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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

patchwork

I had my first go at some patchwork in the weekend- a patchwork cushion using some of my reds and pinks fabric scraps ...
and an Elmer cushion from the book "Elmer the patchwork elephant" by David McKee. 
(Elmer's a bit wonky whoops!)
I really like doing patchwork- it's pretty cool to make a whole new fabric from a lot of little scraps!
Megan
PS: If you are an Elmer fan I found some great activities here to go with the book...
http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/childrens/elmer/home.htm
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11 comments:

  1. clareWed Aug 18, 02:00:00 PM

    wow you went pretty tiny with your squares! very impressive, that's a lot of sewing!

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  2. beeWed Aug 18, 02:11:00 PM

    That pink patchwork cushion is SOOO pretty! Yes I agree - what a lot of sewing, you must be very patient! And Elmer is super gorgeous too - great job :)

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  3. Sarah - Red GinghamWed Aug 18, 02:31:00 PM

    What lovely cushions! I've always had a special place for dear Elmer. Your pink cushion looks so pretty and very neat. It must have taken a while to stitch all those tiny squares together.

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  4. MakeminemidcenturyWed Aug 18, 04:01:00 PM

    That patchwork cushion looks very professional ... and it would be a great way to get rid of scraps.

    'Playschool' ... actually I wonder if you get Playschool on tv in New Zealand? Well, they read an Elmer story the other day ... it was one I'd never heard.

    Elmer is a lovely elephant! You like all the best characters - Snoopy, Miffy, Elmer! All class!

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  5. BellgirlWed Aug 18, 05:46:00 PM

    I love the Elmer cushion, I'll have to take a look at the activities! My toddler was in a gallery with me the other day, pointed to an abstract painting which looked a bit like Elmer and said "Patchwork". The curator was so impressed that she invited us both to an exhibition opening!

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  6. Cotton KiwiWed Aug 18, 07:02:00 PM

    Wow those cushions are amazing Megan. Love them. Elmer is particularly cool!

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  7. UnknownWed Aug 18, 09:57:00 PM

    Wow you achieved alot for your first go!
    They are so cool!

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  8. gretbertThu Aug 19, 07:54:00 AM

    My daughter loves Elmer, that is so gorgeous, well done!

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  9. monkeemoomooFri Aug 20, 11:00:00 PM

    I love that Elmer cushion. I'm so inspired!

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  10. Gaijin WifeSat Aug 21, 08:38:00 AM

    Love the pink cushion! The perfect way to get scraps without having to spend more money on a new material :)

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  11. AnonymousSat Aug 21, 11:55:00 AM

    that looks fabulous Megan x

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