Purl and Seam

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Darling designer dachshund

October 30, 2015

You all know my friend Liz…she of the mad knit seaming skills who always rescues me from that onerous task. Well she’s be working on another project that is altogether more fun.  So much so that I begged her to let me share the finished product with you because….well, you’ll see.

You’ll love it!

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Meet the designer dachshund.

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Isn’t he just wonderful?

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The base is this plain calico dog from Hobbycraft, although you could, if you were so inclined, make your own base.  The decoration is, of course, simply a fabulous collection of clothing labels hand stitched to the base.

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I cannot tell you how much I covet this wee dog. It such a simple but genius idea and the result is just adorable.

I suppose a more sewing inspired version could be made using fabric selvedges. Hmmm…perhaps I should start collecting them!

What do you think?

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Comments

  1. Ann's Fsshion Studio says

    October 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I think this little designer dachshund is adorable!!

    • Pendle Stitches says

      November 1, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      Me too!

  2. Chica Andaluza says

    November 1, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    He’s gorgeous!

    • Pendle Stitches says

      November 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      Isn’t he just?! She so clever!

  3. Jane G says

    November 3, 2015 at 4:47 am

    What a great idea, looks fabulous

    • Pendle Stitches says

      November 3, 2015 at 9:40 am

      It’s so simple, yet so effective!

  4. Jennifer Lauren says

    November 4, 2015 at 5:44 am

    He is SO CUTE!! And what a great idea 🙂

    • Pendle Stitches says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:26 am

      I know!!!! 😀

  5. Fabrickated says

    November 15, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    This is really fun. Some of the best ideas are really simple. I am wondering where she got all the labels from!

    • Pendle Stitches says

      November 16, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Liz is a demon in a charity shop and makes some spectacular finds. As she’s very slender she usually has to alter garments, which means the labels come out! She’s been saving them for ages.

Evie

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