Vintage blanket and embroidery hoops

It's been so good to have the sun shining, and enjoy the decent weather, spend a bit of time in the garden, and be able to have the shed doors open!

Here is some bunting I made to decorate the shed

The bunting can be made up in the colours and letters of your choice. Please contact me  if you wish to have  some made up.

I think this hoop embroidery looks quite Spring like. This will also be available to purchase. The back has been covered with white felt.

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The hoop is made up using stitches such as back stitch, french knots, satin and chain stitch. I have also added pieces of material to complete the picture. 

I have sewn a  baby blanket that is made from durable vintage cotton fabrics, with a brushed cotton backing.

The blanket has been quilted with large squares.

I made  this bag with Spring flowers in mind.

I am in the process of  putting together a quilt that will be a gift for someone in Australia. The quilts I sew can be made up in different sizes, and colours. Here it is at the beginning stages where the pieces have been cut, and placed on a large board, where I work on the design.

Some of the materials have been purchased from a shop in Southport that has a great selection of fabrics, 

called Crafts and Quilts. www.craftsandquilts.net

I visited  Bourton on the Water, in The Cotswolds this week and was pleased to find a lovely little store called The Bourton Basket. www.bourtonbasket.com So I just had to go in, and bought a couple of fat quarters to add to the above quilt.

Enjoy the sunshine! I am now going over to Handmade Monday to see what everyone has been making.

I have been reading through the posts these past few hectic weeks and will do my best  to add some comments.

Wendy x