Wednesday 7 June 2017

Tinkerbell for World Book Day

This year's World Book Day was made slightly easier with Finn deciding to become Willy Wonka again. Sophie however wanted to be Tinkerbell. I went for the easy option by making her a apron style costume.


I used  a selection of different green fabrics to create leaves which I then attached to a bib. Extra felt leaves then were added to around the neckline and waist.

I added some felt cuffs and fake shoes with a white wool pom-pom and bought a pair of white fairy wings!

Beachhut Quilt for Sarah

It's been a while! Working full-time limits the opportunities I have to make - which is why when I decided to make a quilt for Sarah's birthday I gave myself plenty of time.


Several months later I finally finished. The simple design provides a great way to show off Sarah Watson's Bird's Eye View collection for Cloud 9. I'm lucky to have Ray Stitch round the corner from work so I could pick up the fat quatrers during my lunchtime.



I used some left over block against some solid brown for the backing.


I hope she likes it. It'll be another 6 months before I make another one!