Vintage: Mint Green Sewing Machine
How utterly delicious is this mini vintage Mint Green Toy Sewing Machine Mid Century by LoveButlerVintage? I want it so desperately – but am showing immense will power… can you give it a good home?
Posts tagged ‘etsy’
Oct 25
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Crafts: Supersize Crochet Necklace Chain
What can I say? Its Supersize, Crochet and I love it! Another reason to love WOOL WEEK 
Crafts: Now thats what I call a Pom Pom
This week is Supersize Week – as a unashamed nod to my book launch! As a fan of pom poms and indeed pom pom hats, I had to share this “I Like Giants Puffy Pom Pom Hat” by Yokoo. Are you daring enough to carry off this bad baby?
Sep 29
Crafty Style: Crochet Star Garland
Not much to say about this crochet star garland by NAMILIO except how simple and gorgeous is that? Christmas Tree decorations anyone? Too soon? Never
May have to create my own crochet star pattern and share.
Vintage Loves: Milk Glass
In the 70′s my mum (like many others) was an Avon Lady.. and every now and again they would offer incentives or limited edition ‘Milk Glass’ – a creamy white pressed glass, often textured and sometimes printed with bold floral graphics. (NOTE: The Venetians in the 16th century made this way before Avon – but thats just how I remember it!) I have collected a few pieces over the years, but my kitchen cupboards (and garage) are heaving with crockery, and so unless it is super special, I have to say NO!
So instead.. here are a few of my latest finds from Etsy – for you to view, maybe love and should you fancy – give a good home to.. as I would love to x
Cross Stitcher 254 – Trends Jungle
In Cross Stitcher this month – my column is was entitled WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, as not content with owls and cute folksy fowls, designers are looking to the Jungle Greats for their latest inspirations
WHO
I love Markus Lupfers animal sequinned jumpers this season, whilst Stella Macartney has also added a bit of roar with her tiger prints
Stella Macartney Tiger Jumper £575 Liberty
WHAT
The influence of mid century needlepoint is all around.. like this vintage lion cushion chart found on Etsy,by illkniterate, which you could use as a counted cross stitch pattern.
HOW
I love the alternative work of Susan from Red Gate Stitchery – and this cute PDF patchwork elephant is the perfect mix of pattern and silhouette.
Happy stitching x
May 30
Crafty Strawberries
Well it is that time of year in Sussex and we are off to pick Strawberries tomorrow ready for the big Jubilee weekend.. so I thought I would share a crafty strawberry find I found by thecozyproject…
Loving the Aqua / Strawberry combination on their coffee cosy, which is almost good enough to eat!…
Pinterest and the Crochet Mermaid
PInterest is one of my new obsessions.. and yes I know I am late to the table, but there is a good reason for this…. I knew that when I joined, I would be sucked up into a world of pretty pictures for hours upon end!
.. well I was right! But a new work project meant that due to ‘joint pin boards’ I had to sign up for this sweet shop of prettiness… and on the front page was this madly gorgeous – or too much? Mermaid crochet pattern for babies… in a Products I Love / mermaid.
Sadly the pinterest gal did not fully credit the source *tut* and so I had a little look on Etsy and came up with this pattern … too much on a new born in my eyes – but for a tot delightful – if a little ‘legs tied up’..
hey ho – sacrificing for craft and all that
Retro Biscuit Love continued…
I have already discussed at length my ‘Love of the Custard Cream‘ and indeed my families addiction to retro biscuits… and I have been working on some Cross Stitch Kits which pay tribute to these classics.. Whilst browsing Etsy the other day Mr H discovered someone else who obviously was partial to these teatime delights too. WHATNIKKIMADE creates screen printed super sized cushions of her favourite tea time treats…
We love them A LOT and are trying to find space on our ever full sofas to justify purchasing a couple for our collection!
