I received my dishcloth a few weeks ago from Franney. And now my pal, Ladybird Linz has received hers.
I forgot to take a photo before I sent it and so I've pinched hers from the Forum. Sorry LBL! It's Yvonne's Double Dishcloth pattern and it's a free pattern available on the dishcloth boutique.
This was my first attempt at the Double Flower Dishcloth which I mucked up. And although my mistake is not obvious to the naked eye (and granted the dishcloth still looks fine) I wasn't happy with it and made another one in the hot pink. I'm glad I re-did it. Honestly, I'm not a perfectionist (much!)
I also enclosed a needle roll for LBL which was actually a prize for a draw I did back in November.
The fabric reminds me of ladybirds which I thought was perfect for this project. I also followed the ladybird/garden theme to the lining where I used a pretty floral print that I purchased off ebay before Christmas!
Inside the needle roll I included a highlighter pen (always useful!) and some wooden card toppers (not pictured).
I used Rowan Cotton Glace in a dark blue/denim colourway for the ties.
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Showing posts with label needle roll. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Swap: Dishcloth Swap on CTnY
Friday, October 12, 2007
Competition: I was making a .....
PATCHWORK SKIRT!
You've all provided me with some jolly good laughs this week, so thanks for that. Unfortunately nobody delivered the correct answer (sorry for making it so difficult - mwaha haha haha). SO, I'm going to enter EVERYONE WHO ENTERED in the draw for the goodies.
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Consider it a little thank you for dropping by. I just wish I could visit you all as often as I would like.
Details of the winner will be published sometime between now and Monday 15th October 2007. I will post the results on this thread, together with some pictures of the almost finished skirt (I had sewing machine probs. earlier this week. 'nuff said)
Thanks again everyone for taking part. I'll try to do it again soon with some other handmade goodies so watch this space! Who loves ya, baby! (<--- do any of you remember who said this?)
You've all provided me with some jolly good laughs this week, so thanks for that. Unfortunately nobody delivered the correct answer (sorry for making it so difficult - mwaha haha haha). SO, I'm going to enter EVERYONE WHO ENTERED in the draw for the goodies.
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Consider it a little thank you for dropping by. I just wish I could visit you all as often as I would like.
Details of the winner will be published sometime between now and Monday 15th October 2007. I will post the results on this thread, together with some pictures of the almost finished skirt (I had sewing machine probs. earlier this week. 'nuff said)
Thanks again everyone for taking part. I'll try to do it again soon with some other handmade goodies so watch this space! Who loves ya, baby! (<--- do any of you remember who said this?)
Competition: What do you get if.... (FINAL CLUE)
EDITED 11.10.07 - LOOKS LIKE GLYNIS IS THE CLOSEST SO FAR: The rabbit is a red herring - there's no wabbit! BTW I'm not making a quilt, but what I'm making will cover something....
EDITED: 07.10.07 - The competition closes on Friday 12th October at 12:00 midday GMT. If you haven't already entered, please feel free to leave a comment on this post. You may enter as many times as you like, but only one answer per comment please!
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Question:
What do you get if you take 150 patchwork squares, a sewing machine, me on anti-depressants and a rabbit? Answer: you'll just have to wait and see. Mwah-ha-ha-haaa!
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In the meantime, if you fancy winning one of my needle rolls and some stitch markers - and lets face it, who doesn't love some freebies - leave a comment on this post with your answer and/or your web addy.
People with the correct answer will be entered into a draw for these items. To increase your chances of winning, enter as many times as you fancy, but please only one entry per comment. Anonymous comments will be rejected so please make sure you identify yourself and provide either your web address or email - if I can't contact you, you're out!
I will run the comp. til this time next Friday (12th October at 12:00 GMT). Have fun!
People with the correct answer will be entered into a draw for these items. To increase your chances of winning, enter as many times as you fancy, but please only one entry per comment. Anonymous comments will be rejected so please make sure you identify yourself and provide either your web address or email - if I can't contact you, you're out!
I will run the comp. til this time next Friday (12th October at 12:00 GMT). Have fun!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Swap: first Craftster swap finished!
I've just finished my commitment on my first Craftster swap - the 'I want what I can't make' swap. It's been torture making things and not being able to share them on here for fear of being found out. It wasn't a secret swap so my pal knew everything about me and I had to keep my gifts on the DL.
So, here's the things I made for my pal. I had a really great time making them and learned some great new techniques in the process. Enjoy!!
BAGSKET: made in canvas and lined with calico. The drawstring top is part of a recycled linen blend fabric. The tutorial for making the bagsket are available on Foofangle with links to the original designer. The embroidery pattern is one of many that is available free on Knitting-And.com.
NEEDLE ROLL: made in canvas and lined in calico (as the bagsket), panel of Amy Butler's Lotus on the front and edged with blue grosgrain ribbon.
MINI QUILT: the flower fairy is a design taken in a book at home (title to follow). I embroidered the fairy onto a piece of recycled white fabric. I felt bad sending just the embroidered panel to my pal so I made it into this little quilt or wall hanging. I'm not entirely happy with it as a quilt but what the hey!
FABRIC POSTCARD: Fabric scraps, heavyweight interfacing, zig zag stitch on my trusty old Singer 507.
FABRIC FLOWER: made using my treasured & favourite fabrics - the tutorial is available on Mollychicken. It's a very simple concept but every scrap of fabric is used up - I even used the very last strip of fabric to make the flower fairy's skirt.
FLOWER FAIRY: made the same as all my other fairies, the hair is mohair that has been twisted around wooden skewers which were immersed in hot boiling water and then freezing cold water. Once the yarn was dry, unwind the yarn from the skewers and you'll have lovely curly doll hair! The skirt is made using the leftover fabric from the fabric flower above.
So, here's the things I made for my pal. I had a really great time making them and learned some great new techniques in the process. Enjoy!!
BAGSKET: made in canvas and lined with calico. The drawstring top is part of a recycled linen blend fabric. The tutorial for making the bagsket are available on Foofangle with links to the original designer. The embroidery pattern is one of many that is available free on Knitting-And.com.
NEEDLE ROLL: made in canvas and lined in calico (as the bagsket), panel of Amy Butler's Lotus on the front and edged with blue grosgrain ribbon.
MINI QUILT: the flower fairy is a design taken in a book at home (title to follow). I embroidered the fairy onto a piece of recycled white fabric. I felt bad sending just the embroidered panel to my pal so I made it into this little quilt or wall hanging. I'm not entirely happy with it as a quilt but what the hey!
FABRIC POSTCARD: Fabric scraps, heavyweight interfacing, zig zag stitch on my trusty old Singer 507.
FABRIC FLOWER: made using my treasured & favourite fabrics - the tutorial is available on Mollychicken. It's a very simple concept but every scrap of fabric is used up - I even used the very last strip of fabric to make the flower fairy's skirt.
FLOWER FAIRY: made the same as all my other fairies, the hair is mohair that has been twisted around wooden skewers which were immersed in hot boiling water and then freezing cold water. Once the yarn was dry, unwind the yarn from the skewers and you'll have lovely curly doll hair! The skirt is made using the leftover fabric from the fabric flower above.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Sewing: Needle Roll (refashioned/recycled)
This is a needle roll I made for Paula over on the Crafty Threads n'Yarn Forum. She very kindly sent me some lovely things a few weeks ago, including this pretty butterfly print fabric.
The needle roll is for Paula's DPNs, and I think it will hold quite a few pairs! Apologies for the poor photo quality, but yet again, the Digital camera is on holiday in Spain with Mr CB & Little Miss CB. Honestly, that camera spends more time travelling than I do!
The fabrics used include some purple cotton that I recycled from a pair of pyjamas, and the small check is recycled from a NEXT skirt. These items were hardly worn, if at all, so I don't feel too bad about using the fabric to make things for other people.
Next on my sewing list is a 'Namaste' type knitting bag (with one hand tied behind my back, hopping on one leg). Lol! Seriously though, I'm going to incorporate the needle roll storage with a bucket bag. Watch this space! :)
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Swaps: Needle roll for Yarn UPDATE
Drafted 12th June, edited 11th July (I know, i'm a lazy blogger).
A few months ago I made a needle roll for my ISE pal which I then promptly swapped for some delicious wool (naughty naughty me)! Well, I had to get creative - I was desperate to do some felting and the lack of scrummy wool in my stash was all too apparent .
Anyway, the absence of cash, and as my ongoing discreet yet gentle nudges in a certain blogger's direction remained unanswered, (arleta), led me to raise the cheeky question I posted one day asking if anybody was interested in swapping my needle roll for some wool. Several of you kindly swapped with me and I thought that was the end of it.
However, since then, a few more blogging crafters have contacted me asking to do a swap of wool for a Needle Roll. Several weeks later, I have just finished my 4th needle roll and my third sock bag/tote. Doesn't sound like much but this is in addition to all the other crafting stuff that I do every day, not to mention the exchanges, swaps, life..... Never before has the name 'Craftybernie' been more appropriate!
So, in relation to the 3rd needle roll, I'm glad to say that the lovely Penny kindly sent me some Arucania Alpaca (which felts like a dream - we're talking seconds here). Sadly I didn't get a photo of the finished needle roll as the camera batteries died. However I can tell you that it turned out to be a rather large needle roll - accommodating everything from DPNs and circs to the rather long 35cm needles. It's definitley a functional storage item rather than a portable one. I am very grateful to Penny for the lovely wool and hope the needle roll has helped to organise her extensive needle stash.
I guess money isn't the only currency in the world!!! Too bad Mr CB doesn't feel the same way.
A few months ago I made a needle roll for my ISE pal which I then promptly swapped for some delicious wool (naughty naughty me)! Well, I had to get creative - I was desperate to do some felting and the lack of scrummy wool in my stash was all too apparent .
Anyway, the absence of cash, and as my ongoing discreet yet gentle nudges in a certain blogger's direction remained unanswered, (arleta), led me to raise the cheeky question I posted one day asking if anybody was interested in swapping my needle roll for some wool. Several of you kindly swapped with me and I thought that was the end of it.
However, since then, a few more blogging crafters have contacted me asking to do a swap of wool for a Needle Roll. Several weeks later, I have just finished my 4th needle roll and my third sock bag/tote. Doesn't sound like much but this is in addition to all the other crafting stuff that I do every day, not to mention the exchanges, swaps, life..... Never before has the name 'Craftybernie' been more appropriate!
So, in relation to the 3rd needle roll, I'm glad to say that the lovely Penny kindly sent me some Arucania Alpaca (which felts like a dream - we're talking seconds here). Sadly I didn't get a photo of the finished needle roll as the camera batteries died. However I can tell you that it turned out to be a rather large needle roll - accommodating everything from DPNs and circs to the rather long 35cm needles. It's definitley a functional storage item rather than a portable one. I am very grateful to Penny for the lovely wool and hope the needle roll has helped to organise her extensive needle stash.
I guess money isn't the only currency in the world!!! Too bad Mr CB doesn't feel the same way.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Sewing: Cat Print Fabric for Needle Rolls
Check out these FQs I bought earlier this week from Fiddlesticks Fabrics on e-bay. Aren't these the cutest 'chic' cat prints ever? I should be able to make quite a few needle holders with this pretty lot.
This batch is called KITTY CAT MEOW and is available in the pink/black combo, below, and also a blue/black combo which is equally delightful..JPG)
The second theme is called PARIS CATS and is available in the pink/rose tones, below, and also a blue combo.
I would have happily bought them all!!!
The plan is to use a printed fabric for the front of each needle roll, with a plain contrasting fabric for the main lining, using some of the matching/coordinating prints to make the inside pocket! I'm hoping they will make nice presents to include with swap/exchange packages.
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