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09-03-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker

That is so cute!! Does it have a use?

Of course it has a use! Right now Dougie the Hamster lives in it. Since the cottage is out in the county, there is no electricity so he carries a little flashlight with him at all times.

LOL, ok, couldn't resist , my bad. It's a decorative soft sculpture.

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09-03-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathy T.

What a great cottage you have created! I haven't made one, but I really want to. Awhile back I found this link to some designs/kits/patterns (haven't bought one yet ...):
http://www.thesilverpenny.com/WeeFolkDwellings.html

These are adorable!

09-03-2013, 05:08 PM

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That is so cute! You mentioned that you would not make another one soon. Was it hard or just fiddly? Any construction tips? I have that pattern but am hesitant to start.

It was rather fiddly as I am not a sewer by any means despite my grandmother who was a seamstress and taught me how to sew. i was channeling her to help me with this as I had not sewn in over 30 years- Just took up quilting about 9 months ago.

Instead of making the leaves as the pattern stated, I used green felt and pinking shears. For each leaf, I cut two leaves out and stitched together on the outside- no turning inside out. Other than that pattern diversion, I stuck to the instructions. The roof is glued to the house per instructions and for this reason I equate the cottage as a sculpture something that can not be handled a lot. Some would say a dust collector but I liked it and wanted to make something different and practice sewing.

09-03-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnie

my fae are going to be so jealous!!!

Sorry. Guess you will need to make one for them. Right now my fairies subleased their cottage out to a hamster. Oh my, such drama!

09-04-2013, 02:55 AM

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Very nicely done

09-04-2013, 03:57 AM

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Well, it's downright cute.

09-04-2013, 04:25 AM

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Great job!! and your fabric combination is wonderful! If I had that fabric I would use the exact same combinations. My glass mouse collection would love that home.

09-04-2013, 06:03 AM

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Very nice. Good job.

09-04-2013, 06:52 AM

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This is way to cute. wonderful job. I sure wish I had your imagination and talent.

09-04-2013, 07:58 AM

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This a adorable. I was just searching the web for free applique patterns and found the cutest web site. They have all sorts of fairy accessories: forest scenes, furniture to make etc. Check it out. Sooooooo cute to go with your fairy cottage. More work for you though...................http://weefolkart.com/content/free-patterns-gallery