WHATS ON MY WORKBENCH TODAY

This week it is Womens World Day of Prayer and I have been given the task of setting the scene for the service.

I had to make 30 placards using lolly sticks

  and a 20 feet chain with words on.

 Task completed all ready for Friday

WHATS ON MY WORKBENCH TODAY

This week it is Womens World Day of Prayer and I have been given the task of setting the scene for the service.

I had to make 30 placards using lolly sticks

  and a 20 feet chain with words on.

 Task completed all ready for Friday

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012: STOMACH ON THE FLOOR MOMENT.......

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012: STOMACH ON THE FLOOR MOMENT.......: I had an email from the Sketchbook Project 2012 to say that my book has not arrived and thats when my stomach hit the floor. ...

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012: STOMACH ON THE FLOOR MOMENT.......

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012: STOMACH ON THE FLOOR MOMENT.......: I had an email from the Sketchbook Project 2012 to say that my book has not arrived and thats when my stomach hit the floor. ...

ANTIQUES TEXTILE FAIR THIS SUNDAY

This is the work of textile artist Liliane Taylor www.lilianetaylor.com 
I think it fits in well with the vintage theme.

 This Sunday, 4th March 2012 

is the annual Antiques Textile Fair 

at the Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester

Anyone interested in vintage fabric, clothes,furnishings, haberdashery, books or just want to see people in fabulous vintage outfits go along.  It is a fantastic day out.

LINK FOR MAP AND DETAILS 

Heather Lawson of Hellish Designs will be there with her recycled textiles, lamps, cushions, aprons, hearts.... lots of lovely things

Link to Hellish Designs 

Barbara Jepson's work

 I will be sharing a stall with friends Barbara Jepson and Mavis Bentley of Ten Plus Textiles.

Both Barbara and Mavis do fantastic textile work and is well worth a visit.

LINK TO THEIR WORK 

HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT.  SEE YOU THERE. 

WE WILL BE UPSTAIRS THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS

ANTIQUES TEXTILE FAIR THIS SUNDAY

This is the work of textile artist Liliane Taylor www.lilianetaylor.com 
I think it fits in well with the vintage theme.

 This Sunday, 4th March 2012 

is the annual Antiques Textile Fair 

at the Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester

Anyone interested in vintage fabric, clothes,furnishings, haberdashery, books or just want to see people in fabulous vintage outfits go along.  It is a fantastic day out.

LINK FOR MAP AND DETAILS 

Heather Lawson of Hellish Designs will be there with her recycled textiles, lamps, cushions, aprons, hearts.... lots of lovely things

Link to Hellish Designs 

Barbara Jepson's work

 I will be sharing a stall with friends Barbara Jepson and Mavis Bentley of Ten Plus Textiles.

Both Barbara and Mavis do fantastic textile work and is well worth a visit.

LINK TO THEIR WORK 

HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT.  SEE YOU THERE. 

WE WILL BE UPSTAIRS THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS

I'VE PINNED THESE TWO DOWN ......

These two little cheeky chappies are seeking their fame and fortune

by branching out ( ooh that was a good pun) into pastures new.

Originally a Mouse Mat Charlie Bird above is opening his wings and  becoming a badge.

And Dora Doodly Bird is doing the same.  She has decided that she wants to see a bit more of the world and is going to attach herself to some lovely jackets, jumpers and bags.

Dora thinks it will be nice to get outside and have a look around.

 

You might see one or two presenting themselves as little gifts when you purchase from my shop.  Is'nt it a great adventure for them.

I'VE PINNED THESE TWO DOWN ......

These two little cheeky chappies are seeking their fame and fortune

by branching out ( ooh that was a good pun) into pastures new.

Originally a Mouse Mat Charlie Bird above is opening his wings and  becoming a badge.

And Dora Doodly Bird is doing the same.  She has decided that she wants to see a bit more of the world and is going to attach herself to some lovely jackets, jumpers and bags.

Dora thinks it will be nice to get outside and have a look around.

 

You might see one or two presenting themselves as little gifts when you purchase from my shop.  Is'nt it a great adventure for them.

YES IT CAN BE DONE.....WHATS ON YOUR WORKDESK

Displayed with my gorgeous Angie Lewin book - Plants and Places

After seeing a project in a magazine showing a greetings card made by using a prick and stitch technique, I wondered if my lovely crafters at Sunnybank Day Care Centre would like a go at making a bookmark using the same method.

Well you know what happened next, even before I had my breakfast, yes I had to have a go.

Now bear in mind that all my stuff is making its way into another room ready for the new flooring next week, so I was limited with my materials.

Taa-daah.... this is the result.

There are loads of permutations we could use for this project... different shapes for the stitched part, lots of coloured threads, we could add beads, buttons, crimp the edges...  ooh the possibilities are endless. The back is plain. Using double sided tape I stuck a piece of card the same as the front to the back to give the bookmark more rigidity.

So look out for pictures in the forthcoming weeks of what the crafty club members make.

Oh well, back to shifting my stuff.... or shall I have a cup of tea first. Hmmm ?

YES IT CAN BE DONE.....WHATS ON YOUR WORKDESK

Displayed with my gorgeous Angie Lewin book - Plants and Places

After seeing a project in a magazine showing a greetings card made by using a prick and stitch technique, I wondered if my lovely crafters at Sunnybank Day Care Centre would like a go at making a bookmark using the same method.

Well you know what happened next, even before I had my breakfast, yes I had to have a go.

Now bear in mind that all my stuff is making its way into another room ready for the new flooring next week, so I was limited with my materials.

Taa-daah.... this is the result.

There are loads of permutations we could use for this project... different shapes for the stitched part, lots of coloured threads, we could add beads, buttons, crimp the edges...  ooh the possibilities are endless. The back is plain. Using double sided tape I stuck a piece of card the same as the front to the back to give the bookmark more rigidity.

So look out for pictures in the forthcoming weeks of what the crafty club members make.

Oh well, back to shifting my stuff.... or shall I have a cup of tea first. Hmmm ?

THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

I've made a bit of a start but made a run for the hills

after an hour and called on my friends who were busy making fabric boxes for their Embroiderers Guild session.  Forgot to take photographs, so we will have to wait for the finished item.

 I've given up for today now

time for tea and cakes I think

THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

I've made a bit of a start but made a run for the hills

after an hour and called on my friends who were busy making fabric boxes for their Embroiderers Guild session.  Forgot to take photographs, so we will have to wait for the finished item.

 I've given up for today now

time for tea and cakes I think

LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

 Two people nominated my blog for the Liebster Blog Award,

Diane Taylor of www.velvetmothstudio.blogspot.com 

Gilli Beth of www.textilecottagestudio.blogspot.com

Both Diane and Gilli produce some lovely work.

 I now get the chance to nominate five other blogs that I like or find inspirational.

The Liebster Award is given to bloggers who have up to 200 followers.  
Its a nice way to get introduced to other crafters and bloggers and find fresh inspiration and ideas.

To accept the award you need to:
1.  Link back to the person's blog who gave you the award and thank them.

    2.  Post the Award on your blog.

    3.  Give the award to five fellow bloggers who inspire you 
(and have under 200 followers).

    4.  Leave a comment on their blogs to let them know.

Here are my nominations (sounds like the Oscars)
www.crochetime.wordpress.com
www.sccmag.blogspot.com

www.boxoftrix.blogspot.com  
www.cherryannart.blogspot.com 

www.witchmountain.wordpress.com

LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

 Two people nominated my blog for the Liebster Blog Award,

Diane Taylor of www.velvetmothstudio.blogspot.com 

Gilli Beth of www.textilecottagestudio.blogspot.com

Both Diane and Gilli produce some lovely work.

 I now get the chance to nominate five other blogs that I like or find inspirational.

The Liebster Award is given to bloggers who have up to 200 followers.  
Its a nice way to get introduced to other crafters and bloggers and find fresh inspiration and ideas.

To accept the award you need to:
1.  Link back to the person's blog who gave you the award and thank them.

    2.  Post the Award on your blog.

    3.  Give the award to five fellow bloggers who inspire you 
(and have under 200 followers).

    4.  Leave a comment on their blogs to let them know.

Here are my nominations (sounds like the Oscars)
www.crochetime.wordpress.com
www.sccmag.blogspot.com

www.boxoftrix.blogspot.com  
www.cherryannart.blogspot.com 

www.witchmountain.wordpress.com

OH, CRIKEY .......

Imagine having to move this lot out !

Well that seems to be all I am doing, imagining,

 as it does'nt seem to be moving itself.

The thoughts of it have had me running to my blog instead of getting on with it.

  And the reason why it has to be moved is, because I am having new flooring and the skirting boards sorted out.    HELP !!!!!

OH WELL, HERE GOES NOTHING......

OH, CRIKEY .......

Imagine having to move this lot out !

Well that seems to be all I am doing, imagining,

 as it does'nt seem to be moving itself.

The thoughts of it have had me running to my blog instead of getting on with it.

  And the reason why it has to be moved is, because I am having new flooring and the skirting boards sorted out.    HELP !!!!!

OH WELL, HERE GOES NOTHING......