Category Archives: Fabric

Cats & Fabric

I have always loved cats. I grew up in a house with lots of cat “things” in it, although no cat! ( I had bad asthma as a child). Pictures of cats, cat ornaments, cushions, you name it. Whenever we would see a cat in the road, it would shy away from so much unwantedContinue reading “Cats & Fabric”

Snoopy Fever!

I have always loved Snoopy. From watching the cartoon Snoopy on TV to owning my own toy Snoopy, the attraction has never faded. Especially a few years ago when I got to introduce my son to the Snoopy film. Last week, a customer asked me if I had any more Snoopy fabrics for a memoboardContinue reading “Snoopy Fever!”

Sewing Handbags

Lately I have been busy with a new project. Making handbags! I have some lovely Cath Kidston fabric and also some Orla Kiely material. These are really upholstery fabrics, so ideal for making bags as they are a medium weight fabric, giving the bag that much needed structure. The handbags are a small tote bag, with grab handles. IdealContinue reading “Sewing Handbags”

Dydd Santes Dwynwen

In a few weeks time, on February 14th, it is St. Valentine’s day. However on Thursday 25 January, did you know that it is Welsh Valentine’s day? Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the Welsh equivalent of St. Valentine. If you live in Wales or are Welsh you probably celebrate inContinue reading “Dydd Santes Dwynwen”

Cath Kidston

I have been a long time lover of Cath Kidston fabrics and prints. I must, at one stage or another, accumulated most of the prints available. I love the jollity and fun of the fabric plus the colour combinations. Above all they are pretty. Most people can identify a Cath Kidston fabric; albeit the quirkiness,Continue reading “Cath Kidston”

Barbie Fever!

Just in case you haven’t noticed, there is a pink retro offering this summer in the name of the “Barbie” film. Forecast to be this summers blockbuster, Barbie, (who was the 1980’s iconic girl doll) is coming to a screen near you. Pink, retro, lots of singing and dancing is what I have seen fromContinue reading “Barbie Fever!”

Retro Aprons

As anyone who knows me, I love retro and vintage goods. My eye immediately goes to bright, colourful patterns that are just that little bit different. I love combining fabrics too and most of my ideas come from laying out my fabrics and thinking, “oh that really does go with that pattern”. I sell aContinue reading “Retro Aprons”

Simply Sewing Christmas!

Hi, I’ve been really busy with the lead up to Christmas this year.  I’ve exhibited at a local Christmas craft fayre and am working my way through Christmas orders.  So far, my farthest order has been a retro pink heart decoration to a lovely woman in Texas! Plus, I finally achieved 100 sales with Etsy! Continue reading “Simply Sewing Christmas!”

Dr Who and film fabric!

I saw this great fabric in my local fabric store, Cottonpatch in Birmingham. As an ardent Dr Who fan since a little girl, I just couldn’t resist! It’s bang on trend too for the new female Doctor on BBC although I believe there will be no more Daleks present in the new series The fabricContinue reading “Dr Who and film fabric!”