Author: Joanne Hurlock
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Christmas Printable Junk Journal Tags
Is it too early for Christmas makings? Maybe, but I just had the best fun today making these pretty tags. It took some time to source all the Public Domain photos and load them up and then design the tags but I had a really enjoyable today. Head over to my Etsy shop if you…
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TAKE SOME TIME
Here’s a pretty little scene. Two little houses surrounded by a field of embroidered flowers on a pink back drop 🌸 🌸 🌸 So much fun to sew. Available on my Etsy Store | CREATEmeDESIGNS https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/1497462729/take-some-time
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Beautiful Things
It’s a rainy day this King’s Birthday in New Zealand. Which means if I sew all day I don’t feel guilty about not being in the garden. Using a pre-loved place mat as a base I built this simple design using preloved dollies and lace found at options. I hope this is inspiring to you.…
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Village Scene
You know how much I love free motion sewing, and coupled with my love for coastal living, this little scene was easy to create in my mind. The great thing about this kind of art is that you are transported to the coast as you sew. It couldn’t be nicer on this cold wet summer’s…
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TREE LANE
I had a friend come over to learn how to do freemotion sewing, and so while she was making her one I started making this one. I made it on Friday and Saturday and sold it to another friend on Sunday so I was really chuffed. It’s a mixture of vintage doilies, and newer fabrics.…
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Ephemera Folder Fun
I love creating ’fussy cutting’ and creating ephemera folders for junk journalling, etc. In fact I’ve said it before, but I think my real hobby is getting organised for my hobbies! Below is my latest creation made from a small photograph album. I cut velum strips and glued them on with double-sided cellotape. A strip…
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NEIGHBOURHOOD
So many pretty vintage doilies and so much time over the holidays … and rain, lots of rain, make for a creative brain. The making of…
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Daisy Lane
This is a take on free motion sewing but using embroidery stitching and beautiful lace and embroidered doilies bought at second hand shops. One off unique design.Ready for framing or make it to something of your choice like a cushion or journal cover. 34cm x 24.5cm
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GOLDEN PURSE
The bright colours of the doily sitting on my sewing desk kept attracting me so I just had to make something out of it … It’s so nice to repurpose the old embroideries. 🤍 There’s a few more sitting there too 🧵 🪡
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