Today I finished D-3 Jason’s Jacks using a lovely bright fabric from Aunty Cookie. We spent Easter on the Isle of Wight where I scoured the local charity shops and picked up some lovely vintage toys. The weather was bizarre, sometimes sunny and warm, but also windy with snow, sleet and hail. We braved Ryde…
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Day 13
I am writing this blog post from work today for a change. I spent lunchtime walking around the shops and picked up some chocolate vintage buttons from Hotel Chocolate! The packaging is lovely and contains a collection of 18 antique buttons, highlighting “the great skill and artistry that was put into the humble button”. What…
Doll quilt progress
In between a hectic few days I have been busily working on the doll quilt. I think my swap partner might be surprised by the fabrics I am using but I have gone for an autumnal feel with lots of browns and greens. In between sewing I have been catching up with friends; a newly…
Doll quilt progress
I have finally chosen the pattern I am going to make for the doll quilt swap. After my previous disastrous attempt I knew I wasn’t capable of making one without a little bit of help. So I bought a copy of Little Quilts which everyone seems to recommend and have chosen a lovely quilt which…
Scrap swap
Here is a sneak preview of the fabrics that are currently winging their way across the atlantic to my swap partner, Ellen, at hurrayic. I have included a variety of old and new fabrics, and there’s a good selection of my favourite Cath Kidston fabrics. I hope she likes them all!
The Ladybird generation
Whilst I was on holiday last week I picked up a great selection on vintage books for a swap I am participating in. I really love the old Ladybird classics and wasn’t too surprised to find a group on flickr. Ladybird are also releasing a new book to capitalise on the love for all things…
Vintage fabrics
I have spent the day washing and ironing a small selection of vintage fabrics I picked up on holiday. I have been lucky lately, especially with this crazy Superman fabric. Some of it is destined for swaps but there’s plenty for me!
Another sunny day
Spent the day shopping in Newport, had some lunch in a cute tea-shop, then on to visit my sister and nieces. My sister cooked dinner for us (the first time in years). Then we came home via the beach. I bought some great vintage fabrics in Newport which are currently being washed. Pictures soon…
New toys
Today I visited the Cath Kidston sale again and after much deliberating came away with a large sewing box. As you can see I have an almost identical smaller version but it hardly held anything. The new one is much much better. Some new purchases also arrived courtesy of ebay, some lovely vintage bias and…