Wednesday 2 March 2016

Nearly there

So I've been inspired on Pinterest to do something in pale, calming colours....kind of vintagey (see using that word again!)

I've now finished the sewing and have decided to cut it into a heart to put some lavender inside....continuing with the calming feel.


I used the metal shuttle with some cream yarn to make a small amount of tatting, which is a form of lace making. My grandma taught me this when I was quite young, she's now 102 and still going strong.





So the next stage will be to get Betsy, my trusty sewing machine out and sew her up.  When I've done this and got the time, I will put the end result on the blog.

XX

Friday 19 February 2016

Stitching

Well, during the school holidays I've managed a few hours of sewing.

I took my children to a play centre and whilst they had fun, I had fun merrily sewing away.

I've been looking through Pinterest and been inspired to do something vintagey (is that a word?) and whimsical and came up with this...

                     

The half moon lace is tatting done on my grandma's tatting shuttle to give it the vintage touch whilst the large piece of lace in the scroll shape is guipure lace.

I've done it in a heart on calico and intend to make it into a heart shaped lavender bag.

Hope you like it.

XX

Friday 15 January 2016

Folksy and Betsy and Me



During the first few days of the new year, I have continued to make my page for my shop on Folksy.  I have decided to call this part of my 'craft venture' Betsy and Me at Eiledon.

I'm going to put some of my current makings on Folksy to test the waters along with some new makings.

I've now got a key for Betsy's box.  I have spent the last few months of the year de-fluffing her and polishing her to make her hopefully the best and most fluff free she has been in several decades.




She stitches beautifully and I hope to use her when i can to sew items that I sell in the future.



So excited about my next stages in crafting!

XX

Sunday 3 January 2016

New Year ....new resolutions

It's been a while since I last posted, but decided to put it on my calendar as a reminder to write more posts!
Had a very busy year. This year I made a Lego Star award party for my son- with Princess Leah hair for the adult game!


Also been busy restoring my 105 year old hand crank Singer sewing machine who I have named Betsy. Just started a new range called Betsy and Me. So far I've made bunting and lavender hearts with her.  Will post some pics now with a view to doing more regular posts on my makes.



Hope you're having a great new year so far

XX