Suffolk puff Christmas tree (not mine)

[Mabel Figworthy]

I'm sharing this here because I would like to make one myself for next Christmas - my sewing skills should be up to this one !

This one was made by my MIL; you can't see it very well in the pics but it's mounted on a custom-made wooden base-with-attached-skewer which she was given at her embroidery class. I'll have to make one out of a small clay pot or something like that. I've got one fabric that will be suitable, a cream with holly leaves and some gold spots; alternated with something gold and sparkly it should come out just right!

[AngieR]

Very cute.

[rcperryls]

That is lovely! I'm sure that yours will be beautiful too. Just sorry we have to wait a year to see it.

Carole

[wendywombat]

Now that is a very good design for those Suffolk Puffs. I've seen the used in a quilt but that looks much more fun. Look forward to seeing your take on them

[phoebefreckle]

Ooo, I like it! Now I know what to do with my left over Christmas fabrics and the other ones that I bought but don't go with anything else I own.

[Mabel Figworthy]

I've got some fabrics together, for two trees (once I get some gold lame) - one gold/red/green and one blue/white/silver

[Squirrel]

Oh how gorgeous and what a neat way to use the Suffolk Puffs too. Love your colour schemes too Mabel. and you have just answered a query I put to myself this morning.

We are in the midst of a heat wave here at present 34c and rising 45c+ inland and I looked at Sunday's forecast 32c and thought now what bolero can I wear with my blue and white polka dot sleeveless dress. The air con at church is super efficient and where I usually sit it gets cold around the shoulders etc. I know my little blue bolero is too hot but I do have a silver lacey one, so I am set now. Thank you.

[Allyn]

Oh, that is so pretty! You must make one and show us.

[kingfisher68]

Oh so pretty unusual. Look forward to seeing the one you make Mabel.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Not found the right gold yet, but I was given a couple of swatches by our local fabric shop!

[Squirrel]

Mmmmmm not really either of them is it. The one on the right is "in the family" of the gold match but not IT - darn it.