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
Category Archives: craftyness
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
made to order
I like custom orders. Firstly, you know the thing you are making is wanted. You’re not just making what you like, then putting it out there into the ether and hoping for the best. No: someone has actually chosen the … Continue reading
it’s all gone a bit quiet…
As you may have noticed, things have been a bit quiet on the modflowers front this week. To be honest, I have just felt a lack of energy. For anything much. And what little energy I have had has been … Continue reading
making progress
I’m sorry if I’ve been a bit lax with my blogging this week. It can be difficult to write interesting blog posts when you’re engaged in a big project, as it involves doing the same thing all day for several days. … Continue reading