I thought I would try something new with my wooden birdies. Now you can wear one around your neck! I tried out the one above and wore it to the Pretty Dandy Flea, as it went nicely with my frock. … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
making a statement
I had lots to do yesterday. Packing for my Pretty Dandy Flea stall today (do pop down if you can, won’t you?) But I stopped for a little break and a browse of the new Plumo catalogue that had plopped … Continue reading
three is a magic number (hopefully!)
Last time I did a stall I had a board of these little vintage fabric button brooches. But I didn’t sell many. So this time around, I have decided to sell them in sets of three instead. Which means they … Continue reading
stitches and sadness
I spent quite a lot of time during the last couple of days just waiting. It gave me time to look closely at every stitch of an amazing piece of art. Entitled The Blackmore Vale Triptych, each of three panels … Continue reading
cross stitch cravings
I don’t know about you, but I keep coming across (excuse the pun!) beautiful cross stitchery at the moment. I have done a fair bit of cross stitch in the past. I do like the rhythmic, relaxing nature of it. … Continue reading
hatched at last
I have another batch of birdie brooches ready to fly! They have taken a while to hatch. I have had glue problems. The nasty sticky stuff I use was sticky alright, but then did not set properly. The silly dispenser … Continue reading