Thursday, April 9, 2009

One finished and another one started!



It's such a wonderful feeling to complete a project, and at this stage I'm usually taking a quick photo and wrapping it up for the quick delivery to a friend or family member. So it feels kinda strange to have a finished creation still sat on my desk (or on my outdoor shrubs!) to admire!!


This little project is called The Sew Thoughtful Dilly Bag and was designed by Bronwyn Hayes of Red Brolly Designs. It appeared in Homespun (No 45, Vol 8.2) magazine quite a while ago and has been on my To-Do list for ages.




Isn't the pin-cushion keyring a wonderful idea? I've never seen one like it before and it was such a pleasure to make.


Bronwyn's stitcheries are so cute! Even the inside of the needle case has little critters decorating it... just one of those extra touches that are always so evident in her designs.

If you are a lover of Homespun magazine and of Bronwyn Hayes, check out this link for a cushion pattern generously offered by Homespun in addition to the version printed in the mag. If you follow the link you will also see a text box on the right-hand side of the project detail entitled "Previous Homespun projects" - there are quite a few others to choose from! I thought this info might be useful for you lovely crafters on the other side of the pond, where it is difficult to get hold of Aussie magazines!

Right! Time now to give you a glimpse of my next creation! The painting element is complete, but the sewing and detail are yet to be "performed". I hope to show you the end result some time soon!


In the meantime I wish you all a very happy and enjoyable Easter weekend!

Warm wishes! Vikki x

16 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow ! Absolutely beautiful .

barb's creations said...

I echo Clare....WOW! What beautiful stitching and I love the colours you used.If you don't mind me asking which issue was the pattern in for the Homespun mag.I must have skipped over this pattern when I received that issue.Another for my to-do list.Barb

Anna Rosa Designs said...

Vikki your Dilly Bag is just gorgeous. Seww much work involved and so pretty. Are you keeping this one?
Oh, you next creation is very cute.
I can't wait to see the finished project.
Hugs,
Anna

Vicki ♥ said...

I just love your Dilly Bag Vikki...it is beautiful. I love the fabric you have used in it too ...it sets it all off beautifully.
MMmmm what is this cute bear on?? Cant wait to see it. You are so clever and its good to see you keeping something that you have done for a change. Fabulous!! I too would like to know which Homespun edition this was in please :)

Jodie said...

Your dilly bag must have taken forever - all that teeny stitchery. It looks great !

Sew Useful Designs said...

Hi there, I'm glad you like the finished bag! If you want to add it to your To-do list the project is in Issue No.45 (Vol 8.2) of Homespun. Enjoy!

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

Your dilly bag is gorgeous Vikki. You had better bring that to class for show and tell so we can all sing your praises...LOL.
Can't wait to see what you do with your painted bear.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Anonymous said...

Woooooow, what a beautifull bag. Your bear is so cute. Thank you for the link , I will check it out. Can we do more private swaps???? ;o)

Mistea said...

Red Brolly is one of my favourites and I wish that I wouldn't get distracted so often and actually complete some more of them. I love what you have done it is just beautiful! The colours are gorgeous. I just came today so I had a good look around and enjoyed reading. Even had a bit of a laugh. Thanks for sharing.

Deb said...

Vikki, that dilly bag is absolutely stunning. I am definiety going to have to go through my Homespun mags to see if I have it.

Unknown said...

Hi Vikki, I found your blog through Tozz's blog, I'm sure you know how it goes, follow the chain. Anyway I just wanted to say , what a stunning dilly bag, just gorgeous. Handmade mags aren't that easy to fin in the US, but I keep my eye out for them.

Khris said...

OMG I love it...well done...you do gorgeous work..hugs Khris

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Give your self a big pat on the back - they are just BEAUTIFUL!!!

Sandra @ pepperberry and Co. said...

What a stunning bag! You've chosen absolutely perfect colours. :-)

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Vikki! Love your dilly bag!! Beautiful colours and one of my fave designers! And that little bear you've painted is GORGEOUS!! Not that I'm at ALL biased towards bears - MUCH!! Tee! Hee! Hee! Can't wait to see how it looks finished! Bear Hugs! KRIS

Jenny of Elefantz said...

*love* it!!! *love* the fabrics!! Such beautiful stitching, you talented one you!!!

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