Because life’s celebrations shouldn’t cost the Earth

Tuesday 6 January 2015

Upcycled Christmas Sweater

Free Motion Embroidered Jumper

Happy New Year everyone and wishing you all a very blessed 2015!  We've had a lovely Christmas here in the North of England and, as the children returned to school today, I'm finally catching up with a bit of (belated!) blogging.


My youngest asked for a 'Christmas' sweater over the holidays, so I went to our local charity shop and picked out a plain red number.  Whilst I wanted it to have a festive vibe, I was reticent to stitch up something that could only be worn one or two days a year.  Instead I went with a very cute little penguin which can be used throughout the entire winter season.


I used this adorable digi stamp from Cuddly Buddly for the applique. 


I've posted a full tutorial over at the Cuddly Buddly Blog should you fancy making one.  It was a really simple process and can be adapted for any occasion.  How cute would a personalised onesie be as a precious new baby gift?! 


Happy New Year!


8 comments:

  1. Happy New Year!! What a great idea and like you say more servicable than the christmas jumpers you can only really wear once or twice xx Look forward to seeing your 2015 makes xxx

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  2. Happy New Year! This is really cute. Never thought of putting applique on a jumper. What a great idea. The penguin looks fab. Xx

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  3. Happy New Year to you too J! Such a cute penguin and a great upcycle! Jxo

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  4. Just fabulous Josie. I really must practice my free machining! Xx

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  5. Happy New Year. What a great idea and such a cute image.

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  6. Happy New Year Josie, just love the jumper. You are clever. Regards Sharon

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  7. This is so dang cute! Happy New Year! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  8. What a lovely idea! And it turned out sooooo cute!

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