project #9

Another something for the shoeboxes. They had started out as loo roll covers!

Project #8

My first attempt at up cycling. Found 3 new fabric napkins in a charity shop, washed them and decided to experiment using 1 to create cushion.  Pink lace found at last years craft fair in Birmingham used to edge and create a centre decoration finished with a big button.  Hoping someone will like it at the flower festival in September.

Another experiment. Idea inspired by a lovely lady at alittleshabbychic on YouTube. A fancy pin cushion filled with a little lavender and a crochet flower I had given to me some years ago. Another hopeful for the flower festival.

Project #7

I really wanted to make a start on sewing my Christmas tree skirt but I've been wanting to make a thread catcher for ages, to reduce the mess I make.

So finally that's what I did instead using my owl fabric and charms that my friend Jenny brought me (I do like Owls) Can you see the little owl charm glued on the button?  I love the idea the pin cushion can be detached.

Found fantastic instructions on

http://www.sallysaidsew.com/2012/08/pincushion-with-thread-catcher-bag.html

Might make more!!!

A few things ready for the flower festival in September

A lovely lady at Church makes us bits and bobs.  Rightly or wrongly I couldn't help have a go at turning something plain into something pretty:

I hand sewn on the lace, including the butterflies ( brilliant find in the newly opened works) and glued on the pearl necklace too.  It doesn't have to be a loo roll holder!

Also enjoyed making these shabby chic inspired heart lavender hangers:

You can also see another project, upcycling............

Project #6

Made this quick cushion cover using the Cat Pattern out of a Crafts Beautiful Magazine. Best thing didn't cost a thing as I had everything already including the cushion pad!

Simple!