I promised to make up one of my freebie kits each week and I have chosen - a sardine key-ring for my first week.
I thought that everything would be in the envelope but the templates are in the actual magazine, so I found the magazine and traced the little sardines, cut the templates out, pinned onto fabric and then onto the tricky bit. The sardines are very small I found sewing them and turning them out quite difficult and the fabric frays very easily, I did eventually manage but the finished result is far from perfect - so please don't look too closely at the stitching.
Sue...it's adorable! I know you said not to look at the stitches, but I love it more that way!
ReplyDelete♥Shari
Thank you I do think they are cute x
DeleteThese are super cute.x
ReplyDeleteClare x
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Thank you x
DeleteBrilliant and very fishy xx
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them Linda x
DeleteAdorable! I love this challenge you've designed for yourself.
ReplyDeleteThank you, hope you join in x
DeleteAh they are great. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, looking forward to seeing your freebie x
DeleteI think they look great!
ReplyDeleteJones x
Thank you x
DeleteYou inspire me! I'll gather up my freebie makes...Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what you make don't forget to link up x
DeleteI love your sardines. They look brilliant. I was digging out my freebies yesterday and hoping you were still going to do yours.
ReplyDeleteI've joined your link and will make my first freebie gift over the weekend.
Sally x
Thank you Sally x
ReplyDeleteSuch fun.......sadly I am too mean to buy too many magazines, hence my lack of freebies.
ReplyDeleteBUT......I do have some not so freebies! Maybe I will try and link my little project does it matter if I am late? No worries if i catch up to next weeks?
Hope you join in anything crafty will be great x
DeleteI've bought the mag too. Usually think, yes I'll make that but then forget. I will give them a go.
ReplyDeleteS xx
I can't wait to see your sardines I'm sure you will put mine to shame - mine have very shabby stitching x
DeleteIt is lovely Sue - I've just made up my first kit too!
ReplyDeletehow exciting - thank you for the tip about the pattern as I think I have the same one in my stash x
DeleteI love these little "fish" ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up scraps of fabric !
Rose
Thank you - yes I am tempted to make a few more now I've cut the template out x
DeleteSue, I think your little fish are just adorable! What a fun keychain! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteSo sweet. Looking forward to next weeks challenge xo
ReplyDeleteThank you - I've not decided what to make yet - better get my act together x
DeleteThis is a fun idea - I have quite a few of these Mollie Makes freebies knocking about. Your sardines are fun and look great all strung together. x
ReplyDeleteThank you - hope you join in when you have time x
DeleteThis is a great idea! I will be joining in for the next one! x
ReplyDeleteHi Rhiannon - can't wait to see what you make - the link on Crafty Friday is still open until Friday - http://sweetpeafamilyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/crafty-friday-2.html
DeleteSue x