Fabric Art!

I have been trying out a new line of products lately at Lizzyshomemade. Fabric art! Over time I have amassed lots of fabric scraps and I have been trying to think of different ways to use the material. My first excursion into textile pictures has been with a Frida Kahlo fabric. I love this fabricContinue reading “Fabric Art!”

Back to school

Well, Autumn has arrived, the nights are getting darker and the children are back to school. One of the things I loved about going back to school was buying new stationery. I used to love choosing a new pencil case at the start of every year plus matching pens and pencils. New pristine stationery wasContinue reading “Back to school”

Patchwork & Llamas

Over the last few weeks I have been updating my collection of make up/cosmetic bags that I sell on Etsy. I found some fun and quirky fabrics that I thought would look great and stand out in the crowd. I have a collection of make up bags featuring Cath Kidston, Frida Kahlo and Liberty ofContinue reading “Patchwork & Llamas”

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!”