Thursday, 12 November 2015

I've been sewing!


It's been a very long time since I did any embroidery, which I used to love. If you saw my new goodies post I bought at the NEC you may have spotted a pack of two reindeer to sew. At just £1 I couldn't resist and amazed myself at the fact that I have actually made one already and not just put the pack away out of sight. I really enjoyed making him even though the instructions were a bit odd.For example how do you sew all round with running stitch and then most of the way with blanket stitch and then add the wadding? Anyway I figured it out and added some little bells to his antlers which weren't part of the pack. He will be decorating my home this year and I will be making the other one for my Mum as part of her pressy.

Challenges
ABC Christmas W Wild thing 
Papertake Christmas critters 
Sparkles Christmas Christmas decorations 

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33 comments:

Rainey's Craft Room said...

He's very cute Marianne, he will look lovely hanging from your tree.
Lorraine

Kath said...

He's so cute! I often find that instructions can be a bit erratic with some kits, so usually 'do my own thing'!
Kath x

Linda Simpson said...

This is so cute, love it!
Hugs
Linda xxx

Chrissy said...

What a little cutie and I can see a herd of these guys hanging on you tree Marianne..should be good sellers at your fairs too..

luv CHRISSYxx

Sarah said...

What a lovely project Marianne, it will look wonderful hanging on your tree xx

julie_woolston said...

He's beautiful Marianne
Hugs Julie xxx

Jacee said...

So Adorable, he's so cute!
Hugs Jacee
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Debs said...

Super cute Reindeer Marianne - your sewing looks fabulous.
So sorry I didn't get to meet up with you last week - will definitely have to get together next year for sure.
Debs xx

Carole Pollard said...

Fabulous I love this its perfect will look great in your home this Christmas love and hugs Carole x

misteejay said...

Oh my, how adorable. He is fabulous Marianne.
Toni xx

cuilliesocks said...

He's so very cute, and makes a beautiful decoration, Kate x

Sue said...

Marianne, this is beautiful. You have sewn this lovely reindeer beautifully - a lovely change from card making.
Sue...xxx

meg said...

Fabulous work, love this little guy, loads of detail, perfect decoration.

Tina Z. said...

What a cutie, it is perfect!

Kikka Cards said...

What a lovely reindeer, Marianne! I also discovered the passion to sew in the last months!

Lorraine said...

Aww, he's cute!
Lorraine x

Carol S. said...

He's adorable and love the colours. Perfect stitching. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

You have made a fab work with this rindeer!!So cute! I'm not be able to stitch...

aussie aNNie said...

The is gorgeous, you have made a wonderful piece for Christmas.x
 { aNNie}

StirYourCreativity said...

It is such a cute reindeer. Good to know about your sewing talent

Jackie said...

A delightful little chap Marianne, or should I say chapess cuz it is the female reindeer that has the antlers :o)
Jackie xx

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Oh he is so sweet .... love him. Thanks for sharing with us.

Crafty hugs Pen x

Sandra H said...

So adorable x

Diane said...

Ooh this is cute, didn't see these at the NEC, but Saturday was soooo busy !! Did buy the same light as you and its brill !!

hugs Diane xx

Sue said...

A very cute chap,love it xx

NGCARDS said...

This is a lovely christmas tree creation! Thanks for playing at PTW! xxx

Fikreta said...

very nice

Lou said...

Oh wow, absolutely love your reindeer, now all you need is another 20 or so and you won't need anything else on your tree!!! Beautiful crafting as always. Lou x

Kimbo said...

Oh how cute, just perfect

Thanks for playing along at Sparkles Christmas Challenge this month x

Kat W said...

Aw, how adorable and he will make a beautiful decoration for your home. So nice to do something a little bit different every now and then as well :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx

Zw@@n said...

Supercute reindeer, Marianne. I love the colours. Thank you for playing along with us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Luv, Wilma

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwwwww He is soooo cute! love it, Thanks for joining in with our challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge,
hugs Samantha :0)

Helen said...

So cute. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Sparkles Christmas Challenges.

Hugs Helen P (DT) xx