owls!

At last! I finally have a new batch of jewellery bits – so I can show you the latest addition to my range of brooches and pendants: owls! I only got them last night, so please excuse the poor photos … Continue reading

scrap-a-rama

As you probably know if you have read many of my posts, I have a certain fondness for scraps. Truth be told, I love a good scrap pack. I bought one just the other day. They’re like a lucky dip, … Continue reading

trim-triminy

I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a trim-aholic. So when I spotted a multi-coloured scraps-and-trims de-stash listing on Etsy recently, I just couldn’t resist. They’re only tiny bits, but perfect for pockets! The only problem is, there’s … Continue reading

pop-up market

This is where I am today! Please forgive me if you turn up bright and early at 10 am and I’m a little late setting up my stall. I have to walk lad to school, then rush home and grab … Continue reading

pure gold

I had to pop into Hopkinson yesterday. Just near Nottingham railway station, Hopkinson is one of my favourite places in town. Needless to say, it is a vintage emporium, but what an emporium! Formerly H. Hopkinson Ltd, established around 1880, the building was … Continue reading

cushion commission

Just a quick post to share my most recent cushion commission. I absolutely love this fabric! It did need starching after washing as, despite being of a good weight, the fabric has a soft drape and a fair bit of … Continue reading