Have a Very Folksy Christmas

Why not cut out the queuing in the shops for mass produced gifts, and buy something handmade by a British-based maker and designer this Christmas?

I've made a head-start on my shopping already, and here are some of the other things you can find at Folksy.com. Many pieces are one of a kind, so you need to buy it when you see it, to make sure of getting the item you want. [Please click on the link beneath the image to go to the listing for sale].

Hand knitted, Scandinavian-style stocks from Fir Tree Knitwear, £29

Screen printed cat doorstop from Mandy Hills, £12

Men's t-shirt with Pi spiral from uchi limited editions, £20

Santa Claus tree decoration from ndm handmade, £5

Driftwood boat Christmas decoration from Nicely Made By Natalie, £8.50

5 pack of squirrels riding a tandem Christmas cards from Dog As Pony, £5

Christmas snowflake earrings by Tanith Rouse Jewellery, £14

To see some more ideas on my Pinterest Page, Folksy Christmas 2017, please click here, and by double clicking on any image, you will be taken to the item for sale.

Party Perfect in Pink and Aqua

A selection of finds on Etsy.com for the party season (please click on the link beneath the image to go to the item for sale:-

Ombre Pink Tassel Garland

6 x Glass Tumblers made from recycled bottles

Mint Aqua Earrings

1960s Party Dress

Satin Gloves With Rhinestones

To see the rest of the treasury, please click here.

Blossom - a Folksy Gift Guide

Inspired by all the beautiful blossom about at the moment, I made a Pinterest board featuring items from the designers and makers at Folksy.com.

Blossom - 9ct Gold Bezel Set of Stacking Rings £170 from DML Jewellery Design

100g of Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon £5.99 from Yarn Yarn

Blossom Bowl £18 from Jo Lucksted Ceramics

Cherry Blossom Ceramic Soap Dish £14 from damsontreepottery

Blue Blossom Cluster Earrings £14 from Bijoux Boo

The complete board with 16 items on it can be found here.

Pretty Patches Etsy Treasury

Here is my latest Etsy Treasury of items with a patchwork and quilting theme:-

'Pretty Patches' by FireHorseTextiles

Patchwork and quilting inspired gift guide

Plush Cat Recycled Fabric Do... KatkalandCreat... $48.00	recycled kantha patchwork ma... fairlyworn $20.00	Womens Tailored Fitted Patch... JUZOdesign $400.00
Japanese Vintage Kimono 2 Wa... kazuewest $98.00	Quilted Heart Potpourri Pill... PippaPatchwork $12.00	MAKE OFFER Vintage Handma... ATELIERVINTAGE... $75.00
Patchwork Throw Pillow Cover... CreationsOfSty... $35.00	Thank you card - Patchwork m... DarkroomandDea... $4.00	Patchwork Post Earrings, Pol... sleeplessinpa $6.00
A4 Art Print - Patchwork TreehugPapercr... $20.00	Abstract Metal Tin - Upcycle... CanOrCanNot $15.00	Patchwork Square Silver Earr... MoonYoung $41.00
2 x patchwork armchairs namedesignstud... $2990.00	Vintage Patchwork Quilt TheStrokeofTwe... $60.00	Wool Felt Coin Purse // Patc... LoftFullOfGood... $20.00
Scandinavian Patchwork Cushi... madebylisajane $26.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Seeing Stars - Christmas Gifts Guide

Here are a few suggestions for Christmas gifts from the talented makers at Folksy.com.

Gorgeous handmade earrings from SWEETS4THESOUL, priced at £20.

Something for the men, perhaps? This striking US military-style t-shirt at £11.99 from Pierre Cochon.

This original painting, called Stargazy Sky £95.00 from cheery deary.

A set of four ceramic stars from Little Brick House, priced at £8.50.

This 'Jack Frost' hanging glass star ornament from Gooseberry Fool, priced at £20.00.

To see some more starry picks, please visit my original Pinterest board here; or to visit Folksy.com please click here.

Recent Handmade Purchases: Pants and Earrings

Morning all!

I thought that I would share the latest two purchases of handmade items that I've made.

First are these beautiful millefiori glass star earrings from Lucy at LuniqueUK. This talented designer makes jewellery; night lights using recycled stamps; decoupaged chests of drawers; and cushions.

My second purchase was from Down To Earth Recycling. Elizabeth loves to recycle every scrap that she can lay her hands on and makes everything from quilts to gift baskets, cushions to dolls, knitted items and more. I can't think of a more eco-friendly place to shop. I bought some pants made from recycled t-shirts. It is a lucky dip as to colour and design, which makes it even more exciting to open your parcel. I received a pair of blue ones and a cream pair with a bright trio of parrots on the bottom! The pants are available in a two pair pack at just £2.50. They are available in sizes 8 - 10; 10 - 12; 14 - 16; and 18 - 20.

I always try to shop from independent sellers on sites like Folksy and Etsy. You get an unbelievable choice of items, many unique designs, made with care and attention to detail.

The EtsyVeg Gift Exchange

What a lovely surprise I had today when my gift from a member of the EtsyVeg Gift Exchange was delivered by the postman!


Lots of EtsyVeg members agreed to send a gift to another member to whom they were secretly assigned. My gift went to a lady called Esmeralda in Sweden; and I was lucky enough to receive these sweet little sailing boat buttons and gorgeous glass star earrings from Lucy of Lunique Jewellery.


I couldn't be more delighted as they are just the sort of thing I love. The buttons will take pride of place in my button collection - until I find the perfect project for them, and the earrings will be ideal for special days and nights out. Thank you Lucy!

Visit Lucy's Shop for all sorts of beautiful jewellery and pretty applique cushions.