The fantasy world of Dragons, Wyverns and Amphiptere sets the mind buzzing, be it from settling down with a good book, watching your favourite film or playing online games. My new range of cushions is still in its infancy , but the first 2 designs have been added to my web site this week.
Don’t forget you can always drop me a line if you’re hunting for a specific colour combination.
New cushions added to range …..
Don’t forget the Tour de France is still on and Dizzy Tyke Cycling cushions are the perfect gift of the race mad gift that’s needed before it ends in Paris on July 23rd 2023.
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you in Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
There’s a new kid on the block….. well an old one actually. Following a request from a customer this vintage motor has now been added to the range. Based on a 1961 series 2, they are live on my web site NOW !!!
Don’t forget you can always drop me a line if you’re hunting for a specific colour combination.
New cushions regulaly added to range …..
More new cushions are added to stock each week. As usual all the designs are individual, mainly due to up-cycling and repurposed fabrics. This focus means I don’t just buy materials off the role but purchase excess stock and end of roles, ensuring the most ethical use of materials, whilst keeping my cost at the best possible prices to pass on to my customers.
Wedding 4WD Vehicle Cushion
£35.00
Series 1 4WD Vehicle Cushion
£30.00
Wedding 4WD Vehicle Cushion
£35.00
4WD Vehicle Cushion
£30.00
Compass Design Cushion
£29.00
4WD Vehicle Cushion
£29.00
1960’s 4WD Vehicle Cushion
£30.00
1961 4WD Vehicle Cushion
£30.00
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you in Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
Are you heading off on an adventure, it could be walking, cycling or a road trip. This new adventure memory cushion is a great way to remember the key moments.
The place names or locations should mean something to you and not be generic well known places map.
The example here shows a quick trip for an American friend who popped over to the UK for 10 days, Annan and Twiced Brewed may not feature on shop maps, but were key memory moments on this trip.
Head over to my commissioned order page and have a look around, these adventure memory cushions start at £35.00.
Fathers Day is just around the corner …..
Some new cushions have been added to stock this week, that may be a perfect fit…….
As usual all the designs are individual, mainly due to my aim to up-cycle and repurpose fabrics. This focus means I don’t just buy materials off the role but purchase excess stock and end of roles, ensuring the most ethical use of materials, whilst keeping my cost at the best possible prices to pass on to my customers.
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you on Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
This year seems to be full of weddings, so why not get a bridal themed cushion to make the perfect finishing touch to any bridal setting.
This stunning bride with organza veil is the perfect accessory to a bridal suite or bridal shower.
This Design from my Dizzy Tyke studio is the perfect finishing touch or accessory to make any bride feel special.
Also coming soon individually designed ring cushions.
Fathers Day is just around the corner …..
Some new cushions have been added to stock this week, that may be a perfect fit…….
As usual all the designs are individual, mainly due to my aim to up-cycle and repurpose fabrics. This focus means I don’t just buy materials off the role but purchase excess stock and end of roles, ensuring the most ethical use of materials, whilst keeping my cost at the best possible prices to pass on to my customers.
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you in Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
As we get into the longer evenings here in the UK, its time to break out some new designs to add to you WIP (work in progress) collection, you can never have too many knitting projects on the go.
This versatile kerchief pattern has a range of options included. It can include beads, bobbles or any combination.
Knitted in double knit yarn, you can even use oddments from you scraps box as in the bottom right.
LULSLEY CHRISMAS VEST
FREE knitting pattern
The Lulsley pattern is a great for any baby or toddlers , to get them in the annual Christmas jumper competition without them overheating.
This vest knitted in double knit yarn, is quick and easy to follow. When you download this pattern you will find 2 options, the original pattern which has imperial measurements and a metric version.
New cushions added to range …..
Some new cushions have been added to stock this week. As usual all the designs are individual, mainly due to my aim to up-cycle and repurpose fabrics. This focus means I don’t just buy materials off the role but purchase excess stock and end of roles, ensuring the most ethical use of materials, whilst keeping my cost at the best possible prices to pass on to my customers.
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you in Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
Although I do have different platforms I sell on coming direct to the maker is always preferential. To celebrate this use the coupon code Christmas22 to get a 10% discount on all cushions until the end of December2022. Don’t forget last posting dates and the planned Royal Mail industrial action when planning when to order.
The range of cushions avayalbe is constantly evolving and changing. Evolving because customers request designs that once developed are prefect to join the selection and changing because the materials available for cushions and appliqué is never constant. This is because I source my fabrics from excess stock and end of line, meaning that its always new fabric but often repurposed.
Here are a few recently added. Including the new kid on the block the rear view of the ever popular Defender.
New additions to the range of knitting patterns has also taken a back seat through this unusual year…but this amazing ladies cardigan is in the final stages of pattern checking. The Fladbury should be released in time for Easter. Follow me on Instagram for updates and discount codes.
Many thanks for viewing my update and I look forward to seeing you in Instagram.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
New and what’s coming over the next few weeks….
The web site now is the option to have vehicle cushions personalised with your vehicle registration or vehicle name ( up to 8 letters). This will be on a proportionality sized plate added to the cushion before dispatch, there will be an extra £5.00 charge. Select your cushion place it in the basket then select the option to add plate and in the comments state what you would like putting on it.
Also
With lockdown from Covid-19 starting to relax, people are thinking of getting those special family event caught up on so I’ll be looking at how my products can enhance your special Christening, Wedding, Birthday or family get together. My special wedding themed cushions include being able to have a combination of names added. if you really want to push the boat out why not choose the option of working with the designer and we can look to change the design colours to mirror the wedding theme.
Don’t forget the sports nut in your life, they are always difficult to buy for at Christmas
Due out soon….. the NEWENT cardigan.
this simple but eye-catching design will suit a boy or girl and will be available on my web site before any other outlet. why not join my mailing list and be the first to get it. Visit my homepage and a popup will let you register.
As my learning curve of web design is still steep, I’m please to announce I have now included the option for customers to leave reviews. previously I had relied on the expert web designers of Etsy, Loveknitting and Facebook for this option. but I as I move to a bigger and stronger solo position in the market place its now included on my site. its at the bottom of each page.
Don’t forget social media, the different links are at the bottom of the page.
Until next time thanks for reading.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
Attention to detail
People ask why I edge my appliqué with a zig-zag stitch rather than the quicker and cheaper to produce E stitch that other craft producers use. I have several reasons the main 2 being…..
- It protects edges from fraying and increases the life of the cushion.
- The design jumping out at you rather than bending in.
Slide the bar and compare the finishes for yourself.
Whats New ….
You can now have you vehicle cushions personalised with your vehicle registration or vehicle name( up to 8 letters). This will be on a proportionality sized plate added to the cushion before dispatch. To add this extra to your purchase add the number plate option to your basket when purchasing your cushion.
Weddings are Back……
These new Wedding Themed cushions are the perfect addition to your special day. they are also an ideal finishing touch if you hire out your vehicle to wedding planners. Currently the 4WD and Camper van are amiable but other vintage vehicles will soon be added to the range.
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Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
The last few weeks have seen me busy with a couple of new designs.
Bee’s are still a popular choice for decor indoors and out in the garden. My new Queen Bee design, is appliqué and embroidery. It has the Queen with her crown and delicate wings fluttering behind her. The design is available on 14”, 16” and 18” cushions and the selection of fabrics and colours will be expanding over the next few weeks.
With the weather improving and cycling season getting into full swing now Covid-19 restrictions are relaxing, this modern take on a cycle themed cushion will fit not only into a minimalist interior design setting, but any environment where you have a cyclist who will appreciate and love the sleek lines and modern dimensions.
What’s coming over the next few months….
Being added to the web site over the next couple of weeks is the option to have vehicle cushions personalised with your vehicle registration or vehicle name( up to 8 letters). This will be on a proportionality sized plate added to the cushion before dispatch, there will be an extra minimal charge. Select the option to add plate and submit what you want on the plate.
- More designer cushions and bespoke ideas will be coming in the next few weeks.
- With lockdown from Covid-19 starting to relax, people are thinking of getting those special family event caught up on so I’ll be looking at how my products can enhance your special Christening, Wedding, Birthday or family get together.
Don’t forget to follow me in Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, alternativly join my mailing list for update and offers. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
As my past and present customers are aware here at Dizzy Tyke Designs, I make all of the cushions covers here in my studio.
Heres a little insight into the processes I undertake to create my exclusive designs and how the cushions covers are produced.
Stage 1 – Create Design Element
Using the BROTHER PE design program I create a design that represents the picture I want to create. Ensuring the pieces are attached in the correct order and stitches give the desired effect. this is then uploaded into the sewing machine ready for sewing.
If you have an idea for a pattern and its not available, drop me a line and if its something quirky for you I can give you costings, if its something I could add to my web site I can always look to absorb the cost for the design element away from the price.
Stage 2 – Fabrics
I try to use repurposed but new fabrics where possible. Many of the cover fronts are excess stock curtains. Whist the backs vary from good quality cotton sheeting, blackout backing curtains and curtain linings.
A lot of the appliqué materials are offcuts from a local upholstery manufacturer.
Creating card templates of each design element allows fabrics to be selected and cut to correct shapes before they are sewn into place.
Stage 3 – The Machine
I use a Brother PX1050x machine which hold up to 10 colours at any time.
Once fabrics have been chosen threads come next, whether I’m looking for contrast or harmony I have a wide selection of Kingstar polyester threads to choose from, they are then loaded onto the machines and threaded ready for sewing.
Stage 4 – stitch out design
Then starts the process of stitching out the design. Once all the elements are stitched in place. The edges are embroidered in a zigzag stitch to stop edges fraying.
Stage 5 – Create the cushion.
The backs are cut to shape, raw edges overlocked and a zip attached under an overlap to conceal it on the finished cushion. The Zip is typically placed 2/3 inches from the bottom of the cushion on the back.
However, some cushions are created using the envelope style and have buttons forming part of the design on the front.
The back and front are then sewn together and lastly the edges are overlocked to prevent fraying.
Stage8 – Finishing
The covers are then checked over, strands of cotton removed and tidying around appliqué to give clean lines.
Stage 7 – The Final Product
The cushion covers are then pressed, have a temporary filler placed in them for photographing. The filler is then removed and the cover placed in storage until it is sold.
You may wonder why temporary fillers are used. This is because they take a beating putting them in and out of different covers and pummelled into place for the photograph. So keeping a few fillers just for photographs allows every cushion that is dispatched to have a brand new filler placed in it ready for its new home.
All the fillers are solid to me as hypoallergenic, however are I can not guarantee all the fabrics I use are hypoallergenic, so I do not market them as such.
What’s coming over the next few months….
- Summer knitting ideas start to make an appearance
- More designer cushions and bespoke ideas
- With lockdown from Covid-19 starting to relax, people are thinking of getting those special family event caught up on so I’ll be looking at how my products can enhance your special Christening, Wedding, Birthday or family get together.
Don’t forget to follow me in Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, alternativly join my mailing list for update and offers. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
Thanks for taking a look at my update and site.
Deb (The Dizzy Tyke)
