Tag: gifts
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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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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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LACE PAPER FOLDER
I loved this card {CraftersChoice ~ White Meadow} and thought I needed to make something out of it. So I landed on a simple folder. I wasn’t sure what to put in the folder, but I wanted something that complimented it. Then I came across my lace paper cut outs. Perfect. Have a nice day!…
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HAPPY MAIL
My friend made a whole lot of origami dresses and put them on a notebook for the female attendees of a special retreat. She sent me a photograph of the little dresses which were so cute. So, I thought, as a thank you for all her beautiful work at the retreat, I would make her…
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Beach Life 2
I’ve done a Beach Life fabric art before and totally enjoyed it and felt it was time to do another. A warm but wet day in Maketu, NZ, created the perfect mood …. Oh and a day off! The evolution… Highlights…
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