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trix-a-belle

kingfisherblue wrote: »

They look great trix-a-belle. But what is a DLC please?

my short form for darling little cousin better than cousin once removed I think

dizzy_lizzie

kingfisherblue wrote: »

Actually, my 12 year old son can probably upload as well, so maybe I should add this to the list of things to learn

It was my son Kingerfisherblue that showed me how to do it. I also upload to photobucket and do it from there.

Trix- a- belle your makes are lovely. What a beautiful dress, well done :T

I've yet to start anything with my new material. Spent more time looking at quilting tutorials on y*utube!
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rufusdog52

Love;y makes trix-a-belle, gorgeous dress, well done xx

I have been busy making some more little bits and pieces. Today made some loyalty card wallets and some tea bag holders. Trying to use up some of the small bits I have before I go and buy any more fabric.

Not sure if the craft fair will be going ahead in August as the woman organising it isnt getting a good response for bookings so might have to cancel. I have found another couple to think about though but don't have definite dates for them yet.

pennib

Kiess...Glad I chose a good name for Morag! I can make you an identical set of clothes as long as you are 12" tall!!

trix... you have been busy. The cowl looks so cuddly and cosy your dlc will love it and the little sock bear. We need you to model the dress! Was that material easy to handle? Better late than never I say!

pennib

As I had a couple of squares left over from my patchwork I made some cushions with them to match.


more photos in the usual spot;)

Savvy_sewing

Sorry been rather busy, so not able to catch up much.
Drew up some dolls clothes patterns yesterday, and will see if I can make a few of those for a change. Possibly to sell at the school fete. We will see how it works out.
Rufusdog, I like the dolls bedding that you made. That might be an idea for some of the prequilted fabrics that I have lurking around.
What size did you make them? if you dont mind me asking?
Love your sewing baskets as well. You really are working so hard, I feel a bit of a fraud these days, I keep buying sewing stuff, and have the craft magazines, but I am never making enough time!. Bit like my school report, ..Mooloo should try harder!
Pennib, the cushions are absolutely stunning.
I bought some patchwork pieces in a charity shop, that someone had started to sew. I thought that they needed a new home, and deserved someone to actually finish them off. So I have been sewing by hand infront of the tv in the evenings. When I can. But its slow going.

avstar

Trix-a-bell, ooh the little teddy is so cute!

Pennib, once again gorgeous work!

Didd some alterations this weekend, which I normally detest but I've lost over a stone and nothing fit me, so had a marathon 'taking in' session yesterday :T

Also bought a couple more pairs of socks from Dunnes to make a boys sock moneky. Was quite hard to find a suitable set of socks becuase all the boys one's have a motif on nr the ankle...which ends up upside down on the monkey's head :rotfl:

rufusdog52

Pennib, lovely cushions xx

Mooloo, I think the dolls quilts were about 16 by 11 inches but I will measure them when I go upstairs and let you know if its different. I had a look on ebay to see what size they were selling them on there. I have been making loads of things for this craft stall. Still not sure when or where I am going to have it but I will have plenty to sell when it does come off. My niece was coming round this evening to help me price things up so I can get some labels done ready, brought everything down stairs as I would have to keep the dog up there while she is here (she doesnt like our dog), laid it all out on the table ready then she rang to say she couldn't make it after all. At least I have had my exercise for the day.

I managed to find the tea bags I wanted today up the town so I have put them in the tea bag holders. They look quite nice now and I have some left over so I might make up some more to fill a basket up or something. Wondering whether to do some kind of holder for a hot chocolate sachet too but not sure it would look as smart as the tea ones. I carry a hot chocolate sachet around in my bag as its the only hot drink I like and it would be better in some kind of holder.

Savvy_sewing

Thanks Rufusdog, I am daft at times, I never thought to look at costs on ebay or sizes etc.
I have stayed off of Ebay for quite a while as I was buying so much fabric. Alas I am still buying too much fabric, and not getting the stuff I want made half of the time. I fear I am a fabraholic!
I was supposed to be making everything that was recycled, but of late I have been seeing fabric and thinking oooooh, that will make and then buying it. Originally it was only things to enhance the recycled fabrics!.
I think its a good idea to sew and create for your stall, and then when you feel that you have enough then look for a craft fair, it takes the pressure off of you.
Much more sensible.
I had hoped to have a table top at the school fete, but thats only 2 weeks away, and I havent enough to cover even part of a table really. So I think it will be more like a christmas fayre before I get around to anything.

cuddles123

You lot put me to shame with all your wonderful makes. I mainly knit these days.

Rufusdog, can I ask which tutorial you are using for your tea bag holders please? I'm looking for simple stuff to make for our local church fair.
Also wondering what you sell them for?