Pin Cushion

Teeny is only at nursery for 2.5 hours so when i sew with my machine, it tends to be in a rush. As a result i have a nasty habit of putting my pins in the cover next to me for quickness or end up putting the sewing needle through the bottom of my top. After one to many trips into town, only to remember i was wearing a sewing kit and a couple of scratches from pins i forgot in my hurry i decided it was time i made a pin cushion.

I'm still learning when it comes to the sewing machine but i was really impressed that i was able to sew this cushion using 5" squares. My first small project using the machine :)

The finished result turned out pretty good i think. I added a button in the middle to pull a dent in and also bring a bit of dark red to the top fabric.

So far its been a big help :)



Popular Crafts - Heart Swap & Spring Swap

I received details of my next craft swap partner, Miriam from http://themonkeysadventure.blogspot.com/. I wasn't sure what to make and after looking a different ideas on line i decided on a heart patchwork cushion.

With it i sent a wedge of Rock Star soap from Lush as well as a bag of sweets for her children.

Im return i received ...

The hearts are made by needle felting. Inside the dot box was the most beautiful tablet and the light pink 'book' is perfect for holding all the craft business cards i've been getting.



The April swap was Spring themed. Unfortunately i couldn't take pictures of what i sent but it was a bag (similar to the Easter bags) but with different coloured flowers and buttons over it. Along with i sent a FQ and a spool of white thread (Always useful). I was a little late sending it - My genuine mistake as it was sat by the door waiting to go but with everything that went on, i was a bit pre-occupied.

In return i got this from Kerry over at www.craftsfromtheheath.co.uk

The heart has some kind of scent in it (Not sure which it is - but its lovely none the less). She also sent a ribbon with pom-poms on it. Never seen that before so my mind is buzzing with what to make :)

Nice crafty Friday night

Hey folks,
Got lovely surprises when I got back from the nursery run this afternoon. A box with my Union Jack craft swap in and an envelope with my new charger for my digital camera :-)

Its charging as I type so ill be able to get pics done and posted.

In the mean time, my night (after Teeny falls asleep) will be spent watching dvds while I charm my Halloween fat quarters. First time Ive done it (and its expensive fabric) so I hope I dont muck it up ... Fingers crossed :-P

Xxx

Promise i haven't forgot

Hey folks,
I promise i haven't forgot my newborn blog ... April was a very up and down month for me. I've not been able to do too much crafts but hopefully everything will remain calm and i can get back on a roll with everything.

Have ordered a new camera charger so hopefully it will arrive soon and I'll be able to snap pics of the couple of things i have made.

Much love

xxx

Easter Bags

With Easter coming up i decided i wouldn't spend a small fortune on chocolate eggs. I'd prefer to give something to the kiddies that they could use time and time again (and wouldn't cause a stomach ache to boot).

I had already made a little bag for a friends daughter, which unfortunately got damaged when Teeny left an open marker on it. So while i was re-making hers, i decided to make another for my wee cousins Easter.

This one is for "P"

The flower is made up of fabric love hearts and a big yellow button.

The main fabric is Calico with a pink bias binding for the trim and handles

This is for my wee cousin "J"

The rocket is made of felt with red buttons for decoration.

The main fabric is also Calico with blue bias binding for the handles and trim.

I filled them with little treats like chocolate and plant seeds (since it is spring) and they can re-use the bags.

Really hope they like them :)

Popular Crafts - Owl Craft Swap

Having received the details of my next swap partner ... i decided on my next project.

An apron ...

My first attempt at an apron ... turned out pretty good i think :)

I made her a little card to go along with the apron and some yarn since she likes to crochet

In return, i got this from Helen at http://bakingaitch.wordpress.com/ ...

How beautiful!!!

I managed to get a couple of the chocolates before Teeny when to town on them but i still appreciate the sentiment. The Owl takes pride of place on my book shelf (where small hands cant reach lol)