Na na na na na na na na... VWORP!

Bat Cat!

So, its been a crazy fortnight in Sew Cuddlie Towers. Firstly, we went on holiday which was brilliant. Lots of fun had by me and the three rotters! Hubby enjoyed staying at home in the peace and quiet too.

Then we were all ill and i started my second year of my nursing degree. So the making only really started again mid last week.

After finishing a cat project:

which sold within 9 minutes of being uploaded!

I needed to make myself a new bag. I have been deliberating over the design for a few weeks and decided on a TARDIS (yes, I really am that obsessed). So, 6 hours later:

Here it is. One bag complete with TARDIS. Here is the close up:

All the words are hand stitched and i even managed to fit 2 buttons on there! I love the flashes on the light!

I have had a fair few comments about this bag and a couple have been ordered as christmas presents, so all is well.

Before we went away, i made a cat that inspired a genius idea in my husband. So, after making my bag, i set to work on the super secret project. Code name: Na na na na na na na na!

He protects the streets from rats and mice and prevents an overabundance of catnip. It's na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na........

BAT CAT

So, what do you think? I am going to be making some more superhero companions for the collection. Any ideas?

Until next time......

Off on my jollies

So, we are going away for the week and i was sorting through the kid's clothes to pack. I came across a t-shirt that was my eldest and is now the right size for my youngest girl.

It had a lovely bird design on it and i remember my eldest wearing it a lot. Like every time it was clean, it went straight on. However it was very VERY stained and was white, so i couldn't recycle it for my youngest. 

So, i thought.... i planned to cut the bird off and sew it onto a new t-shirt (my kids have a lot of plain tees for this very purpose!). Only problem was, when i cut it off, a lot of it was embroidered and the rest of it was in pieces. So, time for Plan B.

I made a template from the pieces and hunted out a bunch of pretty girly fabric to cut for parts. I sewed it all onto a square of white fabric (minus the flower as i didn't want it on the new tee), add a few buttons and Hey Presto! A new tee!

And one very impressed daughter!

Now i have to finish packing! See you in a week or so!

Taking time out...

So. why have i been so quite this week?

Well, my dad has been moving house and as he is elderly and has had a stroke a few years back, he needs help. So for the last 3 weeks, that is where i have been, supporting him with the move. There is still some work to be done but we are nearly done!

On a more positive note, all of my alreadymade cats for ValeCatRescue have sold and so far i have raised £16 for them.

I decided that, as i was quiet this week, i would make something of my 'me' list. And here it is:

My Halloween bunting. It is made from a lovely selection of halloween fabrics that have been sitting in my cupboard for a few weeks. All of the letters, and the bat, are felt and it is going to look fab on my wall at halloween.

This makes me happy!

I hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Brave

So, i took my eldest to the cinema tonight with her cousin to see Brave. She is a huge fan of all things princessy but also quite a tomboy. She loves pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones and her favourite thing of all is Doctor Who (wonder where she gets it from hey?!).

So Brave was Perfect. Just the right balance of Girly and Action for her (and me!!!). She oohed and aahed in all the right places and walked out of the little cinema in awe!

And i walked out inspired. I had seen the wisps and HAD to make me one.








So..... Here he is.









Not strictly the same but it is hard to sew a flickery misty flamey thing. I think i captured him quite well and he has little arms.

I am also going to have to make another one (or two once my eldest sees him) as my niece has swiped him!!

Christmas come Early!

Ok, so i am a big kid. Like HUGE kid. I get more excited about Christmas than normal people and could probably compete with my kids. All 3 of them. So on that note, i started with my christmas decoration ideas ages ago, but i have been so busy making things and meeting commission deadlines that i haven't had time to make any.

This week is a little quieter than usual because i left gaps for personal time with it being the last week of the school holidays.
And on the evenings, i have been making some decorations. 

Here are the first four: Rudolph, Pudding, Robin and Star












And this is the stocking. Unfortunately, hubby won't let me have the tree out yet (i admit it is a little early so i had to bodge one out of a pipe cleaner pack










I am hoping to get time to make an angel, snowflake, bell and gingerbread man (i already made a larger ginger bread man but this will be a hanger). I have also ordered some stripy red material to try out a candy cane idea i have had.

Any other suggestions are welcome and I will try almost anything...  Next up... Real Stockings and maybe even some Bunting!

till next time

x

Let's start at the very beginning x

Well, hi.

I am Ruth, the owner / designer / creator of Sew Cuddlie Creations and i spend my time making cuddlie animals, tee-shirt designs and other various sewn items. I am the mother of three beautiful children and this is where my idea started. My middle child (you'll get to know them as we go along) wanted a toy dinosaur so i got out my sewing machine and made one.... and it hasn't gone away since. In just over 3 months, i have received and created many orders and now run quite successfully in my spare time.

I will let you in on a few secrets along the way, and share my makes, mistakes and eureka moments with you on my journey and hopefully keep you entertained. I will also share some of my favourite businesses e.t.c with you and try my best to answer any questions you may have.

But for now,

Adieu, Good Night and Adios from me

xxx

P.S. Here is the link to my Facebook page too: https://www.facebook.com/SewCuddlieCreations