Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Hottie Challenge. .. finished ♥

Happy to say my Hottie is finished.  I am not a great sewer or crafter like some of those who have taken up the challenge, but I did have a few ideas.  Those that know me, know how much I love old and vintage things, and I love to re-cycle.  So.. my hottie cover has been constructed from a lovely old tablecloth with floral embroidery. There were many holes in the body of the cloth, but the embroidery bits were worth saving, I added an old vintage lacy collar (again only 1/2 a collar), some buttons, a bit of crochet off a torn white hankie, and a few felt flowers from a massive bag of felt bits I picked up at a 1/2 price sale.
The only thing I really bought 'retail' was a packet of eyelets to make the hanging holes.

There was so much of the tablecloth to save I even used one corner for the back of the Hottie.
Pop over to Curly Pops blog to read about the Hottie Challenge and view some of the entries.  You will be amazed.
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  1. KylieJune 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I am amazed Lyndel...at how lovely YOUR hottie is! I love the way you used the best bits of the old tablecloth to make such a romantic and very pretty Hottie. Well done x

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  2. NellyJune 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    For a non crafter thats a brilliant hottie I didnt take the challenge as my imagination couldnt come up with anything (my excuse ) but maybe I should have tried,Well done you xx

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  3. A Treasured PastJune 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Your hottie turned out fabulous...just in time..hasn't it been cold..brrr. Tam x

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  4. duchess_declutterJune 9, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    This is lovely Lyndel! I don't think you can actually call yourself a non-crafter any more.

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsJune 9, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Lyndel, just seen your comment on Kylie's blog and got very excited. Teatowel finds? Can't wait to see them! Love your hottie, it's inspired. Love your vintage sheets, I rarely see such beauts over here (UK). xx

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  6. Gina E.June 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Oh Lyndel, it is beautiful! Much too pretty to actually use in your bed...heaven forbid that your toenails get caught up in the embroidery - LOL!

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  7. CurlyPopsJune 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    It's beautiful Lyndel. I love the way that it actually accentuates the lovely embroidery from the tablecloth. Can't wait to see it close up!

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  8. JennieJune 10, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wow - i love this!!
    Looks brilliant - and such a great cause!XX

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  9. Wombat's PicnicJune 10, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a great way to use these lovely bits and pieces:) Cyndy

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  10. NickJune 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    That looks lovely. The little felt flowers really lift it and give it a contemporary feel plus adding a tactile dimension. I love it.

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  11. LindaJune 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Every time I read an AU blog, I wonder what a hottie is. Now, I see. We call it a hot water bottle. A "hottie" to us is a very physically attractive person.
    www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.com

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  12. Miss ClaireJune 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    It looks beautiful!! You've inspired me to have a go at making a cover...I had been planning to make one out of a jumper, but this is 10 times prettier! xox

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