Wednesday 1 March 2023

WOYWW

 Happy St David's Day to all our Welsh friends! 

Our daffs - well the Tete a tetes -  are in full bloom to celebrate.

Welcome to a a little more denim delight.

I have enjoyed my latest sewing time and my pile of jeans is slowly dwindling.

So this week I have had fun making  a parliament of owls....


I found the idea on Pinterest and just used denim and some furnishing fabric scraps. I stuffed them with a couple of layers of wadding and stitched round leaving a raw edge. Most of them have been snapped up by the youngsters in our family. They are about 4 inches tall and seemed to have instant appeal 😀

Another Pinterest idea turned into this fun item...



I think I might keep this for myself or sell to the highest bidder. 🤣

So that's me for this week.

Have a good week all.

x x Jo 

14 comments:

Helen said...

I love the owls! they are so cute. Happy WOYWW and St David's Day. Helen #1

Sarah Brennan said...

Loving the cool stuff you are making with all that denim Jo. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #2

BJ said...

The owls are brilliant and love the bag too. Hugs BJ#8

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Loving the owls and the bag is brilliant. must remember that as I may have some old jeans to throw out soon (dog walking pants). Wishing you a happy woyww, Angela x9x

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Those owls are fab! They all have such distinct personalities which made me smile! Are they brooches? The denim bag is fun too, I’ve see the tops of jeans made into short aprons too, the sort that gardeners put their fibbers in…..what?! Stop sniggering *grin*
In answer to your question, I think I’ve been cutting up poly cotton and cotton sheets, it doesn’t show, just a background to sew the strips onto. There’s so much stitching, I don’t think it matters, it’s all held together well and should go through a washing machine cycle ok!
Hugs LLJ 11 xx

Neet said...

Those owls are super cute. What a great idea and I love the bag made from the other bits of jeans. I think I have somewhere, a sheet telling you how to make a bag from a shirt, using the collar cuffs, etc. I made one years ago but am sure I still have the instructions. If I find it I will send it on to you.
Hugs, Neet xx 3

Christine said...

Just love those owls and that handbag . . . . my o my! VERY clever . . . well done.
Christine #15

Crafting With Jack said...

Love the owls and the handbag - do you want more jeans? My husband is just ordering new ones 🤣. Happy WOYWW. Angela #14

Annie said...

I love the little owls as did the younger members of the family. The bag is great too.
Hugs,
Annie x

Catriona said...

Owls are fab and I adore the bag! Breat ideas for using up the denim. Catriona

Tracy said...

Yoooou are the Queen 👸 of Denim Jo 🤩😍❤️💟 those wee owls are beauties,can see why they'd be snapped up ⭐️ toooo that bag whoot whoot how fabulous that is 🤩🥰😍 loving the polka dots on the handle ⭐️ Pure joy to see they are! Sending love and hugs Tracy #13 💕🌷⚘️🌷💕

Susan Renshaw said...

Those owls are lovely - and what a super bag!
Happy WOYWW! Susan #6

Lynnecrafts said...

I adore those little owls Jo, and the bag looks useful.
Take care
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 5

Kelly said...

Good morning! Those owls are adorable. Love using up scraps. Love the tote. One year our county fair had a denim theme in the textiles category. I made a tote, placemats, what every mini categories I could enter. Loads of fun! Creative Blessings! ~Kelly #16