I love being surrounded by things handmade. Not only is it beautiful but also reminds me that I am loved - especially when someone else made it! So I went on a hunt around the house to do a snap-umentary of all the handmade items in our house. Some are old, some not so old but all of them I adore.
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| The red quilt I made with fabrics from Aunty Jean |
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| I needed a cover for my ipad quickly |
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| Grannie made handbag - out of sample squares! |
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| Handfull of skirts and dresses I made |
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| Quilt funded by K Rudd stimulous |
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| Painting by Beeji and funky card by Stu White |
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| Handmade paper by sister in law Johannah (beside label maker) |
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| Yellow cover by Maz Mellor's mum, sewing machine cover & pin cushin by me |
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| Aunty Jeano's 21st birthday present (part 1) |
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| Drumstick holder made for Joel for Christmas 2008 |
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| Aunty Jeano's 21st birthday present quilt (part 2) |
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| Grannie's Christmas mittins!! |
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| "Choctop" bear by me, bear patchwork by Aunty Jean, bible cover by Grannie |
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| One of my first real quilting jobs! (made under direction of aunt) |
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| I STOLE IT! Mum's 21st doily frm one of her sisters. |
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| "Flat Cat" by mum when I was little |
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| Photo box by Beej and Wedding album book by Jenni Lugg |
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| One of the numerous cards made by my dear friend Joy! |
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| I made the handbag (including screen printing the fabric) |
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| Patch angels, little Nate's coat & Xiaoxi's pink nappy bagin progress |
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| "Honey bear", bear broach and blue ribbon bear by Aunty Jean and byebye rabbit by Sonya! |
Missing is a cross stitch my cousin Dicky made for me when we were really little (it must still be packed) and a funky opshop recycled belt that I made to go with a dress.
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| My wedding dress designed and made with love by Aunties Jean, Loi, Rhonno and mum (plus mum made Lilly's outfit) |
Mostly I make and give away as presents things for friends and family. Do you have photos of anything I've made you as a present? Post them here! (or send them in)
