Fabric
As
you can see from the photo I have recently purchased some new fabrics. I get really excited when new fabrics arrive
and I start thinking about all the possibilities that they represent. What shall I make with them? The tractor fabric was on sale and a total
bargain so I immediately thought of a pencil case for a boy – I am not sure what
else, as I find boys difficult! Do you
have any ideas?
I
am sure I shall be making pencil cases, purses, probably a sketchbook or two,
notebooks, and may be a couple of diary covers. As it’s that time of the year
when you start thinking about the big C, no doubt I shall consider other items
too. Well, I never used to think about
C. in August but now I have a shop to stock, it’s different!
Pinterest Boards
Recently,
I have made a few Pinterest boards that I really like – I don’t seem to share
the same view as folksy on this, but never mind! Anyway, I thought I would share a few with you
and also some selected items from the boards to illustrate my blog post.
Let’s
start with “Chinese take away”. This
board was inspired by Shirley’s Dolls House Rug Chinese Dragon in Blue from Whimsy Woo Designs. It started me
wondering what other Chinese handmade items were available on folksy.
When
I start searching for images for my board, I never think: what have I got in my
shop that fits the theme? So it always a
nice surprise when I am searching, to come across one of my own items that fits in nicely with
the theme. You can find this large Chinese silk
cosmetic purse in my folksy shop Handmade by Edwina.
Now
who does not like "chocolate limes"? Well,
folksy apparently, because this was another of my boards that has not been chosen for the front page.
This
time my inspiration came from the knowledge that the two boards I had previously created
and folksy had chosen for the front page were both single colour boards. So I thought of a colour and then decided to
forget that idea, and do a themed board based on two colours: chocolate and
lime!
Some
gorgeous items were discovered in my search.
I love buttons so I was definitely drawn to this pretty button
bracelet by Clair of Folbar Beads. I must get around to buying one as they must
be really fun to wear. (Clair is on holiday at the moment, but please do come back and visit her shop.)
Finally, my very favourite board is called simply
“Hessian” and what a lovely selection of items I found during my search. I feel hessian is a much underrated fabric and it certainly deserves much more attention.
Those of you who know me will understand why I have
chosen this Love Hanging Embroidery hoop.
Yes, I love embroidery! This was
made by Lisa of dilly dally.
Cupcakes – now who does not love them? So when I saw these cards with the hessian
background, they were definitely made for my board. Created by Lucie from Love, Lucie these Yummy Cup Cake 'Lovely
Mum' Card are a
super combination of texture and machine embroidery.
I have created one or two other boards, but I think I will
end it there. Do visit the shops of
these creative sellers by clicking on the photo and have a browse at their
lovely products.
Hope you have enjoyed reading my post and looking at my Pinterest
boards.
BFN
Edwina
I thought your Chocolate Limes Pinterest board was great Edwina.
ReplyDeleteI love that beautiful blue Chinese silk purse you have made.
Thank you so much for showing my Chinese Dragon dolls' house rug.
Shirley x