You would be forgiven for thinking that I had given up blogging. Goodness, my posts have been few and far between lately. I have been busy, but that's not much of excuse when the reality is that I have 4 cushion covers that only need about an hour's work in total to be finished and they have been that way for over a week now. So, I'm telling you that in the hope that public accountabilty will shame me into finishing the bloomin' things by Sunday. This Sunday. For some reason Christmas…

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I already have holiday fever. Big time. I went straight from Halloween to all things Christmas in a heartbeat. I am so excited for the seaso...

UPDATE: IF THIS QUILT IS FOR A BABY, DON'T SEW BUTTONS ON. YOU CAN USE FELT BUTTONS OR COLORED EMBROIDERY THREAD INSTEAD. THE BUTTONS ARE A CHOKING HAZARD AND I DIDN'T GIVE THIS QUILT AWAY.

If you have about 2000 or more different buttons lying around you can make a fun curtains from it. It's good if these buttons are in all possible colors

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Linen Zippered Bag, originally uploaded by ivoryblushroses. This week's to do list includes many things that I need to "catch up" on. Lots of projects nearing completion, a trip to prepare for, swaps to acknowledge and time to process the passing on of one of my life inspirations. One of the sewing projects I've been working on is a set of small linen zippered bags. I finished the smallest one and had to show you! It gives me a chance to use some of the cherished mother of pearl buttons that…

Here are a few sneak peeks of a vintage lace sampler I have just finishedt. I am not showing it in its entirety as I am submitting it for publication in the next Sew Somerset magazine and don't want to give too much away yet. (Lots of 20 minute sessions!) Blogged at:- vintagebunty.blogspot.com/ www.buntybarmcake.co.uk/

Easy Vintage Button Bracelet Diy Tutorial. Perfect gift for any girlie girl. Use your favorite buttons to make your own bracelet.

Just a little peek at next release from Blackbird, Anniversaries of the Heart #7 "Swan Lake". This release also features the first bonus piece. I just love this bonus piece, I will have to stitch this one. It should be out to the distributors in about a week, and then we will be able to get it in. It is stitched on a 30 count R & R fabric which we will also have. Something I have in the works.....I fell in love with this paper at Paper Creations. Since I am in a box mode, I am stitching…

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I wanted to create some flowers just like I did for the wedding bouquet but in a different colour scheme. Ended up with these two bunches of flowers in salt shakers. As always, all hand cut and stitched. Decorated with beads, sequins and buttons. If they get some interest on Etsy, then maybe I will make more in lots of different colour schemes!

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