Hooray, I nearly made it, blogging every day throughout November. There were a couple of times when I just couldn’t get to the laptop or I just couldn’t think of anything to write. Tonight we are on the Isle of Wight having survived a pretty turbulent trip over the Solent. I managed to complete my little Stanley dog which I’m giving to my mum on her birthday on Sunday. Unfortunately my competition entry was returned as Cath Kidston’s inbox is full! She obviously didn’t expect quite so many entries.
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My Stanley looks nothing like the picture. I may have to have another go.
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The Winter Cath Kidston catalogue was waiting for me when I got home from work today. These little tins are cute (although I have plenty of proper vintage tins for my button collection). I love this new Christmas fabric … and these decorations. I think I’ll be heading off to my local Cath Kidston shop this weekend to take a closer look.
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I was very excited to find this competition today. I have already made a start on mine. And I’ve set up a group on flickr for anyone who wants to join in the fun!
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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!
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It’s been a strange week since we’ve returned from our holiday. I’ve had to spend three days at home as we’ve had a garden makeover this week. So I’ve read more and crafted more. Today I made my first doll quilt and it was so much harder than I thought it would be! Don’t look too closely at the picture or else you’ll see all the mistakes. I used some of the vintage fabrics I picked up on holiday, as well as some favourite Cath Kidston ones. I think I need to be a bit more adventurous with my choice…
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I was lucky enough to test this pattern a couple of months ago. The pattern was really easy to understand and took a couple of hours to make from scratch. I used some of my favourite Cath Kidston fabric for the body. Buy them here.
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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 ric rac. And my lovely boyfriend surprised my by buying me the new Orla Kiely doormat I saw in Heal’s. It’s almost too good to wipe your feet on but it’s too big to frame!
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Finally, our last day in our flat! I can’t believe after a whole year of planning we’re finally ready to move into our beautiful Edwardian house. I’m so excited but sad to be leaving our little flat. I’m going to miss living in Zone 2 and I feel like a true Islingtonite through and through. Now we just need to decide how we’re going to spend our last few hours, hopefully watching the new series of Top Gear and a final meal at our favourite local, the Lord Palmerston.