Plum Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Lesley, oh Lesley are we having another swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 After our little chat, I'd better start another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Your tea cosies are lovely Lesley, you have a great eye for colour combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I saw this idea on Wartime Farm this week and started sewing up small 'pockets' yesterday. It's going to be such a cosy quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Ooh, that looks fun! I must not start another project until I've cleared some UFOs. Must not, must not .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just a few small Squares Olly...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 just a few more rows on the knitted cushion cover, a few more rags in the rag rug and a few more hexagons in the patchwork ... let's not mention the Aran jumper which will soon be old enough to start school, and the eight identical Christmas projects which I have cut out but not done anything more to. I'm ignoring several embroidery kits which are tucked away in my sewing box with rusty needles in them! But those squares would be so easy, and so rewarding ... *puts hands over ears and runs away squealing* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Look you're never going to get half of that lot done so just think of it as your collection and start another project. Christian you have a great eye for fabric and colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Christian you have a great eye for fabric and colour Aw, thanks Plum I have such a huge stash of fabric hidden everywhere It makes it easy to put colours together I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I was thinking the same they are lovely, so fresh. ED has just made a big quilt for her bed and taken it to uni with her she will be really toasty with that and her duvet. I will try to get a photo of it next time we are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's lovely Christian, I'm planning to make one for Lauren's birthday so that she can take it with her on her frequent trips to hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Great idea Lesley! It is really warm and snuggly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I saw this idea on Wartime Farm this week and started sewing up small 'pockets' yesterday. It's going to be such a cosy quilt! Are you using feathers Christian?.....love the warmth of feathers, and loads available from moulting chookles, but am thinking washing would be a pain, I just know my furballs would want to snuggle up with me & my quilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Nope, as I am using lots of different material, some of which is thin, so have used wadding from an old cushion. Plus it is easier to wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Spoken like a man with a dog, Christian Even if they are clean dogs, they still smell like Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 3 wet dogs .....not for the faint-hearted Thanks Christian, that makes me feel happier about having a go....DH will be so impressed, yet another UFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Do you make little pillows, stuff them with say toy stuffing & then sew together in strips or groups of 4? Then sew together to make a quilt? Do you get little seams on th reverse of the quilt? It sounds a very nice thing to make & very satisfying. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Yes Emma, I make the squares (just a rectangle, right sides together, sew up the long edges. Turn right side round, hand sew up the top and you have a square pillow), I then sew two together, then 4 etc etc. Seam at the back. It is lovely (or will be when finished)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm making Lauren's with polyester stuffing (old cushion) so that it's washable as well. I'm going to slip stitch the squares together so there won't be a seam on the back and I'm adding fleece fabric to make a larger comforter with the quilted part in the middle.....it won't be finished until January but I'll post a photo when it's done..... So far, I've looked at my stash of fabric........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 oh that quilt looks like a fab idea I've been having a go at making felt hanging hearts and things, I wanted to try some embroidery after going to a patchwork and embroidery exhibition and felt inspired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Oooh lovely, especially the beach hut one. Your felt hangings are lovely, you should be joining in the swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I didn't actually make the felt though, haven't got the first idea of how to do that. I just bought a pack of various colours from eBay. Love the bright colours it comes in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Nearly finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Wow christian that looks fab I think i need to watch wartime farm Cathy X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Really love it Christian, trying to stay focused on projects in hand so as not to be distracted to try making one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
