Sometimes, commonsense just goes out of the window. Sometimes, the practical becomes impractical. I think I knew when I bought these two pinnies that I was kidding myself. I think I knew that I’d have trouble summoning up the urge … Continue reading
Author Archives: modflowers jr
selvedge smitten
I always save my selvedges. Be they new, or vintage. I love the typography. I love the fact that they’re the bit you’re supposed to throw away. The bit you’re not supposed to notice, or use. I did use a few of … Continue reading
lavender blue
It’s funny how, when the weather is hot, it affects your colour sense. The past few days have been scorching. I have spent much of them in the kitchen, the coolest room in the house from around ten am onwards, … Continue reading
in chains
I have been experimenting with vintage fabric buttons again. Because I love ’em. I fancied something a bit pretty. And delicate. These pendants are the result of my experiments…. They are silver plated, on a silver plated chain. And I’ve … Continue reading
location, location, location
Strictly speaking, I shouldn’t be posting these as they’re not really mine to post. My friend Maria has a fabulous eye for vintage treasures, as I know from sharing a stall with her. I’m helping her to turn her collection of vintage British souvenir … Continue reading
hello duckie!
This lovely bit of Americana plopped through my letterbox yesterday. Part of my recent fabric-buying spree, this fabric is vintage but totally unused and originated all the way “across the pond” in the USA. Loving those just-everso-slightly-disguised ducks! I think … Continue reading