introducing dizzy daisy and mister winston

as i predicted blanket stitch was a bit tricky, although lili gave it a good go. i spent an hour sewing while mick helped them stuff filling into each tiny space. i think the fill i have is too soft as it doesn't want to go into the really small spaces. anyhow the end product is two very colourful characters and one holiday project complete (now i might get some peace).

miss daisy is the purple bear and Winston is the orange dog.

this is the reverse side. the girls chose the colours, the kit came with a few bits and pieces but i think the blue is from my stash.

Mia now the proud owner of daisy.

lili just loves Mr Winston and she really is getting quite good at stitching.

as i watch my girls stitch i cant help but wonder if my mother had time for such things when her first 3 children were the age mine are now. i must ask my eldest sister melissa if she remembers doing any such thing with our mother. if my sister Anita reads this she might like to answer too. and as i near the age of her death (39.. i am 37) it is with a heavy heart that i realise what i missed out on, our second mother certainly didn't engage us in any sort of crafty activities that i can remember. oh well i guess my girls will be able to pass some skills and memories onto their children one day.

i am really excited about a little something i stitched up last night but i don't want to reveal her until i have enough for my etsy shop. i really want to do it right this time with quantity, price, photography etc.... any tips are always really appreciated.

big chocolaty smooches %*_*%