I'm so happy to be participating in another fun blog hop. A big thanks to Thanks to Carla and Madame Samm for all their efforts!
For my doorstop project, I decided to do a simple shape and focus on the applique designs that adorn it. What I came up with is a four-seasons cube...it can be turned to show the current season and used all year long. I used cotton fabric (backed with fusible fleece for structure and batting) for the cube and the appliques are WoolFelt. The handle is a piece of clothesline.
Here's the finished 8.5" tall x 7.5" wide cube in my sewing room:
And here are the four seasons/sides:
As you can see, Spring has embroidered cherry blossoms, and Summer has some embroidered flowers at the base of the tree.
The bottom of the cube is open, and there's a cardboard box inside to maintain the shape. Also, the box contains a zip-lock bag filled with rice for weight. Strips of Velcro hold the box in the place.
If you'd like to make one yourself, here's a detailed tutorial!
And be sure to visit all the other talented participants on today's list:
February 3rd
Why-Knot-Kwilt
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs (that's me!)
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Shepody Mountain Crafter
Lydsfire Sewing
Creatin' in the Sticks
Why-Knot-Kwilt
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs (that's me!)
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Shepody Mountain Crafter
Lydsfire Sewing
Creatin' in the Sticks
Love the trees!! Great job and thank you so much for Not letting the door stop you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very clever and cute. Like that it can be removed for washing, too.
ReplyDeleteHere in the sticks, this would be a perfect door stop. TREES! I love them. Perfect for all seasons and a great door stop to boot! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hopping and creating an inspiration.
Fabulous Door Stop. I like your four seasons and the very clever box to shape and weight it. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea using the seasons. It is just adorable. Love the trees!
ReplyDeleteClever idea for a 4 seasons door stopper! Thank you for sharing your pattern with us.
ReplyDeleteA four season door stopper is a great idea. Lovely design. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeletePractical and a great design!
ReplyDeleteI think this is such a fantastic idea; easy to turn the corner when you want a fresh scene to face out :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea…love having designs for all four seasons on it and thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a box for every season, that would also be a great theme at our place, although the snow is missing... I know, no snow in Switzerland, or at least at our place in winter, weird....
ReplyDeleteI think I will do the same with a snowman for my kiddies, at least, we will have some "snow" at home! Thanks for the tuto!
You are sew creative with one stopper for every season. And they are each so lovely. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete4 sides the charm....brilliant idea....you stop me every time with ahhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I love your cute little trees. Each season is a joy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea. Love the seasonal embroidery. Sew cute.
ReplyDeleteYou never, never, never disappoint. As soon as I saw your blog on the list, I wondered what clever idea you had - and I was wow'ed. I love the idea of the four seasons. I love the winter with what looks like snowballs on the tree. That is exactly what it looks like in OK right now. Last week it was in the 60's - we have no idea week to week. We are supposed to have more now Tuesday and Friday. Geez - what a winter this has been. Thanks for the free tutorial. It is a perfect compliment to a sewing room. Thanks for joining in the hop and being a great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Will be easy to keep clean as well. Lovely project!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth I love this idea - so, so cute! Thank you for the tutorial; I'm going to look at it now. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteJust a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea, 4 seasons to turn it around. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can throw this in the washer and keep it clean... Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat door stop! Love the seasonal theme. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea!! And one for each season...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is just adorable. Love the idea of the different seasons!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! That would also make a great tissue box cover! Thanks for sharing the tute!
ReplyDeleteYour door stop is very creative Elizabeth, Change of season, turn the door stop. I'm off to look at your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI'm printing the tutorial ! It's easy to understand and very appealing graphics. Thank you for sharing it !
DeleteWhat a cute idea! Why didn't I think of that. ;) I like that you can keep it around all year. Very nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! I love the utility of the four seasons in your design. The handle is also unique as well as useful. Well done. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great doorstop and I love that it is changed with the seasons.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Elizabeth! I like that you can change it for each season. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery cute ! I love the four seasons! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletexo jan
What a great idea to have the four seasons on it...love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a perfect idea! It will be just right for every season! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a nest idea. You have a side for each season. Beautiful work you did in making it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, thanks for sharing the link. You did a lovely job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, a door stop that changes with the seasons! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the changeable season idea. I would have a bag of rice in the bottom and stash fabrics--stashed inside!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make a doorstop that can be washed and used for all four seasons. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo clever!
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful! Very classy!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely idea - We love the fact you can take it off and wash it - so practical as well as so pretty
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. This is a very clever project. By keeping the shape simple, my eyes went right to the design. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, so different
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to do 4 seasons. I love it and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
I like this cube, especially the applique. Thanks for the tutorial. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteI love your applique--almost too pretty to put on the floor. Great work. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful ideal and as usual you have done beautiful work on it as usual. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely idea to have one for each season.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, this is such a great idea, love it!
ReplyDeleteYour four season doorstop is very pretty! I like that is removeable to wash.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact you have the seasons on it. I love the spring side because I am dreaming that spring will hurry up and get here.
ReplyDeleteQue ideia maravilhosa.
ReplyDeletePara usar nas 4 estações do ano.
Bjs... Mari Bein
Sweet! I love that you can remove the cover to wash - I love to do laundry!!!
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