Back from a nice break in Yorkshire and didn't get wet! So I'm back to converting the stash which had a bit more added to - mum-in-laws jumpers which had been shrunk by the carer and my friend Pat who had a couple which were felted and used by pets. I have decided to make a cushion and use up a few of the old buttons using only hand-stitching this time so I can do it in front of the TV since I have a backlog of recorded stuff to watch. I'm not wasting any bondaweb and so am using a frame and tacking the pieces down. Will show the result next week - I am looking forward to using up some of my chunkier threads on this.
Went to a craft fair in Skipton where I met a lovely lady making jewellery out of recycled bits Daisy Louise - I had to buy one of her pea pod necklaces. Yesterday I made an exciting purchase - yes I know I wasn't supposed to add to the stash but will show you next week - I can't wait to get started but my hubby is not impressed with the space it is taking up.
I absolutely ADORE the colours in that first pic! Not only the felty bits but the threads laid out so beautifully in colour sequence. I would love to come and see how you work, Jackie, you always such have different and interesting ideas :-D
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 7 xxx
well this is great. This is the work I like myself. So nice to see someone make the things i want to make..
ReplyDeleteOh thanks and also thanks for you comments on my flowers x
ReplyDeleteThat will make a great cushion cover, just make sure you don't fall asleep on it, face down! You've got quite an impressive collection of threads there! Loving that piece of jewellery and can't even imagine what your new acquisition might be. Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa #24
ReplyDeleteGreat colours on your cushion cover, Jackie - and just LOOK at all those glorious embroidery threads... Wonderful - positively delicious. Takes up a lot of room??? Maybe a huge original weaving loom..?
ReplyDeleteTee hee - see next week.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #23
Love those colours! I think the cushion cover is a great idea and will look fab when it's finished. And I can't help but hanker after your boxes of threads so beautifully laid out in colour sequence - so inviting, they just make you want to sew!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week and thanks for stopping by mine earlier,
Diana #16
Another great idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the jewellery, very clever ideas there as well. No wonder you like them.
Have a good week
Christine
aka Bishopsmate #31
I'm oohing and awing of your thread storage. it's so nice and tidy but the colors are amazing. I love the look of the cushion cover too. Can't wait to see it finished. The pea pod is too cute. Blessings for a great WOYWW and terrific week! LisaDV #28
ReplyDeleteGreat to see what you've been up to..apologies for the late arrival. Elaine no. 40
ReplyDeleteLove it Jackie, love the gorgeous colours. I'm doing catch-up a bit this week so sending you belated happy woyww, Angela x 15
ReplyDeleteI am just having a very late WOYWW catch-up. A great way to use felted jumpers - I love a bit of up cycling!
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