Spring may not have sprung in quite the way we would expect - but I do seem to have shrugged myself out of my sewing hibernation. Goodness me - since coming back from holiday I have been in a stupor. Haven't been able to apply myself at all. However, my neighbour telling me her foster-child has a birthday soon has got my creative cap on. With a blue and red bedroom to match in with, I've rummaged through my fabric stash and run up this little pillow. With the exception of the 14" Ikea pillow inside, the outer is up-cycled. The red fabrics were cut from pretty dresses I have found at car boot sales for next to nothing (I set my buying limit at £2 - but will only spend this if the dress contains a lot of fabric - more usually 50p or £1), and the denim and check background were once my husband's shirts. You can find such great detailing on girl's dresses. I loved the beautiful embroidered hem to this dress. It's been perfect to make the back envel
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.