Crafts · Sewing

Festive Makes

I had a few projects on the go over the Christmas period, two I will share with you in another time. I was really pleased they all were finished in time, although I did have more projects in mind that didn’t even get started! First of all was a lovely little festive sew along by…… Continue reading Festive Makes

Crafts · Sewing

A Belated Merry Christmas

Hello all! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I’ve just popped on here to share my completed Christmas Celebration Sampler. I finished it late on Christmas Eve, so just in time for the big day! The border was a real labour of love I have to say, but I’m happy with the way it…… Continue reading A Belated Merry Christmas

Chatter · Crafts

Charity Coffee and Craft Day

I can’t believe it has been over a week since my last post! Where has the time gone!? December already! Anyway… In my blogging absence I have been busy preparing – baking and sewing for a charity coffee morning for a charity very close to my heart Myeloma UK. It is the only craft event I will be…… Continue reading Charity Coffee and Craft Day

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Sweet Unicorn Lavender Pillow

I recently had the delight of coming across The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery which sell the cutest cross stitch patterns EVER! After recently enjoying some cross stitch from The Liberty Cross Stitch book I knew I had to give these patterns a try, the hardest part was picking which one! I initially signed up for a Christmas Stitch…… Continue reading Sweet Unicorn Lavender Pillow

Crafts · Sewing

Sewing Machine Table Mat

Do you remember my last post I was having some fun with my leftover scrap hexies, well this is it finished! And it turns out it makes a perfect little mat for my sewing machine. Of course I had to include some polka dots, and I had some spotty binding left over from the Spring…… Continue reading Sewing Machine Table Mat

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Spring Stitching Completed

So I know it’s autumn and a liiiitttle bit late but believe it or not I did actually finish this project months ago. The first batch of photos I took I was not happy with and it’s taken until now to redo and edit them, silly really as I was so proud to have finished my second…… Continue reading Spring Stitching Completed

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Stitchy progress!

I’ve finally finished my hexie quilt top! I have to admit there was a point when I thought it would never be finished, especially when I had to un-pick an entire row! But now I can say it’s done! Don’t get me wrong I really enjoyed stitching this but there does come a time when you…… Continue reading Stitchy progress!

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Liberty Cross Stitch Book a Sneak Peek and a Little Review..

I’m a huge lover of Liberty Fabrics, and cross stitch so when I saw that there was a Liberty Cross Stitch book I had to invest! The book is full of beautiful patterns and projects. Even if your not a fan of Liberty but love a bit of pretty cross stitch this book is for…… Continue reading Liberty Cross Stitch Book a Sneak Peek and a Little Review..

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People Make Etsy

I was very excited to find out that Etsy aired it’s first advert on UK TV’s last night. Being the shy person I am I chose not to apply when the casting call was announced, however Etsy being as awesome as they are have given each UK seller a chance to appear in the advert!…… Continue reading People Make Etsy

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Vintage embroidery

So I’m feeling a little sorry for myself, I woke up without my voice, it’s finally given in and stopped working completely, my  throat is so sore and my glands are really swollen and my ears are all blocked up too… boo hoo :( The thing is it’s our first wedding anniversary tomorrow and we had…… Continue reading Vintage embroidery