Category Archives: Diverse Stichery

10 Sep

In miniature…

When the brief is that the item has to fit in a box measuring 3cm x 4cm it’s time to put the thinking cap on or wait for divine inspiration.  I have made little fish similar to these before as wrap around ties for a handmade book.  So the task of making these cute iridescent fish wasn’t too taxing after all!!

03 Sep

Blowing in the wind…

I found some vintage orange washing line for my bunting to make it totally weather proof.  It’s time for a trial run but I think I’ll keep this for myself and just make some more.

20 Aug

Hanging up to dry…

I’m at the next stage of making the bunting from old picnic chairs.  As they will be out in all weathers these pennants have had a skim of glue applied to their edges so they shouldn’t fray easily  in the wind.

13 Aug

Deckchair bunting…

It’s amazing what you find if you never throw anything away!!!    Vintage fold-up deckchairs with rusted frames were no longer suitable for use so I cut off the stripey waterproof fabric to repurpose as all year round weatherproof bunting.

23 Jul

Pretty in blue…

My little snippets of varying blue fabrics have been assembled into dainty blooms.  The finished item is a little hanging ‘card-to-keep.  It’s a pleasure to be given carte blanche when designing and delightful to hear that the item has been well received!

16 Jul

Blue for a girl…

Asked to make a birthday card in blue, I rummaged through a bag of bits and found just the colour.  For the background I used a piece of furnishing fabric from a book of sample pieces.  It’s so satisfying to be able to give something a new lease of life rather than just throwing it out.