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Monday, June 13, 2011

Multi-purposing.......


Well - in issue 12.5 of my favourite magazine Australian Homespun she shared this pretty pattern....


which I just 'had' to make for a friends birthday

you see I wanted to give her something I didn't think she would have

I wonder if she has a plain vase?


that could be cheered up.....


or a plastic waterbottle


that needs some happiness wrapped around it


or perhaps her pencils are in an old bottle 


that needs disguising


Marina liked it...

 I decided to do Lisa's other pattern from the magazine ...... 


looks so pretty round the coffee pot


Lisa does the most lovely designs and stitchery..... I hope you will visit her HERE....

be sure to have a cup of coffee - there is lots you will want to read

I promise... you will be inspired.....

I will be including these in my OPAM count for this month

and linking up to Monday Show and Tell at Cookies and Cream Craft
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27 comments:

  1. Cubby House CraftsJune 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Thankyou so much for your kind words...your covers are just so pretty and love your fabrics!!! What a great idea also to use on a drink bottle!
    Lisa

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  2. TarnyiaJune 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    So cute xxx

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    fiona how lucky is Marina to have you for a friend,what a lovely idea,well done it looks great and so many uses for it.

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  4. LarissaJune 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Yes, I Love Lisa's designs and have been following her for a while! I love your versions of her Secret Garden jar covers - they are beautiful!!

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  5. MariaJune 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Gorgeous stitcherys. Have used them on one of my Secret Santa things. SHHHH!!!!

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  6. JanetJune 13, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    So pretty! I'm going to check out Lisa's blog.

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  7. marinaJune 13, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I have found a perfect place to display my gorgeous cover- a lovely water bottle with stopper. It is on my display cabinet for me to admire!
    It will be lovely to use when I have my craft group friends over.

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  8. GretheJune 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

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  9. GretheJune 13, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Lovely stitchery,pattern and fabrics on the covers!
    And what a smart way of doing the two together of the Pinwheels.
    BEAUTIFUL fabrics for your BG,
    We are a few working on this lovely quilt-to-be around in the world,great:-)

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  10. MelodyJune 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    How fabulous, I'll have to look out this pattern. Both items are wonderful.

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  11. SueJune 13, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Oh Fiona, you could stitch them up and cover everything that's too plain. Little skirts on all sorts of things would certainly cheer up the world.

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  12. Peg - Happy In QuiltingJune 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Bubz the covers look fantasitc.....great job...

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  13. rosieJune 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Fiona, you did such a great job, so pretty. Lisa is an up and coming famous designer me thinks!! Lucky Marina...

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  14. SerenataJune 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Such a lovely little project, it is really beautiful.

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  15. CyndiJune 13, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    What a cool idea and, as usual, your stitching is gorgeous! I would have been surprised if your friend didn't like it! :o) Will have to go over and check out Lisa's site!

    Happy stitching, my friend!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  16. SheilaJune 13, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    This little stitchery is adorable and I can understand why Marina loved it , just sweet!Lisa does lovely work!
    hugs

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  17. Miss HillbillyJune 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh, I am always happy to find a new blog that is a like minded quilted stitchy friend! Thanks!

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  18. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJune 14, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Oh how fun! Love it!
    xx, shell

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  19. DeeDeeJune 14, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    This is just beautiful and I so love the idea... your friends surely will love it...I am off to check out her stuff... thanks for sharing her... :D

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  20. DeeDeeJune 14, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Oh I so love ehr stuff.. how do you purchase her patterns? I had a few I just loved..

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  21. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    They're lovely..perhaps I need to find a stitchery magazine with inspiration. I wonder what this one would cost to have it sent here...hmmm.
    Mama Bear

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  22. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Such a pretty pattern and so useful too. Perfect for disguising any number of eye-sores!

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  23. Mosaic MagpieJune 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Cute design with lots of uses and a great job on the stitching!
    Deb

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  24. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    It's so lovely! You've done a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing, Fiona. Have a great day. Sandy

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  25. AllieJune 14, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    That is SO darling - yes, I love her work!

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  26. BecJune 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Gorgeous! Beautiful stitching on it!

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  27. NarelleJune 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Great idea and beautifully stitched ... well done!

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