Monday, March 19, 2012

Meet Ellie! (& Some Flea Market Fancy)


I don't know what possessed me to try making this elephant pin cushion the other night. I bought the pattern from Amy's shop a couple of weeks ago because I fell in love with the cover photo. I knew it'd be a challenge but... let's just say I definitely will not be making these little guys in bulk. Regardless of how difficult this was to make (for me), I love the finished product! And I'm now the proud of owner of a baby elephant named Ellie.




Isn't she the cutest?? She looks even cuter on my sewing table. I have been wanting a cute little pincushion like this for the longest time!

I'm also the proud new owner of a half yard bundle of Denyse Schmidt's re-released line "Flea Market Fancy"! I pre-ordered this bundle months ago when I first heard that it was coming back. It finally arrived while I was away for Spring Break. I had a happy little slip waiting on my door for me to pick it up. You better believe I'm hoarding these.




By the way, that cute little white crate? Target. Clearance $7! They have them in many colors so go get some. They're perfect for the craft room. Hope you have a lovely week. Happy sewing!!

20 comments:

  1. Ohhh not sure what is cuter, elephant, fabric or crate! All 3 are just lovely.

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  2. Oh my gosh, Ellie is SO cute!!! I'm going to have to make one! :)
    Living the FMF and the cute crate!

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  3. you made out at target!! your elephant is so cute....a great gift to get or give!!
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  4. I agree with Angela....all 3 items are fabulous. Ellie is a work of art!

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  5. thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - I just featured you on my FB page!

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  6. GOODNESS GRACIOUS!! I collect elephants, and Ellie is darling!! Going to go check out Amy's shop!!

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  7. I saw his on Sugar Bee's Link party and had to come and have a look. He's so cute and would make a perfect gift for my friend. I will be checking out Amy's patterns for sure. I'm getting fabric envy too. In the U.K, unless someone can tell me otherwise, there just doesn't seem to be the choice!

    I am a new GFC follower. Would love it if you wanted to link this guy up at my blog launch link party, or even wanted to follow along too.

    Rosie

    http://craftbotics.blogspot.com

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  8. I agree with Amanda.... all three are adorable! :)

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  9. Such a cute elephant! I made one of a similar shape, though bigger, a while back. It was from a book... can't remember which one though!

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  10. I love everything about this post...EVERYTHING. Ellie is adorable. What a great friend to have along when you need some place to put your needles. I also love how you have your material organized. Must go to Target!!!

    amy @ whilewearingheels.blogspot.com

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  11. i love those posies so much! i still haven't ordered any yet! can you believe it? love ellie! she is adorable with her cute flowers in her ears!

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  12. These are so cute! I know, some projects just aren't as easy as you think! Thanks for linking to Handmade Tuesdays.

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  13. Ooh Ellie is ADORABLE, and that fabric... my heart skipped a beat!
    Love the crate too- okay, pretty much just love everything you do!

    -Kendall
    {songbirdsandbuttons.blogspot.com}

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  14. This is too cute. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via:
    http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-6.html


    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  15. ADORABLE ELEPHANT..ANY OTHER ANIMALS AVAILABLE??GIRAFFE??

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  16. What a cute elephant! Lovely!

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  17. Love the elephant! Don't you hate when you attempt something and it turns out to be super difficult? I'm always glad when those projects are over! Those fabrics are gorgeous too; good choice!

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  18. Ohmigoodness!!! Absolutely adorable. You did a fantastic job. I'm featuring you tomorrow!

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  19. buy bulk pallet items
    at takeitbythepallet and resell it either online or offline

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