Sunday, December 18, 2011

Almost looked like snow!

But not quite! In the midst of my pre-Christmas mayhem I made an ottoman for DS...he requested black, bright blue & green and some robot fabric I had used in a quilt for him.
From a pattern by Kathy at Material Obsession (Turban Ottoman I think) that was also in a Quilters Companion magazine...super easy and quick & really looks smart (I think!). We decided to fill it with bean bag beans...they were everywhere!!!! I believe they have minds of their own!!! If I wasn't in Australia I might think there was a blizzard coming!
So now while I am running around like a mad woman, DS can chill out with his tootsies up! That is, after the lawns are mowed and his room is tidy...and he has walked the dog...and swept the path....and....
 Cardygirl xx
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29 comments:

  1. gracieDecember 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    marvelous colors!

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  2. MargDecember 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Love it. It looks great.

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  3. ConniDecember 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    How fun! The ottoman looks great! And those pellets have so much static cling to them...seems they stick to everything.

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  4. Quilt KittyDecember 18, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Love your ottoman. Those beans can certainly not be tamed. Tracee xx

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  5. FionaDecember 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    the ottoman is fantastic.... you'll be finding little static balls for months....
    Hugz

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  6. HeatherDecember 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Oh, I just love this one. Just may have to order the pattern as it is so fun looking. Love the colors too.

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  7. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This ottoman is absolutely stunning! Your blog post title threw me off... I kept saying, "she lives in Australia and they are in their summer now, how can she have snow?" But you are right the ottoman stuffing does look like snow!

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  8. sunnyDecember 19, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I love it!! There may be one of those in my future.

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  9. Abby and StephanieDecember 19, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Terrific gift and very well made. Lucky DS and I do love the idea of using the little pellets. I'll bet he got his chores done quickly so he could enjoy his new pillow.

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  10. NedraDecember 19, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    When I've worked with those beans, I noticed they carried a lot of static cling. They stayed with me for days!
    Looks like a comfy ottoman.

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  11. paront1222@comcast.netDecember 19, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    That is sooooo cool! I love it!
    I need one too :)

    Peggy

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  12. SiobhánDecember 19, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Great job! I love the colors on it!

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  13. Anne HeidiDecember 19, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    What a great ottoman- love the colours :-) Hope your "snow" goes away soon...

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  14. NickyDecember 19, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Looks great! Could have been a white Christmas after all........

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I hope you made him clean that mess up! Sounds like you're cracking that whip and getting everything done around the place!!! ;) If only we weren't flooded in.... we have lots of jobs needing doing here!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    whow A this is fantastic,love the colours,DS should be very happy with this,well done.

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  17. JanetDecember 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I'm so impressed, I saw one of MO's at a workshop and wanted one. I haven't got around to it though. Brilliant idea to use the beans.

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  18. JuliaDecember 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great job! I love the colors on it... Brilliant idea to use the beans..!

    Julia ♥

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  19. SusanDecember 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Looks fantastic. Always on the look out for a good 'boys' project, and this one could be done in so many ways. It may not be snowing but it is crazy, cool sewing weather for summer.

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  20. Peg - Happy In QuiltingDecember 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    LOL...I love it as well.....Poor DS ....LOL

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  21. TeresaDecember 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Love the ottoman... It looks amazing. Well done xx
    I wish it would snow!

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  22. GabiDecember 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a beautiful ottoman. Just gorgeous. Your son must be thrilled ...once he's finished with the chores ...lol

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  23. SandyNDecember 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow - LOVE your ottoman... LOVE the colours.


    sandyn

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  24. And This Little PigDecember 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    ... and whipper-snipped my yard? Please :@
    Beautiful Alison, love the snow.
    LiBBiE in Oz

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  25. AnitaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love it!! Do you take orders???? lol

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  26. rosieDecember 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    That's absolutely gorgeous Cardy.. don't you just hate all those little white balls.. they go everywhere..

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  27. Chocolate CatDecember 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Love it!!! but boy I hate bean bag beans!!!

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  28. CaroleDecember 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Wow! Sweet! Better not show this post to dd as she will want one! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

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  29. Kiwifruit-ShireeDecember 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I just love this, it looks fabulous, however I am sure you had a lot of "fun" with those beans!

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