When I saw a swap on LucyKate Crafts blog I just couldn’t resist (even though I swore I needed some time off from swaps during the Doll Quilt 3 Swap!). The swap is for a handmade toadstool, using her wonderful tutorial.
My swap partner, Tiffany, requested vintage colour combinations so I’ve used a lovely thrifted pillowcase for the top.
This is my first attempt, propped up in my new vintage kitchen cupboard because it doesn’t stand up on it’s own! I’m sure I must have missed a step - any advice anyone?
I spent the weekend making this cute sock monkey from a pattern in Sock and Glove by Miyako Kanamori.
I had loads of fun making him, (it’s definitely a he) and I’ve called him Alfie. He’s made out of a very special sock from M&S and will be winging his way across the Atlantic to my swap partner shortly.
In other news, this afternoon I got engaged!
Today I received a parcel from Kristin as part of the coaster swap hosted by Amy. I almost couldn’t open the parcel as the packaging was so pretty!
They are made with embroidery and wool felt and the design is so striking. Thanks Kristin!
I made the mistake of looking through the flickr pool of the coaster swap I joined and I really wish I hadn’t! My carefully chosen fabrics suddenly seemed uninspired and dull. So I spent the last few days making these:
log cabin coasters
I had never tried making a log cabin patchwork before and enjoyed choosing the fabrics and sewing them together. I was feeling proud of my effort until I washed them and they fell apart… I’m not sure what happened but I’m glad I did wash them before sending them off to my swap partner. I’ll be taking them to my mum’s in a few weeks for a post mortem.
log cabin coasters
I finished my coasters for the coaster swap hosted by Amy over the weekend.
They are made from my favourite Cath Kidston fabrics naturally. They’ve also been through the wash as I forgot to pre-wash the fabric.
I have used Cowboy Cream for the front and each coaster has a different fabric on the back. I hope my partner likes them.
