Sunday 5 August 2012

Handmade Monday No. 78

Another week has gone by and ever nearer the 'C' time not even thought about it but do need to knuckle down at some point, problem is coming up with new ideas thick and fast and none that are 'C' related. Perhaps I should get out the 'C' music not sure what Lee will think but could help.

Okay down to business a cry for help or should I say support, Jill from Christmas Pie Crafts Blog has been very good over the weeks and has been kindly offering a Friday guest spot on her blog. She has now run out of guests and would be so good if some of you could take her up on her offer, this is an ideal opportunity to promote your business, charity or whatever so please do contact her, then we could all be reading about you.

Right work done this week, had a commission to add some embroidery wording to a beautiful applique pillow from a fellow crafter. Stephanie makes these pillows out of fleece with the name at the top in this case a little boy for his 1st Eid, appliqued with a sailboat. Happy to oblige and hope the customer likes it.

Then thought better get on with some of my own work! Bought some fabric off ebay mainly to make some school bags, but realised on cutting that far to thin, one of these cases when the description was not exactly accurate. Never mind thinking cap on and had to use for something so a set of party bags were stitched, have lined them as added body and will be selling these on ebay to shift out of the stock cupboards.


Talking about ebay I do use but not a great lover, contemplating opening a shop in  September to shift the vast amount of 'stuff' we have in the attic's, they are groaning under the weight and not sure fancy standing at a car boot sale in this ever changing weather, could arrive in sunshine and leave in snow!!! Will also use to get rid of old craft items that have been hanging around for a bit.

Better get on with some more makes had a vision of white linen and grey stitching. Found these lovely ornate fonts, thought they went so well for the wording 'LOVE'.



Seahorse tote bags, again using up the remnants, these colours looked under the sea to me.



Check out the other blogs at Handmade Monday with Wendy at Handmade Harbour

New Crafts Directory Blog, this is purely to showcase your business and then add your website, the only condition to link back from your website to the directory blog. Check it out and free advertising this way spreads your site further afield.

Please note the 'Friendship Day' blog has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

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Breathing as have a reprieve from the vets!!!!




18 comments:

  1. I love that butterfly fabric, so pretty and vibrant!

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  2. Many thanks for the Friday guest Blog promotion - very much appreciated. Lovely makes, especially the LOVE cushion - the colour combination is very smart. Hope you have a good week. good luck with the Craft s Directory Blog - we can never have too many places to promote out blog/business.

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  3. Sigh, I really wish I had your sewing machine! You always manage to make such lovely things. Istead of Ebay have you got Gumtree? It might make it easier selling if your items are big. :0)

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  4. The Love cushion is stunning.

    Well for once I think I am kinda organised for Christmas however i can put money on that not remaining the case.

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  5. Lovely makes Caroline. Good luck with the new blog directory x

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  6. Love the stitching on the Love cushion. Very detailed and ornate.

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  7. I like the bright yellow fabric from your party bags. The lettering is beautiful and goes really well with the wording. A great week of makes. Hope this week is as good (although maybe I should wish you well with sales!).

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  8. your party bags look super! i'm sure they'll sell like hot cakes :)

    i haven't sold much on ebay but it seems like it could be a way to lighten the load in your loft!

    the grey on white linen looks beautiful for your 'love' pillow, and the font is lovely too, so ornate!

    good luck with your 'c' related inspiration! x

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  9. I think avoiding a car boot in the current weather is probably a good idea. We got caught in a storm the other day, but weirdly could hear and see the heavy rain coming up behind us like some kind of cartoon rain cloud chasing us!

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  10. Your right the font is absolutely beautiful, lovely idea for a pillow. The seahorse and the colours are really pretty, very evocative of the sea.

    Ali x

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  11. Caroline....I LOVE your 'Love' cushion!! The font is gorgeous! The C word will be upon us in no time so it's never to early to start preparing....I have been known in the past to be C card making in August whilst listening to 'little drummer boy/peace on earth' on the stereo, getting very funny looks from hubs :)
    xx

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  12. I think that the Craft Directory blog is a great idea... will certainly be joining in. I am so in awe of your machine embroidery, each week you show us something so different... it is a real pleasure to see your work :)

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  13. the love cushion is stunning!!!

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  14. awesome "love" wording! this is a great embroidery pattern - elegant and stylish :)

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  15. Love all your creations especilly the love cushion :)

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  16. The font is gorgeous, and I do love the simplicity of the colours.
    The C word is getting harder to ignore, it was rumbling quietely around all the stallholders at the fair I was at yesterday - guess it must be time to think about it :)

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  17. I know the feeling of having a spare space which is getting a little too full! Thanks for the tip re. Christmas pie crafts. I'll give her a shout later and see if she has space for one more.

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  18. I love the colors on the seahorse tote, very pretty. But I really like the lettered cushion, it is so classy looking!

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