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Interior Design · Sewing projects · Soft Furnishings

Dreaming of spring…

November 9, 2011November 9, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

My favourite seasons are definitely Autumn and Spring but if I had to choose between the two I guess it would have to be Spring, with the last remnants of Winter fading away as the days gradually get longer and the sun's rays get warmer. My favourite flowers are tulips too; I love their sleek… Continue reading Dreaming of spring…

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Promises, promises…

November 1, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

I had lots of fun a couple of weeks ago taking photos of my friend's beautiful little girl sitting on a gilhoolie beanbag and pouffe (with some bunting in the background). Thank you so much Sandi, I may ask again if that's okay! I know the model looks gorgeous but I'm also hoping these photos… Continue reading Promises, promises…

Interior Design · Sewing projects · Soft Furnishings

Two pouffes and a bag…

October 11, 2011October 11, 2011 Julie Gardner1 Comment

I've been busy making things to fill my stall next Thursday and  I think I'm nearly there, thank goodness. Here are two of the gilhoolie pouffes. The bright one on the left is made from Amy Butler fabric (I have some left over so will probably make a lampshade with that) and the one on… Continue reading Two pouffes and a bag…

Interior Design · Sewing projects · Soft Furnishings

Simple pleasures…

June 9, 2011November 5, 2011 Julie Gardner2 Comments

I really like the shape and style of traditional Moroccan pouffes and thought it would be good to have a go at making one. These will eventually be made from my screen-printed designs but I thought I'd practice on bought fabrics first. This one is made out of three fabrics: John Lewis Chevron in sulphur,… Continue reading Simple pleasures…

Interior Design · Soft Furnishings

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside!

May 13, 2011November 5, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

I've just finished making a beanbag for a friend. It's still blue denim but with a colourful stripy pocket and bright pink stitching. I really need to borrow a studio so that I can take some decent photos of these when they're filled but you get the idea. Mind you, I think the pebbles go… Continue reading Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside!

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Loving the choice of fabric for these big drum lampshades made for a new client yesterday. Cotton lets the light💡 through beautifully and this @ninacampbellltd geometric print is really pretty. A bit of a challenge to line up, especially for a perfectionist like me... 🤣
My goodness, it really feels like spring today! 🌞🌷 I have been busy making with the doors to my workshop wide open which is so lovely.
Echinacea drawing by gilhoolie, just having a play in Photoshop this morning 😊 Still dreaming of spring and looking forward to milder weather and of course the unlockdown!!!
Dreaming of summer and strawberries. Well, just sketching some ideas for lampshades but got distracted! At least it sounds as though there's light at the end of this ever so long tunnel 😊 ✏🍓
I love making lampshades for clients 😊 but have really enjoyed working on some gilhoolie embroidered drums lately. It's so nice to be creative and I know I'm incredibly lucky. This one is on a lovely green @designersguild linen with a hydrangea and a butterfly 🦋 I saw lots of pretty snowdrops on our walk this morning so I'm thinking the next one will feature lots of spring flowers🌷 Client orders to work on first, including an embroidery lampshade commission...🧵
Another happy gilhoolie customer, this time near one of my favourite places in the UK, Bath. Won't it be amazing when we can visit our favourite places again?! We have kind of planned our next visit in our heads, it's good to daydream... 💭😊
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