Patchwork quilt made from pretty little girls dresses..

When my daughter was 3 years old she grew out of one of her favourite dress. I told her I would make a patchwork quilt for her bed with her old dresses.

So I set about making a patchwork quilt

I hand-stitched each little patch, this is the view from the back

 remember its not finished

I hand-stitched a few little messages on some patches

...and I stitched some bugs & bees too

I also used her pajamas (jimjams)

When my daughter was 10 years old she stopped wearing pretty dresses and would only wear jeans

So I stopped making the quilt

I packaged up the quilt into a cupboard with all my other unfinished crafts

My daughter is now 20 years old and has started wearing pretty dresses again

So I think I will start working on the quilt again...

Such a happy ending I think

Cheeky Glove Dog - Restyled from a white cotton glove

My 17 year old son works part time for Big W in the store Recovery department. He comes home from work each week with a white pair of cotton gloves. I hand stitched this little fellow using one pair of gloves.
I hand stitched this wee fellow in two pieces, first the body then his head. You may notice I used the fingers to form his ears.

His tail is a little wonky but it adds to his character. You may also have noticed I stitched his button eyes and nose on a little crooked to keep him cheeky with a touch melancholy.
He was so much fun to make..!!


By the way

if you have time today...bake some pie

Glass plate recreate - Alice in Wonderland

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Alice in Wonderland Plate

I made this plate using picture's from an old book.

 I found the Glass plate from my local Vinnies Shop.

The little teapot & cup was cut from a different vintage book.

 I also cut out some words from the story of Alice.

  

I used a mosaic glue to adhere the picture and I used some glass

 paint on any gaps between the pictures.

Then I gave the back a few coats of paint then I used a sealant.

When the plate was finished I gave it to my very sweet friend...

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