The Aftercraft

My talented friend Sarah has just finished designing an amazing Union Jack quilt pattern.  I met her while she was living here in England.  She's a lovely person and a fantastic sewer.  You can buy her pattern on Etsy and here it the link
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51670566
We miss you, Coley and Bobo.

Pet Portrait... check

It's official... Mr. Noah has been given the court portrait he has always deserved.  The lovely Caroline Coates has done an amazing job.  Here is a picture of Noah

Here's the portrait.  Fantastico!

 It was an absolute bargain at £30.  Portrait by Caroline Coates Illustrations

FABRIC DELIVERY

I absolutey love fabric delivery day!!!  This batch is almost all sewing prints:  vintage machines, safety pins and scissors.  I've been listing like mad on folksy and ebay but can't wait to start sewing.  Here are some pictures of the fabric. 

Cushions

I've been working on some cushions for an upcoming craft fair this Saturday and as a possible "class/workshop" in Manchester.  I've been playing around some embroidery ever since I found a nice tracing pattern of a dress maker's dummy.  I've also been saving some Laura Wishburn fabric for my personal stash.  Here they are.....

here's a close up

Beginner's Knitting at the Classroom

I held my first class on Tuesday April 19^th at The Classroom on School lane. It was a beginner's knitting class/make your first scarf. Four new knitting converts attended. They were a very friendly bunch and a pleasure to spend the evening with. The lovely Laura, owner of Airyfairy cupcakes and The Classroom, supplied some amazing cakes, teas and coffees.

Here are some pictures from the evening.....

Disaster

I'm cruising the regretsy site and throught I'd share these amazing hand painted Titanic boots with you.  Click to be redirected


Disaster

Teacup pin cushions and needle books

I've amassed a mound of fabic scraps.  They will soon take over the room, and then the world.  I've also got a stall at a craft fair this weekend and decided this was the time to put those scraps to good use.  Here is the result....