Wednesday, 18 May 2016

WOYWW Catch Up

On my workdesk at the moment are lots of papers and other craft related items, ready to take over to my friend at the weekend so we can personalise a dolls house for her daughter! Fun!


Abit of a catch up on things I have been working on since the last entry -
We have my dress! I love this style - the pattern was a magazine freebie and this will be the 3rd dress in this style. I just totally love this fabric.
The fabric was a bargain at Hobbycraft, £3 per metre and this dress only needs 2 metres of fabric, so a new dress for £6! Plus, I had the fun of making it. 


My huge granny square blanket is slowly growing.
I'm not too sure about the multicoloured wool now, I would have preferred this if I could have made it have the same colour for 2 or 3 rounds, but hey! This is 4 balls in out of 10, so a few more to go. It's going to go in my craft room when it is finished as sometimes I get chilly in there. 


I have completed the patchwork blanket for my cousin, made from the babygrows and outfits her 3 daughters wore. The backing is a blanket she gave me, I presume they used that too.  I had a few issues with the sewing machine not liking sewing through fleece - although it has before. The thread kept snapping and just would not sew at all. The needle isn't blunt, so i have no idea what the problem was! 


My friends dad painted the green man onto these stones for us. This toadstool needs staining at the bottom and then I will be painting and varnishing the toadstools themselves. 







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12 comments:

  1. Lunch Lady Jan18 May 2016 at 13:13

    I feel a kinship with you Lea as we seem to craft along the same lines! That dress is fantastic, sewing clothes is something that I've done rarely. Did you see The Great British Sewing Bee? Some interesting personalities there but I think I could have done better in altering that blue dress!
    It's funny but I think that variegated yarn looks better when it's knitted, I've tried crocheting with it and the colours don't show as much. But your massive granny square is cute and will look great as a throw when it's finished! Cute baby quilt too, love the fabrics!
    Hugs, LLJ xxx

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  2. SusanLotus18 May 2016 at 13:18

    Wonderful colours on the square to the blanket!
    Have a fun and inspiring WOYWW!
    Sussie nr 16

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  3. shazsilverwolf18 May 2016 at 13:19

    Hi Lean, love those toadstools, how cool are they?And the Green Man on the stones is ace.Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #2 xx

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  4. Sharon18 May 2016 at 13:48

    What a beautiful patchwork blanket. I'm sure she'll love it. The dress is amazing. Wish I was any good at sewing.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sharon K #45

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  5. glitterandglue18 May 2016 at 13:52

    Well, what a busy beaver you have been. The papers for the doll's house are great. The crochet blanket is coming along nicely - and the lovely stitched quilt will be so appreciated, I'm sure. Well done.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #5

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  6. Sue18 May 2016 at 23:43

    Hi Lea, Loving the dress, crochet square and the patchwork blanket. The mushrooms and green man look interesting.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sue #18

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  7. Diana Taylor19 May 2016 at 01:00

    I've just had my comment to you returned as undeliverable so I'm hoping this one works now! Apologies if you end up getting them twice.
    I love the dress - you are clever making your own clothes. The multi coloured wool is looking so pretty and the throw will be so lovely and cosy when finished. Thanks very much for stopping by my desk earlier, I hope you have a great week,
    Diana #26

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  8. Andrea19 May 2016 at 12:08

    Goodness you are busy and so many talents. sewing, crochet, quilting wow and not forgetting the toadstools.I'm sure the crochet blanket will turn out fab if everything else is to go by.Happy crafting enjoy decorating the dolls house. Belated WOYWW wishes Andrea #3

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  9. Felix the Crafty Cat20 May 2016 at 08:26

    I'm on catch-up too this week but because I'm late getting round but just wanted to wish you happy woyww, Angela x 20

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  10. Annie Claxton21 May 2016 at 09:43

    Hi Leah, sorry for the late visit, hope you're having a fab and crafty weekend. Looks like you have loads of interesting projects on the go. Very impressed with the dress, I love that style and fabric. The giant granny square looks really cool, it will be perfect for a craft room :o) Annie C #26

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  11. Neet21 May 2016 at 23:52

    Wow, you have been busy, love the dress, the toadstools and the green men but I think the blanket made up of baby clothes steals the show for me. Fab idea.
    Hugs, Neet 10 xx

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  12. Anne25 May 2016 at 13:48

    Hi Lea, I'm sorry I am so late. I was not able to see comments made on my blog after last Wednesday eve. We went to our son's and my phone wouldn't let me into the dashboard. Love all your makes - you are very clever.
    Anne x

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