16 Mar

DIY ‘finale’…

Wedding books, even my daughter’s, are temporarily on the back burner as I’ve a decorating deadline.  Thank goodness it’s the last room!

So… while stripping walls I uncovered this trellis imprint beneath painted woodchip.  It’s all that’s left of a once pretty Victorian wallpaper.  It may even inspire me for a vintage wedding cloth.

02 Mar

Yay – nearly finished…

Finally getting round to the last of the DIY with skirting boards to strip and painted wood-chip to scrape off the walls.   I notice my gloves are not holding up to the heat of the gun so I hope my nails don’t melt!  I’ll be glad to get back to sewing – it’s much safer!!

26 Jan

Woven wedding books…

It’s time to get ready for the wedding season so I’m trying something new.  By weaving torn strips from an antique damask tablecloth light catches the shiny patterns in the fabric.  If all goes to plan this cloth will make a range of nostalgic heirloom books.  There may even be enough left over to make a card or two.