Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Dreamcatchers


The Ojibwa Indians believed you could catch bad dreams in the centre of the dreamcatcher which would then disappear with morning light. The good dreams would trickle down the feathers and beads onto the slumbering person below.




Each of my dreamcatchers is different but all are crafted from cotton fabrics, vintage Honiton lace and often, lovely vintage buttons, with plenty of gorgeous beads, Swarovski crystals and feathers for good measure! Look carefully to choose your favourite...

Please note: These dreamcatchers are very beautiful but very delicate and fragile. They are not sold as a toy as there are lots of enticingly lovely glittery bits which could be pulled off by little fingers and end up where they're really not intended to be! Hang them away from children's reach please!

All priced at £22 each plus P&P.

P&P
Mainland UK = £2.75
Europe = £3.25
Rest of the World = £3.50

Wishing you sweet dreams...


Dreamcatcher 1 - Sold, Thank You





In bright and beautiful red and green tones with petite daffodil flowers and a stunning vintage glass floral button.


Dreamcatcher 2






Vibrant purple and blue tones with cherry blossom flowers, an interesting vintage blue glass button and some classic gingham.

Dreamcatcher 3






Very pretty pastel shades with lovely cherry blossoms and sparkly pale blue sequins.


Dreamcatcher 4 - SOLD






Springtime shades with a pretty vintage pink glass button, both cherry blossom and a daffodil with sparkly sequins and a lovely double bow.

(Don't forget, you can click on the photos to enlarge them and see more detail.)

Sunday, 25 January 2009

Crochet Corsages





Jazz up your jacket, your coat, your cardi, your hat, your scarf, it's up to you, with a hand crocheted corsage. All are made from premium yarns. They each have interesting details at their centres, the majority of which are vintage and have been found on my jaunts round the English countryside.

Each corsage has a metal swivel-closure brooch pin on the back. Dimensions vary, please see individual corsage for details. Some yarns are specifically dry clean only, which is noted in the details for that individual corsage, but in any instance, I would only recommend gentle warm hand washing should you need to wash your corsage.

Priced at £12 each.

P&P:

UK (inland) = Included
Europe = £1.25
Rest of the World = £1.75

(Good postage discounts available for multiple purchases of any items.)

ONE

Crocheted in pure new wool, the 3 layers of outer petals are two-tone shades of deep pinky/burgundy. At the centre is a lovely vintage purpley glass button. Approximately 3.5" across.




TWO

A large corsage crafted from a gorgeous shade of purpley/blue mohair yarn with 3 layers of petals. The centre is crocheted in pure new wool and has a pretty flower-shaped button. Approximately 4" across.





THREE

Pretty two-layer corsage crocheted in a lilac wool blend yarn, the outer petals being edged with mohair in a slightly deeper shade. Centre crafted from ivory pure new wool with a spotty button on top. Approximately 3.5" across.





FOUR

Gorgeous, luxurious gold silk yarn makes up three layers of petals with a contrasting black cotton yarn centre, topped with a glorious vintage pearlescent glass button. Dry clean only. Approximately 3.5" across.




FIVE

A fun, eye-catching corsage with two layers of petals crocheted in baby pink chenille yarn. There is an ivory pure new wool centre topped with a double layer of aqua and pink buttons (the pink button is spotty) and the finishing touch of some ribbon in spotty aqua shades. Approximately 3.5" across (plus ribbon).




SIX



Gorgeous fluffy and luxurious Angora yarn in a beautiful shade of bright pink has been used to craft this divine corsage. It has 3 layers of petals and the centre is adorned with a multitude of lovely pearlescent beads. Sadly, the photo does not do it justice!
Approximately 3.5" across.


SEVEN




A pretty new corsage to take you into Spring and Summer. Crocheted in pure new wool in a lovely shade of soft pink, the primrose yellow centre is adorned with tiny pearly beads and the finishing touch is a pair of pretty green leaves (crocheted in a lovely alpaca silk blend yarn) which really makes the pink "pop"!

Measures approximately 4" across (to the tips of the leaves).


EIGHT




A second pretty new season corsage to take you into Spring and Summer. Crocheted in pure new wool in a lovely shade of peony pink, the primrose yellow centre is adorned with tiny pearly beads and the finishing touch is a pair of pretty green leaves (crocheted in a lovely alpaca silk blend yarn) which really brings out the pinkiness!

Measures approximately 4" across (to the tips of the leaves).


Monday, 19 January 2009

Union Jack Cushions








Each cushion measures approximately 16" x 12" (41 x 30cm), comes compete with a new (very full and bouncy!) fibrefilled cushion pad inside (complies with all safety requirements) and is finished with two buttons to close on the reverse. Reverse detailing may vary, please see details with each individual cushion.

£35 + P&P each

P&P UK Inland = £3.50
P&P Europe = £6.00
P&P Rest of the World = £7.00

Want to save on postage? Email me to buy just a cushion cover.

Currently available:


Cushion 1




Lovely vintage (French) stripey blue floral fabric as the background with stripes in modern, funky Amy Butler dotty print with white cotton edgings.