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Smaller blossoms (and a bee)

Posted in Needlework on January 31, 2008 | 1 Comment »

This is the medium-sized sprig of blossoms from the May 1930 Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal. The bee was originally sitting over to the right of the sprig, and I’m not convinced he’s an integral part of the blossom design… I think placement is optional, so feel free to move him around.
And no, I have no idea [...]

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Honey, I shrunk the jewellery

Posted in Craft, I want to make..., Sewing on January 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »

These ShrinkyDinks rings by dillonDesigns are just gorgeous. Each ring is stamped with waterproof ink and the edges are painted gold.
Part of me thinks they just shouldn’t work, that they’re too crafty and stampy and shrinky dink to be cool, but truth is… they are cool. So cool I want to rush out and buy [...]

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Lingerie/baby transfers

Posted in Needlework on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

These are a few of the baby/lingerie designs from Paragon transfer #513. The flowers are delightfully delicate and could go anywhere, but you probably don’t want to embroider ‘baby’ on your underwear.
Then again, perhaps you do.

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Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal

Posted in Needlework on January 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Here we are – the first transfer from the 1930 Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal sheet. Three additional copies (in yellow) would set you back 3d plus postage.
Click on the image for the full-size pattern.

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Poetry mittens

Posted in I want to make..., Knitting on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Poetry on mittens? Genius! Genius from the late 18th century, what’s more. I so want to make a pair. They’re just so freakin’ awesome.
Maybe I’ll even knit the words to Rain into them.

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And speaking of embroidery transfers…

Posted in Needlework on January 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »

…this is the stash I bought on TradeMe the other week.

There are kids transfers, cross stitch transfers, 16 of the transfer sheets from a ‘build your collection weekly’ needlework magazine, and even a set of smocking dots! One day I’ll learn how to do that.
There are also two beautiful vintage transfer sheets from the [...]

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Lavender bags, part deux

Posted in Needlework on January 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I’ve been quiet, yes, but not unproductive. Apart from reading (oh so good) and lazing in the sun, I’ve been playing with embroidery. It’s been a long time since I’ve wielded a needle for anything but hemming, seaming or attaching buttons to pincushions, but it seems to be coming back.
I still can’t create an [...]

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