Tuesday 29 October 2013

Workshop Spaces Available...

There are a few spaces for tomorrow evening!

 
 
You could be having fun, learning a new skill, eating cake and going home with a Christmas gift made!!!
 

 
So what are you waiting for...
Call 01590 642808 or 07713 498459 to book your place!!

Buttons Galore!!!

Welcome to Button Heaven!

 

 We've also had a button delivery this week.  Lots to run your fingers through!


 
My particular favorites are the rose buttons, in 2 sizes and colours
 

A Week of Deliveries!

 Winter Fabrics...Part 1

 
Well, our first delivery of wintery fabrics, has arrived.  A bit of a mixed bag!
 
 
Let me talk you through them,
 

 
a lovely black, polyester moss crepe,

 
a heavenly, gorgeous heather flower tulle,

 
a couple of cosy polyester flannels,
 
 
 
a navy, suiting

 
and a wonderful, Chanel style tweed, I think reversable!
 
Just waiting for the rest now!!



Monday 21 October 2013

Afternoon Delivery from Japan!

Early Summer Order has Arrived!

 

It seems so long ago since I placed an order with some Japanese manufacturers, I'd kind of forgotten what I'd ordered!!

 
A cute little print I fell in love with
 
 
£11.00 per metre, 100% Cotton, 110cm wide and pattern repeat 15 cm
 
 
Gorgeous lace and doily prints on navy blue cotton

 
£12.00 per metre, 100% Cotton, 110 cm wide and pattern repeat for the doily 8cm and lace 16cm
 
and finally a collection of prints - spots, lace motifs, flowers and a stripe!

 
all 100% Cotton, 110 cm wide and £13.50 per metre
 
So many lovely things in at the moment, must finish my denim skirt and make something a bit prettier!!



Last Week of Butterick Pattern Sale

Just a reminder, the Butterick 40% off Pattern Sale ends this Friday 25th October!

 
Well, summer may be finally over, rain and wind the order of the day.  I am still refusing to don the tights, a pair of brogues teamed with skirts and dresses, is putting off the moment!
 
After last week's visit to a Textile fair, I am awaiting deliveries within the fortnight!  More autumnal textures and colours, plus a bit of glam!  A button order has also just been placed, ready for those wintry makes.
 
The website is ready for an update, after a Sunday of photography with my eldest.  A little hurried at the end, as his friends were waiting with surfboards ready to hit the beach.  Yes, wind is greatly received by some and rain not bothered about!  Just waiting for the photos to be edited and resized, let's hope the wind dies down!

 



Tuesday 15 October 2013

Fabric Delivery!

A Bit of 1920's Splendour!

 


 

Beautiful 100% Premium Cotton

£13.50 per metre

 

I am really excited about these fabrics, Art Gallery Fabrics describe their prints as 100% premium cotton and their tag is "Feel the Difference".  You know what, you can.  They have a real lustre to them and the colours are gorgeous.  I still have the Great Gatsby buzz, being as it's one of my all time favourite books, so this is my fabric homage to
F. Scott Fitzgerald!



Monday 14 October 2013

New Buttons

Look what's here!

 
 

These are big, 65mm across!

They'll look great on a jacket, bag ...
Endless possibilities!
 


Workshop Taster

 
Here's what you can come away with, from our

Patchwork Pincushion Workshop!

 
 
And yes, it will be finished! None of that half done nonsense here!
 
Kirsty the brains behind this workshop, has timed it (and allowed for cake time!)
 

So Come and Join Us

To Book 01590 642808

 



Thursday 3 October 2013

First Workshop Date!

Make a Patchwork Pincushion

Wed 30th October    6.30 – 9.00pm
(maximum of 6 people)
£25 includes tea/cake & all materials
Booking essential!!
 
 
or pop into the shop
 


A Grand Day Out!

A day off, so what's a girl to do?

 
Take herself (and daughter & friends) to The Knit & Stitch Show at Alexandra Palace!!
 

October 10th - 13th from 10am - 5.30pm

 
I am so looking forward to a day of looking, chatting and maybe shopping, with like minded people.  What a great mix of exhibitions, stalls and new ideas, all housed under one roof!
 
 
Most definitely my stash will be added to, some may not even see light of day for months (even years!)  But on a rainy day or dark winter's evening, I know I'll have something to play with!!
 


SALE Time!!

Date for your diaries!!

Fri 11th October - Sat 9th Nov
 Butterick Pattern SALE 40% OFF prices!!!


 SEE & SEW will be £1.95, down from £3.25 and all other patterns £4.50, down from £7.50!

Time to stock up, sewers!!!

Wednesday 2 October 2013

New Patterns...

Here is our latest delivery of patterns.  Some more Serendipity Studio dresses and skirt patterns and an infinity scarf from Villa Rosa designs.
 
 
 
 
Everyone finds the Kay Whitt patterns (Serendipity Studio), so easy to follow.  I've had people use the Emaline skirt pattern, for a first dressmaking project and all have said how pleased they were with the results.