get stuffed!

No, not you dear blog readers! I was referring to my plushies! 😉 As you can see, I had a lovely productive afternoon yesterday whilst lad was out having fun at the Space Centre in Leicester. Bernette was behaving herself and there … Continue reading

nun – done!

So she’s done, the cuddly nun. Sewn and stuffed. And I Just had to do a quick post to show you! She’s the first plushie / pincushion made from my recent fortuitous charity shop find. I’m somewhat discomfited by the thought … Continue reading

stash stories ♥ day one

As you read this I will be on my way to France for a spot of rest and relaxation – exciting! But I didn’t want you to think that I’d forgotten my loyal blog readers. So I decided to set up … Continue reading

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

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