Tuesday 18 June 2013

More hotness

Don't say I didn't warn you. Sewing machine and overlocker are back in operation, hurrah!  It was refreshing to sew for a change although I snuck some more crochet in there, I just couldn't help myself.

Lisa of Big Little emailed me a very handy hot water bottle template, and I discovered that they are quite addictive to make even though I managed to make my covers quite wonky. Go me! Maybe it was because I was working around my children and not able to fully concentrate on what I was doing when I sewed, or maybe it was because I don't like using pins to hold everything in place as I sew and the fabric shifted. Anywhoozle, these are the results.

Upcycled merino jersey. I kept one of the original tags; it has the care instructions on the back of it which someone might find useful. Not very exciting, I know, but it is very warm and that's the whole point of making them.


Raspberry wool fabric with soft pink wool crochet detail. I used You Go Girl's crochet edging pattern to embellish the back opening. The crochet motif is the same as the one that I used on my earlier hottie cover. This is my favourite cover, I hope whoever receives it will love it too.


It is such a miserable day here, the lighting is not very good to take photos, but here is my little bundle that will be posted to Lisa shortly. If you want to join in, all the details you need can be found here.


16 comments:

  1. They look great!I am sure the 'receiver' will love them all!

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  2. Ive got the wonk factor too! Yours are lovely leanne x

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  3. You are on a roll! Looking lovely - I actually really like the simplicity of the dark one. Snugly too I bet :) xx

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    1. Yes, it is very snugly, looks like it's going to be needed sooner rather than later with this polar blast.

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  4. oh they are lovely, good for you - they will be loved I'm sure x

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    1. Thanks Miriam, hope that they don't fall apart, I'm always scared of that happening.

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  5. I went to got the pattern so now I'm going to make one (or ten) too!

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    1. Good on you Sus, you'll have so much fun making them. Maybe you could put your embroidery to good use on a few.

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  6. They are super! love love them! I've butchered an old jumper too - nothing like giving new useful life to items!

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    1. You totally get it; that jersey was languishing in my pile of clothes to put in the charity bins because it shrunk in the drier (and no, it wasn't me who did it), so I am glad to have found another use for it.

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  7. Pin free sewing is the best! Not so great for the end result, but good for less fussing around and quicker project completion. Love it!

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    1. I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes to cut corners :).

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  8. I found your blog via this project and Big Little's page. I'm loving reading about all of your successes over the months and pretty much in awe of how much you achieve with three children in the house! I'm even inspired to give crochet a go. In our house crafting dangerously means getting so absorbed in making something that I fail to notice Mr Two is suspiciously quiet... Oh and I love the hottie covers! I bet the merino one feels gorgeous.

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    1. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. If I'm honest, there's a fair bit of your definition of crafting dangerously going on here at times too. I hope you'll come back to read more, thanks for stopping by.

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