Pssst - Today's the day!!

Lots and lots of last minute making going on here this week. Sewing, painting, waxing, papering, mod podging... you name it I've done it.

Today is the launch of Custard Hall and I spent a few happy hours there last night pricing and prettifying.

This memo is made from original old cowboy fabric.

 Yet more lavender pillows from the vintage alpine fabric - it's eeking out well.

After Saturday's suitcase sales I had to cover another two to replenish. This time I've made a cowboy themed one

 

 and another with Ladybird children.

Topping up the cot full of cushions

 More utility china crates

 A stunning Mobo horse just ready to be found under the Christmas tree.

 

  I'll post some more photos tomorrow after the launch but this is what it was looking like at about 10pm last night! 

 

 

Time to catch up with a coffee and all your blogs now...



February monthly make

A while back my friend Caroline asked me for some more memo boards for her lovely shop Ruby Rock Cake in Lyme Regis. Finally I've made a huge batch. These are the only six finished though! I'm awaiting red ribbon, narrower ribbon for mini boards, more wadding...

Why do I never have everything I need for a project?

So, an interim tah-dah.

Nice to get outside in the sun for some photos even though it was absolutely freezing.

Love this 'new' old duckling fabric I got recently. Now I've cut into it for a memo I'll have to make some cushions and other bits whilst I'm feeling springy.

My other project that's been looming for some time is this pile of chairs. They've lurked in the corner of the dining room since last summer with visitors raising their eyebrows and asking what I'm planning for them. But I could see them finished. I knew what barkcloth I wanted to use, I even had a roll of heavy duty canvas to go underneath so no supplies needed, but just couldn't bite the bullet and see how to do it.

However today I plucked up courage and took one apart. I cut new canvas and sewed the barkcloth to it before reassembling reasonably easily. I love these chairs in a basic scruffy kind of way. I'm dreaming of a green and pink kitchen and think they'll look great lined up along my long table. Think I'll use it as my February monthly make...

I'll leave you with my fridge a week on. You can spot the differences from here and here!

I think I need to go and think about food. I'm ashamed to say all I've eaten all day is a bag of giant chocolate buttons...

Have a lovely weekend.

x

Latest makes for Bridport

It's been a busy old day here with a lovely visit from my auntie and her two small grandaughters. Just loaded up my van with some bits for the Bridport Vintage Market tomorrow and thought I'd share this week's makes quickly with you. Sadly it's been a bit dull here weather wise, so not very bright pictures I'm afraid!

UPDATE - horse memo, pink cushion and dress sold - thank you!

Blue heart lavender pillows sold - thank you!

A customer order - nearly complete!

And a patchwork baby blanket for my new niece to be! Only 4 days late so far... hurry up little one.

Have a lovely sunny Sunday whatever you're up to!

Fingers crossed for sunshine!

Hurray! This weekend it's the return of Bridport Vintage Market. Sharon hosts a range of stalls outside her fab shop on the St Michael's Trading Estate. Lots of other antique and vintage shops are open too, as well as a cafe, pizza jalopy and music. Well worth a visit.

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This week I've been busy making some stuff to take with me. since Christmas I've been focused on our house and thought it was about time I replenished my stocks. So... some more memos from lovely old fabrics and lots of lavender pillows.

Some vintage wooden jigsaws and these cute cloth dolls.

Some rectangular cushions, more puzzles and cute springy bits will all be coming with me.


Must go, more lavender pillows to stuff!