Fabric addict

I need help - look at all this fabric I've bought lately! And there's more on the way.

Let's look at each pile in turn...

This gorgeous selection was from Saints & Pinners - brilliant service and a great range of fabrics.

All these goodies were from Seamstar - a lovely shop full of things to tempt you. And they're lovely to deal with too.

And finally, this little stash of Anna Maria loveliness was from my favourite shop - Quilters Haven. The staff are all so knowledgeable and friendly. And the shop is stacked full of beautiful fabrics. A must-visit if you're ever in the area. They do mail order too.

Meet Mr.Bunny

Well the weeks are marching by and I've completed more weeks of my 52 crafts in 52 weeks project.

Week 5 was all about yummy felt - read more about the project here.

Week 6 was toy-making - see all of Mr.Bunny's adventures here.

Hope you're enjoying all the projects so far - I'm trying not to think about how many more weeks there are to go!

Beautiful weekend

Guess what? It's my birthday. And I've had a wonderful weekend of celebrations.

 Felixstowe beach - taken with my iphone (hipstamatic application)

My new toy! A very big surprise present from my lovely husband.

Birthday pressies - Gizzi's Kitchen Magic and The Homemade Home.

Wearing my new dress - design by me, fabric by Anna-Maria Horner.

PS Week 5 of 52 crafts in 52 weeks is up on the blog (it involves felt).

Catching up with 52 crafts in 52 weeks...

Can you believe I'm on week 4 already?



{week 3} papier-mâché




{week 4} papercutting

Haven't decided on week 5 yet but I think I should move away from paper as three of the four have involved my favourite material so far. I just love paper. What's your favourite material to craft with?

Tutorial: Last minute Father's day (or any day really) card

This was so last minute, I only have iphone photos. I'll take better ones next time I make it.

This is great for using up your teeny tiny scraps of fabric you can't bear to throw away.

Iron it first if you're like me and all your scraps are scrunched up in a bag and then cut it into little triangles.

I used my Xyron sticker maker to make them sticker-like - if you haven't got one, use a little glue to stick them down in the next step.

I used a black pen to draw some string on the card and then stuck on the triangles in a jaunty bunting-like fashion.

Told you it was easy. I now have a little stack of these that I can use for any occasion.

Happy Father's Day x

{week 2/52} freehand machine embroidery

Here's the finished item for this week's 52 crafts in 52 weeks project.  I've talked more about it and the tutorial I followed here.

In other news, I went back to work this week, back still a little sore but I'm doing ok. Can you believe it's the middle of June already? Nearly the longest day of the year. And it's Father's Day this weekend - I haven't made cards yet - here's the one I made last year. I'd better get my thinking hat on - or make the same as last time!

Sneak preview of the next 52 crafts in 52 weeks project...

Can you guess what it is?

Stay tuned!

{week 1/52} quilling

Have you headed over to visit my new project yet? I've completed week 1 with a paper quilling project.

Go take a look and let me know what you think. Are there any crafts you'd like to see me try?

Noticeboard...

I have three things to quickly tell you about today.

1} Did you enjoy the fabulous and inspirational BBC2 series, Mastercrafts? Would you love to see another series? Well tell the BBC as they're not planning to commission another one at the moment. That makes me sad :( Visit the Facebook group or UK Handmade to find out more.

 

2} This week on Makers Online, Karen is exploring handmade weddings and talking to brides and suppliers for their advice and inspiration on how to have a beautiful handmade wedding. Today, our wedding is featured so pop over to have a read and explore the rest of the site while you're there.

3} My new project is up and running and craft number 1 (of 52 eek!) will be published tomorrow. Any ideas what it might be?

I have a new project: 52 crafts in 52 weeks

I may be slightly mad but I've started a new project: 52 crafts in 52 weeks.

The first craft will be published later this week so bookmark it now to find out what I try first.