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Wednesday 12 June 2013

VW Baja Bug Cushion - FINISHED!

Well this was a heck of a commission! I started it before I went on holiday in May, but quickly realised it wasn't something I was going to be able to put together in a week, so thankfully my lovely customer was happy to wait until after the holiday to get it finished.

This is how I left it before I went away:



To be honest I was thinking of starting again as it just wasn't coming together, but then after a couple of weeks away, and with renewed vigour, it started to take shape:


And then once I added the customisation I was really pleased. And this is how it finally turned out:


Felt 3D sculpture commission of a car

Felt VW Car Toy



I've also finally done something I've been meaning to try out for ages - a collage of photos - this one shows the two pictures I got from the customer as the brief, and the end result.


I'm really pleased with how well it's turned out, but next time I'll have a better idea how long a piece of custom work like this will take!

Even though I didn't write this specifically for Handmade Monday this week, I'm going to link it up as we've just got back from a weekend away and I don't want to miss this week out!!
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22 comments:

  1. Louise@ElsieMayandBertha16 June 2013 at 19:24

    It's funny how problem majes can be sorted out if you just put it aside for some time. Your car commission turned out beautifully. Congratulations.

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  2. Christmas Pie Crafts16 June 2013 at 19:25

    It is fabulous - a BIG well done it looks really great. Love the picture collage too. Hope you have a good week.

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  3. Ginx Craft16 June 2013 at 20:10

    I like the photo collage. (That is something I really haven't been able to get to grips with.) The car looks fab, and must have been a huge amount of work.

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  4. Unknown16 June 2013 at 20:18

    It may have been hard work but your car is wonderful! Well done x

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  5. Helen16 June 2013 at 20:51

    The car is great, well done. Bet the customer was very pleased x

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  6. Anonymous16 June 2013 at 23:02

    It's worked out very well once you put all the extra customisation on it - what a lovely project and end result. x

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  7. Free Spirit Designs16 June 2013 at 23:27

    oh wow! what a great piece of work! i bet it took you ages... its lovely to see the photos of the real car too - the likeness is amazing! i'm sure you have a very happy customer :) x

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  8. Unknown16 June 2013 at 23:31

    Photo collage is on my 'to do' list too. Fab cushion!

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  9. testing17 June 2013 at 10:34

    Your VW cushion is amazing well done, it was obviously worth the extra time to get it finished how you wanted

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  10. Lucy Blossom17 June 2013 at 14:59

    Its fantastic. I love all the little details you've added. Did you draw up a pattern to make it?

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    1. Unknown22 June 2013 at 07:48

      Hey Lucy, thank you :-) I sort of made up a pattern as I was going along... I drew the basic car side view and then went from there - it took quite a long time because I was making up the pattern as I went, but if I did another one it would be a lot quicker! Simmi xx

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  11. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 17:46

    You are so clever. I would have no idea where to start!

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  12. Highland Monkey's17 June 2013 at 18:37

    I love it when a plan comes together. It looks brilliant all those little bits certainly finish it off. Best the customer was really pleased with it.

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  13. Martha17 June 2013 at 18:47

    oh wow! the beetle just looks wonderful! supa cheery and cosy. well done. what a great sewing project!

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  14. Unknown17 June 2013 at 21:43

    Wow! So effective.

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  15. Jan Gartlan17 June 2013 at 22:18

    Fabulous!

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  16. Ali17 June 2013 at 22:56

    The car looks absolutely amazing. I'm not surprised your so pleased with it.
    Ali x

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  17. Gertie18 June 2013 at 17:00

    Wow !!!! it's fabulous. I love the little head lights - so cute. I'm sure your customer would have thought it was well worth waiting for. I know I would.... xx

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  18. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 20:40

    I ma just in the process of nominating you for the Super Sweet Blogging award.

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  19. Stephen @ Soy of the North20 June 2013 at 01:30

    This looks fantastic. Excellent work getting it looking so much like the brief.

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  20. Unknown22 June 2013 at 07:47

    Ahhh thanks for the lovely words ladies :-) Sorry not to have replied to everyone individually, but I've run out of time!! Hope you've all had a good week. Simmi xx

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  21. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa22 June 2013 at 12:54

    At first I thought wow, that is a lot of work to make that cute car and then when I saw that you were doing it from a picture of a real car, I was amazed! What a great job....it looks exact! Thanks for visiting my blog! I am following you now via GFC!

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I really appreciate all comments made on the blog (it reminds me that I'm not talking to myself!) so just wanted to say thanks for adding your thoughts. Simmi x

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