This is my secondary blog and is designed as an archive of my handmade creations, past and present. I also add dates of fairs I'm attending, where I offer for sale my handmade pieces and also carefully sourced vintage goods. I hope you will enjoy taking a look, Niki x

Saturday 31 July 2010

Colourful Brooch Pillows


Each made from vintage floral fabrics and complete with a costume brooch to finish.

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Niki x

Thursday 29 July 2010

Hanging Around!


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Handmade padded coat hanger from vintage Sanderson cotton, with porcelain brooch embellishment.
Niki x

Wednesday 21 July 2010

Patriotic Pillows


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Niki x

Monday 19 July 2010

Busy Monday...


I've made a new rag doll today, who I've named Coral...

She wears a gorgeous floral antique fabric skirt and a Scottish mohair jacket with lace collar.

I've also created a collage in an old Victorian picture frame.

Hand crochet collar and faux pearls feature amongst other vintage treasures.

And I've painted and waxed another Victorian frame; this one a beautiful oval shape.

Inside I've placed a panel of striking vintage Sanderson fabric.
Niki x

Wednesday 14 July 2010

More of my Handmade Items in the Shop This Week...


Cushion made from C19th French linen and a vintage crepe souvenir handkerchief.

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Two brooch pillows created from antique French fabrics.

Niki x

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Octavia


Octavia has joined me in my shop today - She is dressed in a beautiful French rose printed cotton skirt and has a pretty peachy-pink mohair jacket.

A vintage handmade lace collar finishes off her outfit with old fashioned charm.

Niki x

Friday 2 July 2010

Vintage Florals


I had been waiting for over a week for a new delivery of feather pads for my handmade cushions - Thankfully they were worth the wait as they are particularly plump and puffy this time!
I've made two pairs of cushions with this wonderful pink floral Barkcloth...

I've used C19th French linen for their reverse.
A c1950's fabric printed with lilac sprays, unusually in pastel pink and yellow!

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There's also a patchwork cushion made from an assortment of hard wearing linens.
The reverse.

Some of my other creations include a small brooch pillow for a dressing table.
And a summery bag fashioned from more flowery vintage goodness!
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Have a lovely weekend,
Niki x