I am going to start a drive up on my sewing blog today, asking for softies to be made and sent to me for the children of QLD.

Then they’ll be boxes and when safe enough…. sent to them for the children….to give them a huggle from a HUGGLE.

I feel like then I am helping and not just sitting on the fence.

Lucky1 said:

I am going to start a drive up on my sewing blog today, asking for softies to be made and sent to me for the children of QLD.

Then they’ll be boxes and when safe enough…. sent to them for the children….to give them a huggle from a HUGGLE.

I feel like then I am helping and not just sitting on the fence.

I’m sure the kids will love that, Lucky, and their families too :)

what a lovely idea. Heard one four yr old on the radio stoically saying that she has lost all her teddies :(

hmmm…

now I have my sewing machine set up I should think of making some myself!

bluegreen said:

what a lovely idea. Heard one four yr old on the radio stoically saying that she has lost all her teddies :(

:~(

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

bluegreen said:

what a lovely idea. Heard one four yr old on the radio stoically saying that she has lost all her teddies :(

Oh the poor little mite:(

bluegreen said:

hmmm…

now I have my sewing machine set up I should think of making some myself!

That would be great BG:)

Lucky1 said:

I am going to start a drive up on my sewing blog today, asking for softies to be made and sent to me for the children of QLD.

Then they’ll be boxes and when safe enough…. sent to them for the children….to give them a huggle from a HUGGLE.

I feel like then I am helping and not just sitting on the fence.

:)

Lucky1 said:

I am going to start a drive up on my sewing blog today, asking for softies to be made and sent to me for the children of QLD.

Then they’ll be boxes and when safe enough…. sent to them for the children….to give them a huggle from a HUGGLE.

I feel like then I am helping and not just sitting on the fence.

You rock, Lucky!

Dinetta said:

Lucky1 said:

I am going to start a drive up on my sewing blog today, asking for softies to be made and sent to me for the children of QLD.

Then they’ll be boxes and when safe enough…. sent to them for the children….to give them a huggle from a HUGGLE.

I feel like then I am helping and not just sitting on the fence.

You rock, Lucky!

Thanks Hon, but its not only me….2 ladies have already put their hand up to help. My sister Debbie is going to ask at her quilting group in Burra next week and let them know what I’m up to.

I’ve posted now asking for help on my quilting blog…Percy is the logo. Also asked on a quilting forum and a quilting group I am invloved in.

With 69 followers on my quilting blog, I so hope there will be a good response.

No child should have to loose their little teddy in these conditions.:(

Lucky1 said:

No child should have to loose their little teddy in these conditions.:(

I had a 21 year old, distressed because we couldn’t find her Baby Doll for the party…we eventually found her in Christmas 2009 …the whole family melted with relief…this doll went to boarding school (but not Germany) and Uni…she has been to the Doll Hospital twice in her life…yes, I can relate to the kiddies and their lost teddies…poor little mites…

real nice Lucky1.
kids do become attached to their soft friends.

Heres a site for those flood victims who’s pc’s might have had a dunking and need to retrieve info or photos.
http://www.watoday.com.au/technology/technology-news/digital-armageddon-for-flood-victims-20110112-19nfy.html

contacted a friend who runs a craft group of quilters, sewers and knitters and she thinks that they can contribute some huggles too.

bluegreen said:

contacted a friend who runs a craft group of quilters, sewers and knitters and she thinks that they can contribute some huggles too.

Awesomet. I am chasing up a place to take them to for shipping over there. Sent an email. Just have to wait for an answer.

Dinetta said:

Lucky1 said:

No child should have to loose their little teddy in these conditions.:(

I had a 21 year old, distressed because we couldn’t find her Baby Doll for the party…we eventually found her in Christmas 2009 …the whole family melted with relief…this doll went to boarding school (but not Germany) and Uni…she has been to the Doll Hospital twice in her life…yes, I can relate to the kiddies and their lost teddies…poor little mites…

My Mum gave my teddy to my nephew, when he was a toddler, without asking me. By the time I discovered it was gone he’d fallen in love with it. It remained a sore point for years but when he was in his twenties he gave it back. LOL

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

Lucky1 said:

No child should have to loose their little teddy in these conditions.:(

I had a 21 year old, distressed because we couldn’t find her Baby Doll for the party…we eventually found her in Christmas 2009 …the whole family melted with relief…this doll went to boarding school (but not Germany) and Uni…she has been to the Doll Hospital twice in her life…yes, I can relate to the kiddies and their lost teddies…poor little mites…

My Mum gave my teddy to my nephew, when he was a toddler, without asking me. By the time I discovered it was gone he’d fallen in love with it. It remained a sore point for years but when he was in his twenties he gave it back. LOL

Oh I am so glad you got him back, I still have mine.

bubba louie said:

My Mum gave my teddy to my nephew, when he was a toddler, without asking me. By the time I discovered it was gone he’d fallen in love with it. It remained a sore point for years but when he was in his twenties he gave it back. LOL

Love a happy ending lol!

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

Ticking, the covers were made from ticking. No idea why it was called that…

GF has said she is going to make a soft toy too Lucky, I will post it to you as soon as she finishes it…

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

Eeewwwwwwww..

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

eewwwwww!

bon008 said:

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

Eeewwwwwwww..

SNAP! lol!

bluegreen said:

bon008 said:

bubba louie said:

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

Eeewwwwwwww..

SNAP! lol!

Hard to have any other reaction!! :)

bubba louie said:

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

URK!

Happy Potter said:

Dinetta said:

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

Ticking, the covers were made from ticking. No idea why it was called that…

Yes I remembered that during the night…good stuff too,

Great gesture Lucky1. Hope you get heaps of support.

I cleaned out a lot of old blankets, bed spreads, curtains, pillows and anything that could be useful to donate to the cause as soon as we can get onto the roads to town. Stuff that I have been keeping because I didn’t know just what to do with them. Now they will be useful and needed somewhere I’m sure.

bluegreen said:

hmmm…

now I have my sewing machine set up I should think of making some myself!

Onya BG.

pain master said:

GF has said she is going to make a soft toy too Lucky, I will post it to you as soon as she finishes it…

Oh thanks EM:) your awesome too:)

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

I’ve downloaded a couple of simple patterns, so I’ll have a look in my fabric stash for materials. Will need to buy some stuffing material and bits and pieces though.

“In the old days” they used to just stuff things, including cushions, with scraps of materials…I remember one cushion that I inherited, must have been made during the 1950’s or earlier, had all these strips of material stuffed into it, and the cover was ducking (?) (materess material for the kapok matresses, etc)

When I was a kid one of the neigbours has a multicolours elephant shaped footstool with little mirrors set into it. Made in India. One day it sprang a leak and she discovered it was stuffed with USED bandages.

gag……eeewwwwww

Oh hell, I just lost my breakfast….

I had a productive day yesterday with making dolls. After the morning housework rush, I’ll settle down and continue with them.

These 2 dolls were made yesterday and I started another 5 dolls.

Finished these 5 dolls off today.

Aww cute dollies Lucky.

They look like me. Big hair and all

Lucky1 said:

These 2 dolls were made yesterday and I started another 5 dolls.

Finished these 5 dolls off today.

My gosh you have been busy! Well done Lucky!

Lucky1 said:

These 2 dolls were made yesterday and I started another 5 dolls.

Finished these 5 dolls off today.

Full praise to you Lucky. They are truly cute and will gladden the hearts of some needy little girls

Thanks guys:)

Couple of day’s break as its sewing and payday tomorrow…. getting back into them on Thursday. I am making a few heart blocks next, for some ladies in our craft group…they lost everything in the floods. We give them to Khris is she makes them into quilts.

Lucky1 said:

Finished these 5 dolls off today.

looking good – and producing heaps.

they’re very cute Lucky1!

There is 15 tartan terrier softies being posted to my place this weekend. I lady called Trish from the craft group has been very busy:)

I have just had 7 very cute little orange/yellow looking deers arrive via a kettle box to my door:D

BG they are just so cute……. so cute I am not sure I can part with them….lol

Thank you so much:D

Lucky1 said:

I have just had 7 very cute little orange/yellow looking deers arrive via a kettle box to my door:D

BG they are just so cute……. so cute I am not sure I can part with them….lol

Thank you so much:D

you’re welcome. I had fun making them and learnt heaps doing them as well :)

bluegreen said:

Lucky1 said:

I have just had 7 very cute little orange/yellow looking deers arrive via a kettle box to my door:D

BG they are just so cute……. so cute I am not sure I can part with them….lol

Thank you so much:D

you’re welcome. I had fun making them and learnt heaps doing them as well :)

Well they have a photo shoot coming up over the weekend…….:)

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

what lovely quilts :)

bluegreen said:

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

what lovely quilts :)

Thanks Bluegreen, I have enjoyed the journey making them and learnt a lot.

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

A wonderful achievement for you and your crafty friends there Lucky.

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

those huggles ended up being artworks. well done girls.
too good to give away – no no i didn’t say that.

pomolo said:

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

A wonderful achievement for you and your crafty friends there Lucky.

Thanks Pomolo and my back thanks you too…..lol

pepe said:

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

those huggles ended up being artworks. well done girls.
too good to give away – no no i didn’t say that.

LOL my first big quilt I have made is going to Queensland…how cool is that????

Lucky1 said:

pepe said:

Lucky1 said:

Bluegreen’s little cuties she made can be seen here.

http://stitchselection.blogspot.com/2011/02/huggles-to-go-next-week.html

The quilts can be found here I have been helping to make.

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld_24.html

http://sewprimkhris.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilts-for-qld.html

those huggles ended up being artworks. well done girls.
too good to give away – no no i didn’t say that.

LOL my first big quilt I have made is going to Queensland…how cool is that????

I reckon they will be much appreciated.

bluegreen said:

Lucky1 said:

pepe said:

those huggles ended up being artworks. well done girls.
too good to give away – no no i didn’t say that.

LOL my first big quilt I have made is going to Queensland…how cool is that????

I reckon they will be much appreciated.

Oh I am sure they are….. we have made quilts for the 2 children and their mother from the 60 mins story, as her cousin is in the craft group and living with them at the moment. Home for all the others and Khris is going to deliver all the HUGGLES to the Grantham school for the children…..already teed it up for Friday next week.