I’m super excited about this footstool. I had an original plan which failed & instead of giving up I stuck with it & I think what I’ve ended up with is actually better than the initial picture in my head (& the old vinyl job too).

It was born out of necessity. The little guy had burst the brittle vinyl on one of my vintage stools. I was devastated & set about making a new cover for it.

Made from a gifted coffee sack & using the sewing machine, my crochet hook, and a needle I’ve managed to make something rather profesh & frankly something I would be willing to pay a lot of money for if I saw it in a shop. Hooray for having a crack & being able to make it myself.

I really had to hold myself back with the embellishment … l kept chanting to myself “less is more”.  Hoping I got it right.  I got the thumbs up from The Date which is massive.  His reaction to my makings usually sits somewhere around a vague nod & a grunt.  I got eye contact & a genuine “that is excellent”.

+ If you are keen on coffee sack craft you should click right here.

+ If you would like to own an addition cushion you should click right here.

The little white quilt has taken me in a completely different direction than my “head sketch”. I admit that this is quite unusual. Usually things translate pretty much as they appeared in my mind. When they don’t I can say in classic 4 year old style “I meant to do that” & just incorporate & push on.

I’ve made a few errors in judgement with the white number & after spending considerable hours on it over the weekend I’ve decided it’s simply not for my swap partner.

I’m keeping on however because I said I would (I am a magnolia), I’ve invested a LOT of time & I think I’m going to love it.

This is a bit more traditional but I hope perhaps more up my partner’s alley.

You can see other minis involved in this swap right here.

I love a good multi tasker & this little piece of equipment does it all.

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Justine has the Clover version.

I really enjoyed this challenge.