I love a good craft project book, and earlier this week I was lucky enough to receive a copy of the newly released Sew Darn Cute by Jenny Ryan (who's in the photo above!) from Penguin (thanks Liesel).
I really like how this one is set out - 30 small projects divided into sections of "pretties" (accessories and clothes); "totables" (all sorts of bags); "nest" (things for the home); "kids stuff" (toys, clothes and quilts); and, "crafties" (cool stuff to help you if you're a crafter - like a crochet hook cozy and a nice needle book).
Anyway, as quite a few of our friends are hatching babies at the moment, I took the opportunity to make something cute. This is my second ever softie, and it's for a girl ....
I used only things from my stash - some lovely natural linen, some Liberty Print, a bit of pink fabric I bought ages ago and some ric rac. It took a bit of experimenting, but I also managed to use the machine to embroider the face. I didn't use buttons (like the one in the book - which you can see on the front cover in the picture above) as this one is for a newborn baby and buttons could be a choking hazard. All up, including choosing the fabric, this project took me one and a half hours. The pattern and instructions were very easy - it was lovely to make something a bit different and a bit cute for a change!
I actually wouldn't mind making one of these too ... I really like the idea of covering buttons and making something interesting with them.
You can find out more about Jenny Ryan, the author of this book, on her website Home Ec.
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35 comments:
Your bunny is very cute!
The bunny is fantastic. Can't wait for the book to come out, I really want to make that necklace.
A great-looking book, and an even better-looking softie! Gorgeous :D
P.S. I'll have to think about the fish-idea, hehe! (have made some very basic ones before - more like 'cartoon fish' though!)
The bunny is so cute!!!
Super cute softie! Great job with the face!
I love the necklace too. I want the book just so I know how to do it lol! xox
Oh Nic Its gorgeous I love those love heart eyes!
LOL! I think you should write a book and definitly put that photo in the front. hehe
I love the photo in the front too! I also love a book that not only inspires you but makes you actually make the projects.
Congrates on the new stockist and I think Peanut might like the pink bunny too! ;)
I've perused this book a time or three. It's lovely, but so far I've resisted - my shelf is full to groaning with crafty books already - there needs to be a support group really!
I do love the yoyo/button necklace. I resisted the offer of doing the book promo myself, but really, it's so cute, perhaps I should've. Love the softie.
The shot with the machine is fabulous. It's nice when you find a book that's just the right fit for you isn't it.
Big congrats on the Craft Vic thing too. x
Just what I need - more inspiration! The book looks great, and the bunny is very cute, love the fabric mix. I think I would have wasted much more time choosing the fabric combinations.
what a funny photo-so cute! I love your bunny too and sounds like you have a lovely stash-linen, ric rac, etc! Great stuff.
I wish I had a photo of me like that as a kid! It would be enlarged, framed and hung for all to see.
i have had my eye on this book for a while. Great photo of the Sew Perfect. it says it all. xxNick
that bunny is way too cute
What a cute little softie. Well done! I made my first softie last week and found it very satisfying.
that photo is priceless - and your softie is cute.
Have a happy day!
xx Amy
So cute! Is it for your neighbour’s baby that you were waiting on the other day? Looking forward to seeing lots more of the projects from the book come to life in your hands.
Your bunny is gorgeous! That book looks a treasure, love everything I see so far.
What a gorgeous softie and that book looks just fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing!
Sophie x
I love the photo of the "Sew Perfect". Your bunny is lovely too. Great combination of fabrics and colours.
Is Jenny Ryan an Aussie author? Nice baby card too!
Your bunny will be loved, it's super cute!!
What a fabulous softie! Will be just right for a new person!
The book looks great, love your second softie! and the choice of fabric on her!..I think you should show us a photo of you that you'd put in your craft book! Thanks v much for your order nic, I'll post it today :)X
Hi again the above comment is from me Lisa! not Lily, that's my daughters google account...sorry!)
Just bought this book and can't wait to make some things. Can you ever have enough books? I love your little bear! Hope all is well in your little slice of the world :)
That books going straight to my wish list! Love your bunny!
gorgeous post ... i love the bunny, the button necklace is a totally cute idea. australians really are the craftiest.
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love your sweet baby friendly square bear
That is so sweet. Love that first photo as well!
OK, the machine-embroidered face takes the cake on sweet!
ohh i love that the softie has heart shaped eyes!!! so sweet!!! xoxoxo
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