Tuesday 29 May 2012

Jubilee buns and pretty clothes

Yesterday I used made Jubilee buns for the boys - blueberry buns with vanilla frosting and British themed edible decorations:
These are some of the items I've made during Buy British Month on Cloth Nappy Addicts:

Resin hair grips

Yesterday I got out my polyester resin and moulds and made some pretty hair grips:
I also made the ever popular dove ones but I'm still waiting for pins for these:
And a lovely clasp bracelet:

Friday 25 May 2012

A summer dress

I made this lovely dress yesterday :)
It's my adaptation of several vintage early 1970s patterns. I've previously made it as a winter dress with long sleeves.

Thursday 24 May 2012

Heavenly tees

I found some unused navy tees when tidying the boys' wardrobes and could resist doing a bit of bleach dyeing with them. A recent article, I think it was in Altered Couture, inspired me to create a universe. I used Jacquard and tulip paints to create highlights.

Friday 11 May 2012

Buy British Month fabrics

I'm playing with some lovely fabrics this month on Cloth Nappy Addicts, here's a few samples - excuse the lack of ironing!:
Not sure if I can part with this rare vintage Laura Ashley:

Thursday 3 May 2012

Gorgeous fabric delivery

I've just received a delivery of fabric to make some stock for Buy British Month on Cloth Nappy Addicts. It was difficult to decide as I fell in love with so many but these were the ones I finally chose as my base fabrics:
I have already made the Cath Kidston-esque ones into a a delightful skirt with matching reversible hair band:

Easter swap on CNA

At Easter I took part in a swap on Cloth Nappy Addicts. Here's the delightful parcel I received:
The musical box is quite amazing! My little boy loved it so much I had to buy him his own musical box.

Friday 23 March 2012

Needlebook swap

I am currently hosting a needlebook swap on Cloth Nappy Addicts and was delighted to receive my needlebook this week. It is a beautiful and very unusual knitted seedpod. I know who my swappee is but can't say as the swap hasn't finished yet - but thank you Swappee!