Wednesday 13 January 2016

WOYWW

Well here we are again - another WOYWW of open house on the Twiglet sewing table!

Maxine gave me one of her blouses - cosy brushed cotton. She wondered if it was worth taking off the frills and using the fabric for a little shirt for Ben.
Well of course it was!
This is the finished item.
I just reduced the sleeves/collar and button/button tabs to Ben-sized pieces and reconstructed it!
I just hope it fits.

Below is the little notepad that I found whilst tidying out cupboards.
It has a quote on each page and I thought this one was apt for our post today..

Have a great week blogging friends.
Sending a big virtual hug to all those in need of one!

x Jo
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19 comments:

  1. Inside the artists shed13 January 2016 at 09:04

    Excellent work on the blouse - hate seeing good fabric going to waste and I'm sure it will look great on Ben. Great quote from Camus x Jckie 26

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  2. Annie13 January 2016 at 09:28

    Love the little shirt Jo. My legs were always shorter than yours so guess I always walked behind you but these day I do my best to walk at your side and we have always been the best of friends haven't we? :-)
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  3. shazsilverwolf13 January 2016 at 10:45

    HI Twiglet, thats an amazing job you've done on the shirt. That quote is lovely, and yes, sums up our Wednesday group perfectly. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #5 xxx

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  4. Robyn Oliver13 January 2016 at 11:35

    Hi Jo, you're just the cleverest gran, what a fab idea to remake mums shirt for little Ben. Have a great week RobynO#36

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  5. Neet13 January 2016 at 12:24

    Love the quote - and the shirt. Ben will be snug in that one.
    Hugs, Neet 3 xx

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  6. Fiona@Staring at the Sea13 January 2016 at 12:32

    What a lovely cosy little shirt. A great quote and very apt for today. Happy Wednesday to you Jo :-)

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  7. Karen McAlpine13 January 2016 at 14:22

    Great re-purpose on the shirt. I have a big bin of clothes that I want to work on. Thanks for idea!

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  8. Barb13 January 2016 at 14:33

    A lovely little shirt for Ben. How wonderful to be able to things like that. Have a great week. Barbx #39

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  9. Sharon13 January 2016 at 15:55

    Looks like a great shirt. The saying is very apt.

    Sharon #50

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  10. Lunch Lady Jan13 January 2016 at 17:28

    Oh, I bet that little shirt will be fantastic for Ben! You are clever :-). Thank you so much for the pattern for the dolly jumpers, much appreciated. And that quote is brilliant and so apt for WOYWW!
    Hugs, LLJ 16 xxx

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  11. Bleubeard and Elizabeth13 January 2016 at 18:31

    You recycle fabric in an AMAZING way. I wish I had your talent, skills, and maybe even your sewing machines (grin).

    That really IS a great quote. Happy WOYWW from #2.

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  12. Helen13 January 2016 at 18:33

    the quote is perfect! love the re-worked shirt, how clever - hope Ben loves it. Helen #1

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  13. Anne13 January 2016 at 20:26


    I'm very late joining in - problems with adding photos.

    Love the little shirt. Super quote as well.

    Anne x #64

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  14. Julia Dunnit13 January 2016 at 21:07

    'Just' reduce this, shorten that....presto! You're so clever, bet Ben will look great in his new shirt! Love the open house-ness of your post, the quote could not be better!

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  15. okienurse14 January 2016 at 01:40

    love that plaid fabric! I am collecting quotes to put on my art journal pages. I am sure this one will work perfectly into a scheme I am working on now. Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Vickie #61

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  16. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and Shel14 January 2016 at 12:23

    I can always use a hug. You are so clever with the sewing machine. I have NO talent there. Peg 66

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  17. Laura14 January 2016 at 15:02

    Aw, I love little clothes made from adult clothes, he'll look adorable I'm sure!
    Laura
    38

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  18. Catie Cuddles14 January 2016 at 16:39

    Wow I am in awe of your talent!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Catherine #67

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  19. Diana Taylor17 January 2016 at 08:22

    What a lovely little shirt - aren't you clever, I wouldn't know where to begin! Like you I don't know where the time goes, I thought life would calm down with Christmas and New Year out of the way! Hope you have a good week and thanks for stopping by!
    Diana #23

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Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.