Tuesday, March 23, 2010

abc flags

These flags are my original designs. I made the artwork into transfers which I then turned into these lovely flags which can be hung as alphabet flags or to form a name. These are the first three.



Wednesday, March 10, 2010

fabric brooches

I have been experimenting with fabric brooches for which I use my own designs. They begin as line drawings and little paintings, and I then make transfers from them. The fabric is all recycled from my fabric box, including furniture samples. I have ironed on stiffening and backed them with felt which I bought at Reverse Garbage, a great place for treasures. Here are some of the designs which I will have for sale at the next Little Market.









Tuesday, March 9, 2010

making things makes happiness


Now that I have time, having swapped it with money making, I am rediscovering the joys of creating. Having made things all my life, I am puuting all that experience together and having great fun. I have discovered a wonderful monthly market behing the Avid Reader bookshop in Boundary St, West End, and together with other creative and lovely people, gather ther to sell our wares. You can reach it at http://www.lovelythingmakers.blogspot.com/
Here are some of my creations. I will add more as I format the photos. They were inspired by the arrival of my grandson, for whom I began to make things, and have not stopped. As well as the knitted toys there are name flags. These are made individually and strung up on cotton cord to make any name you want.








Bec and I have also been learning pattern making with the intention of creating some funky clothes. So watch this space.