Arthur the Destroyer
I thought there would be a plethora of posts about Arthur and his naughtiness and sure enough I discovered some this weekend.
The little bugger has been "killing" Keanan's eiderdown. Rather than trying to match the fabric which would have been impossible, I have patched the damaged parts with completely different fabric. And told the boys not to leave the eiderdowns on the bedroom floors. No doubt this is the first of many incidents with Mr Peacock.
Apart from patching the eiderdown, we celebrated Keanan's 10th birthday this weekend. A trip to Pizza Hut with the family on Friday night and his friends over for a DVD and party food on Saturday night.
So not huge amounts of sewing going on. But I have managed to make up some pincushions from a Cath Kidston (talk about hypocrisy!) strawberry print.
There was just enough fabric to make four pincushions.
Each pincushion measures approximately 15am by 9cm and has been stuffed full with polyfill.
I have added a vintage button detail with two felt leaves: one had embroidery embellishment.
And if you fancy one for yourself or as a Mother's Day gift, they are up for sale here.
Arthur the little bugger indeed! YOu didn't tell me what he did to the eiderdown - he is a naughty boy! Do you think the whole thing will be patched in a few months time, hope not! Lovely pincushions and a very cool looking 10 year old
Kimx
Posted by: kim | 25/02/2008 at 06:57 PM
Ah, prepare your heart for a lot of destroyed things! Very nice thing they are, animals, but a nuissance too.
Congratulations on your boy's birthday and on your lovely pincouchions.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | 26/02/2008 at 09:34 AM
hah!!!!
the eiderdowns are such a magnet for dogs and cats.....
Ghillie has eaten a beautiful vintage cushion cover, many, many toys have been destuffed and i no longer have a corner on one of my baskets....
puppy bliss
speak soon
t x
Posted by: tracy x | 26/02/2008 at 11:31 AM
Ah Arthur is making his presence known! He is so cute though and worth all the patches! Our puppy is 8 months old now and only chewing her toys to pieces! It does get better! love the pincushions!
Posted by: Heather | 26/02/2008 at 12:37 PM
Gawd, and he's got plenty more growing up to do yet too. Lovely pincushions xx
Posted by: pipany | 26/02/2008 at 12:39 PM
I love the patches. The pin cushions are very cute too. How do you find time? Perhaps the dog will need to keep away from the machine if he continues his rampage!
Posted by: retrorose | 26/02/2008 at 10:30 PM
Arthur Peacock is a fine name for such an excitable little pup - better hide those pin cushions from him - they look mighty tasty..!
Posted by: Brierley & Clover | 27/02/2008 at 08:42 AM
Your pincushions are really sweet, I did try to buy one, but not surprisingly think I was too late! Will keep an eye on your blog in case you make any more
Take care
Natalie x
Posted by: Natalie | 27/02/2008 at 08:25 PM
love the pincushions...so so cute! I love the felt mixed with the fabric!!Kristin
Posted by: Kristin Seling | 28/02/2008 at 05:33 AM
lovely pincushions- good enough to eat! Making me long for summer now!x
Posted by: anna | 28/02/2008 at 05:51 PM
Sounds like Mr Peacock may be in the dog house!! Cute pincushions Samantha.
Marie x
Posted by: Wild Rose | 01/03/2008 at 07:31 PM
I have had to patch the removable covers on my seatee. The dog just seems to make worn holes in it. Each time I've put a patch in a totally different colour/style fabric. In a couple of moths it will end up totally patchwork !
Posted by: weirdbunny | 03/03/2008 at 11:13 PM
Those pincushions are absolutely beautiful :) Love the vintage button & felt leaf touches. So sweet.
Also wanted to let you know that I'm having a grand contest over at my blog, so if you get a chance, stop on by! :)
Posted by: Kristin | 04/03/2008 at 02:11 AM
Those patches really work on the eiderdown. I love the combination of the different fabrics.
Puppies eat everything,the little bleeders! My babes want one but alas (heavy dose of sarcasm here) I am very allergic!!!
Posted by: natasha s | 04/03/2008 at 11:41 AM