a new batch

I’ve been making buttons again. They’re for my new batch of apples, which are going to be brooches. I’m also working on some brand new designs… But I can’t show you those just yet. These newbies will be on my … Continue reading

pink feet & new plumage

This is what my colour selection was all about the other day… A custom-colour owl in aqua and pink fabrics! All done and dusted and flying off to a new home tomorrow. He – or she – (it will be … Continue reading

pretty but pongy

This is what I bought at the Stuff of Life Festival on Saturday. I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know who I bought it from. Well, obviously, I know that I bought it from a nice lady with a … Continue reading

colour lovely

One of the nice things about commissions is that it gives me an excuse to get out lots of fabric and play around with colour combinations. These were put together for a couple of custom orders-in-progress. I love the mixes … Continue reading

showtime!

I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I thought I’d just remind you that the Vintage Playground showcase launches today, 1st September, at 11am (British Summer Time). I found myself getting all confused about the launch time yesterday, as the page … Continue reading

welcome home

Coming home from holidays can be a dismal affair. Admittedly, this time it’s not winter, I’m not leaving my family behind, and I’m very happy to be sleeping in a real bed again. But still… I’m finding it hard to … Continue reading