Tag Archives: craft

Hexi bath mat made by Lizzy

This was a quick last minute gift to send off to my mum for Mother’s Day. She pretty much has everything so I needed something that was useful…& gorgeous! Here’s how I made it I chose fabrics too match her … Continue reading

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Scrappy Itzy Bitzy changing mat made by Laurie

Lauren recently heard she is to be an aunty again soon, she fancied making something useful but also gorgeous. We decided it was time she had a go at scrappy quilting…check out how she did. Firstly she spent time cutting … Continue reading

Posted in baby changing mat, baby gifts, body art, craft, fabric, fat quarters, gifts, hand sewn, handmade, machine sewn, patchwork, Patterdale Terrier, printed fabric, quilting, Scrappy, scrappytripalong, sewing, stash busting, Tattoo, terrier, Trip around the world quilt | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Hippo kettle mitt by Lizzy

I ran up this funny little chap today, I’m not sure if he is meant to be a toy or an oven mitt? Cute guy tho… This was another of my eBay bargains, just £1.25 for the printed onto cotton … Continue reading

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Scrappy dog quilt

Well, the doggies needed a quilt to match my recent scrappy trip around the world quilt…that’s acceptable coordination I feel lol? Just used up random squares sewn into rows, wadded & backed then simple stitch in the ditch quilting Decided … Continue reading

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Scrappy cushion covers Trip Around The World By Lizzy

So after finishing my Scrappy Trip Around The World Quilt i found i had a fair few spare bits & pieces left over so it makes sense to make them up into cushion covers to go along with it. Look … Continue reading

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Liebster take two

So we have been nominated again, this time by Elisabeth from Elisabeth’s Weblog. To see our original post click here. Here’s the questions Elisabeth asked and our answers 1. What is your favorite holiday activity or destination? Lizzy; well I … Continue reading

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Appliqué Christmas wall hanging made by Laurie

Look at this gorgeous wall hanging my clever girl Laurie made for me! It’s so beautiful I was really sad to put it away after the festive season. She put so much care into all the little details & has … Continue reading

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Archie the sewing dog!!!

Archie is a most helpful chap, just a small red dog…but always there to help & occasionally to model our sewing projects. He is a 7 year old Patterdale terrier & full of mischief! Here he us checking out a … Continue reading

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Hidden Well Lap Quilt by Lizzy

After finishing my Scrappy Trip Around The World quilt Scrappy Trip Around The World Quilt I’ve decided it’s to live in my front room…well, it means I do need another quilt for my smaller sofa but as I’m hooked on … Continue reading

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Squishy Christmas trees, more of our pre Xmas sewing.

We both made squishy fabric Christmas trees along with lots of other xmas goodies, check them out Christmas stockings More christmassy gifts Laurie made a big plain green one with glued on felt decorations…so much less bother than the traditional … Continue reading

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