folksy shop update

I've been spring cleaning my sewing room, a job I've been putting off for a while now. I've sorted through boxes of fabrics,cottons & lace, jars of buttons and zips, old magazines and sketchbooks, keeping only pieces that I really love and have space for. I already feel more creative. I'll try and take some photos to show you all my hard work.



A few new additions to my folksy shop, sweet smelling lavender bags in spring florals and vintage trims. I pop one under my pillow for a restful night’s sleep or tucked in between sheets and towels to keep my laundry fresh.

  

handmade gifts

 

Over the last few weeks I have been using every spare moment I have to get stitching and sewing, creating new pieces for my Christmas exhibition at The Old Fire Station in Oxford. It's on until the 23rd December and there are lots of other crafts for sale too.

I've made a lovely new range of one of a kind handmade gifts; from lace beaded brooches, velvet pin cushions, sewing cases, purses, lavender bags and festive bunting. So if you are looking for some present buying inspiration, why not pop in and have a browse. I'll be there this Sunday 8th from 11am -1.30pm. 

If you can't make it, have a look in my Etsy shop.



These needle cases have everything you need for a spot of sewing; pins, colourful cottons, needles and safety pins. All are handmade with linen, floral cotton and vintage lace. 

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I'm planning to make a lot more of this festive bunting to string up around the house over Christmas and New Year. Each one is handmade with vintage music sheets, lace, buttons, bells, gold glitter and silk ribbon. They look so pretty hung up in my sewing room, but now they are packaged up for sale in the exhibition.

summer sunshine

I was up early this morning with the sun streaming in through the curtains, so I thought I would make a cup of tea and finish off these lavender bags, before heading off to our local farmers market. We came home with pretty looking berries, yellow Patty pan courgettes and delicious cinnamon Danish buns ( which did not make it home)



Another early start tomorrow, as we are off to Newbury Flea Market first thing to snap up all those bargains... I haven't been bric a brac shopping for a while, so I'm really excited as this one is always full of great stuff. I'll let you know what I find.

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Hopefully see you there for tea and cake! 

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Oxfordshire Artweeks

Thanks to everyone who has visited my Artweeks open studio exhibition so far. I've meet some really nice people and had lots of wonderful friends come along too. Natasha and Zoe took some lovely photos from their trip last Sunday. The sun was shinning and everybody was drinking tea and eating cake in the garden. Bliss!

I'm just getting ready for the last few days of the show, making some more handmade cards and lavender bags to sell. The weather has been wild today, so some sunshine tomorrow would be great, thanks!

Open Saturday 25th May - Monday 27th May: 12-6pm. More details here.

busy, busy

Hello again! Sorry I was so busy last week, I didn't have any time for my blog. It's nice to have January over with though, not one of my favourite months.

 

The whole house smells of lavender, I have little stacks of lavender bags tied up with ribbon, piled up in my work room.

I've been making them for various places and have some for sale in my shop too. Take a look here.

 

The smell really does make you feel very relaxed, I slept so well last night.

 

Sweet dreams...zzzzzzz

shop - found and sewn

Over the weekend I have been taking photos, writing descriptions and stocking the shelves of my Etsy shop. I have a mix of work for sale, like this pretty brooch I made from a piece of vintage lace work, decorated with glass beads and pearls ...

... and my vintage collage greeting cards, and lavender sachets made with English Cotswold lavender, which smell lovely.

 

 It's very exciting to finally have my own little shop open!

 

Take a look here. I'd love to know what you think?

 

I bought a few things for myself over the weekend too. This Observer book of wild flowers is pretty tatty, but I like it that way, a mint green doily now at home on my desk and a strip of broderie anglaise waiting to made in to something nice.

 

Thanks for all you lovely comments about my shop x

 

my week...

My week has looked a bit like this...lovely new floral fabrics to make lavender bags, I always feel quite sleepy making these, perfect to tuck under your pillow for a peaceful nights sleep.

I found these little blue daisies hidden away in a box of bits, they will look lovely on my handmade cards.

I love eating outside, listening to the birds tweeting away. We felt quite pleased with ourselves, as we ate the little chard leaves we grew.

My mum treated me to a pink Geranium, which I've put in the bedroom as it's a nice and sunny spot.

exhibition weekend

I spent Saturday morning finishing off the final touches to my show, I always really enjoy setting up my exhibition adding a few of my vintage possessions that have inspired me in my designs. 

The doors to my summer house studio opened at 12pm, the sun was shining and lots of visitors came out to see my new collection, including two of my lovely friends Natasha and Clare. 

Natasha, also know as Candy Pop took some great photos of my work which you can see on her beautiful blog - here. We all enjoyed cups of tea and slices of homemade cake and chatted about our favourite vintage finds, a perfect afternoon!

My Show continues until May 13th, details can be found here. I hope you can make it.