Easter Rabbits

Spring term at school is finally over and it's been a funny one.

 

The year started with my eldest daughter being seriously ill and spending 2 weeks in hospital. I had to take some time off work to nurse her back to full health and so I have no sewing pictures for you from the first half term.

Fortunately daughter no. 1 is fully recovered and back at Uni now, so the sewing recommenced.

We made some hearts for mothers day, but they were whisked away before I had time to photograph them. Then we made bunnies for Easter. This project took far longer than I expected as the group of 8 year olds I had spent much of their time chatting rather than sewing, however it all came good in the end and each child took a completed bunny home.

 

 

Now I need to think of a project for next term but I'm struggling. I have a mixed group of 9 year olds 2 of the 12 have Special Educational Needs. I was thinking key rings or bookmarks. Will have to go and have a play around with my felt I think.



p-p-p-p-p-p-penguin

Christmas term is in full swing and we are close to finishing our seasonal project.

They just need the front and back sewn together and a bit of stuffing.

Super easy to sew and they look so cute.

 

Any ideas for a new year make? Something with a date on perhaps?

Second project.

My super sewers completed a second project last term.

 Door hangers with their initials on.

The fabric is from the wonderful Paper and String and I have plenty left for other projects. I thinking of a garland spelling out Merry Christmas.

 

I wonderful picture of the children showing off their creations but sadly I can't post it due to safe guarding issues. Got to keep those kiddie safe.

This term we are getting into Christmas mode and kicking off with penguins. I have a new group of kids and they seem very capable. Will have to plan many projects for this bunch I think.



Apples, apples, apples

First project completed.

 

Took a little longer than planned but there is no hurry.

Now, what next?

 

wait and see!

 



Getting ready for a new term.

The planning has been going on all holidays.

Many items were stitched in a trial run.

Then the cutting began.

First up will be little red apples.

You can get the pattern from Molly Makes Issue 6, template found online here.

Next up we will be making felt cup cake purses. The pattern can be found here and is by a lovely lady called Sarah who has the most fantastic felt store and a very generous heart as she donated off cuts to my sewing club :-)

And a final make is the school banner I made during the holidays.

It was designed by one of the pupils (a 5 year old) and I spent a couple of weeks transfering her design into a large banner.Hope she thinks I've done it justice.

Right time to do the weeks shopping and get everything ready for the new term tomorrow.