I've completed the matching needlecase and pincushion that I talked about in my last post. They're made from an Ian Mankin striped cotton, with pieces from a vintage tablecloth appliqued onto it. As well as embroidering the words, I have also used running stitch and french knots to accentuate the shape of the tablecloth edge.
The needlecase has felt inner 'pages' to store needles in and the pincushion is filled with sheep's wool, which helps to keep your needles rust free. The needlecase is closed using a thread loop over a vintage button.
This set will be heading off to the Seagrass Gallery in West Kirby, but if you'd like for me to make you something similar, contact me via email at elsiemayandbertha@virginmedia.com.
I hope you had a good week.
TTFN
Louise
This sachet was made for my Dad to hold a vintage silk scarf we'd bought him for his birthday. It's made from an Ian Mankin stripe and lined with cotton lining fabric. I embroidered the initials, vintage crochet thread couched with cotton perle, onto some vintage linen. I also added three vintage mother of pearl buttons that all show signs of wear, the large one especially. I do like to reuse things that have already had a life elsewhere.
The vintage broderie anglais lace is, unusually, made from a woollen fabric. I've used a press stud to open and close the pouch, with a red vintage button added as decoration on the flap.
I'll be back again on Friday.
TTFN
Louise
For a look at my workroom have a look at my Where Bloggers Create 2016 post, where you'll also find a link to the list of all of the bloggers taking part in this year's party.
This little pouch (it's 12.5cm x 11cm) is made from two Ian Mankin fabrics and is lined with vintage linen. The three little puffs on the flap are made from fine linen from an old hankie and the three mother of pearl buttons have been well-used as they're worn in places.
A piece from a vintage doily and three more old buttons decorate the rest of the front, along with a large mother of pearl button the closing loop goes over.
The back has vintage lace, some tatting, four suffolk vintage linen puffs and lots of french knots!
This pouch is destined for the Seagrass Gallery.
I'll be back on Tuesday.
TTFN
Louise
This was one of the WIPs I couldn't tell you about in my last post as it was for my sister for her birthday. It's a little handbag than is made to a Japanese pattern and made out of vintage Japanese silk and lined with a striped Ian Mankin fabric.
It is quite a straight forward pattern and the silk, which is from a vintage kimono, is lovely to work with as it's has a crepe feel so it doesn't fray very much. To use the bag you pass the shorter handle over the larger one, which 'closes' the bag, leaving the larger handle to slip onto your wrist or you can carry it in your hand.
My sister really likes her bag and I fancy one for myself and I'll probably make a couple more to sell.
I'll be back on Tuesday.
TTFN
Louise
