Sunday 22 January 2012

In the World of Crafting

and retail you have to work in advance of the actual event, now that is all very well said and done but actually doing is another matter. As you know I left Valentines a bit late this year as should have had done by the 17th December to appear in the UK Handmade Showcase. Back on the 17th December I was so focused on Christmas as February 14th seemed ages off, now Christmas over almost the end of January and panic set in Valentines now put to bed and onto Mothering Sunday 18th March so here are some new  products made and up to date, now what next?

'God made you my Mother' Door Pillow

The wording says it all with a beautiful embroider design, delicately scented with roses.


Mother Door Pillow


As above but with Mother intertwined with roses.


Mum Flower

A card and gift in one, the plaque is held on with a brad and easily removed as a keepsake.


Mother's Day Roses

A more traditional card with a beautiful embroidered design and the card has been backed with rose print paper and butterflies.


Mum Rose Corsage

An handmade organza rose and leaf with a lace fan and trim with an etched Mum charm, backed with felt and a brooch finding.


Laundry Bags

I supply a local girl's school with large laundry bags and they have let me know well in advance they they will be wanting 56 by May 2013 eek!. That may seem a long time off but as I am not into production line sewing quite happy with this timescale, already had 23 ready done in stock and found some fantastic 'Diva' fabric for another 5 do hope they like them, I think they are fun and colourful. Got my eye on some on ebay this week, so could be more on the way.


Have a happy week crafting and for my American fiends hope the snow is not too bad, stay warm.

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18 comments:

  1. I have a similar problem, I cannot think that far ahead and always start making things too late for the event. I'm not sure I will ever learn!! X

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  2. Gorgeous items, must say I do love the door pillow such wonderful sentiment too, on my wish list closer to payday.

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  3. Lots of lovely mum's day goodies. All very pretty, but especially so is the laundry bag. What gorgeous material. It is difficult planning ahead - I can just about get from one day to the next. Hope you have a good week.

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  4. Hi Caroline:) I love the new creations. Your new machine is awesome. I love the Mothers door pillow. I always love the little laundry bags. They are so sweet too. I hope you have a great week, Stay warm and I cant wait to see what you create next. Just think Christmas will be here before we know it again:)
    (()) Gail

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  5. I'm hopeless at starting early enough, glad it's not just me! I love the fabric you've used for the Laundry bags, really vibrant!

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  6. I also have a lot of problems with thinking ahead. It's just not in my nature!! Love that card with a little soft plaque on - just superb.

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  7. Lovely things there Caroline.mi love the little flower plaque :)

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  8. I absolutely love the embroidered door pillows, they are awesome!

    Have a great week!

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  9. Beautiful work!! The embroidery pieces are just gorgeous! I wouldn't be able to think that far ahead either. We just got back from the Atlanta Gift mart and had to look to buy Christmas for this year already!!

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  10. Wow, get everything done AND think ahead? I wish you all the best! (Love the corsage by the way). Deb

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  11. I have set up my Pinterest boards for the year... guess I better start pinning these to share! :)

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  12. Love everything! I think the card with the *gift* is so smart! And that organza rose, how lovely. Your things always just make me feel happy. Hard to imagine Mother's Day is coming so soon. :)

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  13. When you have a deadline time seems to fly doesn't it. Beautiful creations, I love mothers day, I don't have any children myself yet but I do love spoiling and surprising my mum each year. They are the most important people and deserve beautiful gifts like these. x

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  14. All those Mother's day items are so beautiful, I would struggle to pick my favourite!

    I always leave everything until the last minute as far as seasons go so sympathise completely with the dilemma!

    Ali x

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  15. Oh my goodness Caroline, everything is wonderful! I especially loved the Mother pillow with the rose and the organza and lace rose. B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
    Pink hugs~
    Susie
    The Polka Dot Rose

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  16. It is all just so beautiful!

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  17. I love the Mothers door pillow. It's so sweet :-)

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  18. Totally love the mum flower plaque. I wish my kids would think to buy me something like this for mothers day. Mich x

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