Friday, 23 March 2012

OMG, I've actually made something which isn't a cushion cover and has nothing to do with buttons (or lego)

Yes, dear readers, this is the post where I show off my patchwork prowess.

Exciting isn't it?   I'm literally like one of those bloggers that have their "tah dah" moments.  *sigh*.


I started this picnic blanket a whole two years ago but gave up very quickly as the fabric I had chosen was not doing it for me in any shape or form.



 Fast forward to about a month ago.  Little Miss J and P had finally grown out of some of her cute dresses and Mr J and P had discarded his blue stripey pyjama trousers (er hem).  So, I nabbed them and started cutting squares again.  I added some Ikea material, a candy stripe sheet and some vintage fabric that I'd bought from a jumble sale.








I backed it with some pink floral material that I'd bought from a charity shop for 39p.



I love it!




I love how the different colours and patterns go so well together.



I'm a bloody genius.  Who knew!


Even more slightly blurry pictures for your delectation:








Who ever said "Never work with animals or children" was totally right.  Dennis the rabbit was not impressed by the patchwork blanket.

He couldn't wait to hop off!

On the subject of mighty crafting achievements.  For Mother's Day, not only did I get some delicious homemade chocolate fudge (which was a joint effort by the Mr and Miss) and which I've completely scoffed, but look what Little Miss made me:

It's a brooch!

I've already started work on another patchwork project.  There's no stopping me now.......

TTFN. xx
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47 comments:

  1. ted and bunny23 March 2012 at 09:01

    wow! that really is SOME tad dah moment!
    Fab!
    x

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  2. Melanie23 March 2012 at 09:13

    I recognise bits of that fabric!!!
    It's absolutely lovely and how sweet is your brooch!

    xxx

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  3. Jem 23 March 2012 at 09:19

    Lou!! This is abso-blimmin'-fabulous! You clearly ARE a patchwork genius because your blanket looks all shades of lovely, I'd be very proud to have crated that with my own fair hand. Such a pretty mix of colours! Magic!

    Jem xXx

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  4. Deborah23 March 2012 at 09:20

    Well done you! congrats on finishing it your quilt looks fab :) have a wonderful weekend sweetie

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  5. Vintage Bird Girl23 March 2012 at 10:02

    Wow! I adore this. I long to have one of my own but I'm afraid the crafty gene has passed me by. I am sure you will enjoy this for years to come. Xx

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  6. Madison23 March 2012 at 10:15

    Fabbo! I like the mix of fabrics, they go very well together. I have a stash of the Big Man's shirts that have "shrunk in the wash" (!) You've inspired me to make something with them...maybe a patchwork cushion cover.

    Madison xxx

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  7. Used-to-Bees23 March 2012 at 11:00

    Wow - a fabulous finish and just at the right time of year! I'd probably finish a picnic rug at some point in November, just as the rains and gales began...Sweet brooch - all the time that must have gone into those beads -ahhh!
    x

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  8. KC'sCourt!23 March 2012 at 11:04

    Its wonderful!
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  9. lovestitch23 March 2012 at 11:21

    Oh how wonderful! Your quilt looks really really beautiful! I just dream about such a thing, but have never tried! You did adorable job!!!
    Best wishes,
    LS

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  10. crafty cat corner23 March 2012 at 12:06

    I love the fact that it is made from recycled fabric, its lovely.
    I am in the throws of making a quilt for my Grandson as a kind of memory of me.
    Will be posting on it soon.
    By the way, the brooch is gorgeous.
    Briony
    x

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  11. Paulette23 March 2012 at 12:32

    Your fabric choices look beautiful together! My favorite piece is the bird squares, adorable.❣

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  12. Miss Simmonds Says23 March 2012 at 12:40

    aww, aren't they sweet? The different patterns are great, I like how the birds sort of pop up out of the material

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  13. Alice23 March 2012 at 13:18

    Well done on completing such a wonderful patchwork! It's inspiring to know abandoned projects can get finished and sometimes all it takes is a little bit of fresh inspiration to move it forward! The cat print patch is my fave xxx

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  14. Shortbread and Ginger23 March 2012 at 13:43

    Lovely quilt - with some lovely re-used fabric which you will always remember.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  15. CraftySmiles23 March 2012 at 16:19

    Oh That is lovely. Great colours too. And looks like cat likes it too :)

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  16. Lisa23 March 2012 at 17:13

    Oh get you !! Love your new picnic blanket, may you have many sunny outings with it.
    Very pretty brooch too, a special made with love one for sure.
    Lisa x

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  17. Vix23 March 2012 at 17:25

    You are so clever! that quilt is a triumph and I love how you've used recycled fabric with special memories in it!
    Dennis is a darling and Miss J & P's corsage is gorgeous. x

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  18. Diane23 March 2012 at 17:49

    Fabuloso! Love it. xxxx.

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  19. Unknown23 March 2012 at 18:24

    aahhh that is one gorgeous quilt well done you ;-)) I tell you what patchwork is addictive once your start. And what a gorgeous little brooch to you have a clever little girl. Enjoy your wonderful quilt, dee x

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  20. Mum23 March 2012 at 19:33

    A fantastic feat - well done. There'll be no stopping you now.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  21. Dawn23 March 2012 at 19:44

    Lovely and thrift too - what's not to like?
    I especially like the birdy fabric.

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  22. Unknown23 March 2012 at 19:53

    ooooooh gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous xx

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  23. the old boathouse23 March 2012 at 20:21

    You are too clever but that brooch is just the tops xxxx

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  24. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]23 March 2012 at 20:31

    Fan-bloody-tastic. Ta-DAH indeed! It looks lovely, whatever the rabbit's opinion. And your daughter is becoming quite the little maker, lovely brooch, when can we follow her blog?
    Have a fab weekend xx

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  25. Rose H (UK)23 March 2012 at 21:44

    What a pretty picnic blanket you have made Loo, though I have to admit I couldn't bear to spread it on the ground to get dirty...
    It holds such special memories and is sure to be a family treasure :o)

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  26. Sarah Jane23 March 2012 at 21:52

    Aw, that brooch is so damn cute! Your blanket making prowess is definitely worthy of its own ta da moment. So satisfying to see one of your own creations in all its finished glory xx

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  27. Missy23 March 2012 at 22:05

    Fantastic work! I'd be doing a lap of honour with it if it was mine. And what a great brooch too. Miss Pom Pom is following in your footsteps!
    x

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  28. Linda23 March 2012 at 22:24

    That's gorgeous - what fantastic picnics you will have on it!. Linda xxx

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  29. Vintage Coconut23 March 2012 at 22:57

    I totally adore your blanket it's SO CUTE!!
    And what a sweet brooch you got.
    *lol* At the rabbit pic... mine would have dont the same thing I imagine. He's such a little buggar!

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  30. Kylie24 March 2012 at 04:02

    Well done you amazing seamstress you.
    It's an awesome quilt Loo. Love it x

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  31. Barri-Jayne24 March 2012 at 15:02

    Well done Loo, what a fabulous patchwork blanket! I do plan to make one soon, well hopefully before the end of the year. Your brooch is really cute.

    Barrina x

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  32. Freddie24 March 2012 at 17:31

    You ARE a bloody genius. It's lovely, and just in time for picnic weather. Freddie x

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  33. June24 March 2012 at 18:39

    What a fab patchwork picnic blanket! How wonderful that you pieced it together with outgrown clothes - makes it more special!
    June

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  34. FeltByRae24 March 2012 at 22:04

    Cor, your quilt is stunning! Love the colours you have used

    Love your brooch too, very pretty

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  35. Curtise24 March 2012 at 23:25

    You are SOOO clever!!
    See my post (last pic) for something which has your name all over it.... (check out the necklace)
    The blanket is a TRIUMPH! Well done you!
    And the brooch from Little Miss J&P is adorable. Still waiting for anything remotely wearable from my lot.... xxxxxxxxx

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  36. vintage mum25 March 2012 at 10:00

    Upcycled and recycled wow
    I still have a crochet blanket started 2 years ago (somewhere)
    Cate x

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  37. his_girl_friday25 March 2012 at 16:11

    Adorable blanket! I love it.

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  38. Unknown25 March 2012 at 19:39

    Hi! thanks for dropping by and happy that you are now following me!
    Beautiful Patchwork

    Ariane xxxx

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  39. Rubyred27 March 2012 at 20:25

    Tis lovely and just perfect for picnics now that we have sunny weather! A perfect Tah Dah moment!!
    Rachel x

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  40. Sarah @ Modern Country Style27 March 2012 at 20:54

    I've made a patchwork quilt similar to this for one of my children. I'm terrible at real, grown-up quilting but I loved the way it turned out. And yours looks completely gorgeous - go you!

    Sarahx

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  41. Oooh Betty27 March 2012 at 21:28

    Hi Loo. Sorry you missed my Springy Thingy giveaway. There will be more.
    Glad you found me so that now I have found you.
    Loving your blog. X

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  42. Unknown28 March 2012 at 19:59

    Hello Loo, thanks for your lovely message,,,I am a rubbish blogger at the moment because the sun is shining. I'm sure this won't last...look forward to reading your posts...yey to Jumble sales :-)
    Sophie x

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  43. Unknown28 March 2012 at 22:04

    Well done!! The floral fabric (looks vintage) makes my heart go a bit funny. I LOVE it. What is/was it?! You made me laugh saying you're doing an actual ta-dah! ha! :-) I've never really had the chance to properly ta-dah yet - I'm not a completer.

    Nicki xx

    PS just enjoyed reading your last post too. One question though - did Scooby Doo not even scare you when you were younger? It spooked me completely!

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  44. busana muslim29 March 2012 at 17:52

    This is a great posting I have read. I like your article.

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  45. Katie29 March 2012 at 19:27

    I Love it, Well done you. Just found your blog for the first time and glad I did. Love Katie x

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  46. Scarlett3 April 2012 at 20:14

    Loo - you are bloody amazing! I love this!!! Scarlett x

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  47. Tea at Weasel's3 April 2012 at 22:34

    I am in absolute awe of your recent patchworking endeavours... totally gorgeous!!! So colourful and vintage looking.

    Thank you for tagging me... I will try and do a post on it as soon as time allows... Thank you again for thinking of me!

    Happy patching!!
    Louise xxx

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