Shabby Chic Roses & Milk Churns

Well I just couldnt resist these.  LOVE by Amy Butler, came out a few months back now, but had so many enquiries for some of her designs, that i bought some in and wow, I d like to keep them all for myself.

A few years back I was living in an old 17th centry cottage on the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire border in the midlands UK, i was the shabby chic queen, every room had roses in, from Cath Kidston & Laura Ashley, roses in the garden too.  I had pretty cafe style curtains at my windows in the old kitchen which was a delight and a 1970s gas fired AGA.  I collected the old fashioned  milk churns in those days and used them as bar stools, with pretty rose seat covers, mind you they were a bit tough on the bum!, nothing that a bit of padding couldnt put right!.

I still have the milk churns today, they travelled with us when we came to Australia, much to my husbands disbeleif. Unfortunately are going to be placed on ebay over the next coming months. We are having some renovations done to our new house, and the surfboards and boogie boards and bikes are taking preference.  Mind you i may well sneekily keep one at the bottom of the garden, just to remind me of those country days.

I have made up a Bundle of Fat Quarters of the 4 designs i have as well,  makes it a bit easier for choosing.

My old milk Churns

Im thinking i may make some covers for the tops before i sell them on.
Im off now to sew some cushions, have a great day sewing and quilting, or just reading.

The Winner - Hibiscus oilcloth

And the winner is....Blossy, thank you so much for entering my apron giveawy.

It is now winding its way to you, hope you love it.

Here are some gorgeous pics of my hibiscus oilcloth.  Im having one of these to cover my table at Christmas.

We spend Christmas day at the creek each year with friends and any visitors that may be our way and im fed up with the thin plastic ones getting caught in the wind.  So im treating myself.  I only need 2 metres and i will scollop the edge just to make it look a bit more fancy.

Im loving PVC tablecloths

Thanks for stopping by,

Harry Harry Childrens Fabric

New from Harry Harry,

these gorgeous large scale prints of

Funky Zebras and Cute Bassett Hounds are on a creamy background

Being large scale prints these are ideal for wall art, cushions, and bedding, made in Spain and printed onto 100% cotton. the fabric width is 140cms.

Each Zebra measures 33cm x 30 and the Bassetts measure 26cm x 20.  Too cute for words.

These will be added to my childrens fabric collection and are in stock now.

Happy sewing and shopping

Pink Tulips

One of my favourtie fabrics.  Tulipa by Andrew Martin

I was rummaging, as you do thru piles of fabric, sorting some for a good cause and some to list on ebay, when I came across this.  Tulips of all shapes and sizes

I remember buying this wonderful tulip fabric designed by Andrew Martin, I beleive its called Tulipa, but not too sure on that..  I bought it years ago and never did anything with it.  Just saved it for a rainy day.

So in one of my quick crafty moments I popped off to my local Bunnings and purchased a blank canvas and wipped up some designer artwork.

Ive hung it in the hallway for the timebeing, and it makes a great statement measuring  about 100cm x 60cm.  I now on the search for the blue version, and the large single tulips, which is even more stunning.

One of my  favourite fabrics

15% Off Lila Tueller Moda Fabric - Santorini and Soiree Collection

A quick sale, making room for more gorgeous fabrics, i have limited quantities left of Lila Tueller Moda, with more coming, so grab your bargain now and save 15% 

Simply use Coupon/Promo code lila and you will automatically see the discount once you have added it to your cart, no need to go through all the checkout process  before you can check your discount- its there straight away -

Pop on over and take a look.

Coupon/Promo Code is lila

Happy shopping

Giveaway - Early Christmas Present Time

NOW CLOSED

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Choose an apron and it could be yours, for entry conditions see below.....

Girly Hibiscus Apron, with pretty grossgrain ties

Ships and Lighthouses, make cooking and painting fun

Now heres a great chance to win one of these gorgeous kiddies aprons. (Size for 6yr old)

The pink is Hibiscus Mexican Oilcloth and the apron below is Nautical Oilcloth.  Both beautifully hand made by me.  I had a sewing frenzy last week, as I hadnt sewn for a couple of days.  Its too hazardous getting the sewing machine switched on with my boys around.  Although, having said that, the little fella is quite steady for a left hander, not the easiest when it comes to scissors and things.  But i gave him some striped fabric, so he had lines to follow and he did really well.

Any way back to the GIVEAWAY.  Easy Peasy - heres how to win one -

1.   Leave a comment on which one you would like to win.

2.   Follow my blog, but not compulsory of course.

3.   Have a tweet about the giveaway, for a second entry.

The winner will be randomly drawn on the 1st November.
NOW CLOSED

Both aprons are now listed in my store, I also have the pattern listed in haberdashery.

Thank you for entering, in advance.

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A Beautiful Fabric Find from India using traditional hand blocking

I am lucky enough to have in stock these beautifully hand blocked prints from India, printed on 100% cotton suitable for home furnishings.

  Helping to sustain small communities in India.

100% Indian cotton, hand blocked Large Paisley in blue

using Eco friendly and azo-free pigment dyes.

Indian cotton hand blocked,String of Leaves on white

 

Little Trees, hand blocked Indian Cotton

Indian Cotton, hand blocked burnt orange Paisley

and using Eco friendly and azo-free pigment dyes.

The artisans who produce this fabric are poorer women from local communities in India who have been empolyed and then  trained by other more experienced women.

There are  many different processes to go through to acheive the final finished fabric, which means plenty of work for the women. 

Eco friendly and azo-free pigment dyes are used for printing this fabric onto a lovely cotton duck fabric. The less experienced women, start with packing and dispatching and quality control, where the more experienced do the hand block printing,  Once the fabric has been block printed, the fabric is laid out in the sun  for the pigment to dry, then it is steamed in  boilers, once dry again it is ironed flat, to fix the colour permanently.

The women are provided with fair wages and a safe work environment, some medial aid, banking facilities and schooling for the children.

In stocking this fabric, I am contributing to their lives also, apart from simply loving these gorgeous prints.  I hope you like them too and would love you to comment on them.  All positive feedback is passed on back to India.

Have a wonderful week.

Susie