I think they're so cute when I see them in shops, especially the decorative ones in the shape of cutesy houses, or funky chickens!
 |
| Picture from Google images |
 |
| Picture from Google images |
I discovered Oh Fransson's doorstop tutorial 18 months ago and loved how it turned out (although not sticking to her generous 1/2" seams meant my squares weren't even - I learn the hard way!). Be warned though, these babies take nearly 2kg of dried peas to fill them!
I will soon be teaching this wee gem in my class and thought I'd make another one, to refresh myself with the pattern, but also as a potential present for my friend's birthday.
As usual I recycled bits of denim, wool, small cotton scraps & even a zip (the closure is underneath).
My plain centre square was crying out for a love heart button, but for some reason I find it difficult to source these in my local shops.
So I thought I'd make my own out of fimo clay.
Hmmm! Now which one shall I choose?
Love your doorstops Judith, thought you might like this link - http://www.dsquilts.com/fabric_and_patterns.asp?PageID=187 - some of my ladies have made heaps of these but just thinking mabe making into a doorstop?
ReplyDeleteDecisions decisions - what bliss to have much yumminess to choose from!
ReplyDeleteI made my way here from the QAL and have enjoyed what I have read so far. I am now following your blog. Thank you for writing.
ReplyDelete