Skills exchanges are just the best, aren’t they? A few months ago I spent an afternoon helping a friend sort out her blog. In return, she offered to teach me how to make a lampshade. She has all the required gubbins and know-how, because … Continue reading
Tag Archives: vintage fabric
not showing off
I thought it was about time for a friday fabric fix. Although, I sometimes wonder whether I’m doing the right thing, posting pictures of the fabrics I manage to source, on here for all to see. I worry that it … Continue reading
playing nicely
Buying vintage fabric is always fun. The perusal of wares, the anticipation of their arrival. I can’t deny, I am addicted to it. But sometimes there is an added bonus. The newest addition to my stash is this lovely bright … Continue reading
the thing with rings
The thing with button-making is that once you start, it gets kind of addictive. Its hard to stop when you have the satisfaction of a whole trayful of little colourful goodies to look forward to gazing upon at the end of … Continue reading
little boxes
I’ve been trying out my idea for my buttons today. It has involved more glueing. But having had success with the hair grips, I’m all glue-happy now (perhaps it’s just the fumes!) This is my prototype. I decided to make just one first, … Continue reading
dolly lovely
When I buy vintage fabric, I don’t expect to always get what I expect to get. If you see what I mean. Usually this is not a Good Thing. Usually it is because the fabric is more faded, or has a stain … Continue reading