[judeb]

Have a definite 'thing' for doorstops at the moment so thought I would have a go at making one of my own from scratch rather than follow a pattern. Its not a perfect beach hut but I am quite pleased for a first attempt without instruction!

 

[sand]

Very nice you did a great job with out a pattern

 

[TinaOR]

Very cute!

 

[Naneast]

So cute!

 

[Hilary4]

Very cute.

I have a fabric owl doorstop which I love but our borderdor has a "thing" for it too, and in spite of its weight, he keeps nicking it and taking it behind my chair!

 

[glnwhi]

cute

 

[amudaus]

Yes you should be pleased with your beach hut it is lovely.

 

[kathleenTC]

Yes, it is very nice!

 

[ManyClouds]

Cute! I think I'd like to make a doorstop after seeing yours. Better get busy, tracking down a pattern!

 

[missjg]

That is so cute.. no instuctions??? Holy MOley I would have a mess!

 

[maryrose]

very nice idea!

 

[usha d]

great job

 

[ManyClouds]

What did you stuff the doorstop with? I suppose it would have to be a heavy stuffing to give weight to the doorstop and so hold the door in place?

 

[judeb]

What did you stuff the doorstop with? I suppose it would have to be a heavy stuffing to give weight to the doorstop and so hold the door in place?

I stuffed the top with normal toy stuffing but used 1kg of dried peas for the bottom as weight- sewn inside a cotton bag for security. Seems to be heavy enough although you could use more and stuff the whole thing solid.

 

[ManyClouds]

What did you stuff the doorstop with? I suppose it would have to be a heavy stuffing to give weight to the doorstop and so hold the door in place?

I stuffed the top with normal toy stuffing but used 1kg of dried peas for the bottom as weight- sewn inside a cotton bag for security. Seems to be heavy enough although you could use more and stuff the whole thing solid.

Thank you for the tip- I'll try that. My daughter wants a doorstop. I notice that you reside in Cleethorpes. My nan used to take me there during the summer holidays. Loved it and still have fond memories. Hoping to revisit some day.

:thumbup:

 

[judeb]

I actually made a doorstop from a Debbie Birkin tea cosy pattern too (pic attached) l am a bit obsessed at the moment lol. Have made another 3 for family and friends, they are very popular!

 

[Rainbow]

very cute...

 

[ManyClouds]

It's brilliant! I think I'll definitely have to have a go myself, especially after seeing your owl doorstop. :thumbup: