Friday, June 18, 2010

SOFTIES: Ms Green Tea Bag - Green & White


This tiny Softie was made for my friend Jordan as a going away gift. (Height - 7.5cm)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

DESIGN: Wooden Fan


This is a wooden fan I decorated...also designed for a very special occasion last year. I painted it silver, threaded new purple ribbon through the top and hand beaded the tassel attached to the loop. (Photographer - Toni Snell)

DESIGN: Clutch Purse with French Chantilly Lace


This is a clutch purse with a small piece of purple French Chantilly Lace sewn onto it...also designed for a very special occassion last year. My Aunty kindly hand stitched the lace on for me which was very much appreciated. (Photographer - Toni Snell)

LACE: French Chantilly Lace


This is a beautiful piece of purple French Chantilly Lace...that was incorporated into a very special dress design last year. I instantly fell in love with it when I found it in a store and just couldn't put it down until I made the decision to purchase a little bit!

Monday, June 14, 2010

SOFTIES: Victor the Giraffe - Orange



This medium sized Softie was made for Ben for his birthday from his Grandma's old fabric. It is durable, soft and stretchy so it was really nice to work with...I love old fabric! (Height - 42cm)

Monday, June 7, 2010

SOFTIES: Georgette the Elephant Queen & Victor the Giraffe


This photo was taken just before I gift wrapped the Softies to give to the girls. Within 1 minute of unwrapping them Victor's ear was being chewed and another child had run off with Georgette! That's what toys go through everyday...

SOFTIES: Paper Doll Dress - Pink & Black



This small Softie is a very tiny felt dress with all the trimmings...the first of many to be made I'm sure! (Height - 15cm)

SOFTIES: Victor the Giraffe - Spots



This medium sized Softie was made for my friend's daughter Jasmine for her 4th birthday. (Height - 40 cm)

Thursday, June 3, 2010

SOFTIES: George the Elephant King - Blue Paisley and Georgette the Elephant Queen - Pink Paisley


These were the first 2 large Softies I made from the book. I bought the blue and pink paisley fabric years ago and have made many things with them. (Height - 55cm)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

SOFTIES: Victor the Giraffe - Blue




This medium sized Softie was made for my friends new baby boy Hamish. (Height - 25cm)

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

SOFTIES: Dorian the Dog - White



This was the first tiny Softie I made. I took my time making it, referring to the instructions as I went along because I was learning different sewing techniques. I really like the small Softies! (Height - 8cm)