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

15 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  5. Your herd has been put to excellent use :-)

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

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  7. Shirley and Shirley look moovellous! She will love them!

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

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

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

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

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

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