Sunday, 1 November 2015

Autumn Makes



As usual my good intentions to post fortnightly, or even monthly, seem to have gone to pot and I have no idea how we have got to November so quickly!

If there's anyone still out there following me, then a big "hello"!!! Hope you are well!

 fabric covered baubles

Life is one big rush at the moment and I seem to exist in a continual state of being surrounded by works in progress, getting ready for festive fairs and keeping my space at The Loft Room in Brenchley, Kent, looking enticing!

So today I'm sharing with you some of the goodies I've been making these last few months, and I'm sorry to say they are mostly Christmas things so look away now if you don't want to be reminded yet!

 felt reindeer with embroidered saddles

 felt wool hearts with snowflakes

 patchwork tree hangers

 






 aprons from a vintage pattern

 hessian and vintage wool robins

 french style calico bags with vintage ribbon

 Annie Sloan painted cabinet for customer, shown with calico bags

hessian bookmarks

french lavender filled vintage fabric hearts and antique grain sack cushion

Phew! 

Back in September we had a wonderful week in the Yorkshire Dales with lots of walks through the beautiful countryside, and I feel like I could do with another peaceful week there right now after all this sewing!

But with only a few weeks to go now until I attend the first of the festive fairs, the three day Wealden Times Midwinter Fair at Bedgebury in Kent, it's back to sewing, sewing and more sewing!




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21 comments:

  1. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!1 November 2015 at 17:59

    Good Evening Gill, My word, no wonder you have not been able to sit at your computer and blog. I can see you have been so very busy.
    Your little reindeer are so sweet and the Christmas trees are lovely. I do love fabric hearts and yours are so very pretty... plus, you know I love an apron or two.
    I feel after all your hard work, you will have very little stock left once you start selling at Christmas Fayres, because everyone who visits your stall will fall in love with something and they will want to buy.
    Best wishes
    Daphne
    ivyphyllisandme.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. gillyflower1 November 2015 at 18:32

      Hi Daphne, thank you so much for your lovely comments, I'm so pleased to hear what you like as everyone likes different things, and the reindeer and trees are some of my favourites to make! It'll be interesting to see what sells well as I often find you just cannot predict what people are going to like. Your lovely comment is very encouraging!
      I've just, once again, tried to comment on your latest post with the yummy sounding Lentil Soup recipe, but as I'm not in Google plus and have heard of all sorts of problems if you switch, so I'm not rocking the boat and staying as I am, but I shallenjoy reading your posts even if I can't comment! Best Wishes Daphne, Gill xx

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  2. Helen Philipps2 November 2015 at 09:08

    What a lot of gorgeous makes, Gill. You have been so busy and everything looks lovely. I think the little reindeer are especially sweet! It is nice to see you here again, and I wish you a happy new week.
    Helen xox

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    1. gillyflower2 November 2015 at 11:40

      Hello Helen, lovely to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to comment, and thankyou for your kind words on the reindeer! Hope you are well, have a great week too! Gill xx

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  3. Crafty Helen2 November 2015 at 11:17

    Your makes are so lovely - I really hope that your sales go well. May I ask if you designed the pattern for the reindeers? I would love to make a few (not to sell). Thanks x

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    1. gillyflower2 November 2015 at 12:22

      Thank you for your comment Helen! I was inspired by the shape of a reindeer I saw in a book on Scandinavian inspired decorations (can't remember name of book off top of my head) and the look of decorative dala horses, and so adapted a vintage toy horse pattern I had to get what I wanted. Gill xx

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  4. Gillian2 November 2015 at 14:31

    All the things you've made are so lovely.

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    1. gillyflower3 November 2015 at 20:02

      Hi Gillian, thankyou! I am all sewn out at the moment and cant wait til I can do a bit of crochet for a change! Hope all well with you and yours, Gill xx

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  5. Kay2 November 2015 at 19:32

    My, you have been busy, I think my favourite must be the cute reindeers x

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    1. gillyflower3 November 2015 at 20:03

      Thanks Kay, the reindeers seem to be everyones favourites! Gill xx

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  6. Jane3 November 2015 at 09:42

    Lovely to see you back here Gill, love those reindeers and the little robins. See you soon xx

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    1. gillyflower3 November 2015 at 20:10

      Ah thanks Jane! Look forward to seeing you Friday xx

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  7. Unknown3 November 2015 at 11:23

    Such lovely crafts, I really like the fabric covered baubles and the reindeers.xx

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    1. gillyflower3 November 2015 at 20:11

      Thanks Michelle, the baubles were fun to make and no sewing required for a change!

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  8. Pat's Patch5 November 2015 at 19:50

    What wonderful Christmas crafts. Love your patchwork tree hangers and scandi reindeers. Good luck with your sale. X

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    1. gillyflower6 November 2015 at 19:38

      Hi Pat, thanks for visiting and for your comment, I've really enjoyed making all these different things!

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  9. Olde Dame Penniwig3 December 2015 at 20:27

    Hello from Texas! What lovely, lovely creations you've made! I love them all, especially the deer and the bunting!

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    1. gillyflower3 December 2015 at 21:11

      Hello!!! Thank you for stopping by and for taking the time to leave a comment.! So pleased you like what I've been making. Just going to pop over and visit your blog.
      Gill xx

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  10. Melody A.4 January 2016 at 15:12

    I had to go back and look at the reindeer again since everyone was commenting on them and they are terribly cute and probably a lot of work but all of your creations are lovely! Happy New Year to you! Blog when you can, most of us still pop in to see what you are doing and how you are. From Iowa, Be Well and Enjoy!

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  11. Sam I Am......7 January 2016 at 15:18

    I don't know if you'll see this but I wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year and I hope you had a great Christmas not only at your fairs but also with your family. I love all your makes and you have really broadened your product line. You are so creative! Take care and have a wonderful year.

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  12. 11jayj14 February 2016 at 08:59

    Hi, just found your blog, I know Xmas has been and gone but what lovely makes inspiring. Am adding you to my favourites so I can pop in and out for future up dates.

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Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to leave a comment - I love to read them!
Gill x

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