Thursday, 10 June 2010

A foray into the domestic arts (part 3)

I spotted a rather wonderful elephant making set in the craft shop whilst buying cross stitch and couldn't resist getting one, even though it is aimed at 10 year olds (and I have to say that I think my nine-year-old-niece-in-law could probably have made a better job of it than me!). I spent a happy Sunday afternoon making them.



The elephants remind me of the ones in the London elephant parade! And, as the pattern was very simple, I'm quite tempted to get some fabric in different colours, make some more and have my very own elephant parade!

(The kit by the way is made by Buttonbag crafts - they have some lovely things - I bought the peg dolls for my small cousin's birthday).
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9 comments:

  1. Paperback Reader10 June 2010 at 11:59

    Elephants are easily my favourite animal at present (wild animal - cats will always be #1). I love the elephant card you sent me!

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  2. Anonymous10 June 2010 at 15:55

    Oh my goodness, they are adorable! They'd make a lovely mobile for a baby, or maybe elephant bunting!

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  3. Anonymous10 June 2010 at 17:17

    My grandaughter is really 'into' sewing these days. She would love some kits like this so that she could make gifts for her friends.

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  4. Hannah Stoneham10 June 2010 at 17:57

    Now, making one large enough to go in the London parade would be quite a challenge. I think that are very pretty Verity.

    Hannah

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  5. A Bookish Space10 June 2010 at 20:21

    These are gorgeous - you should be proud :)

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  6. Jenny11 June 2010 at 01:32

    Too cute! They are so little and pink. :)

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  7. Joan Hunter Dunn11 June 2010 at 07:19

    Seeing your elephants really made me smile. Happy Sewing.

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  8. Anonymous13 June 2010 at 04:35

    Those are adorable! And I agree with the comment above that you should be proud - they look great. You're tempting me away from my knitting needles with the idea of my own elephant parade.

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  9. skirmishofwit18 June 2010 at 13:51

    Awww, I love these! They are like the ones in London!

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