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I am a lifelong fabric artist who loves bringing a home to life with quirky, unique and sumptuous pieces of textile art. I learnt my craft from sharing many a happy hour sewing with my talented mother. I particularly like collage, free-machining, needle-felting and creating home furnishings using a combination of machine and hand sewing. I love incorporating vintage and reclaimed fabrics, buttons, beads, jewellery and other items in my work to give them a second chance at being beautiful.

Friday, 6 January 2012

Hearts & Buttons

I would love to advertise my handmade items with UK Handmade Valentine showcase . . .

http://www.ukcraftblog.com/2012/01/i-love-you-uk-handmade-showcase.html#disqus_thread
Check out the link if you think you have any Valentine's gifts that you could showcase online.



Well I failed to come up with any ideas to make use of my hessian, stamps and buttons. However...

Remember these?

Well, I finished these off, and am quite pleased with the results :-) ...



I also rustled this up :-) ...

On the down side, I've now found my button supply somewhat depleted.

How fortuitous therefore that I joined mum and dad on their regular weekly pilgrimage to Harry Tuffin's sunday market. Despite the low turnout due to bad weather I spotted this interesting little tin in a basket of oddments...
Gave it a rattle...

Had a peek...

What should I find...
 Wayhey!!! More buttons... and fab vintage mother of pearl and glass ones at that! Well worth £1!!
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  1. Annie6 January 2012 at 16:14

    What a brilliant find. I'm sure you will make good use of them.
    Hugs,
    A x

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