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

Friday 31 May 2013

Hair Raising.

Been making these little hair clips today. (Can also be used as corsages by clipping onto a lapel.)
Made from vintage /antique lace scraps and vintage violet flowers. 

Packaged with a vintage photograph.
More of my handmade powder puffs with glass decanter stopper handles.
Have a lovely weekend,
Niki x

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Regal Red

Thank you to all who visited my stall on Saturday at the Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair - I hope you had an enjoyable day! 
My latest 'scrappy patchwork' scented hearts. 
Made from antique French fabrics and vintage lace.



Patriotic pins made from woollen blanket off-cuts and velvet...
With tiny old coronation brooches fastened to them. 

Niki x

Friday 24 May 2013

The Original Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair

25th May 2013
Original Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair,
The Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury, South Glos, BS37 6AD

10am - 4pm. £1.00 admission
More details of what's coming with me here.
Hope to see you there!
Niki x

Thursday 23 May 2013

Spring Cushion

A cushion made from a vintage hand worked tapestry panel, featuring  spring flowers.

The reverse is a traditional Sanderson floral fabric with tie closure.
Niki x

Wednesday 22 May 2013

A Quick Wash & Brush Up

I often see these ebony clothes brushes at flea markets and sales. They are a bit plain and ordinary, so I decided to give these two a quick makeover.
I glued an antique French fabric to the top...
And finished the raw edges with a narrow braid.
Now a pretty addition to a dressing table.
Niki x

Friday 10 May 2013

Recycled Florals

Cute handbag made from vintage wool-work embroidered linen and a Sanderson floral. 
I'm sold - Thank you!
 

Springtime cushion, made from vintage hand embroidered linen and a fabulous floral fabric. 
Close-up of the beautifully stitched anemone flowers.
Have a lovely weekend,
Niki x