This has been a project I have been wanting to make all summer. It's from Heather Ross' book 'Weekend Sewing". I had been stalling because it needs a lot of fabric, but last week at the thrift shop I stumbled upon this wonderful red and white striped fabric along with a vintage card full of emerald green trimming. I knew exactly what it was destined for.
The pattern is very easy and you only need basic sewing skills to make it. Knitting needles are used as tent pegs and the trimming was used for the ties. I had to add my own little touch with the felt toadstools and I used my vintage bark cloth fabric to make up some little lounging cushions.
The children thought it was wonderful. They spent all afternoon going in and out, pretending to sleep, reading books, doing puzzles and playing with their toys. Oscar had a little nap and then we all had our dinner under it, summer bliss.
Cost: $5 (all items sourced from thrift stores)
Time: 3 hours
Outcome: Seasons of fun and adventure! xx
The pattern is very easy and you only need basic sewing skills to make it. Knitting needles are used as tent pegs and the trimming was used for the ties. I had to add my own little touch with the felt toadstools and I used my vintage bark cloth fabric to make up some little lounging cushions.
The children thought it was wonderful. They spent all afternoon going in and out, pretending to sleep, reading books, doing puzzles and playing with their toys. Oscar had a little nap and then we all had our dinner under it, summer bliss.
Cost: $5 (all items sourced from thrift stores)
Time: 3 hours
Outcome: Seasons of fun and adventure! xx
your children have such a clever mummy :)
and I like Sadies dress
Posted by: jen | February 17, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Oooooh this is GORGEOUS! I actually like yours far better than Heather Ross's (no offence to her) but then I'm such a sucker for stripes. And the toadstools! And the cushions! Alright I'll stop now. I love reading your blog, it's very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ella | February 17, 2010 at 09:46 PM
oooo I love it! Am going ot have to find something in my stash for my litle ones, as hut building is HIGH on the list of things to do everyday...we currently have one in every room...
Posted by: briar | February 17, 2010 at 09:52 PM
I think it's wonderful too. Some favourite memories from my childhood are playing out on the lawn in 'houses' made from cushions and sheets and chairs. Here's to many more happy hours play!
Posted by: Jessicah | February 17, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Thanks so much Ella, I was pretty pleased......I cant resist stripes either. xx
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 17, 2010 at 10:31 PM
It rained here today ~ it was just as much fun inside as it was out. xx
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Thats adorable.
Posted by: Estee | February 17, 2010 at 11:00 PM
You always remind me of childhood fun! Tents are magical and yours is happy looking! I love coming to Heartfelt for doses of summer.
Posted by: Pom Pom | February 18, 2010 at 12:06 AM
too wonderful, and I love the toadstools and the cushions
Posted by: gabrielle | February 18, 2010 at 12:58 AM
This is a wonderful craft. It is just the thing our children would love. thanks for the great idea.
Blessings
Posted by: Gae | February 18, 2010 at 02:15 AM
You always have the most beautiful photos : )
Oh how I would love to spend the day with you!
Your tent is gorgeous and of course amanita mushrooms make everything all the sweeter! xo
Posted by: gardenmama | February 18, 2010 at 06:54 AM
That is fantastic, what a great find with that fabric. Love the little extra with the mushrooms, but then I'm a sucker for wee mushrooms :)
Posted by: Jo | February 18, 2010 at 07:37 AM
oh my! that is so gorgeous. i might need to make one next summer, i think.. when the boys are a bit older. at the moment i fear otto would just want to pull the thing down!
Posted by: rhiannon | February 18, 2010 at 12:04 PM
That is awesome! You are so clever xx
Posted by: Lucy | February 18, 2010 at 07:09 PM
This is amazing. I think I have to share this with my readers RIGHT NOW!
Posted by: Desiree Fawn | February 19, 2010 at 06:17 AM
That looks so cosy :)
Posted by: Hege | February 19, 2010 at 07:18 AM
What a gogroeus project. Evry-one happy. Me too. It looks fun and pretty. Whose cushions, beautiful!
Posted by: Lies | February 19, 2010 at 11:05 AM
This is adorable! I love the wee mushrooms!
Posted by: Amy Caroline | February 19, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Thank-you everyone....it really was super easy! x
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 19, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Sadie did pull it down, but then realized it was much more fun when it
was up. xx
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 19, 2010 at 01:36 PM
You are too sweet...xx
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 19, 2010 at 02:08 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE it! i think i will be making one with some recently thrifted fabric!!!! and that dress! AMAZING
Posted by: heather | February 19, 2010 at 03:25 PM
Oh those pictures are adorable! I love that little white dress! Are those strawberries or flowers?
Posted by: Rebecca | February 19, 2010 at 08:23 PM
Hi Rebecca, they are little strawberries. Sadie loves this dress
because its got little puff sleeves. It was a thrift shop find ~ $3.
Its her princess dress.
Posted by: Heart Felt | February 19, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Just Gorgeous! Love the fabric, what a great find. My kids would love this too - a vintage sheet would be a good thing to use too.
Posted by: Hanna | February 21, 2010 at 10:13 AM