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sewn for you, your family and homeTwo Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-88896532261234601152017-06-07T22:09:00.001+01:002017-06-07T22:10:10.945+01:00Tinkerbell for World Book DayThis 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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I added some felt cuffs and fake shoes with a white wool pom-pom and bought a pair of white fairy wings!<br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-46785181790554142432017-06-07T21:48:00.001+01:002017-06-07T21:48:23.064+01:00Beachhut Quilt for SarahIt'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.<br />
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Several months later I finally finished. The simple design provides a great way to show off <a href="http://raystitch.co.uk/products/fabric/print-collections/sarah-watson-bird-s-eye-view" target="_blank">Sarah Watson's Bird's Eye View collection</a> 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. <br />
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I used some left over block against some solid brown for the backing.<br />
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I hope she likes it. It'll be another 6 months before I make another one!Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-30395846296898978292017-05-26T22:26:00.000+01:002017-06-07T22:26:41.751+01:00Under the Sea PartySophie's is now five! To celebrate we held an Under the Sea party at home.<br />
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I started with Sophie's costume. I'd made the mermaid tail skirt for Christmas so bought her purple dance leggings and leotard and added some sea beads to the neckline.<br />
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To top it off I made a mermaid crown. Starting with a white hair band some foam balls I then added different shells and beads - some of which I'd sprayed gold. Then finished of with a necklace I found at H&M of pearls and tassels. <br />
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We used some red spray hair dye to make her a little more Ariel-ish and some golden face glitter! <br />
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The mermaid theme carried on into the cake. Although I can't claim the credit for the mermaid topper I did make and decorate the two layers based on a design I created.<br />
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I used my beloved <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/British-Baking-Oliver-Peyton/0224086618" target="_blank">Peyton & Bryne recipe book</a> for Madeira cake and chocolate marble cake recipes.<br />
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Finn obviously didn't miss out and decided on becoming Aqua-man - not a superhero I was familiar with!<br />
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I think Finn's version is pretty good - especially as he was pretty happy wearing sparkly green leggings!<br />
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I used fabric pens to draw scales on an orange top, sprayed a Halloween devil's fork gold and hot-glued shells to create the trident, a simple gold belt with Velcro fastening and cardboard emblem, and finally then made the fin cuffs with felt and Velcro.<br />
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As well as a wonderful party entertainer we had some traditional games - including this pin the tail on mermaid!<br />
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Thankfully we have a couple of months rest before the next celebration.<br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-54503209897147496012016-10-25T20:44:00.001+01:002016-10-25T20:44:43.408+01:00A Quilt for ErinSince working full time my sewing has slowed down considerably. This quilt for Erin has taken so long - but then all good things come to those that wait!<br />
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The starting point was some left-over material from Erin's curtains. I found complementary fabrics and started to think about design. I decided on a capital 'E' in a serif font - reminiscent of fonts found on American football jerseys - with each section built of different blocks.<br />
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I hand-quilted the letter and then machine-quilted the white space framing the E. <br />
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It was inevitable that with the combination of the <a href="https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news/general/about-tbfr" target="_blank">Big Friendly Read </a>theme for the summer reading challenge and all the activities celebrating <a href="http://www.roalddahl.com/roalddahl100" target="_blank">Roald Dahl's 100th birthday t</a>hat Finn would want a Roald Dahl themed birthday party. </div>
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Invitations were created using the fabulous app <a href="https://www.canva.com/create/flyers/" target="_blank">Canva</a> and invited guests with a Golden Ticket to the 'Birthday Whoopsy-Splunker'.</div>
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Food was kept simple with lots of sweets! The main focus was kids costumes! For the birthday boy himself he obviously wanted to be Willy Wonka - <a href="https://www.canva.com/create/flyers/" target="_blank">Gene Wilder version </a>- obviously!</div>
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I used a <a href="http://www.burdastyle.co.uk/paper-patterns/costumes/b9528-burda-style-biedermeier-pantsuit" target="_blank">Burda pattern</a> - which included a tailed coat. It was the toughest pattern ever! I made it in age 9 and it fits perfectly - lets hope he doesn't grow too much soon. The waistcoat was from the same pattern and the cane and hat from Amazon.</div>
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Sophie wanted to be Fantastic Mrs Fox - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/" target="_blank">Wes Anderson</a> version! Finding yellow fabric with red apples was impossible so I decided to make my own! I made a simple dress and drew apples with <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Primo-P611PENTX8-Assorted-Colours-Textile/dp/B00YQ6REO4/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1477427419&sr=8-13&keywords=fabric+pens" target="_blank">fabric pens</a>. </div>
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Instead of entertainment we went with traditional parties - all with a Roald Dahl theme - Pin the tail on Fantastic Mr Fox,<br />
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also - Golden Ticket Balloon Pop (balloons with tickets being popped for prizes) and the finale - Boggis, Bunce and Beans Obstacle Course (think 80s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crackerjack_(TV_series)" target="_blank">Crackerjack</a> with Stu Francis time trials!).<br />
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The <span data-dobid="hdw">pièce de résistance was the bespoke cake made by a local baker to order. Each book a different flavour cake. Finally the parting gift was a <a href="https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&productId=410452&cm_mmc=Google%2520Adwords-_-PLA-_-Roald+Dahl+Collection+-+15+Books-_--NROJ&gclid=CK3ik4Dp9s8CFUI8Gwod1cUL1A" target="_blank">book</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Large-Disco-Lollies-Flavour-Lollipops/dp/B00DSS9TN0/ref=sr_1_18_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1477428345&sr=8-18&keywords=lollipop&th=1" target="_blank">lollipop</a>!</span><br />
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These beautiful pen and ink paintings I commissioned the wonderful artist <a href="https://beastlyworlds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bea Brouwer</a> to produce to celebrate our second wedding anniversary </div>
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I stumbled across Bea's enchanting drawings as I work with her sister who was proudly sharing Bea's latest work one day.<br />
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I love the way Bea captures both the likeness and the energy of her subjects. </div>
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It was the perfect gift for our anniversary and commissioning the work was so easy. Bea simply used my Instagram uploads alongside some additional photos I emailed to come up with the two final drawings.<br />
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I love the contrast of the 'sensible' portrait with the 'true-to-life' jumping for joy moment. <br />
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Bea very generously shared some of the rough sketches as well as the final paintings. Now to find the perfect frame... </div>
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Bea's work can also be found on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beastlyworlds/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-82932897281940086402016-05-28T16:48:00.000+01:002016-06-11T16:49:20.189+01:00Feather QuiltMy second quilt of the year is a wedding present for friends who have finally decided to tie the knot.<br />
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The photos were taken in the evening just before hitting the road to Devon and the most beautiful wedding venue - the light is low and warm making the soft grey fabric around each feather glow.<br />
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The pattern is from<a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54af3fe5e4b06fead268b5fd/t/54d52966e4b0c433a9702ee4/1423255910958/Feather.Bed.Quilt%281%29.pdf" target="_blank"> Anna Maria Horner - called Feather Bed Quilt</a> and is super easy to follow.<br />
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I kept the back simple with strips of the scrap fabric between the delicate pattern of this <a href="http://makower.co.uk/CottonPrints/Mixers/tabid/377/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Makower</a> print.<br />
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I was given these lovely vintage Lexicon cards as a gift from a dear
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Finally I decided on this:<br />
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my version of 'don't be like the rest of them, darlin' that is
attributed to a number of people (Coco Chanel and Eudora Welty, American
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I think it is the perfect message for the kids as they get older and I know conformity will dominate their decisions.<br />
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I also like what it adds to our living room - which is slowly getting there! Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-7336718594420415892016-04-15T11:17:00.000+01:002016-04-15T11:17:04.785+01:00A Quilt for AuntieMy wonderful Auntie has been such a great support, especially over the last few years. I wanted to say thanks with a special quilt so decided to make her my version of Denise Schmidt's 'Single Girl' quilt.<br />
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Originally it was meant to be birthday gift - but when October came and went I was optimistic it would be the perfect Christmas gift - but life got in the way and finally it was sent in April, making it a surprise for no reason present. The best kind of present!<br />
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The first challenge was collecting the 31 different fabrics. I arranged them into an almost-rainbow effect.<br />
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Once each segment was cut out, it took little time to sew together a quarter arc of each circle. The grey middle and outside sections were then added before sewing the four squares together to complete each circle.<br />
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The final quilt had twelve circles making it big enough to cover a bed or snuggle under on the sofa. <br />
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I like to think of the circles as hugs - my way of 'saying thanks for everything'.<br />
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Wrapped and ready to go! <br />
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I found some lovely bed-linen on offer at Mothercare so decided it was just thing for Sophie and something I could personalise with her latest favourite thing - butterflies.</div>
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The bedding I choose was bigger than my duvet but a quick trim and tidy on the overlocker soon sorted this out.<br />
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I drew out my butterfly design and copied in onto Bondaweb before ironing it onto the reverse of my fabrics. Each section was then trimmed, the paper peeled off and then ironed onto the bedding. <br />
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All finished and given the Sophie seal of approval. <br />
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One of my favourite songs at music class is Becky's rendition of Goldilocks and the three bears - you have to be there to appreciate the brilliant impressions! So when it came to our last session it seemed perfect to base our gift on this song. <br />
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I drew some ideas, measured my hand and designed each character.<br />
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I hand stitched the faces, french knots for eyes,<br />
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I added a couple of stitches to each ear to make them a little more shaped.<br />
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I think the simple designs are really effective,<br />
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each bear has it's own character - perfect for acting out the story of Goldilocks.<br />
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So I asked the kids what sort of cake would should make Calum - after much discussion it was agreed a guitar would be perfect!<br />
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Treating myself to a new square tin I cut out a shape of the guitar body and used a chocolate swiss roll as the neck. Strawberry laces for strings, mint chocolate sticks for frets and white buttons finished it off!<br />
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Using the World Book Day <a href="http://www.bookaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BAI-Dennis-the-Menace-and-Minnie.pdf" target="_blank">top tips </a>I got a <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/FRUIT-LOOM-CHILDRENS-SLEEVE-SHIRT/dp/B004V4HM3O" target="_blank">red long sleeve cotton top</a> and some <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tulip-Fabric-Paint-Matte-Basic/dp/B002PNXNI6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457979565&sr=8-3&keywords=black+fabric+paint" target="_blank">black fabric paint </a>and painted stripes - much cheaper and better quality than the nylon versions online! </div>
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We settled on his thick sweatshirt shorts and some long black football socks and made the hair out of black craft paper.<br />
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School was having a 'Mad Science Day' but with only a couple of days notice costume choices were limited. Luckily I found the perfect large men's shirt in a charity shop and set about converting it into a lab coat.</div>
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I found a <a href="http://www.beadandcord.com/clipper/uyen/bows-and-ties-8819/25620.html" target="_blank">great tutorial on Pinterest for making a bow tie</a>, dug out an eye mask from a build-your-own-volcano, added new rubber gloves and a check shirt! Experiment away.<br />
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A commission for matching bunting for twin girls Maia and Irene. <br />
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Between Finn's love of storytelling and Sophie's natural performance skills it seemed obvious to create a puppet theatre for them as a Christmas gift.<br />
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I'd seen pictures of ones that hung in doorways on Pinterest. After a trip to the DIY shop and the discovery of the <a href="http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-extendable-shower-curtain-rod-l12m/236553_BQ.prd" target="_blank">extendable shower curtain rail</a> I started on my design. I love the new feature on the iPhone that allows you to sketch a note! Once I the design it was down to working out the measurements.</div>
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I started by creating the front. The star and tragedy / comedy masks are appliquéd. The scalloped decorations and flag are sewn so that they move.<br />
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The rail slips through a large opening at the top and fits all the doorways in our house.<br />
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The back is made from a old piece of curtain material. The fabric is a natural colour and a thick natural linen so durable.<br />
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Finally I added a pocket. By making it slightly wider at the top and sewing it square it is perfect for puppets.<br />
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It is finished off with the seams hiding all the rough edges.<br />
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I found the cake decorations at Marks and Spencer and decided a polar scene would be perfect. <br />
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My wavy-snow icing was done by rolling out a sheet of fondant icing onto a piece of grease-proof paper. By drawing a circle (using the cake baking tin) on the paper I knew how big the top of the cake was and could make sure the icing was the right size. I then used a pizza wheel cutter to cut a wavy line. I fixed the icing in place with some warmed up apricot jam.<br />
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I made the igloo by <a href="http://www.lakeland.co.uk/19612/Lakeland-Edible-Glue?gclid=CIzOu46t8skCFcSVGwodHGQMgQ&src=gfeed&s_kwcid=AL!49!3!69394387709!!!g!42886282824!&ef_id=U7ATxwAABG-gSwRA:20151223160022:s" target="_blank">gluing</a> mini marshmallows to a ball of icing. I used the left over white to make the body of the igloo and a small piece of black for the entrance. The wood-pile are just mint chocolate sticks!<br />
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My signpost was made from a small piece of corkscrew with a wooden skewer. The <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dymo-Omega-Embossing-Label-Maker/dp/B000O78DZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1450886298&sr=1-1&keywords=dymo+omega" target="_blank">Dymo</a> signs were stuck onto cardboard and then attached to the stick with masking tape. Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-79742215097111619662015-12-21T12:00:00.000+00:002015-12-23T15:45:55.628+00:00Dewar Tartan Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My homemade festive wreath started with this <a href="http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/natural-rattan-wreath-305cm/571262-1000" target="_blank">natural rattan wreath from Hobbycraft</a>. </div>
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By opting for a natural material one I didn't need to completely cover it. It was a good price if it didn't work out! I also used some florist tape and soft wire I already had. </div>
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I collected pieces of foliage from my garden. I found pieces about 30cm long were a perfect as length as some were cut down to make small bundles.</div>
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I used the tape to make small bundles then attached to the wreath base with the wire.<br />
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I left the top section free to add a ribbon - using a piece of Dewar tartan wool to make a bow.<br />
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The final wreath in place on our front door. I'm really pleased with how it looks and it took about half an hour to make. </div>
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Sophie is going to be the Christmas Fairy in the nursery show this year - a big role, as you can imagine. So Sunday morning finds me with some tights, wire hangers and the glue gun - here is how I made her wings: </div>
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two wire hangers<br />
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I started by shaping my hangers, then using pliers, I twisted the handles together. <br />
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I covered the know of wires with a square of felt - sewing the tube shut. <br />
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I cut the tights into two and used the bottom section to cover each wing.<br />
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I sewed two lengths of elastic (42cm / 16.5") to make loops and stitched the loops through the tights and felt in place. <br />
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I then used the glue gun to attach tinsel to the edge of wings.<br />
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I used a metre of thick green ribbon to make a bow in the middle. <br />
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Then finished with some green and silver glitter glue. <br />
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The Christmas fairy will be ready for the show. <br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-20242307039519374652015-12-05T10:00:00.000+00:002015-12-05T10:00:02.239+00:00Home Sweet Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought a cross-stitch sampler would make the perfect new home gift for a friend. I used pinterest to find some ideas for the design. <br />
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I used a lovely teal green for the text and then orange, gold, fuschia and navy for the details. <br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-48065107988924616732015-12-01T08:00:00.000+00:002015-12-01T08:00:13.127+00:00Sunflower Field Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I delivered my latest quilt to the <a href="http://www.maryannevans.org.uk/" target="_blank">Mary Ann Evans Hospice </a>in Nuneaton. It was with the support of the Hospice at Home team that Dad was able to spend his last days with us, at home. Without their kindness and professionalism those difficult days could have been so much harder. I wanted to create a quilt that they could use to help their fundraising. I used their sunflower logo as my inspiration. <br />
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Each of the 12 sunflowers uses a brown, orange and yellow fabrics. The background 'field' are strips of beautiful greens. <br />
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I've had a lovely email from the Hospice team:<br />
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on our thanks for the quilt that you dropped off on Saturday! We LOVE
it and it will be great for a prize in 2016, our 25<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary Year! As it quite summery,
we have decided that it will be raffled nearer the summer
either as a prize at our ball or as part of our Garden Party. We really are very grateful for such a lovely gift that has clearly taken a lot of time and dedication to complete" </i></div>
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So watch this space for an update on how much it raises!<br />
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My helpful assistant was a little short to hold the quilt but did a great job, even though she insisted on being in the shot!<br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-39013378382177787472015-11-27T17:31:00.000+00:002015-11-27T17:31:00.507+00:00Going GreenMy wedding dress was made fast and did the job but was not the fairy princess frock I'd hoped for. So I decided to do something about it.<br />
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After 1 hour of stirring, a quick wash and dry and my new top was done! I may wear it tonight... <br />
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<br />Two Madelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571335638488092867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415913117451287615.post-16837244572112053772015-11-06T12:00:00.000+00:002015-11-06T12:00:07.694+00:00Top to FrockI've been having a clear out and two old H&M jersey tops were heading for the charity bag until I decided they would make good play dresses for the girl.<br />
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I started with a dress of Sophie's to - very roughly - check for sizes and measurements. I started with the pink top (as I liked it least!) and forgot to take any photos. <br />
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Cracking on the with second I knew what I was doing and whipped it up in about half an hour - slightly cheating by mainly using the over-locker. <br />
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I started by chopping of the section under the arms to create the main skirt section of the dress. Then cut the sleeves off. <br />
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I then cut the bodice to a smaller width (approx 14") and sewed new shoulder seams. </div>
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I lay the sleeves together and cut off the about half inch from the original seam.</div>
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I then lay the two sleeves on top of each and using the dress I have for measurements I estimated a sleeve width. As my top had rolled sleeves I used scissors to cut through - it wasn't very neat but I knew I would be tidying it up later. <br />
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I found the centre of my sleeve and places this on the shoulder seam, pinned then over-locked into place. Repeat for other sleeve. </div>
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Then with right sides together I pinned the side seam and sleeve (opening out the rolled hem of the sleeve cuff). Then over-locked - carefully turning the corner under the arm. Repeat on other side. <br />
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With the top section done I sewed two rows of long, basting stitches along the top of the skirt section leaving long tails to pull the gathers. </div>
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Finally with right sides together I pinned the top to the gather skirt, gathering evenly as I went, matching side seams. I sewed on the sewing machine before over-locking to make neat. </div>
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With the sleeve cuffs and bottom, dipped hem still in place from the original top - that was it done! Pretty pleased at the refashion. <br />
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