Vintage Embroidered Notebook Covers

These pretty patchworked covers will brighten up those boring old notebooks! I've selected some beautiful pieces of vintage embroidery and combined them with gorgeous modern cotton fabrics and pretty but practical ribbons and buttons to stunning effect. As they are completely removable, once you have filled up one notebook, you can easily take the cover off then pop it over your next notebook and scribble or draw away to your heart's content! Replacement notebooks are easily available in WH Smiths (other notebook vendors are available)!

A4 size notebook approximately: 12"H x 8"W x 0.5"D

A5 size notebook approximately: 8.5" H x 6"W x 0.5"D

A6 size notebook approximately: 6"H x 4.5"W x 0.5"D

(Sizes come up slightly larger once the cover is on.)

A4 size = £20 + P&P

A5 size = £14.00 + P&P

A6 size = £12.00 + P&P

P&P A4 size:

UK = £3.00 (1st class) or £2.50 (2nd class)

Europe = £5.00

Rest of the World = £7.50

(Eeek!!! These are heavy items. Contact me for surface mail options abroad or to purchase just the cover without the book.)

P&P A5 and A6 size:

UK (inland) = £1.75

Europe = £2.50

Rest of the World = £3.50

I currently have available:

ONE

A4 sized, stunning vintage dahlia embroidery twinned with Michael Miller flowery fabric.

TWO

A4 sized, a pretty embroidered panel combined with a fabulous Kaffe Fassett cotton print.

THREE

Slimline, two available. Beautiful patchworked covers and a pretty polka dot ribbon spine. Hard backed diary 2011 included.

FOUR

A5 sized, two available. Lovely and unusual green embroidered panels have been combined with a pretty homespun vintage-inspired cotton fabric. Each notebook closes with a pink elastic loop and vintage green bobbly button.

Twit Twoo!

Cute corduroy owls are looking for a new nest to share! They have felt and 100% cotton details to their faces and wings, attached with attractive blanket stitching, and button eyes. They are stuffed with new (fire retardant) polyfill and each comes with their own little name tag. The Munchkin and I designed the owls with a distinct division between the shape of the head and body which makes them perfect for putting your arms round and cuddling!

Not for children under 3 years old due to the buttons but it does seem that they are rather popular with grown-ups!

Each owl measures approximately 12" high (13" including ears) and approximately 11" across their chubby tummy!

£24 each plus P&P

P&P:

UK = £3

Europe = £4

USA/Rest of World = £5

Pinky floral Maude...

I also have available a pink spotted owl.

Cheeky little madams!

Union Jack Hearts

Just too cute! Gorgeous vintage blue floral fabric has been teamed with crisp red striped cotton tape to create this striking Union Jack hanging heart. Pretty toning blue gingham ribbon and an unusual Union Jack button are the finishing touch.

Stuffed with fibrefill (new and flame retardant) and some gorgeous, beautifully fragrant French lavender. Add a touch of essential oil as days go by to add some oomph to your fragrance should you wish.

£10 each plus P&P.

P&P:

UK = £1.75

Europe = £2.00

USA/Rest of the World = £2.50

(Please note: due to minimum Royal Mail postage charges, good discounts can be made for multiple purchases!)

2 remaining.

Covered Hangers

Pretty and practical covered hangers. Just the thing for delicate knitwear and your posh frocks. Also a lovely gift idea. All crafted from premium quality 100% cotton fabrics with a hand crocheted flower (always crocheted with natural fibres, no acrylic here!) with the finishing touch of gorgeous ribbons and vintage Honiton lace.

£12 each plus P&P

P&P

UK = £1.75

Europe = £1.75

Rest of World = £2.00

(Good postage discounts are available where several hangers are posted together, eg. in the UK, two hangers cost the same to post as one as there is a minimum Royal Mail charge. Please feel free to contact me for an accurate postage quote.)

ONE

Lovely Cath Kidston pink rose paisley fabric with classic gingham ribbon and a red crochet rose with a pearly centre.

TWO

Beautiful vintage floral fabric with pink velvet ribbon and a pretty pink crocheted rose with pearly bead. (The blue lace used on this hanger is not vintage.)

THREE

Lovely "Darla" fabric designed by Tanya Whelan featuring rose cartouches which has a vintage feel, combined with very pretty vintage lace (bearing heart motifs).

FOUR

Lovely (rare and discontinued) Amy Butler designed paisley style fabric in lovely shades of lavender combined with gorgeous distinctive vintage lace.

Please let me know which you would like by reference to the number of the hanger and a brief colour description for back-up!

Spring Brooches

A fusion of lovely Springtime colours, textures and shapes. Brighten up your jacket/cardi/coat or attach to your bag, your hat, whatever you fancy. Quality materials used: flowers crocheted in yarns of natural fibres, either Pure New Wool, bamboo, silk and/or alpaca; felt is a wool/acrylic blend plus silky embroidery threads, sparkly beads and with a proper metal swivel-closure brooch pin on the back.

SORRY, ALL CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

(Due to Royal Mail's minimum charges for postage, good discounts are available on multiple purchases of any items. Please feel free to get in touch for an accurate quote.)

Take your pick...

Leaves

Hearts

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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.)

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).