your face, your mum

Part of everyday communication with a teenager - so I thought I'd make her something to remember me by when she goes to Uni

Cross-stitched on antique white fabric, 14 count.

Framed in 6x6 ins gilt frames

Your mother was a hamster ...

Inspired by my niece's (and daughter's) love of all things Python!

Gangnam Style

Yep!  Got caught up in the Gangnam craze too!

Cross-stitched on antique white fabric, 14 count.
Framed 10x7 ins

Cross-stitched on antique white fabric, 14 count.
Framed 5x7 ins

Shakespeare quotes

Looking out for nice, and unusual Shakespeare quotes.

Used this one for Christmas gifts for a sister, a niece and an aunt - it works on all levels!

Cross-stitched on antique white fabric, 14 count.

Framed in cream, 7x5 ins.

Shakespearean Insults

Whilst visiting Stratford upon Avon & the Shakespeare house in September, we came across some badges and fridge magnets with Shakespearean insults on - which we duly bought!  I thought it might be fun to cross-stitch some. 

All cross-stitched on antique white fabric, 14 count.

Framed in black, 7x5 ins.

Knitted Tattoos and Bunting

The best padded heart pattern I've come across is Caroline Wilbor's Little Heart Bunting from the Wool Bar, Warwick Street, Worthing.

I made the bunting, adding a letter to each heart for to make named bunting.  The letters are cut from felt and embellished with a little flower sequin.

From this came the idea to knit a tattoo for Mothers' Day.  It was hard to find a box (shadow) frame the right size and depth, to stop the heart pressing up against the glass.  I resolved this by reducing the stuffing. "MUM" is hand stitched to a felt banner, and attached to the back of the frame.

Also available - I "heart" U, 'forever' and can be personalised for Valentines Day.

Selling for £10 at The Wool Bar and Mooey's Mocha Shop, Worthing

Weasley Jumpers!

I've got back into knitting!!

It all started in December when Grace asked me to knit her a Weasley jumper for Christmas.  One niece saw it and wanted one then another!

Weasley jumper pattern - though made a few adjustments to make it work for me.  Used Aran wool & 5mm needles throughout

Letter from font with serif and transposed onto grid.  Each letter about a third the size of the front

first there was one..

then there was two

now there's three!