so far I've made two mother's day presents for friends to give their mums, but nothing for mine....
red tractor tea cosy (not sure why a red tractor - but that's what was requested)
and the other side.
note to self - when trying to stitch lettering on the sewing machine go and get some interfacing from upstairs, and then do the lettering. don't think "I know, I'll finish the tea cosy and then hand embroider the lettering later". 3 hours of hand embroidery later, and lots of different sized letters, maybe not such a bright idea. must practise lettering on the machine, everyone else seems to be able to do free motion quilting, why can't I? (oh and must sew on a little loop at the top, as I forgot to add it into the seam whilst sewing it up)
nuno felted scarf on white silk chiffon for another friend's mum, the most scary thing about this one is I couldn't arrange to meet my friend to give her it in time for her to post it to her mum, so she just asked me to post it direct. without her even seeing it. way too much responsibility.....
I hope her mum likes it or she may never speak to me again...
off in search of inspiration ... she already has a tea cosy, and doesn't really wear scarves. coasters maybe?
How lovely, you are a very clever lady indeed! I LOVE the red tractor. I think go with the coasters- I am loving these lovely stitched coasters that all of you clever sewey type people are making in Blogland and am very jealous. If you have a spare five minutes, run me some up, would you?! Will pay of course...!xxx
ReplyDeleteUh-oh - you're more organised than me! Flowers will be my offering, as usual. Luckily, my Mum loves flowers...
ReplyDeleteLove the tractor!
Love the tractor tea cosy, and the scarf is beautiful! I'm in search of inspiration for a mother's day gift for my mum too.
ReplyDeleteI think it was worth those three hours, that lettering is gorgeous! And I do like the red tractor, it looks so stylish and simple.......... just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely, I think both mothers will be very proud to own either of these. I could never do anything as good as them. Going back to Applique I would probably doing it by hand. So if I get it right you, cut out the shape, fold under the edges, iron it down with bondweb then sew round the edges again. Is this correct? Thank you for your help. Lisa x
ReplyDeleteClever you and lucky them!! Much more fun than daffodils.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thanks for reminding me about mother's day! I never understood why it has to be in May here! Great minds think alike, I started some coasters a while ago - a valentines present that never got finished, I think they're a perfect and super quick gift!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful tea cosy and scarf. I so want to learn how to felt like that.
ReplyDeleteSweet tea cosy! And the nuno felt is wonderful...i've not tried nuno felting yet. Happy Day ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteLovely, the scarf looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure these Mums are going to love their gifts, will you really have time to make yours' it always takes me ages to amke anything.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
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Two very happy mums on mother's day - what gorgeous gifts you've made
ReplyDeleteKimx
Tess that tea cosy is so gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it!! And I love the lettering on it. It's totally charming! I wish I could make things like that. The scarf is beautiful too. You've got no worries there! I'm sure the mum will think it's wonderful! Now, what shall I do for my mum?
ReplyDeleteWell, those are three lucky ladies receiving those wonderful gifts. How do you do felting on chiffon? I never knew it was possible!!
ReplyDeleteHow are the goodies in the shop going?
Sheila
Lovely teacosy, but Tess - that scarf is stunning. Truly stunning.
ReplyDeleteI ended up copping out and buying a Cath Kidston apron for my mum. I made a half apron for her for Christmas and she said it was "nice, but next time could you make a full length one?" I love her to bits but I decided to buy one instead - far less emotionally charged!