Saturday 19 October 2013

making pumpkins


today i was mostly making
velvet pumpkins
in my shop

strangely addictive!

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Dorset Buttons

 large Dorset Button

 giant Dorset Button!

my new obsession: 
making large Dorset buttons with rags
after my first failed attempt 
i read the tutorial properly and succeeded 
i really like them :)

Friday 23 August 2013

new stuff






ha ha i thought i was making Dorset Buttons but as usual hadn't read the instructions properly!!! 
ah well i'm quite liking my woven buttons anyway but will try and follow the tutorial to the word next time i'm in the shop!

Friday 10 May 2013

recycled lampshade - bird cage - mobile



inspired by the lampshades in 
"Granny Chic"
by bloggers Dottie Angel and Ted and Agnes

i wanted to make one since i first saw one on Dottie Angel's blog
it is such a happy sunshiney piece.

i'm now scouring the charity shops for more ratty old lampshades to recycle!

Thursday 18 April 2013

Adventures with my sewing machine!


look look LOOK
i actually sewed in a zip!!!


it even open and closes!!!


I made myself a little pouch/purse/bag thingy :)
This is the first time i've actually sewn in a zip
 so it's a bit rough and ready but i'm very pleased with myself!

Wednesday 27 February 2013