Wednesday 26 March 2014

Stanley Dog Cushion

One of the teacher's at work is due to go on maternity leave next week.
She was S's teacher in Year 2 and during that time we had a few conversations about our shared love of all things produced by Ms Kidston.
When an email was sent out to us all a couple of weeks ago announcing a baby shower to be held just before half term I knew I wanted to make a little something but seeing as my craft skills are quite basic I wasn't sure what. 
With the help of a CK booklet, which was given away in the Telegraph newspaper a couple of years ago, I decided to use the Stanley pattern and stitch him to a cushion cover.
I bought the cushion and it's cover from Store21 and used a selection of felt and fabrics from my limited craft supplies to bring him to life.
For my first attempt I am absolutely delighted with the way he looks. 
I hope he'll be loved in his new home.


16 comments:

  1. A lovely gift idea and it looks great :)

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  2. Awwww, that's fabulous. I know that will be very well received and I'm sure it will be given pride of place in its new home.

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  3. What a lovely and thoughtful gift Lisa! Well done you, she will love it!
    Gill xx

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  4. Wow,Lisa, that's so pretty. You've every right to feel very proud of yourself. Xx

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  5. He is absolutely charming and I bet he will be well loved in his new home.

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  6. First attempt or not I think you have done a sterling job and I'm sure he will be much appreciated by your colleague.

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  7. Cute, he will be loved!
    ps. sorry completely forgot about your little heart, can I hold onto it until we meet again?

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  8. You have done a great job Lisa. I love the shape of that dog! x

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  9. It's gorgeous Lisa, I'm sure it will be very much loved in its new home, well done.

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  10. I am really impressed - that is fabulous and I am sure she will just adore him. You are getting very clever! xxx

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  11. So cute ! well done Lisa, it looks very professional x

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  12. How beautifully you have made him, he's wonderful. Lucky teacher!

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  13. I made a Stanley cushion for someone a couple of years ago and I remember thinking it was a really fun project, I enjoyed stitching it a great deal. Yours is great, it will be a wonderful gift. x

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