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April Challenge.
Some 50 years ago I got a sewing thingy made from an octagonal piece of lovely fabric - see image on the left and the bottom. I like the idea but it irritated me that the result was not symmetrical.
So I changed Sue's octagonal a bit, added a rose and stitched this one on a piece of linen. It's lined with flannel and interlined with iron-on cotton. See picture on the right.
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designgirl
18 Apr 2012
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What a great idea. I have my old sewing book I made in grade 7 (long,long ago). I might make a new one. I love yours. Hugs Lynn
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Thank you. This one was made by hand by an acquaintance of my mother who was bedridden for years and did a lot of embroidery, sewing and tatting. Aren't I lucky to be able to use an embroidery machine!
Yes Martine, I was thinking the same thing: we are so lucky to have a sewing/embroidery machine and software available. Hugs, Lidia
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wow, it looks lovely and useful too!
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That is a great idea- looks good- So an octagon to a Hexagon.
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Well done, Martine. I like the way it folds in when closed and opens to reveal a place for pins and needles, etc. Is the little tab for ease in carrying or opening? Your rose is very well made. All in all, you came up with a great way to use Sue's octagon. A+
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Thank you. It's just big enough to hold some essentials. The tab is just for ease of opening.
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This would make a nice gift to give to my sewing friends. I love the Cuties they are so creative.
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Her stitching is amazing on the original one. Yours is beautiful, well done and a close look a like.
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18 Apr 2012
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Love your idea. I love seeing anything that works as sewing thingy.
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Thank you.
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18 Apr 2012
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Another really different use of that design. It's terrific!
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wow this looks great Martine well done! Hugs Loralye
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great idea!!! very nice
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lol trickey but nice hugs:):)
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very nice,would be a great little sewing kit for holidays and caravan.
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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This is very lovely.
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Very beautiful and great idea!
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Mops- how did you change the inside of yours and get it to fold in and stay. You have a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Martine, well done. You did a great job. I have not even thought of what I'll be making yet. Hugs Yvonne
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great job love the idea
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history in new outfit, way to go
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carolpountney
27 Jan 2013
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great challenge, well done
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That was last year's, looking forward to the new one.
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I'm a relative newbee to the cuties than most of you ladies so trying this challenge will be interesting. love what was made with the original but yours gives it a new fashion twist. thanks for sharing..
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I like this design and especially your version of it with the brighter colours.
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