Seams so easy - Kit review.

Hiddy-ho,
I had the chance to review a kit from seams so easy .
Based in Beckenham, Kent they offer sewing workshops ands classes, especially designed for kids.
They also have a selection of kits available, suitable for all levels of sewing.
 A challenge for the beginner but fun for the more experienced too.
 I selected the the love birds cushion (as i thought it would go well with the red and white patchwork ones i made just after Christmas last year.)

 (sorry about the photo orientation but today computer says no!)

Anyway, the kit arrived promptly. It has all the materials you need to make the cushion cover, including pins and needles.

I had no trouble stitching a running stitch around the heart shape, and it is well explained for those who may be new to it. I did worry about my stitching being even but decided that if it was abit off it would just look rustic!
The running stitch is an easy way to embellish the pre-printed pattern and for a child or beginner it makes enough of a difference to be proud of.
The reverse is a red gingham, and full instructions are given on hemming it and attaching it.

Here is my finished cushion

 A quick ish project for me but i enjoyed it alot and it produced a cushion cover that's very pretty.
A perfect thing for those just starting out to try as with relative ease an attractive cushion cover can be created, and it can easily be further embellish by the more experience to create a completely individual cushion.

 

a break

What ho,
 i've been on holiday at my mums house. its a fab holiday destination, comfy, cheap, has in-built childcare (my dad), a chef (mum). Its nice to not have to do anything, even if its just for a week (don't think my mum could cope with longer!)
Anyways,
before i went i visited the festival of quilts, but not until after i'd had to make a dragon outfit.
Yes, Tiny did the by the way mum, i need to be a dragon tomorrow thing as she went to bed!
She also insisted that her tail had to be puffy!

see my use of her dino dress

my green tights, and alot of gaffer tape!

pinned on wings

puffy tail as requested!

 I did get to see the quilts and did a workshop, i'll show you what i made when i finish it! but for now heres some quilts.

Cat dress

I finished the cat frock.
Really hope my niece likes it!
Tiny wants one now too! (what a suprise!)

 I made it reversible, so one side is cat and the other its cats and dogs. The fabrics just too cute to hide inside a frock.

sewing nowhere fast

I've been busy doing nothing yet again! Next week I'm going to see my little niece. It was her birthday in June so i really must have made her a birthday present for when i see her!
I have started it - a cat dress

Its ironed on, i just need to sew round it, add whiskers and do all the rest of it! AAARRRGGGG

Family sewing.

What ho,
 I have been sewing but its taken me a while. I've been trying something new(ish)

Its a figure skater, I've been thinking about this for a while and finally searched the Internet for silhouettes as my drawing skills are about the level of an 8 year old.
I've appliqued on her and the pretty fabric (shes done in navy cotton, the pretty stuff is liberty print) and I'm embroidering (i use this word loosely!) the rest of the pattern.
I've been using my fab frixion pens that i got a while ago. They just iron off! (i tested them in this post)
I'm planning a spot of bling on it too, just a few sparkles (everyone knows skaters love their sparkles).

I'll let you see it when its done.

While i was stitching my lad decided he wanted to try, so i got him some fabric, popped it into an embroidery hoop (though he'd find that easier that 'free' sewing) and he drew his picture and started sewing

then tiny wanted to join in! so i had to cut out an owl shape in felt for her.

no, i don't know why she has no trousers on!

Dinosaur Birthday

What ho,
 My tiny is 6 today! I can't believe shes 6 already.
She had her birthday party yesterday and, as I'm sure you've guessed,, it was Dino themed. I was quiet last week because I've been making Dino things for her party, but as the party's over i can share them with you.

Dino Party bags

 I made party bags with dinosaur fabric. I also got lots of dinosaur themed things to go inside! (pencil, notebook, stickers etc). Each had a name label. When we went to Legoland Windsor i took pictures of Lego Dinosaurs. I printed some of these off and they were attached to the bags. That way we knew that everyone had their bag (and if they put them down who's it was) and tiny got to select which small plastic dinosaur each of her friends had!

Dino cake

 Not the best cake in the world but Tiny loved it and enjoyed helping me with the green icing and silver balls. I used giant Yorkie chocolate buttons for the 'plates' on his back (OK i know its a T-Rex type Dino but i though it should have plates anyway!)

And finally 

Tiny had a new dress for her party. She loves the plates down the back!

Well they had a good time, digging in mud and following dinosaur trails round the wildlife reserve  (party organised by WWT. I love that the party profits go to a good cause and they gave tiny a present - she's adopted a dormouse for the year. hopefully she won't ask if it can live at our house or if it can be pink!)

Running about!

TTFN!

Silly me

Yes, i have been a silly me. I have sprained my foot. I now have a tubey grip up my leg and feel very very silly!

On a different not i have made some more tooth monsters!

Its my legs they are resting on - i wore a skirt (a rare thing) as it was very very warm!