Hi Everyone
I hope all is well with you all and you are enjoying your weekend.
The other day (whilst continuing to get my craft pod more organised) I came across a sewing pattern tucked inside a notebook.
I decided to have a play with it for taking over to The Snippets Playground and this is what I made:
and this is what I used:
Fabric snippets left over from some wedding work I did years ago (some couples liked little string drawn gift bags filled with treats and a name tag attached) - using two different fabrics means you can choose which pattern you want uppermost
A very old and well used pattern
Beads for the eyes
Rice for filling
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Years ago I used to do craft fayres, and hubby and our two son's would sometimes come along too.
So the lads didn't get bored, between us we would make things for them to sell too (and they got to keep their takings). Often it would be sweets, or cakes that I had made with their help, but one time we made loads of these little frogs and they would be sitting up or draped across little props.
One visitor to their stall said they would be great for juggling with and he stood juggling with them for a little while .. .. .. suddenly people didn't want to buy one, they wanted to buy three .. .. .. and then before long all of the stock had gone!!! The lads were well pleased and of course sped off to see what they could spend their takings on. Happy days .. .. .. so very long ago now but remembered like it was yesterday.
But the frog I have made here is going to be used as a pin cushion .. .. .. if I can bring myself to stick pins in it!! LOL!!!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend .. .. .. and the week ahead.
Hi Jules,
ReplyDeleteOh I love your very cute frog! Who wouldn't want him/her on your shelf watching you craft!!
What a lovely craft fayre memory to have - I bet your boys wanted to thank the juggler for helping them sell those frogs!! LOL!
I wonder if you used a separate needle for your sewing machine because I have read somewhere that stitching card/paper can blunt your needle - or perhaps I have dreamt that that myth up!!
Hope you are having a sunny weekend.
Love Eve xxx
How lovely that making this cute little frog brought back such happy and positive memories, and you have used up those fabric scraps, that's a win win if you ask me xx
ReplyDeleteLovely memories and a GORGEOUS frog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. See you in the treehouse for a coffee and chinwag later. xxx
What wonderful memories making this frog brought back for you, don't know if I would use him as a pin cushion either he's gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWow you are multi talented, and so is your family by the sounds of it. What lovely memories, and beautiful frog! Pins…..I bet you don’t 😂😂😂xxx
ReplyDeleteA really adorable frog and such lovely memories you have from the craft fairs when your boys were children. I know just what you mean about being reluctant to put pins into froggy - I'd be the same 🤪. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little frog and how clever you are. Would love to be able to make that myself for grandchildren if pattern was still available anywhere. I have some fat quarters that would do nicely for this. Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing your lovely make.x
ReplyDeleteBe ry cute Jules, and what sweet memories xx
ReplyDeleteSo adorable and lovely memories too. Froggy is too cute to be a pincushion. A lovely idea for my Granddaughter to make. Elaine
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