This evening, eager to get back to my sewing machine for a quick 'fix', the timely instructions for the next blocks of the Mystery quiltalong were ready and waiting, thank you Sheila!
A pair of Ohio Stars...
These were lovely to make (unlike the horror of my paper-pieced effort), and I got them cut, sewn, trimmed and pieced in about an hour and a half, which is pretty good going for me!
I am regretting the background choice, but I think I have gone too far now to start again - it's a fiddle to piece, and is a bit too busy - but I really am treating this as a great learning project. Sheila's instructions are brilliant, and I have attempted and learnt so much so far, so I am not going to beat myself up about the fabric!
Today I also handed wee monkey over to his new owner, bored ballet brother, who was thrilled! It's nice to know he has gone to a good home and will be loved. Phew!
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Monday, 13 June 2011
Monkeying about!
I managed to finish one of the felt toys I cut out yesterday. My secret commission for the 'ballet brother'. I hope he likes it!
The recipient is a bit of a funky dude, he's only about 7 but with a gelled mohican and wearing a Rolling Stones T-shirt on Saturday, I reckon this shouldn't jeopardize his 'coolness'.
I based him on a pattern I found here, reducing the size, making him out of felt and blanket stitching him together with a little stuffing for good measure. Finished fella is about 5" top to toe.
One down, a few more to go!
The recipient is a bit of a funky dude, he's only about 7 but with a gelled mohican and wearing a Rolling Stones T-shirt on Saturday, I reckon this shouldn't jeopardize his 'coolness'.
I based him on a pattern I found here, reducing the size, making him out of felt and blanket stitching him together with a little stuffing for good measure. Finished fella is about 5" top to toe.
One down, a few more to go!
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