tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46146163030203677412024-03-05T05:04:09.745+00:00Beautiful SerenityAll things unique, wonderful, vintage & handmade...with some general chatter too...curiouser and curiouser....Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-46321834933536911362015-08-24T21:20:00.001+01:002015-08-24T21:20:18.367+01:00The 1940s Woman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another fab magazine, with some delightful ads and comments from a bygone era, but first - the answers from the last magazine's quiz!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Somehow I don't think we can promote smoking like the forties did!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another advert to help promote a perfect sleep, I'm guessing everyone was over stressed and unable to sleep back in the war - mostly women feature in the ads!<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">A bit of tonic wine and women can survive anything! But the poor animals also needed some help with stress and hysteria...<br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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A problem shared...</div>
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A constant battle for women to look good, stay young and loose weight! Here's some advice 1940s style!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The smaller photo...I just wonder is it just the way her head is positioned that makes her look bigger round the face? I can't say that she's a large woman just by that photo!</td></tr>
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Fashion: knitting, back then it could be cheaper to make then buy, not quite the same these days, but we shouldn't loose these skills!<br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-54153598716368491252015-08-06T21:21:00.002+01:002015-08-06T21:21:52.160+01:00Woman - a 1940's magazineI was lucky enough to pick up some vintage magazines recently from the 1940's & 50's, so as I make my way through them, I'd thought I'd share a few lovely images and notes with you. The stories, adverts, letters and hints and tips are so fascinating to me now, a bygone era, an attitude we'll never fully understand, but can gaze in wonder and awe at some view as an ideal era (well - except for the war, though that did create a strong British spirit that brought people together.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love it or hate it...back in the 40s it was promoted for its vitamin content...I'm not convinced!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So many ads focus on the poor sleep we (obviously mainly aimed at women) get, whether it's due to our nerves or busy lives...there's a remedy - horlicks is one!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They didn't have the technology to airbrush as we can now, but can you believe this product radically changed this woman...she looks pretty to start with!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Treatments at home, hair styles so much more glamorous back then, not sure how easy it would be do or how long it would take with my hair!<br /><br /></td></tr>
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Been a little quiet, but had some inspiration from swaps & visiting crafty places! Take a look!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage swap by Linen&Fred - we had to collect various vintage items and swap - now I have these lovely goodies to add to my vintage craft stash...which I'm using up making little gifts and items to sell</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Need to find something suitable to sew this lovely bird onto some vintage fabric I think</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt Show at the NEC - not yet up to these standards (unlikely I will EVER be this good!)</td></tr>
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Pure crafters and craft supplies, based in Finedon, Northamptonshire - over 40 crafters selling fabulous items from jewellery to knitted items, to cards, candles and more, alongside a whole host of lovely craft supplies - why not take a look!!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-23889381655660596352014-08-17T18:18:00.003+01:002014-08-17T18:36:18.030+01:00Seaside makeTo reminisce the lovely holiday I had down in Devon, I made a wall hanging all seaside themed... just to decide whether to add some real shells...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Box Two - 'The day of the Dead' - add any item/saying to remember those who have passed</td></tr>
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Box four - loved this - all about Shakespeare<br />
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Box five - another fab one, but I forgot the photos!! Check them out- the Angel Box <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/357611280990243/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-2462887170237734922014-06-12T20:12:00.001+01:002014-06-12T20:12:51.699+01:00Recent makesHad a few months of on/off creativity, alongside some trouble with my hands/arms- thus very difficult to actually make anything, but I have achieved a few things, different to my usual crafts - as always forever trying new things!<br />
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Hooks - I brought plain wooden hooks and turned them into this...<br />
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I used paint, stamps and cuttings from an old Narnia book I had. I will be glad when the bedroom's ready and I can hang it up!!<br />
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Quilted Cushion Cover - this is my second quilted cushion cover, made with Downton Abbey fabrics. This will be proudly on display in my bedroom, my first blue themed cushion is downstairs, alongside another cover I made at a Guthrie&Ghani workshop.<br />
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Patchwork Blanket - I will be moving on from quilted cushion covers to create a full quilt, as an 'in-between' step, I had a go at making a patchwork blanket. I cut all the squares from scraps of unused fabric and pre-cut squares, after sewing them all together I attached to a fleece.<br />
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As a first attempt at anything like this, particularly on this scale, I felt I did well and the colours are very cheerful. It's not perfect- mainly the squares ended up various sizes...but I will learn from this and remember for the next one I try! Still to finish the edging yet.<br />
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Hand Painted Photo Frame - I brought this as a plain white frame, then painted very carefully the roses red! I think it looks really effective - can't wait to hang it up!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-61435715960687332762014-05-25T16:47:00.000+01:002014-05-25T16:47:46.811+01:00The Garden GrowsSo from this...<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-82080192010318420202014-04-21T21:10:00.000+01:002014-04-21T21:11:11.771+01:00The real 50's womanHaving always had an interest in history, where we've come from, the changes and development of society, how life use to be and of course the fashions! I was excited to find in the loft some original women's magazines from the 50s, to just peruse and wonder at them, sometimes laughing and sometimes perplexed by their stories, articles, and often their adverts!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back in the day to look good all you needed was plain soap!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I LOVE THIS: 'Because you're a woman your holiday is vital, says a Harley Street consultant'</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Totally agree...what more can you say?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fourth paragraph...'As a woman, you are accustomed to expending energy in often harassing circumstance. You need regular rest and exercise...' Don't worry - for exercise it later says 'a good walk'... along the beach I think!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of on-going stories to keep you entertained - no 'trashy gossip' (although a little wouldn't hurt!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always wondered why they had so much to wear in a bedtime outfit, my Sindy doll had something similar - it seems flimsy too, I just love my modern cosy pjs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally - for the woman who couldn't cook much, there was cake mix for those afternoon teas!!<br />
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Can't wait to see what the other magazines have in store, also trying to work out why they were kept - I'm hoping there's something significant like an ancestor appearing in one!</td></tr>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-79809934882356492382014-04-12T21:21:00.000+01:002014-04-12T21:21:27.772+01:00Crafts I've seen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A selection of images from craft shows I've been to lately, some unusual and inspiring stuff - if only I had the time/skills to make them!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Les Miserables - the costumes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a giant dragon! Couldn't get a full size photo of him, must have taken ages...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clever way to use up fabric scraps, since I'm doing various patchwork at the moment might be able to incorporate this!</td></tr>
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Working on a few crafts at the moment all works in progress, but this one is done - my first decorated heart.</div>
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I found a quote I liked, painted a wooden heart and then drafted the wording out onto the heart.</div>
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I then painted the rest of the text, the only issue I found was it wasn't so easy to rub out the pencil marks and cover up with paint (hence some 'chunky' letters to try and cover the marks), so the next one I try I think I'll go in free hand to paint the text!<br />
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I added a few butterflies which I might add some colour to at a later date, but for now I'll see how I like it hanging on the newly decorated wall!</div>
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As far as I know my only direct ancestor who fought in the war was on my mom's side - my great great grandfather, Luke Mizon, who I believe was based here, actually in London. Whether he ever went abroad I'm not sure, it may have been because of his age he was posted here rather than abroad.<br />
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One query I have is why my great grandfather on my dad's side, Henry Edward Smith, wasn't called up, he would have been within the age bracket to be called up, but why he wasn't I'm not sure. His job was in the family business of Sausage Skin Makers (a German company...) can't quite see it was a reserved occupation!<br />
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I do know that my granddad's eldest brother fought, in fact my granddad, John Lovelock, was born in 1915 whilst his brother was in the army...a big age difference!<br />
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Other family members include ancestors on my Nan's side - The Johnsons.<br />
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I plan to spend a little time looking into their stories and piecing together their time in war, the difficulties they faced and overcame. I am not aware of anyone who died in battle, they all survived, luckily - but were they 'ok' after it all?<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:<br /> Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.<br /> At the going down of the sun and in the morning<br /> We will remember them.</span></div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-23837386302017572272014-01-05T17:02:00.001+00:002014-01-05T17:02:35.117+00:00Looking Ahead...Well 2014 is here.<br />
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Very glad to put the most difficult year ever behind me, even if it is still hard going.<br />
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I have many plans for this year, perhaps I'll be more successful this time!<br />
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A few changes have already begun, decorating, plans for the house and garden and a new cat! <br />
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I decided to close down my etsy shop, despite a few sales over Christmas it wasn't really enough and I don't always have time to keep updating the shop, I won't stop crafting, but I'll be using my blog, facebook and twitter etc to advertise and I'd like to try a craft show and sell in a shop...but we'll see!<br />
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I have plenty of new crafts to try and many projects to finish (or even start!) I also hope to fit in some of my Holistic Therapies this year, whether I can fit in renting a therapy room again I'm not sure yet, but I'll see what I can do, may be even look at a course. I'm also doing Angel Card Readings again so feel free to look at my website and find out more about them <a href="http://www.beautiful-serenity.co.uk/angel-card-readings.html">here.</a><br />
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I received some lovely hand made goodies for Christmas, so thought I'd post a few photos here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A specially made Journal/Memory Book based on Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe made by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kitty.luna.73?fref=ts" target="_blank">Kitty Luna</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The journals so nice, yet to decide what to keep in it!</td></tr>
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Hope everyone has a Happy & Healthy 2014!!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-40124213849374373572013-12-18T16:45:00.000+00:002013-12-18T16:45:17.602+00:00Handmade Christmas DecorationsJust a few decorations around the house, handmade by me and other crafters...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pine Cone Mary & Joseph - waiting for Baby Jesus</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Stamped Candle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clay Robin - with glittery red breast</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Painted Candle Holder - brought last year at the German Market</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holly & Greenery Decoration</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greenery & Holly Decorating a Willow Heart Shape, with a shell angel in the centre</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging cards - simply held together by mini pegs with felt Christmas shapes clipped to some string</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Wreath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Button Tree - Red & Green</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Button Tree<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shell Angels - dotted around </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crochet Robins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felted Robin</td></tr>
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-49302536110967714872013-12-17T19:47:00.000+00:002013-12-17T19:47:23.869+00:00Felted Robin CraftSaw this ages ago in Kirstie Allsops first Christmas Craft show and now only just got round to making one!! A felted robin...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll need to cut x2 robin shapes, plus wings & a beak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layering the woollen fleece gives the robin texture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can always trim down edges to tidy the robins up</td></tr>
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For the pattern see Kirstie's felted robin pattern <a href="http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/crafts/how-to-make-a-needlefelted-robin">here.</a><br />
<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-79843866878046267912013-12-12T19:58:00.000+00:002013-12-12T19:58:39.247+00:001940s cafeSo after seeing a 1940s café some time ago in Stratford, I finally got to try out their food.<br />
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I have never been to a themed café before and it was really well set up, nicely decorated for Christmas, lots of posters and vintage plates and of course 1940s dressed staff.<br />
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I found the course very helpful in improving my understanding of card reading, both when used for myself and when reading for others. It also gives you more background to card reading and encourages you to learn more about the history of card reading as well as how to use them for a professional reading.<br />
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Not everyone will take to angel cards, whether through it not being 'accurate enough' or some just don't have any interest in trying them. similar to tarot cards, although tarot cards have sometimes a negative image, so Angel Cards are much more positive and break away from the negativism or suspicious and cautious feelings people may have.<br />
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I find I go through phases of doing a lot of card readings and then having a break, it can be hard to get a routine going but once you break a routine it seems even harder to get back on track, so one of my plans is to ensure I do weekly readings for myself (if not more often) and just get back into it. I do watch Doreen Virtue's weekly readings on you tube, she does inspire you to get your cards out and give it a go yourself. I find her cards and books very useful and informative. I have several packs of cards, using which ever one I feel drawn to, and sometimes mixing the packs too.<br />
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I enjoy giving readings as well, obviously those who are open to alternative therapies are generally interested in what the cards can say and how you as a reader interpret them. A lot of people dismiss card readings, but I feel if they can help you in any positive way to find your way or help you feel better about your situation I think they can't be bad.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-67720093833923921662013-12-03T08:00:00.000+00:002013-12-03T08:00:01.412+00:00Downton Quilted Cushion CoverMy first attempt at quilting, I've been meaning to try it for a while, but finding the time has been hard and whilst I have plans to make a blanket (or two) that was too big a project to start!<br />
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So with some of my lovely Downton fabrics I decided to go for a cushion cover. This was ideal for a first attempt at quilting and it's something practical that can sit in the living room for people to see (and hopefully comment how nice it is!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I went for colour theme of blues and greens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sewed by hand all the squares together, the best way to start is to decide on a layout, move the squares around until you are happy, then sew together each row, then attach the rows together<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So this is the finished item (minus a cushion!) typically I brought a cushion, but it's too big. Luckily I have other covers that fit, but I just have to wait (and measure accurately) till I get my cushion - or I could stuff it with toy stuffing, but that would use a lot of stuffing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back is just plain with the Downton Logo, but would look good if left like that - so I guess it's a two sided cover!</td></tr>
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I feel for my first attempt at quilting and making a quilted cushion cover I have done well, although there are a few lessons - I'm not overly happy with the closing, I don't think it'll show when I have a cushion inside, but the quilted front isn't too neat at the edges, so I would work on that and ensure that you have enough fabric round the edge to cover the wadding. I would also try and measure/leave extra space for seams as I think whilst I will be able to get a cushion to fit, it's a little smaller than the standard size so I would need to think about that.<br />
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Also on the closure of the cover, I think I could have made it neater with perhaps a different closure. I have used poppers (snap fasteners), this is the first time attempting a cushion like this, previously I have used buttons, it would be nice to have buttons but I would need to see if I could make it in this style or might have to try a flap type back so I would cut x2 pieces for the back piece, I guess it's all experimenting!!<br />
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My next cushion I will try sometime, I think might be just be a patchwork cushion cover - perhaps without the quilting if I can get the basics right then on another one I'll try the quilting again (I might end up with lots of cushions!) Mind you, there are lots of Downton Fabrics for me to play with!!<br />
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-85660344738549057322013-12-02T08:00:00.000+00:002013-12-02T08:00:02.836+00:00Christmas Literature & FilmSo, it's coming to that time of the year. I always find myself reaching for certain books and films that fit this time of year.<br />
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So far I have read 'The Box of Delights'...better get reading then!!!<br />
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My reading list includes: 'The Hogfather' Terry Pratchett<br />
'A Christmas Carol' Charles Dickens<br />
'The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe' CS Lewis<br />
'Just William: Christmas'<br />
'Hercule Poirot's Christmas'<br />
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Films: The Nightmare Before Christmas<br />
A Christmas Carol - various including A Muppet Christmas Carol<br />
It's a Wonderful Life<br />
Gremlins<br />
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TV: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe<br />
Only Fools & Horses<br />
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Father Ted<br />
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There's always more Christmas films you forget that pop over the next month (although I saw some being shown in November...little too early I feel!)<br />
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So what literature/film & tv traditions do you have this time of year? Any recommendations?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-45886869960005829772013-11-30T08:00:00.000+00:002013-11-30T08:00:01.156+00:00Christmas and Winter ArtThere's some wonderful artists out there with some beautiful wintery images, just thought I'd share some with you.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/122137031/whispers-to-the-old-moon?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Whispers to the old moon</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wolves - so beautiful in their element!</td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/118128439/winter-king?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Winter King</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/118128439/winter-king?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"></a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/118128439/winter-king?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">By Karen Davis</a><br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-55693742789069427232013-11-19T11:38:00.000+00:002013-11-19T11:38:19.812+00:00The Secret GardenWell, the garden saga continues...it's a real project and having house repairs to do too means just doing a bit here and there. I think it'll be great when all is done, it's just getting there!<br />
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Still we have some work to do with the chickens, but they are in a much better condition than they were left in!!!<br />
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Next we hope to get a proper roof, we covered them in tarpaulins, which was a great improvement as part of the run wasn't covered and the area is so muddy they were just swamped. Hoping we avoid some wet weather for a while to keep them dry. Next year we hope to get a new coop for them, the current one is a little small for 5 chickens, but if we can keep the run and just mend it where needed as it's large enough for them all. So another on-going project!<br />
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The garden's pretty basic, a lot of hedges, some which will become trees if we're not careful, would like to get some fencing up, but that's a plan for next year. Also we have a large tree right at the bottom corner of the garden and whilst I don't want to chop everything down, we could use some branches being cut just to get more light into the garden, else it'll be a bit dark for the veg patch.<br />
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I've got various seeds waiting to be sewn next year and ideas on boarders, but for now it all needs tidying, lot of clearing rubbish and then let it settle over winter ready for spring. I also want to introduce some wildlife areas, I love birds, already have a feeding area, but would like some more areas and a bird bath, though there are lots of cats here - seen at least 4/5 different ones and with the possibility of getting one ourselves it's the dilemma of looking after birds and keeping cats away...not an easy win!<br />
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I have also begun the Christmas shopping and whilst trying to make things myself I always come across some lovely items by others, here is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Everythingbuttoned" target="_blank">Buttoned Up</a>, she makes lovely items so take a look at her stuff and I can't wait to put up my button wreath - I think may be by the fire place...I was also tempted by the heart button wreaths, but this is more Christmassy! She also makes some lovely button brooches, magnets, cushion covers and items for the home!<br />
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<strong>Downton Abbey Fabrics</strong> are here and the ideas are flowing, it's just getting the time...<br />
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So far I have made a clam purse - all for myself (for once), this was the first time I had made a clam shell, following a guide I managed to put it together, although sewing all the final pieces together was tricky once they started to curve.<br />
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<strong>Clam Shell Purse</strong><br />
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My next project... a Downton Abbey Quilted Cushion Cover<br />
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I would have tried a full size quilt cover which I saw a kit for at Malvern, but for a beginner it was too much, plus at £45 would be breaking the bank right now, can't justify that, knowing it will probably sit in the pile of 'to do' crafts. I have ideas for a few items to make & sell too...just got to find time and get on with it!! <br />
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The fabrics all have lovely designs and colours, I want to get a few more of The Dowagers fabrics which are much darker, purples and black patterns.<br />
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So my decision to 'use what craft items I have already got' is going out the window, I now have new ideas which require purchasing new craft bits...think I must have a clear out!!<br />
<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050576190597732026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4614616303020367741.post-64618123643800369922013-10-25T16:00:00.000+01:002013-10-25T16:00:00.806+01:00Changes & New CreationsA lot's been going on, new house - bit of a project, work, new crafts, a sewing class and Shakespeare Richard II...so it's all go!<br />
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Many things in the house need sorting (not least to say a new kitchen!) All in good time...I keep telling myself, got to watch the ££ it's a busy and costly time of the year!<br />
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We 'inherited' some chickens, who desperately needed looking after, that's an ongoing project and the garden seems to have been a dumping ground, so more clearing and sorting there, just want the worst done before the really cold weather sets in!<br />
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I have had a little 'me' time in between, so my sister and I attended a lovely sewing class at Guthrie & Ghani in Moseley. See more <a href="http://paintingredroses.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/sewing-class.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
I also was fortunate enough to get tickets for Stratford to see Richard II with David Tennant- we had excellent seats, so close. The play was very good and had light hearted comedy moments, and parts of the play are relevant to today, so Shakespeare was well ahead of his time, that or the problems of then are still with us today!<br />
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I have been crafting I can, which isn't often enough and sometimes I'm too tired to craft- which isn't on! Anyway I have agreed to make a few items for The Donkey Sanctuary, a lovely charity looking after neglected/abandoned Donkeys I hope to make a few items for them, it's just fitting it in around my crafting too!<br />
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Crochet - as well as various donkey themed items, I have been working on some cute crochet creations including owls and robins. <br />
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Felt - again I have been making donkey items as well as some robins here, which I hope to make into brooches/decorations/hair clips...hopefully in time for Christmas!<br />
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I have also got some background projects I have been working on, including some bouquets I hope to finally put together, it's all a bit experimental, but involves crochet, beads, buttons, vintage pearls and various bits and bobs. I would love to get something finished this year, but with robins in need of making and turning to Christmas - hand made decorations...who knows if I'll have time!<br />
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I'm also considering a craft swap...may be join one or organise myself? I'd like to, but it all boils down to time - if only we had more of it!!<br />
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