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Tuesday 16 September 2014

Caravan Heart Applique


Cuddly Buddly Design Team


It's almost time for September's Design Team Challenge over at Cuddly Buddly and I suddenly realised that I hadn't even blogged August's!  Summer always seems to push blogging into the background as I would much rather be outside in the fresh air than sat inside in front of a computer screen.






Anyway, the theme was 'Thank you' and I stitched up a little appliqued 'Thanks for the Memories' hanging linen heart.  The weather has now taken a turn for the worst and it feels almost autumnal, so I would happily indulge myself with dreaming of British summers spent in a cute little caravan!  I based the applique on this digital stamp which costs just 99p from the Cuddly Buddly store.

It was a quick project to stitch up and I used the same basic pattern as I created for this owl hanging heart which you can read about here.



I'm also intending to stitch up some Christmas versions, as I love to see decorations created in classic linen hanging from the tree!




In the meantime there's a full  tutorial over at Cuddly Buddly, with easy step-by-step photos, so you can get stitching one of your own.

Enjoy!



22 comments:

  1. Oh Josie ,
    i really love these cute heart :-D ( i think i should try to do )
    Greetings from Germany
    Silke

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  2. Yay, caravans! They have had something of a renaissance recently haven't they? No surprising if they are all as cute as this one. xx

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  3. how cute is that owl! caravan looks lovely well done xx

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  4. Hi Josie, these hearts are beautiful! I love the caravan! I can't wait to see your Christmas creations!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  5. These are so cute! I too love the linen look at Christmas (& all year round too!) Jxo

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  6. The hearts are adorable Jo, I must check out the stamps.

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  7. Ohh those hearts are cute! Love the linen effects too and the owl is adorable

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  8. Love the owl, but that caravan has won the day for my heart, it really is lovely ans oh so sweet .

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  9. I love the mini caravan ornament! We travel in one of these (24-foot RV: recreational vehicle) when we're on the US mainland raising missionary funds. Yours-- AS ALWAYS-- is adorable. The tutorial feature looks SEW easy, too. Oh, for more time at my machine...

    Hugs and happy caravan-ing,
    Kelley~

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  10. Two really adorable projects, love the caravan!

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  11. These are super Josie and I can't wait to be inspired by your Christmas decs. I've had my first go at free machine stitching a digi image and I have to say, the results weren't as perfect as yours! Lol! xx

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  12. Really love these! Think your right about linen on a Christmas tree, kinda comforting and cosy. Love the designs you've used! Xx

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  13. Aww they're gorgeous! Great idea to make some Christmassy versions, i can't wait to see them! x

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  14. Linen tree decorations sound lovely. I love the little frill of lace too.

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  15. The owl is gorgeous but the caravan is my fave! I've got a few miniature cushioned hearts around my house and they really do make the place a lot more cheerful!

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  16. The linen background fabric is perfect and I love the little caravan.

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  17. Your hearts are gorgeous. The caravan one is really cute. You're right they would look wonderful on a Christmas tree.
    Ali xx

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  18. My friend Lindy Loo would love the caravan heart for her vintage van!

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  19. They are really cute, I shall look forward to seeing the Christmas varients.

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  20. I love the retro look of the caravan. You have used great fabrics.

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