the quieter you become, the more you can hear

Apt words for a busy mind. I find experiencing nature always brings some much needed stillness.

Forget me not

sweet heart

This is my version of a sweet heart pin cushion, like this one from the Imperial War Museum. I've mounted mine in a box covered with vintage letters, the old handwriting is so beautiful.

'til needle, thread and fabric meet

Another huswif, stitched with some favourite words...

huswif

I'm busy making for my next fair on 16th May. It is the Selvedge Spring Fair in Stroud. I love stitching these sewing huswifs, filled with vintage finds....this one is made from a wonderfully soft and slightly threadbare piece of vintage quilt. I have more of it left so it will probably pop up on some other makes. It also has an uncharacteristic bit of  bright colour, but the vintage velvet milinery flower seemed too perfect not to use.

On another note, you might like to know there is a little interview with me in the Spring issue of Hoop-la Magazine.

bird bunting

I've already made nature bunting and botanical bunting, so now I had to make bird bunting too..hope you like it.

Little pieces

I'm slow stitching my way through these January days making these little bird pieces, When completed, they will be made into 'bird bunting', a sample to take along to my workshop at Hope and Elvis.
Just to let you know I will also be a guest tutor at Sew Not Strawberry Jam in Kent in July, you can visit the website for details.