Brushing Up

I recently bought this vintage hand mirror/brush set, but being honest, I wasn't keen on the 50's fabric backs of them.

I did however like the handles, so felt these were something I could work with.

I re-covered the backs in C19th French toile de jouy fabric, carefully gluing and trimming to fit.

I then finished the edges in an antique French suiting braid, which is ideal for flexing around curves.

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I've also been making little needle cases, ready for gift ideas for Mothering Sunday next month.

I've used vintage linens and lace, with glass buttons.

Niki x

Latest Creations for This Week

I've used a section of vintage hand embroidery to create this patchwork cushion - combined with some pretty floral fabrics.

The reverse has fabric tie fasteners.

The small sections of embroidery left over from making the cushion, were ideal for making cute little pincushions...with just a touch of lavender inside to fragrance the sewing basket.

Some of my other latest makes can be seen in more detail on my main blog.
Niki x

A Romantic Month

I've made some new greetings cards for the shop this week...

I used some antique lace and images of fashion conscious ladies of Jane Austin's era...
'Oh, Mr. Darcy!'

There is another collection where I have used panels of a vintage Liberty printed cotton.

Each card is a one-off...

And would be ideal for Valentine's Day, a Birthday, or for a 'Thank You' message.

Winter flowering honeysuckle competes in the fragrance stakes with lavender filled hearts.

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This one is made from a very old French fabric...

And this one is a Sanderson chintz.

I've added another brooch pillow to the shelves...

And some more bags...

This one is made from a rare C19th French quilt piece.

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It is lined inside with another antique French fabric.

There's a matching hand bag too!

Niki x

Watch the Birdie!

One-of-a-kind bag, with vintage hand embroidered panel.

Springtime blue birds with apple blossoms.

The reverse - Vintage Sanderson floral cotton.

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Budgerigar cushion!

c1930's hand embroidered budgie, surrounded by vintage floral fabrics.

The reverse.

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Cushion made from beautiful antique embroidery with cutwork.

Backed in pale blue wool.

Reverse is pale blue wool too!

With original label.

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Faux pearl necklace, trimmed with antique lace and fabric scraps.

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Handbag, made from vintage Sanderson fabric.

Traditional country house style.

Niki x