Sibling Revelry....

As many of you know I have an extremely talented younger sister who always makes me beautiful presents http://julessewpretty.blogspot.com/ so not to be out done I made Jules a bag for her birthday similar to the one I made for Linda for  our secret Santa.I used lots of buttons amd badges and  vintage and new fabric. I made one side a bit bohemian and rosy and..

the other side cool and ethereal...I think I shall call it the mood bag....Anyway she was thrilled with it and I hope it will be well used as  it's a proper shopper and lined nside for sturdiness...

a little bit of detail,gosh that sun is bright...

We sat in the sunshine and drank champagne which as you know is my one weakness among many......
Have a great week.

Anne x

Bags and bags of up-cycling...

Well it was a wet Sunday.What's to do?Cosy up in the sewing room..

Take an old, felted woolly jumper, an faded tea towel, a pair of curtains(car boot bargain) a selection of needlecord dresses also from car boot collection,ribbon,buttons and a little bit of crochet and you have some really cheap and cheerful  not to mention unique Christmas presents.Jules and I had a lot of fun making these bags and feel pleased to be making pretty rubbish at very little cost......a splendid way to while away a rainy day.We also rediscovered our love of sherry which we love to drink at this time of the year..

The jumper and the tea towel and a lovely crocheted flower...

Curtains made from this gorgeous 1950's barkcloth.I really love this.... a few vintage buttons and the green ribbon was used as a cakeband last Christmas.

A patchwork of needlecord clothes and lots of little bits,ric-rac,lace,crochet....

Not to be out done Mum has been making gorgeous hats for gorgeous babies....

It was a great Sunday,Hope yours was good too......

Anne x