I’ve finally succeeded in making a little toadstool which stands on its own! Toadstool, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I can sleep happy tonight…
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When I saw a swap on LucyKate Crafts blog I just couldn’t resist (even though I swore I needed some time off from swaps during the Doll Quilt 3 Swap!). The swap is for a handmade toadstool, using her wonderful tutorial. My swap partner, Tiffany, requested vintage colour combinations so I’ve used a lovely thrifted pillowcase for the top. This is my first attempt, propped up in my new vintage kitchen cupboard because it doesn’t stand up on it’s own! I’m sure I must have missed a step – any advice anyone?
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Swap package received, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I received this beautiful quilt today made by the very talented Jen of Life’s A Quilt through the Doll Quilt Swap 3. This week I’ve got the whole week off and today went to Windsor to visit family. The weather was incredibly hot but we managed a walk along the river and a nice pub lunch. We’ve also spent some time decorating our house and working on the garden. Pics to follow soon!
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I spent the weekend making this cute sock monkey from a pattern in Sock and Glove by Miyako Kanamori. I had loads of fun making him, (it’s definitely a he) and I’ve called him Alfie. He’s made out of a very special sock from M&S and will be winging his way across the Atlantic to my swap partner shortly. In other news, this afternoon I got engaged!
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Today I received a parcel from Kristin as part of the coaster swap hosted by Amy. I almost couldn’t open the parcel as the packaging was so pretty! They are made with embroidery and wool felt and the design is so striking. Thanks Kristin!
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This week feels veerrry long, probably as my weekend was so short. I needed a break from the Dear Baby Jane blocks (A7 Dad’s Plaid looks hard!) so I tried my hand at making a Dotee doll. These are very popular at the moment and it was quick and fun to make. I signed up to a swap to make a local Dotee doll, so used the union flag on the body.
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I made the mistake of looking through the flickr pool of the coaster swap I joined and I really wish I hadn’t! My carefully chosen fabrics suddenly seemed uninspired and dull. So I spent the last few days making these: log cabin coasters I had never tried making a log cabin patchwork before and enjoyed choosing the fabrics and sewing them together. I was feeling proud of my effort until I washed them and they fell apart… I’m not sure what happened but I’m glad I did wash them before sending them off to my swap partner. I’ll be taking…
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I finished my coasters for the coaster swap hosted by Amy over the weekend. They are made from my favourite Cath Kidston fabrics naturally. They’ve also been through the wash as I forgot to pre-wash the fabric. I have used Cowboy Cream for the front and each coaster has a different fabric on the back. I hope my partner likes them.
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I have signed up for a great swap, hosted by Amy over at Ibby Bee. I will make four coasters for my partner, JunieMoon, and receive four coasters from someone else in the swap group. I’ve never made coasters before and I spent today looking through my craft books for some inspiration. More inspiration can be found in the coaster swap flickr group! The photograph is completely unrelated to the swap but I also spent some time making some delicious gingerbread to eat whilst reading!