Cottage Garden Thread Holder

 

I adore the Cottage Garden Thread range. The colour variations are limitless and the threads are so beautiful to use.  I've begun to accumulate a few and so has my friend. I thought a little holder might be a nice gift for her birthday.

 

 

I used the 'Stitching makes my Heart Happy' pattern by Gail Pan designs. It holds 24 threads. I might just make myself one soon. 

 

This was the back of the holder, Kokka fabric, so cute. 

I completed this a while ago but could only post as it was delivered last week.

 

Happy Stitching

Susie

Kawaii baby blanket

 

 

I began this baby quilt when my friend's baby was still in-utero and she didn't know the sex. After I had cut about a dozen 4.5" squares, little Daniel was born, two weeks early.



 

So I added a little more blue/teal than I had originally planned, 

A little label for the little man and a lemon brushed cotton backing, it looks a little bright here, 

I really adore Kokka fabric - it is so Kawaii!

 



(according to Wikipedia - Kawaii (かわいい [kaw͍aiꜜi], "lovable", "cute", or "adorable")

completed with my new love of machine binding for those times I'm in a hurry

 





 

 

I made this blanket to suit a pram or bassinet. We are still having some really warm days here and it is quite light but with the brushed cotton backing it remains cosy and warm when required.

 

Happy Stitching

Susie