Firstly,you have two stitch through three layers of fabric - one a very stiff cotton, one a very thick blanket, and all the while your sewing machine is protesting loudly and needle-breakingly.
Secondly, you then realise that you have to hand quilt the three layers of fabric together because the bloody thing still keeps sagging.
Thirdly, you have to hand stitch a sodding zip to it.
And you all know how I feel about zips.
Can you tell Puppy was terrified by my swearing whilst making this project ?
Never mind, it's done now, and this was made at the special request of my little nephew Harvey who is quite certain that I can stitch anything in the world . Happy Birthday Harve !
I'm sure there must be a much easier way of making something like this, but if there's an arse-about-way of doing things - then I'm your girl.
I think I can safely say this is on my list of things I'm never going to make again, and thinking about it, I'd love to hear what you will never ever be attempting again.
(Unless you are emotionally blackmailed by a sweet 5 yr old of course).
Have a happy weekend all !
Never mind... it's absollutelly dellitefull!!
Posted by: penelope | February 27, 2009 at 03:09 PM
It is really, really cute though!!
You do amazing work!
Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Wescott | February 27, 2009 at 03:13 PM
It turned out adorable!
Posted by: Jen | February 27, 2009 at 03:16 PM
that is so completely adorable. There are many things i "won't make again" but, i always do...
barbara brown
Posted by: barbara brown | February 27, 2009 at 03:35 PM
oh sweetie!!!! two words: fusible web! and stiff interfacing(like timtex!!!! then all you have to do is serge the edges after ironing it all together (i still managed to break needles!)
It looks great. i'm sure Harve with love it.
Posted by: coryy | February 27, 2009 at 03:44 PM
But it is very, very cute. And Harvey will love it and he will be very proud of you, although he will say to you: I told you so :o)))
Posted by: Marie-Thérèse | February 27, 2009 at 03:45 PM
But it's sooo cute at the end...never mind the trouble bet Harve will love it !
Posted by: Miss Butterfly | February 27, 2009 at 04:21 PM
It is very adorable. Have you seen the tutorial for a fabric dollhouse? i bet you could modify that for something similar. it was fairly easy, with minimal swearing.
but anyway, the doghouse is very, very cute.
Posted by: bec | February 27, 2009 at 04:28 PM
But where's the zipper? This is just so cute. For a project that required cursing, it came out great.
Posted by: Chris | February 27, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Well, I don't blame you, but it surely did turn out beautifully! He will be so thrilled.
Posted by: Elaine/MuddlingThrough | February 27, 2009 at 04:32 PM
But it does look rather wonderful and I'm sure Harvey will be absolutely delighted.
Posted by: Gina | February 27, 2009 at 04:42 PM
so ein süßes hündchen!!!!
wunderbar!!!!
liebe grüße von EMMA
Posted by: EMMA | February 27, 2009 at 06:31 PM
How absolutely adorable! But, I expect nothing less from you! Love your blogs!
Posted by: Sandy Shirley | February 27, 2009 at 07:08 PM
It is quite the best kennel I've ever seen ! Congratulations !! What won't I ever attempt again ? Anything crocheted ..... there is a limit to how many weird little wooly cones anyone can use .
Posted by: SmitoniusAndSonata | February 27, 2009 at 07:15 PM
that is amazing even if it was so sucky to make
i love how the handle looks like a bone.
Posted by: Nancy | February 27, 2009 at 07:26 PM
That photo story is FANTASTIC. It could be a little book all by itself.
Posted by: Kathi D | February 27, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Isn't it wonderful to have someone with such utter confidence in your skills? My nephew still thinks that I can make anything, so of course I always go the extra mile to prove that I can...
The doghouse looks wonderful though, with it's bone handle and all. It was well worth the effort I'm sure! I love it's polka- dotted exterior and the sweet little doggy too.
Posted by: mathea | February 27, 2009 at 08:39 PM
wowzers! worth it just for that bone handle. you must be the favourite auntie : ) good work mrs!
Posted by: kelly | February 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Never again will I hand roll and stitch a hem on a sheer poly fabric. Good thing it was a gift for a dear friend, otherwise I'd have chucked it out the window.
In the end it turned out great, just like your kennel.
Posted by: Wendy | February 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I don't know if you've seen this: http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html
I'm not sure if you just made this up as you went, and I've never done this one before, but it's on my list of things to make. I've seen it on a lot of blogs, and no one has complained as much as you! Check it out, and maybe give it a try. The dog house you made turned out super cute, so maybe it was worth it!
Posted by: Kim | February 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM
OH and wasn't it worth it in the end! beautiful! and when he's all grown up, he will still think your the best aunty and dog house maker!xx
Posted by: cluckingabout | February 27, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I thought I heard distant swearing the other day. Now I know who it was. This. Is. Adorable.
Lucky Harvey.
Posted by: larissa | February 28, 2009 at 01:43 AM
That is very very cute and worth the effort. Don't you find the things you had the most trouble with making are what everyone then wants you to make?
Posted by: Caroline B | February 28, 2009 at 07:24 AM
very cute! I have a little nephew named Harvey too! I be your Harvey loves it!
Posted by: Leah | February 28, 2009 at 08:39 AM
why is it that everything you do is brilliant? are you a creative genius? i love what i see!
%*_*% rosey
Posted by: i cant sew | February 28, 2009 at 10:24 AM