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

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Retro Fabric Style

Thought I'd use this fabulous turquoise floral retro fabric to create a cushion. I combined it with a 50's red rose design and a Sanderson print...One of my favourite colour combinations. 

The back.
It's such a lovely print for summer, I thought it would make a cheerful little hand bag ...
so that's what I made next!
Lovely vintage button to fasten...
and lined inside with a classic Sanderson fabric.

Another wonderful summery textile is this flowery print by Bevis, called 'Bunbury'...
which I used to make a pair of cushions, perfect for a deckchair or garden bench.


I made a shoulder bag too - Ideal for trips to the beach...

And a peg bag to cheer up wash day!
(In my shop as from this Thursday.)
Niki x
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4 comments:

  1. Unknown27 July 2014 at 13:44

    Fabulous fabrics and I love the way they're displayed in the cot!!

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    1. Niki Fretwell28 July 2014 at 01:29

      Thanks Pam - a slight departure for me - but I love these fabrics for summer.
      The cot at the shop is an old 50's one made in Wales!

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  2. KC'sCourt!28 July 2014 at 00:51

    Oh wow what wonderful things
    Julie xxxxxxxxx

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    1. Niki Fretwell28 July 2014 at 01:30

      Thanks Julie - you are very kind. Hope you are happy sewing too...(or knitting! ;-))
      Niki :)

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