Posted in Buttons, Craft, Craft Markets, Fabric, Shop, vintage, tagged brooches, Buttons, Craft, Fabric, Japanese, Shop, Swedish, vintage on March 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
My Felt shop is now officially open! These fabric covered brooches are my first items for sale. The fabric is vintage Swedish and kimono. Become a patron of the arts and buy NZ handmade
Posted in Flashback Friday, Home life, Writing, vintage, tagged Flashback Friday, vintage on February 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I haven’t done one for a while. This is D’s Grandmother looking very glam. She was a beautician with a soft spot for bad boys. She changed her name by deed poll to be the same as D’s grandfather because he was already married and couldn’t/wouldn’t get a divorce. She was a real Jewish Princess, [...]
Posted in Craft, Home life, Poetry, Writing, tagged Craft, Poetry, vintage, Writing on February 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m very excited to share with you that I’ve made a big decision. I’ll be taking the next 6 months off business to write!
This means you should be seeing a lot more of me and hopefully more poetry. Luckily I still have lots of craft and vintage items to photograph and tease you with!
Posted in Buttons, Craft, Craft Markets, Needlework, tagged Buttons, doilies, vintage on November 23, 2007 | 3 Comments »
for the Fair this weekend. I’ve made some badges out of vintage doilies. I’ve also covered buttons with doilies, fabric and embroidered trim, I like them! Also lined up are more Meemo toys, more bags and cupboard monstas.
Posted in Buttons, Craft, Fabric, Needlework, Sewing, tagged Buttons, Craft, felt, Sewing, vintage on November 7, 2007 | 4 Comments »
What with going around to mates’ houses with sewing kits and all I thought I should make myself a needle book. This one has a patchwork cover with a vintage button closure and felt pages. The felt is tied to the cover with embroidery thread. No more getting pricked while unpacking my craft bag!
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