Showing posts with label gift ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift ideas. Show all posts

Monday, September 10, 2018

Prayer Flag Brooches - First Mini Collection

Here is a preview of my first small collection of prayer flag brooches. They are somewhat inspired by the look of Buddhist flags, but are really more for imparting an inspiring word or wish.

They could be pinned to a jacket or handbag, or perhaps displayed near your desk at work to give you a reminder of a word to meditate on.

One of my online friends commented that they are like a medal that you could award someone, which I thought was a nice idea.


 "Courage" Prayer Flag Brooch




"Create Every Day" Prayer Flag Brooch

These textile brooches are all hand sewn with bead, button, charm and/or sequin embellishment. I am busy rust dyeing some fabric for the next batch, which may be little wall hangings rather than brooches. Watch this space!

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Twelve Hearts Patchwork and Appliqué Wall Hanging

Here is my latest wall hanging: made from a mix of machine sewn patchwork, hand appliqué and hand quilting. I was aiming for a colourful mixture of fabrics with a 'scrappy', improvised look. 

Making
The individual rectangles are pieced, then each has a heart sewn to it. The rectangles are joined (after much deliberation about the layout!), then the top is sandwiched with a wadding and backing layer before quilting begins, using embroidery threads for added touches of colour. I added some Czechoslovakian matte glass beads in three places, to add a further layer of interest. A binding is added, along with a hanging sleeve on the reverse, and finally, my maker's label.






This piece is available for sale in my etsy shop

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Red and Blue: A Folksy Gift Guide

Two of my favourite colours, and great for adding a striking Summery touch to your home decor. Here are some of the items I found on Folksy.com. Please click on the link below the photo to go to the item for sale.

Driftwood Doorstop, £29.99 from Reclaimed Time

Nautical Coaster Set, £12.00 from Kayleigh O'Mara

70s Fabric, Red, White & Blue Cushion Cover, £21.50 from Retro68

Ceramic Lidded Pot, £22.00 from mecki allen

Red, White & Blue Wall Hanging, £125.00 from me!

See the full Red & Blue Pinterest Board here! It has 37 items on it.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Lavender Pinterest Board

My 'Lavender' Pinterest board has made it to the front page of Folksy.com today.




















If you would like to see the rest of the board, from where you can click through to the items for sale, please click here.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Keeping Cosy - Pinterest Board

I made a Pinterest board called 'Keeping Cosy', featuring lovely handmade items from Folksy.com. A selection has been featured on the Folksy front page today...




















Click here to see the full Pinterest board, from where you can double click to be taken to the listings for sale. Ideal for any birthdays coming up in January!

Friday, October 17, 2014

Folksy Front Page: Autumn In The Air

What a nice surprise this morning to find my 'Autumn In The Air' Pinterest Board featured on the Folksy front page!




















(There are 20 pins on the original board - link above - from where you can double click on a picture to reach the listing for sale).

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Recommended Etsy Shop: TeensOriginals

I thought that I would share a recommended seller on Etsy. I recently bought this beautiful handmade shawl/scarf from Tina Appleby of TeensOriginals.


I wanted something to replace a rather tired pashmina, and was looking for something that would go with both a red coat and a grey coat, and this fits the bill perfectly. It will also be worn in the evenings to keep my shoulders warm, over Spring and Summer outfits.

Not only was the piece very reasonably priced, at £20, but it arrived quickly, beautifully packaged and included a little complimentary crocheted brooch. A highly recommended seller!

A few other items from Tina's shop that are still for sale!

Silver and Pink Hip Bag, £6.00

Poncho/capelet, £9.00


Posted by Julia of * Love Buttons HQ * Fire Horse Textiles *
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