Twilight Marketing.

In November I took part in the twilight craft market held at the little guy’s kindergarten. This is the only market I did this year and it’s the first one with my handmade things. It was great to be making!

Meet some of my little friends…

…the snoots…

…the birdies…

…and the rosettes.

Hmmm, it feels like the beginnings of something.

Jo’s birdie mobiles.

I do believe these are my best birdie mobiles yet.

A girl and a boy set for Jo.

Soon to be available back in my etsy shop. But for now, email me if I can make you a special order.

*Please note that I will be offline for most of the month of September.

Craft Books

We’ve got some stunning new Crafty Books to tell you about. There is limited stock, so don’t delay!

Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

Applique Your Way by Kayte Terry

Bend the Rules with Fabric by Amy Karol

Handmade Home by Amanda Blake Soule

Sukie Craft Pad

We’ve had such an overwhenling response to our little ol’ picture in this month’s Real Living magazine of our super cool Sukie Craft Pad!

I’m sorry to say we’ve sold out! We re ordered stock and have sold those too!! We’ve been informed that they’re now out of print and we can’t get them any more.

Sorry guys- but head over to the shop anyway, I’m sure I can tempt you with some of our delectable goodies.

Fabric for Spring!

Here is another wondeful new Moda Fabric range that has just arrived – perfect for sewing on a lovely spring day!

“Eva” by Basic Grey is reminiscent of the French court, a mix of the exotic and the dignified, the gracious and the gallant. Eva is a collection of fanciful flourishes, exotic birds and quaint, finial patterns Gloriously deep, rich jewel tones impart an air nobility to this crowning medley of extravagant designs.

You can find this fabric collection and more in the Belsize Square Fabric store.

New Japanese Fabric

Great new japanese fabric designs by Kokka.

Visit the store for more great New Fabric.

Hot Blossom Fabric by Josephine Kimberling

 Hot Blossoms in hot hues of pink, orange, aqua and chocolate and sharp shades of black and white. Vibrant, dramatic and fun!

Visit the fabric store for this and many other great new fabric ranges.

New Fat Quarters

We’ve put together some new Fat Quarter Bundles - a fat free way to have your cake and eat it too!

Our Fat Quarter Bundles  are a quick and easy way to purchase a co-ordinated selection of fabric.

New Fabric: Mezzanine by Patty Young

Mezzanine is Patty’s new collection for Michael Miller Fabrics and was inspired by the fabulous stonework, ironwork, terraces, gardens and tapestries she photographed during her travels throughout Northern Europe. You can see the French, Belgian and Dutch influence of cathedrals, theaters, museums and castles in Patty’s designs.

Panache Fabric by Sanae

I absolutely adore this new Moda fabric range – Panache by Sanae.

Scrolls, spots and paisley in grown up muted tones.

Hushabye Fabric by Tula Pink

We’ve got some exciting new fabric to tell you about!

Hushabye by Tula Pink. Spring raindrops in the palest of blush and the craziest bunny toile you’ll ever see. This is a perfect range to make something for the spring baby in your life.

New fabric and cake!

New fabric about to hit the shop. Lovely yarn dyed mini plaids in pink and chocolate are part of the Charleston V range by Judie Rothermel. Mix them with the rest of the Charleston range or use them on their own to make up some of our children’s wear patterns.

Wee one turned three last week. Now not wee so much- maybe more midi. I think I’ll keep working on a new nickname.

We had a lovely party for him on the weekend to celebrate. Bouncy castle, helium balloons, gourmet Greek food as far as the eye could see (courtesy of my mother in law) and a Makka Pakka cake (as requested by the wee one himself) and lovingly- if not skillfully- made by me.

As always, it’s not a proper party without my Nigella cupcakes…

We were so busy with the party we didn’t take many pictures. Luckily a special friend deployed her husband to be our event photographer.