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Thursday, 20 June 2013

A Shirley Saga!

You may remember my previous angst over Shirley the Cow!

Well I took the wise advise of my readers and turned both Shirleys into presents for my bovine-loving daughter!

Shirley 1:

Shirley the Cow Cushion

'Shirley the Cow' Cushion is approx. 18" x 15".  She is paper pieced & I ditch quilted the face and did a few rows of echo quilting in the background.

'Shirley the Cow' Cushion

Doesn't she look like she's smiling!!!

Shirley 2:

Bethany's Messenger Bag 009

'Shirley the Cow' Messenger Bag is approx. 14" x 13.5" x 4".  The cow panel was also paper pieced, but a few mistakes made this Shirley look like she'd had a stroke!

Bethany's Messenger bag

I used a stiff denim for the bag, layering it with wadding and muslin.  I also used sew in Vilene with the duvet cover lining. To give the bag even more structure, I've put handbag mesh & feet into the base. 

Only 1 needle was harmed in the making of this sturdy bag!!

So the Shirley saga is complete!  I'm confident my daughter will enjoy these makes, but I won't find out for sure until next Wednesday! I'll keep you posted!

Jxo
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15 comments:

  1. Leanne20 June 2013 at 13:59

    These are so fun, especially the messenger bag! I am sure she will love them.

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  2. Di20 June 2013 at 14:27

    What a beautiful couple of cows. Loving that bag! Happy Birthday for your daughter, next Wednesday. Di x

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  3. Teje Karjalainen20 June 2013 at 14:41

    Great use for both Shirleys, Judith! I think n:o is grinning wisly! x Teje

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  4. Cindy20 June 2013 at 14:49

    Shirley is going to be a hit! They're both wonderful.

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  5. Isisjem20 June 2013 at 15:05

    Your herd has been put to excellent use :-)

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  6. Archie The Wonder Dog20 June 2013 at 15:41

    I love Shirley!

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  7. Ali20 June 2013 at 15:52

    Great cows. I love the cow-ordinating fabrics used (sorry!)

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  8. AmandaK@whatthebobbin20 June 2013 at 20:01

    They both look fabulous!

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  9. Sarah20 June 2013 at 20:49

    Shirley and Shirley look moovellous! She will love them!

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  10. Mish Mash Mama20 June 2013 at 22:09

    Hey chick! Those Shirley cows are great! They should be called Sheila, and live in the outback of Australia. They'd give all the other Shirley's a run for their money! :) x

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  11. mammafairy20 June 2013 at 22:42

    They are lovely cows! I am sure your daughter will love them.

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  12. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment20 June 2013 at 23:59

    these are great! Shirley 1 really does look like she's smiling - very clever fabric choices too.

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  13. Rachael21 June 2013 at 02:09

    Ooh dotty Shirley is soo pretty! Cows are so cute :)

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  14. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 05:11

    Absolutely love this! What fabulous pressie...........they look amazing. Marie xxx

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  15. Katy Cameron6 July 2013 at 22:30

    Lol, glad they both came to good use :o)

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