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Models required!

October 17, 2011October 17, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

This week I'm putting the finishing touches to things and I thought I'd practice arranging all my creations ready for Thursday evening. I put this display together in half an hour before I rushed off on the school run, but you get the idea! As you can see, I got the bunting bug last week… Continue reading Models required!

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…

Sewing projects

Bags or not?…

October 3, 2011October 3, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

I'm still not entirely convinced about making bags but as this blog is like a diary I thought I should put this on here anyway. It's a 'Tabitha bag' and the pattern is by Flossie Teacakes. I like the end result but boy did it take a long time to make! There are 20 pattern… Continue reading Bags or not?…

Sewing projects

Bags and buttons

June 8, 2011June 8, 2011 Julie Gardner1 Comment

This is my second attempt at making a bag and I'm really pleased with the result, thank goodness. (Yes, I am a perfectionist but I think that's a good thing when you're sewing; straight, neat lines are good, right?!) I used remnants from the denim beanbags and geometric cushion I made, so it  didn't cost… Continue reading Bags and buttons

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A couple of weeks ago I ran a lampshade workshop @toast_marlow
Another large empire lampshade recovered this week. Using @clarke_clarke_interiors Linoso II in charcoal. A nice contrast against the pink flowers!
Gorgeous gorgeous lampshade in the sunshine 🌞
Hmmmm! Little Rosie is a pickle. Into everything! But I'm managing to make lampshades in between stopping the digging and chewing (she's very vocal, I tell her off and she barks back 🤣)
I'm looking forward to teaching a lampshade workshop @toast_marlow tomorrow evening. Six attendees will be learning to make a small drum lampshade from a selection of lovely @toast fabric remnants. Can't wait! 🌞🌞🌞
I hope you're enjoying this warm spell! Our garden is going crazy, lots of colourful flowers and the veg patch is coming along nicely. I love picking lettuce for lunch every day and am looking forward to peas, raspberries, chard, sweetcorn, tomatoes, cucumbers, French beans and lots more 😋
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