Sewing Projects

Time to cut up some tray cloths!

23/09/2018 ♦

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It's so difficult to cut into a lovely old tablecloth or doily, isn't it? It was a real relief to be able to find a few cloths that had tiny marks on them - nothing terrible, just a bit of wear and tear on the edges and discolouration due…

Lacey, shabby Notebook and Needlecase

27/07/2018 ♦

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It has taken me a long time to collect enough to lace to consider layering it up like this! So I've made a notebook cover and an almost-identical-but-will-never-be-the-same-because-it's-handmade needlecase. I could have gone on making various other items because the colours and lacey-ness lend themselves to so many different things.…

Napkin needle case

27/07/2018 ♦

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An old napkin turned into a case, old pieces of blanket used as internal pages to hold pins, some lace pockets, a place for some buttons... I will be sad to see this one go but it'll be on its way to Scotland soon, to find a new home. And…

Framed Vintage Tablecloth

27/07/2018 ♦

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I could use this tablecloth in so many frames - it seems to suit them all! This was a shiny brown picture frame that I've painted and rubbed-back a little. I can get 3 or 4 useable sections from the tablecloth and, now that I've already ear-marked it for another…

Another frame…

27/07/2018 ♦

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Isn't this frame just gorgeous?! It's a little bigger than the other one and it came ready painted in this duck-egg blue with gold highlights - and a slightly shabby/worn look of course! I've padded it then added this really delicate cotton with lace and bead detail in soft pink.…

Off to pastures new…

17/04/2018 ♦

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I've sent a couple of items off this week which I've sold on Etsy. This one is very similar to a case I've made for my bedroom table. The fabric was so pretty to start with that I've moved some of the lacey trim around a little and made it…

Rags to…well… more rags really

19/03/2018 ♦

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It feels like forever since I have written here! Since my last post I have started lots of new projects, complete a couple of my half-finished ones, then started a few more... The good news is that I've cleared a few things out from my wardrobe - the bad news…

Easy Fabric Heart Kit

11/11/2017 ♦

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I've been making up a few of these easy fabric heart kits - the idea is that they are quick, simple & colourful. I've often wondered why people buy kits when they could just gather the bits and pieces themselves. Usually, I go to one cupboard to get some…

Mother’s Day gifts – stitched case/purse & stitched photo frame

28/03/2017 ♦

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I thought I might quickly show you a couple of things I made for my Mum, this Mother's Day. This little stitched case/purse contained an old photo of my lovely Gran and, of course, a few cards of buttons! . This was another photo of Gran which I transferred on…

Hand Made Book Covers

27/03/2017 ♦

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I've been making a few book covers recently - I started with a couple of favourite pieces of fabric, then a few more, and then a few more. It has been lovely rummaging around and using old pieces of lace and buttons I have been hoarding for some time now. I…

Another great Vintage Fair!

30/09/2015 ♦

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This weekend, I spent a whole day at a local vintage fair - lucky me! Gorgeous old clothes, live music, vintage homewares, furniture, sparkling jewellery, locally-made gifts, tea and cake in china cups... you get the idea. Here are a few photos of this fair in Plymouth, one in Tavistock (both only just over…

Painted Frame Memo Board

29/09/2015 ♦

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I was itching to make a nice big memo board for my sister. I could just imagine this propped against the wall next to her new sewing machine, virtually buried by pieces of fabric and scraps torn from magazines among her own doodles and ideas. She's always coming up with…

Vintage Brooch (Vintage style/shabby chic style!)

16/11/2014 ♦

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Don't you love vintage brooches? I think these look equally great on a summer dress, woollen coat, or your favourite hat - and I think I've used it on all of those since I made it! Using wide lace and sticking to just one colourway gives them a lovely shabby…

Vintage brooch – Bird

16/11/2014 ♦

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Gorgeous Vintage brooch - Just like my flower brooch, I wear this on my coat, hat, bag, etc. Like the other brooch, I used wide lace and stuck to just one colourway for the vintage look I love. This time, I used broken jewellery in place of a button. The flower turned…

Shabby-chic curtains – Add lace to transform plain curtains

18/09/2014 ♦

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Want shabby-chic curtains? Easy! I pinned these lace panels to the front of our bedroom curtains many moons ago. Christmases and birthdays have passed but they remained pinned, not sewn. Now this hasn’t bothered me – not one little bit – but my husband will insist on finding the pins…

Scented shabby-chic style Bookmark

15/09/2014 ♦

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A great alternative to the usual piece of scrap card I usually use, this bookmark is scented so I get the odd whiff of lavender. If you love books, birds or just love shabby-chic style, this is a great little item to make and give (or keep...!). I never find…

Painted Picture Frame shabby chic

02/09/2014 ♦

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The most difficult decision for me, was what not to do with it. This could look great as a painted photo frame, of course, but what about a chalkboard, memo board, jewellery board, pin board...? If I'm lucky enough to pick up more of these, I’m sure they could all be different,…

Jewellery Board

02/09/2014 ♦

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Is the board showing off the jewellery or the jewellery showing off the board?! I had been saving this fabric (a favourite shirt which I had torn - very sad about that!) for something special - with its floaty/romantic feel I think it looks great in the worn-look frame, propped…

Linen Heart shabby chic Cushion

01/09/2014 ♦

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This cushion sits quietly on the bed; it has no practical use at all, but I think it’s so pretty. I used an existing (sqaure) cushion pad with small pieces of foam, fabric to make cover and a lovely daisy trimming (thanks Mum!) I cut the cushion pad open, emptied the…

Old linen Cushion

01/09/2014 ♦

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Reminiscent of those settee protectors your Gran used to use, this is a great way to use a small piece of fabric you’ve fallen in love with – or an old piece you can’t bear to part with. I haven’t added a zip but if your cushion is going to…

Button Jars – recycle your old jars in a couple of minutes!

26/08/2014 ♦

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Well, these came about because I couldn’t bear to throw or recycle such pretty old jars as much as anything else. I may not have been keen on the relish they contained but my husband made short work of that and I got to keep the jars for myself! The…