Rather than dwell on the fact that I started her back in June last year (I was asked to do some hand modelling for a crochet shoot and I felt a little out of practice so I picked up this pattern to get me back into the swing of things), what's important is that I finally completed her and she's cute (I'll also ignore the fact that Mitch was like: cool, what do we do with her though? We don't know any small children right now so duh, she's for display).
A second thing I made (and in one afternoon no less) was another Zippy tee with the fabric I picked up in Brighton. I have four zippies now :)
Next on my making list: a baby quilt for a friend's little one (progress is currently slow but there's a sneaky peek below) and dresses! Although the weather in London is all over the shop (snow on Tuesday!) spring/summer will arrive at some point in the capital and I have a distinct lack of dresses. I've seen a couple of patterns I'd like to try and it's pay day on Friday so watch this space! What are you making at the moment?
That deer is adorable! I display stuff like that as textural sculptures aka stuffed animal art. Would you happen to have any tips for anyone contemplating learning how to sew? Is it easier learning from someone rather than trying the self-taught way?
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I think it depends on what suits you, I'm very much an experimenter, a 'let's give this a go and see what happens' kind of learner so I'd say self-taught, although you may benefit from someone getting you started on a sewing machine, I know I did, I'd forgotten everything I learnt at school! Depending on what you want to sew, YouTube tutorials are very helpful, there's probably even ones about threading sewing machines come to think about it! You should definitely give it go, Pinterest is great for project ideas :) my only other advice would be to start with something fairly straightforward, build your skills then you can try more complicated things.
DeleteThey are all excellent! Love the deer especially!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy :) she is a cutie
DeleteSo much creativity in this post! Love the crochet deer! And the tee, that fabric is adorable and looks cute on you. Aw and the baby quilt is actually a good idea as a gift. I'll remember that for the future!
ReplyDeleteAh thank you :) yes, baby quilts make great gifts, practical but also something they can keep. I've made a couple before and the parents were v.pleased.
DeleteThese are all awesome! Also, crochet hand modelling sounds ace! I think that's why I don't make toys much either, I have no idea what I'd do with the end product :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Elise :) haha, it was a pretty cool day. Yeah, I need more babies in my life so I can make cute toys and give them away!
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