More Scottie Dogs - Tuesday sewing class

As my regular Tuesday evening ladies turn up for their weekly sewing class there was cries of delight when they saw the few Scotties I had made. It didn't take very long before a couple of them decided they wanted to make their own.

This lovely black one was made by Eve, she also made it a removable tartan dog coat and will also have a little bell. Eve will be creating a range of coats so you can dress your dog up.

Antje had just recently purchased this herringbone fabric which she used some off to make her dog. The ribbon dog collar also features a little bell.

Finally I made this little tartan one - makes me want to eat Walkers shortbread biscuits.

Group photo - we will be name all the dogs. The tartan one will be called Quincy.

Finally this beautiful flower was made by Elaine sing 100% dupion silk.

Don't forget to add your comments I would love to know what you think of their work.

Nshae's Party Bags - Scottie dogs and Clowns with Balloons

These are the bags that I made for Nshae's birthday tea. I spotted the clown and balloons fabric first and fell in love with it. I then saw the little pink polka dot Scottie dog with it lovely blue ribbon, so just had to buy some. The trouble I then encountered was where I was shopping not many of the shops sold ribbon (would you believe it). I was just lucky enough to find a bit of blue and some pink ribbon in one of the shops.

Clown fabric party bags

Scottie dog fabric party bags

I also made this little shopping tote bag with some of the Scottie dog fabric.

As you can guess I brought enough materials to add them to my Etsy shop and my Ebay shop they should be available to buy later today or from tomorrow.

Due to a persistent 5 year old I am off to bake a cake now so have a good day.

My love for Coffee

Coffee, how much do I love it, I would make a mug first thing in the morning and even drink it last thing at night. I could only drink it black with no sugar. A friend of mine brought me back some Jamaican Blue Mountain which was so delicious. I also had some coffee from Mexico and even coffee beans, which I had to grind, given to me from Kenya. All of which was so delicious.

This year, the same as previous years, I gave it up for Lent which started from Ash Wednesday on 17th February and should of last 40 days. But 52 days later I still have not had my cup, correction, mug of coffee. I have to say I've not missed it so I am going to continue for a bit longer.

I was out shopping the other day looking for some new fabrics and came across a coffee print tablecloth fabric. I instantly brought half a metre - still not sure what I was making. After getting home, cooking dinner and a bit of housework my sewing head was back in action, and I created the little messenger bag.

Side viewfront

backpockets

I might have tempoary given up drinking the stuff but so couldn't resist making this bag. I also made a few ipod & mobile phone cases with some of the left over pieces.

These will be available to buy from my Etsy shop Ellie's craft store or just email me for more details ellieb_crafts@hotmail.com

The Sewing and Craft Club

I am running a sewing and craft club in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. Whilst I've had loads of enquiries the numbers are still a little low. But never mind, the work that the few ladies have produced has been excellent and their sewing skills have improved weekly.
They have made lined and unlined shopping tote bags.

Simple cushion covers

Make up bags with a zip closing and fully lined - this was a challenge that they enjoyed.

Plus a pair of fully lined curtains, messenger bags and some dressmaking techniques. Over thr next few weeks we will be moving onto making a top a skirt etc. They will also be trying thier hands at crochet and a bit of jewellery making.

Please contact me if you would like more details of the club ellieb_crafts@hotmail.com