Yesterdays (much needed ) serenity was quite productive.
The dolly scarves got cast off (Thanks for all the tips)
The flower got finished. This is a plastic stem with a half Styrofoam ball covered in felt. The petals are felt, and each one is wired so that they are pose-able. The centre bits of random fibres were needle felted onto the felt. In the centre of the flower is a Velcro patch so that 3 of the petals (also velcro'd) can be pulled off and replaced. Hopefully it meets all the criteria!
French knitting- Kind of. School concert is upon us once again and it is the job of a few of us to try and make the crazy costume ideas a reality. We also aim for the kids to have a hand in making their own costumes, so yesterday saw me attempting some french knitting without a knitting Nancy. A friend at work had described this technique to me and it sounded ideal. I needed the tubular nature of french Knitting but larger - so I french knitted on my fingers....It worked out so well. I am sure the kids will manage it - and they can each make up a little cardboard hand to "hang' their knitting from as they go.
Four dollies got faces (They have been faceless for weeks)
I finished stencilling on a skirt and yes, the mannequin is standing on the kitchen bench and No ! I am not that skinny, there are many an inch pinned in the back I can assure you.
The stencil is from the Ed Roth book Stencil 101.
Four dollies got faces (They have been faceless for weeks)
I finished stencilling on a skirt and yes, the mannequin is standing on the kitchen bench and No ! I am not that skinny, there are many an inch pinned in the back I can assure you.The stencil is from the Ed Roth book Stencil 101.
I traced the stencil with a water soluble marker and painted it with fabric paint.
and then, with no intention of further freaking out Sooz, who got a little excited that I was actually knitting! I went and made a garment - and whats more it actually fits.
and then, with no intention of further freaking out Sooz, who got a little excited that I was actually knitting! I went and made a garment - and whats more it actually fits.
I know it is all uppish on one side but again that is due to the many inches pinned in the back to stop it falling off the mannequin. It is some denim stuff and a panel of Aunty Cookie because sticking to the actual pattern was freaking me out.
All it needs is hemming!
See what a bit of serenity can do.....
You have been a busy little beaver! I am very impressed -
ReplyDeleteThe flower is spectacular. How can it not be exactly what they are looking for. And the skirt is so cute with the scissors.
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt with scissors, too. The dollies have LOVELY faces.
ReplyDeleteYour fingers have been busy getting stuck into so many pies!! I'm super impressed, especially with the skirts. Love the red panel. Who needs jeans with skirts like that???
ReplyDeleteSerenity is fantastic eh?! Your flower is gorgeous Jodie, I love that you can pose it and move the petals with velcro. The skirts are grouse too... great stencil! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all your tips on where to find woollen fabrics - much appreciated! :-)
Vikki xoxo
Since my kids discovered I have no ability whatsoever to knit (with needles) without looking, they have become five finger knitting multi-tasking show-offs. As evidenced this morning, the little blighters were indulging in holiday biffo while knitting their scarves...
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, did you say you did that all in one day?? What kind of productivity juice are you on?? And will you become my supplier of it? What an incredibly beautiful bunch of things you made!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jod,
ReplyDeleteI've been searching for the perfect denim skirt, did you sew both of them? They're gorgeous!!
That Serenity is some pretty powerful stuff. Can I get me some on Etsy?
ReplyDeleteSigh. Can't wait for my kids to be a bit bigger!
You beat me making a skirt!!!!! I just love what you have made too- clever Jodie
ReplyDeleteoh please pass on some of those good serenity vibes...
ReplyDeletewhat fantastic work you got done...
love the stencil and great idea with the hand...
Love your work Jodie, the flower is my favourite colour, cool skirt and lovely faces.
ReplyDeleteWow! Super effort!! :) Your girls are so cute... I think I might need to get myself a pattern!!
ReplyDeleteLove the flower. It looks amazing. The dolly faces look gorgeous, as always. Love the skirts. The stencil and the panel look excellent.
ReplyDeleteHIya, I think your flower is awesome. I love that you can remove some petals. Very clever. Peta
ReplyDeletethe flower is brilliant.. and I love the fact that your got twitchy at following a pattern to the letter.
ReplyDeleteSheesh the serenity works wonders at your place. I'm amazed at how you managed to power through all that craftiness!
ReplyDeleteSerenity suits you!!
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt and that scissor stencil is fab!
There's nothing better than a day of serene stitching :)
xxx
Nice bit of french finger knitting - I still love my knitting nanna (or nancy) though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute skirt and I just love the dolls.
ReplyDeleteYou've sewed up a storm! I just love those free hours!!
ReplyDeleteThe cardboard hand is so clever! Good on you!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've done loads! I need a holiday! Lucy x
ReplyDeleteI'm just saying. . . anyone who can make a skirt can make jeans. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAaah the serenity !
ReplyDeleteAll I want to do right now is knitknitknit (not that I can knit mind you, but that's a minor detail). Or needlefelt. Of course I have a to-do list a mile long.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I want to have a go at making my own clothes! Loving the skirt with the Cookie print. Fab!
Holly x x
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Nothing like a bit of serenity to up the production! I'm dead impressed ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the denim skirt/s! Coloured panel, scissors and all!
Love the garment with Shannon's fabric. Clever, you are.
ReplyDeletelove that skirt with the scissors! that little strip of red fabric isj ust lovely. your dollies faces are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what one can get done with a bit of serenity... love it all Jodie!!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kerryanne
Freaked out in a GOOD way...
ReplyDeletelove edwinda scissorskirt
ReplyDeletelove the skirt, i love a simple A-Line skirt zooped up with some fabric fabrics and a print... oou have given me some ideas!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the scissor skirt! That is the cutest darn thing! I own that stencil book too...isn't it great? I have yet to use a stencil from it, but your craftiness is inspiring me, so thank you!!!
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