Gawd Help Me...

It was my daughters last day of school on friday. Oh how I look forward to six weeks of the little cherub...

Actually im hoping to have lots of crafting fun with her over the next six weeks. Its pretty much the only time we dont argue - ish! For her teacher we made a painted bag and she had her first go on the sewing machine which she loved. We also brought two plants and added fabric and ribbon to the base to jazz it up. She gave those to her two favourite classroom assistants.

So here she is on the last day of reception class. I was so proud of her because she had a horrible stomach bug for a couple days beforehand and battled her way in on the friday so she didnt miss the fun. Thankfully shes much better now.

Shabby Chic Mirror

Shabby Chic Mirror
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I saw this tutorial in a book and decided to make my daughter a mirror for her room.

I took an old gold mirror and sprayed it white. I used sandpaper to distress it and then added fabric and ribbon detaling.

Its looks quite good and cost well under £10 to do. In fact the most expensive item was the spray paint at £4 the mirror only cost 50p from a car boot sale. :)

Garden Cushions

I have made some garden cushions for our patio set but they also double up as dining chair cushions. I saw the idea on This Morning and it was so simple.

Measure the cushion cut the fabric 1cm smaller then sew three edges. Turn in the fastening edge and attach ribbon to finish. Easy!!!

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Ascot Commission

I was very lucky to be asked to make a fascinator for a lovely lady for Ascot this year. Once we had established she would have to dress for the Royal Enclosure this is the design I came up with.

Firstly I blocked three leaf shapes using three layers of sinamy and wired them ready to be covered in pale gold silk. I then embellished the leaves with gold coloured bugle beads.

BLOCKING

WIRED AND HEMMED

The feathers I used vary in style there are narrow, coq and curled goose biot feathers which have been steamed, curled and shaped by hand. It is attached to a clear come and elastic. 

CLOSE UP OF FEATHER & BEAD DETAILING

SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW

She was very happy with her fascinator and I hope she had a wonderful day and won a few pennies too.

If I could be half as talented as this designer...

I would be a happy camper. I actually did a little bit of work experience for this designer when I was at college and always kept an eye out to see how he is doing. I was as jealous and jealous could be at the stuff he was creating around me. Alas my career path hasnt taken me down a similar route.

His A/W10 collection is A-mazing! I wish I had thought of it lol

http://www.noelstewart.com/ Take a look at his work, its fabby!

Happy Birthday!

My little boy is growing up. Happy 1st Birthday Harry!