I have been playing with more fabric and the yummiest buttons ever from The Crafty Fish. Are these not just the prettiest things you have ever seen!
I have been making little things for upcoming little friends birthday parties inspired by the lovely Mary Poppins (thanks Mary) although the "R" on this doesn't stand out enough does it? any ideas/suggestions anyone? Its not the neatest in the world but the first attempt was worse honestly! I just have a bull in a china shop mentality with the sewing machine and my foot is pressing on that pedal like I'm in the Grand Prix.
I have been playing with my new laminator (don't ask why I needed one it was just one of those must have impulses!) if anything gets left around it gets laminated at the moment :-D
I have been making little bits and pieces for small boy as I do tend to favour the pretty girly stuff for the Daughter usually!
The "J" looks a bit squiffy but I have since realised that I would be better off to have a flat back to these as you would not believe how difficult it was to turn this the right way after sewing it inside out.......
I did help the daughter with a little fabric cupcake practise picture and am planning on doing some "proper" versions of these soon as they are a great way to use up old fabric scraps :-)
All that was much more fun than worrying about half dead sunflower plants, the washing machine not spinning at the end of the cycle and why my skin seems to be sliding down my face in a "drooping and will need a face lift sooner rather than later" type of way.
I will post next week about the Pay It Forward that I have joined in with via Tabiboo so watch this space !
enjoy your weekend x
12 comments:
Hello Lesley,
Yes, I can imagine turning the "J" the right side out is not the easiest. However, no better suggestions from me, I'm afraid!! Do you use bondaweb to secure your letters before then sewing them down (ie. the applique on the bag)? Then you can stitch close to the edge without needing pins and it's all a bit more secure. I remember when I first started sewing and the roar from the machine as I pressed the pedal down was frightening (would love to see your driving!!!) When I came back to sewing a few years ago, I'd calmed down a bit; must be all the chocolate! Loving the cupcake.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hen x
P.S. Thanks for the button tip, been after more spotty ones for ages.
Hi Lesley
What pretty buttons, and I really like the little tote and heart you made. It's great when the weeks go according to plan!
Have a great weekend!
x
Remind me not to come and visit, I don't want to be laminated 'hehe'!
Great makes there Miss Lesley, just think back to when we did our swap and we were both very nervous about our makes. You seem to be on a role now.
Beki xxx
Lovely Lesley....I think you have made some very sweet items for your children!
Melxxxxx
Loving all your makes! And aren't laminators just so fun! x
Wow - you have been busy, I love the things you have made and the buttons are gorgeous - Natalie x
it all looks fab. i wish i didnt have to work i would get so much done! i hve been seriously thinking of getting a night job :o)
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It was brilliant sewing out side - I didnt make a mess inside like I normally do and I could spread my stuff out!
Sam x
Sorry Lesley, just don't seem to have enough time in the day at the moment!I think you've been having more fun than me - what a creative spurt you've been having! Please send some my way? Suitabley impressed.
I cant spell.
Love Lydia xx
All those gorgeous things and I really need some of those buttons , cute !
lovely buttons!
i wouldnt have a clue at using a sewing machine so anything using fabric i havent got a clue!
hope your having a lovely week
rachel
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I'd love a laminator too,when I worked in an office I'd find any excuse to laminate something!
Those buttons are great, I definately NEED those.
Great cupcake - the spotty sprinkles fabric works so well.
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