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Category Archives: Sewing for Grandchildren
Doubting Thomas
I’ve turned into a bit of a doubting Thomas with some of my fabric decisions recently, I do find it hard choosing fabric for someone else, especially when they have very different taste to mine, I made a pair of … Continue reading
Emilia Dress 2!
As I wasn’t happy with the ditsy dress, I decided to make a simpler version (and therefore quicker!) in some fabric in my stash. It’s a very pretty hearts fabric in soft pinks and reds. I actually made a dress … Continue reading
Too Ditsy?
I managed to finish the Easter sewing for the grandchildren, although they’re away this week so they’ll have them on their return. Youngest granddaughter is still into pretty dresses, I spotted a pattern on Little Lizard King called Emilia which … Continue reading
Posted in Dressmaking, grandchildren, Sewing, Sewing for Grandchildren
Tagged Emilia dress pattern, Little Lizard King
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Scrunchies
My eldest granddaughter is now thirteen, when I asked her mum if she would like a dress again this Easter she told me she’s going through a leggings and t-shirt stage so please don’t waste my time and money making … Continue reading
Waves and Wild Heyday Dungarees
I’ve been busy this week sewing for grandchildren, I’ve started making them something for Easter, rather than give chocolate. It’s what I did for my kids as they got so many Easter eggs from other people and at least one … Continue reading
A Quilt for Pip
I managed to finish Pip’s quilt just in time, I think last time I shared it I had just sandwiched it together… I decided to quilt it with a meandering heart pattern, it fitted in with the hearts on some … Continue reading
Posted in grandchildren, Quilting, Sewing for Grandchildren
Tagged Free Motion Quilting, Quilting
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Peter Rabbit Birth Sampler SAL
I was getting a bit worried three weeks ago that maybe I was being a tad optimistic thinking I could get this birth sampler finished for Christmas but I’m ticking along nicely now! Three weeks ago I was still stitching … Continue reading
Posted in cross-stitch, embroidery, Sewing for Grandchildren, Stitch-a-long
Tagged birth sampler, cross-stitch, Peter Rabbit
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Peter Rabbit SAL
It’s time for a new project! I’m stitching a birth sampler for my grandson for Christmas. I usually stitch a non-baby design as otherwise I think they can have a pretty short shelf life, however they always seem to stay … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, grandchildren, Sewing for Grandchildren, Stitch-a-long
Tagged birth sampler, cross-stitch, Peter Rabbit
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Elephant on Cloud Nine
My grandson was one at the end of June, I didn’t quite manage to finish his presents so we gave him a little something to open on the day and as today was my first free day since holidays and … Continue reading
Busy busy busy!
I’ve had a crazy busy few days trying to get stuff done before we go away for a short break, I ended up with a few deadlines, some of which I’ve met…and some I haven’t! I completely missed the SAL … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Sewing for Grandchildren, Skipton Stitchers, Stitch-a-long
Tagged embroidery, garden
9 Comments