a lovely day

    bisous

    Kit

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  5. What gorgeous ideas! I LOVE the fall flowers and the idea of a fall flower dinner - can't wait to see the post on that!

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  6. Hi Amy, thanks for visiting!! I will let you know how that works out!

    all the best

    Kit

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  7. You always find the most beautiful things! I especially love those little pompom "flowers"-they would look great for your dinner!

    Best wishes and happy week,
    Natasha.

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  8. Hi Natasha!! how very sweet of you to visit! I am seriously considering those pom-poms...

    have a fabulous week!

    bisous

    Kit

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  9. Hello! I like your blog, congratulations!

    Regards,

    Cristina

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I would love to hear what you think! merci!

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