As you may already know, we at Purl Patchwork LOVE Liberty of London fabric. So we are very happy to announce the arrival of the new spring Tana Lawn collection. The quality of the fabric's printing as well as it's silk like texture make the 100% Cotton Tana Lawn a joy to look at, touch, and work with. The prints range from sweet and classic to bright and modern.  In addition to the image above, here are a few of my favorites from the new collection:

Every time we get a new shipment of Liberty I vow that I will make something fabulous out of it: bed pillows, a quilt, a shirt... the list of my would be projects is endless. What usually happens however is that I buy some and then hoard it, afraid that whatever I make won't measure up the the fabric's beauty.

But, this time was different. At the same time that the Liberty collection came in we also received the new Amy Butler Anna Tunic Pattern. Amy's patterns are so thorough and well written that I knew I could get through the project and be happy with the result and I was right! The Anna Tunic is stylish and simple, the perfect combination for those of us who are just learning (or re-learning) how to sew our own garments.

I decided to use the lovely Navy Yann print. It's classic yet high contrast and graphic. I was also taken by the deep indigo colors of the floral print.

I honestly can't recommend this pattern and fabric enough. I chose to do the mini dress version of the pattern. It's fully lined (I used the ultra soft Moda Muslin in White for the lining) and has great details like the shank button yoke in the back.

I am by no means an expert at sewing clothes (in fact my last attempt was a disaster) but by just following the well illustrated directions I was able to learn so many new things.  Plus I was able to make something I'm really proud of.

For more Liberty inspiration click here or here.

Enjoy! --Molly