It’s funny, getting ready for a craft fair. You think about it for months. Planning what to make to sell, how to display it, all the little tasks that need to be done to prepare everything. And then, before you … Continue reading
Tag Archives: cushion
linen love
My latest acquisition (and my first fabric buy of the new year) came to me via evilbay. This pure Irish linen lovely is a tea towel made by Dunmoy, a company name about which I have been able to find … Continue reading
the eyes have it
I’ve resisted the lure of making an owl cushion up to now. Not because I dislike them. But just because every Tom, Dick and Harry on the high street seems to sell them these days, which means that people can … Continue reading
picture postcards
So, yesterday afternoon’s project was the second of the two cushions for Rachel’s mum, this time featuring some of her favourite places. It’s not quite finished yet, but I thought I’d post about it anyway. It’s been a bit tricky, to be … Continue reading
tear-jerker
Just a quick post to share the result of my work on Rachel’s commission. I was a bit nervous as to whether it was what she had in mind, so I sent her a picture. Thankfully, Rachel is happy with it. … 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