Another wheat bag...
19 June 2011
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25 May 2011
Dinosaur Tails
Project: Dinosaur Tails
Teamed with a big RRROOOOAR, these dinosaur tails make for some pretty fierce dinosaurs!
Teamed with a big RRROOOOAR, these dinosaur tails make for some pretty fierce dinosaurs!
20 May 2011
Winter Hats
Pattern: Fleece Hats from Funky Friends Factory
Two super cozy hats for my kidlets. I enlarged the Baby Bonnet pattern so it would fit my 3 year old heads as the pattern is for babies. After making and trying on the first one, I lowered the back and shortened the ear flaps on the second one as they don't need to be done up under the neck. To fancy them up, they each have a button - chosen by the hat owner - sewn to the front.
Two super cozy hats for my kidlets. I enlarged the Baby Bonnet pattern so it would fit my 3 year old heads as the pattern is for babies. After making and trying on the first one, I lowered the back and shortened the ear flaps on the second one as they don't need to be done up under the neck. To fancy them up, they each have a button - chosen by the hat owner - sewn to the front.
02 May 2011
Notebook Cover
Project: Notebook Cover
Another notebook cover. I added an extra foldout pocket on this one to keep notes, receipts and other bits and pieces.
Another notebook cover. I added an extra foldout pocket on this one to keep notes, receipts and other bits and pieces.
25 April 2011
Felt Camp Fire
Pattern: Big Little FELT Universe by Jeanette Lim
I made the camp fire from the book to keep the Kinder Boys warm this Winter.
I made the camp fire from the book to keep the Kinder Boys warm this Winter.
18 April 2011
Black Dress
Pattern: Butterick B4389
I made this dress for my sister's wedding with some much needed help from my clever mumma. The fabric is Silk Dupion which is perfect to fancy up a simple dress. I made a belt from 40mm black ribbon that was pinned on with a brooch made from the same flowers that were on my sister's wedding dress.
I made this dress for my sister's wedding with some much needed help from my clever mumma. The fabric is Silk Dupion which is perfect to fancy up a simple dress. I made a belt from 40mm black ribbon that was pinned on with a brooch made from the same flowers that were on my sister's wedding dress.
17 April 2011
Snap Frame Purse
Pattern: 200mm Purse Frame from Nicole Mallalieu
This was made for my sister as her wedding bag. She wanted a strap so I added a loop on each side, so the purse could have a detachable strap.
This was made for my sister as her wedding bag. She wanted a strap so I added a loop on each side, so the purse could have a detachable strap.
15 April 2011
Chick and Egg
Pattern: Chick and Egg by Alan Dart
I made these as part of my handmade Easter tradition. To avoid possible chick confusion, my boy's chicks have blue wings and my girl's chicks have green wings.... not coincidentally, their favorite colours.
I made these as part of my handmade Easter tradition. To avoid possible chick confusion, my boy's chicks have blue wings and my girl's chicks have green wings.... not coincidentally, their favorite colours.
01 April 2011
Wheat Bags
Project: Wheat Bag with removable cover
These are good old wheat bags, ready to keep two dinosaur-loving 3 year olds toasty warm this Winter.
Because they are for kids, I made the covers removable and therefore, washable.
These are good old wheat bags, ready to keep two dinosaur-loving 3 year olds toasty warm this Winter.
Because they are for kids, I made the covers removable and therefore, washable.
30 March 2011
17 March 2011
Cushion Covers
Project: A birthday present for Grandma
Using fabric marking crayons, the kids drew a picture of Grandma and Pop (in his ute) on linen. I then used this picture to make a pair of cushion covers for Grandma's birthday.
Using fabric marking crayons, the kids drew a picture of Grandma and Pop (in his ute) on linen. I then used this picture to make a pair of cushion covers for Grandma's birthday.
15 March 2011
Wizard Things
Project: Make some things needed by a young wizard
My magical father-in-law made a wand for a young wizard. It has a button, hidden in a knot in the wood, that when pushed, lights up an LED the end of the wand. It is very cool! He wanted a case for the wand to be stored when it wasn't needed for spells.
To go with the wand and wand case, there is also a magic journal with the wizard's initial and a bag just like Hermione's in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I am still working on how to add the undetectable extension charm!
My magical father-in-law made a wand for a young wizard. It has a button, hidden in a knot in the wood, that when pushed, lights up an LED the end of the wand. It is very cool! He wanted a case for the wand to be stored when it wasn't needed for spells.
To go with the wand and wand case, there is also a magic journal with the wizard's initial and a bag just like Hermione's in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I am still working on how to add the undetectable extension charm!
All a young wizard needs.....
11 March 2011
10 March 2011
Shell Purse
Pattern: Shell Purse from Nicole Mallalieu
(made as pattern test)
Another beautiful pattern from Nicole. Once again, her pattern has detailed instructions with lots of photos and helpful hints. There are several options when making the purse, giving you the choice to keep it simple or fancy it up. The frame is attached using beads, something I haven't done before, which finishes off the purse beautifully.
(made as pattern test)
Another beautiful pattern from Nicole. Once again, her pattern has detailed instructions with lots of photos and helpful hints. There are several options when making the purse, giving you the choice to keep it simple or fancy it up. The frame is attached using beads, something I haven't done before, which finishes off the purse beautifully.
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