I'm feeling mighty pleased with myself today and just a wee bit apprehensive too. I have been working on a big, for me, commission over the last few weeks. I think I've shown little bits of it here and there but earlier this week I finished everything off and this morning it was sent to the lovely couple who ordered everything - ready for their wee boy who is due in the summer.
I have really enjoyed this project. The quilt, pillow case and fitted sheet, once I'd thought through how best to make it, were pretty straightforward. I was quite nervous about making a cot bumper - this one measured 280cm long as they'd asked for it to fit both ends of the cot plus one long side. In the end, again once I'd thought up a design and construction method, it came together really smoothly. Except for the ties which had to be changed to straps at either end so the bumper could be attached to the solid ends of the cot bed. And then came the mobile which drove me nuts.....do you know how many legs 7 zoo animals have?! I hate turning out narrow bits of fabric but in the end I think they all have the correct number of legs (and I now know that I definitely prefer tortoise legs to giraffe ones....amazing what you learn while you are sewing!).
This has been a fantastic piece of work for me as it has made me try things I wouldn't have otherwise made. I feel really touched that T and E trusted me to make so much for them. It has been good to work with people who have such an interest in handcrafted work. And this is why I'm nervous - I just hope it lives up to expectations.
What would you be doing this afternoon if your timetable was clear for the first time in a while?
P.S. No idea why some of my pictures are wrong way round. They are the right way round saved on the PC and I can't find a way to fix it. Sorry, hope your neck doesn't get sore!
10 comments:
Wow - they look great! Well done you!
It all looks great, well done you. I haven't sewn in ages and am trying to get some done next week. Karen x
I'm sure it will be treasured, it is gorgeous - the colours and fabrics are just right for a boy!
Wow, what a lot of work and what a fabulous set. The quilt alone is lovely but it's such a nice idea to have all the other matching items too. My favourites are the quilt and the mobile. I must say the parents-to-be are very organised to know the gender & name and to place the order when the baby's not even born yet. One of my friends had a little girl two days ago and she's still trying to pick a name, she's down to the final three choices apparently.
You have done a wonderful job. I am sure they will be thrilled with it. Truly a labour of love. x
They are brilliant, I love everything you made! I have bought some of that jungle fabric too, it's so pretty! The quilt is so beautiful, you are definitely very skilled! :) x
Hello Julie,
We received the delivery this morning and were absolutley blown away with what you have created. The fitted sheet, the quilt, the bumper, the mobile, the pillow case.... just absolutley amazing!
Its been so refreshing to deal with someone as lovely as you. You have been so approachable throughout. We cannot speak highly enough of you and youre currently the talk of both of our work places (Bolton Council and HMRC)!
We are sure that Henry will love what you have done.
We will be back with another order in the coming months.
Oh and thanks to you, you have inspired us to start sewing so we have purchased a sewing machine and other bits and bobs... so lets see if we can become as good as you are (very doubtful though).
Julie you're one in a million.
Thank you so much (again!!)
Tom and Emma
Tom and Emma - I'm so chuffed! Can't wait to see what you make with your sewing machine. And yes I definitely want to see some piccies of Henry when he arrives! Juliex
No wonder the recipients are so pleased - such beautiful work, something to treasure for a long time! Well done!
Pomona x
It's looks completely wonderful and loads and loads of work involved. I bet the recipients are thrilled, I know I would be. Bethx
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