and pocket mirrors...
and lavender bags!
It's so fun using bits of my yummy fabric stash; I'm also working on some mini bunting and a few cushion covers which is keeping me very busy!
I've got stalls booked at a couple of craft fairs, the first is this Saturday at our local secondary school. I'll also be selling vintage fabric squares for patchwork, fat quarters and metre lengths of ribbon from my lovely local craft shop, so there'll be lots of gorgeous crafty bits for those that like to make things, and handmade gifts for those that don't.
I'm off to get the sewing machine out, only 2 more nights to go and still a lot to do!
Thanks to all of you for reading and commenting, and welcome to my new followers - it really does make my day to know that people enjoy popping in here, blogland is such a lovely place and it's nice to have a corner of it that I can call my own!
Hope you're having a good week,
Rachel x
Oh that final 2 night rush....I love that feeling! Your market will do fab, especially those divine buttons.....how do I get me some of those? Good luck x
ReplyDeleteIt is fun, I just wish I didn't have so many other things to do too! I got the self-cover buttons on Ebay, but if you want some of the ones I've made I'd better get my Etsy shop sorted out! x
DeleteYou've made really lovely things with amazingly gorgeous fabrics. Good luck on the stall, I bet you'll be doing brill!! We'll be visiting this huge fair where people who own a webshop have a stall there. Never been before, it's suppose to be huge. Really looking forward to that! Enjoy your evening! x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds exciting Chantal, I hope we both have fun weekends at our fairs! xx
DeleteWow Rachel, you really have been busy. It all looks amazing. Wish I lived closer so I could come along! Im sure you will do really well with all that loveliness. XX
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline, I'm so glad you like the look of all my bits & pieces! x
DeleteOh Rachel ... your makes are really, really lovely ... I would love to go to the craft fair ... pity I'm a plane journey away :) ... thanks for your lovely comment on my last post ... blogland is a truly great place ... Bee xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Bee, yes it's a shame all my lovely readers can't pop over to visit - I'd be guaranteed a fun day then! Still waiting for that teleporter I've always wanted to be invented! xx
DeleteHey there ... you most definitely are not a crappy blogger ... I realise I am commenting on the wrong post but was wondering have you any mirrors left ... I like the apple, house and bright floral ones ... let me know if you have any available ... Bee xx
DeleteThanks for getting back to me Rachel ... I'm not surprised you have none left ... they're so gorgeous ... I would be happy with any of the brightly coloured designs ... maybe you should surprise me ... I can pay you through Paypal if that's OK ... wishing you a lovely weekend ... Bee xx
DeleteA looking great Rachel, happy sewing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada! x
DeleteReally gorgeous stuff! Bet they have been fun to make ( but hard work) xx
ReplyDeleteI have been having a lot of fun, the badge/mirror maker belongs to Mel (comment below) and it was great learning how to use it! x
DeleteI don't know why, but the buttons made me think about icing cakes with those patterns on the top!! Is it because you keep talking about yummy fabric? Which it is! Lucky people who get to own a bit...
ReplyDeleteCakes like my buttons would be amazing! Don't know if I'd ever have the patience though, that's why I love fabric so much - instant patterns! x
DeleteI love buttons at the best of times, but covered buttons are even more gorgeous! Love everything here. Good luck with the craft fairs :)
ReplyDelete... just found you in pinterest !!! Very lovely and bright post ...I'm one of your new followers ...
ReplyDeleteOh Rachel, these are just gorgeous! I'm loving the mirrors - but as I'm over 200 miles away sadly I won't be coming to the fair. You need an online shop lady! x
ReplyDeleteYour local craft shop looks fab... wish I lived closer so I could buy some fabric from you...
ReplyDeleteGood luck!! Your stuff looks totally gorgeous - a riot of retro colour and pattern. If I was local I would totally pop down and buy something, but sadly I'm all the way up here in Leeds. xx
ReplyDeleteWow! They are all gorgeous! I've never done button covering before but it looks addictive! well done
ReplyDeletelovely stuff you got there. any idea what´s the origin of the red fabric with the little white houses on it?
ReplyDeleteHi, glad you like my bits and pieces! That fabric is called Casa, it's a Conran fabric designed for Habitat, I'd guess it's late 70s/early 80s. Isn't it great?
DeleteGorgeous, great stash of fabrics. I want a badge making machine, which one do you have? X
ReplyDeletelots of lovely things. I must try button making they look gorgeous. Good luck with the fair, Heather x
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely! Can I buy a pocket mirror from you please? I sat on mine and broke it and I really want a nice one for my make-up bag to take on the flight to Australia. I need to look my best when I see my sis again for the first time in 3 years! I like the one with the 3 flowers on best, if its still available. How much are they? I can pay you by PayPal... x
ReplyDeleteOh no,I sold that one I'm afraid! I've still got the one on the right of the pic with the one big yellow flower - if that one's ok I'll pop it in the post to you tomorrow. I only hope it gets to you before you go! Fingers crossed. It's £3 by the way! x
DeleteRachel, I love all your *makes*!! Hope you had many happy sales at the stall. You must have a lovely stash of fabric : -)
ReplyDeleteThe big yellow flower one is equally lovely, thank you! Will email you x
ReplyDeleteIt's all beautiful! How much are the buttons and how much the lavender bags? X
ReplyDeleteHello lovely!
DeleteThe buttons are:
£1 each for large (3m)
80p each or 2 for £1.50 for medium(22mm)
60p each or 2 for £1 for small (15mm)
The lavender bags are £3 each or 2 for £5.
I've got some left but need to make more of each - are there any particular patterns/colours that you like?
Rachel x
That sounds like a good idea, email me at goldliondiaries@gmail.com and let me know which print you fancy and I'll get back to you about your lovelies.
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