Tuesday 21 February 2012

Lovely things

Hello lovely bloggy friends,hope to find you all well The children are all back at school now after half term ,cant say we did a lot really ,just pottered about around the house really ,the snow has all disapeared and its been quite warm ive even ventured out into the garden which has been lovely to be out in the fresh air ,all the bulbs are coming up and little buds are showing on the trees,im so looking forward to spring and the warmer weather
As always ive been busy making more cushions ,amongst other things to sell on my website www.patchworkandlace.co.uk,im really keen to make a real go of it this year ,its really been a bit of a hobby up till now but i feel i want to make something of myself and be succesful so thats my plan,my facebook page is also doing well ,i get so excited when people either buy something or like my page ,it really boosts my confidence,anyway these are a few things ive been making recently
Cushions or pillows made with vintage fabrics
Patchwork covered notebooks
I made 4 of these patchwork tea cosies for a lady in america who is opening a tea rooms in san fransisco and wanted to have them in there ,im very flattered
Crochet flower garland
More bags,i love making these
Some handmade cards
Crochet bunting ,may have to have a few more goes of making this as the flags are all different sizes
Crochet cushions
Pot holders
Pretty little bags,i often get asked how do i have the time to do all this well i suppose i spend every spare minute i have in my room ,i dont go out,i hardly ever watch tele and i stay up late and get up early ,i must say though my tele night is mainly on a sunday ,im loving all these programes that have been on ,lark rise to candleford,downton abbey,call the midwife and now upstairs and downstairs i love them all ,the clothes ,transport,furniture its all so lovely
Heres some more lovely pictures
Thankyou for popping by and for all your comments i do love to hear from you ,much love francine x

37 comments:

  1. Hi Francine. Your work is so beautiful. I love so many of the same things. I am so taken with the picture of your kitchen window. Charming!

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  2. Wow you have been so busy. I love all your makes you use such pretty girly fabrics. Really like your crochet cushions the flowers on them are such a lovely soft touch. Good luck with selling im sure your items will walk out of the store. dee x

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  3. Oh my goodness,what a feast of loveliness! I just love all your makes,everything is so pretty and colourful,your house must be a very happy place to be.
    Yes,Sunday nights are telly nights in our house too! :0)

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  4. soooo lovely and pretty and happy, such gorgeous makes! How exciting to have your cosies in a shop in America too. Totally agree with you about Sunday evening tv, such a treat at the moment xx

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  5. Your work is so beautiful, everything is colourful...

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  6. You must find it hard to part with some of your things they are all so lovely.America eh!! how exciting,I wish you lots of luck with your website.Love Jill xx

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  7. All beautiful things!
    I wish you luck with your sales!

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  8. What pastel perfection! Your handmade items are lovely! I am sure your shop will sell out quickly!

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  9. Everything is so pretty! Love all the piles of cushions and lovely colors :)

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  10. Hi just popping in to let you know I have nominated you for The versatile blogger award.You can find the details on my blog Love Jill xx

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  11. All I can say Francine is WOW! I just discovered your blog and I love it! Your pastel colours are so pretty and we have very similar tastes. Can't wait to sit and read old blog posts of yours. I'm sure you'll sell well. I'm even tempted to get something for myself! You live in a beautiful part of the world. I love York and we always stay with friends there when we visit England. Good luck in your business venture!

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  12. Francine, just when I think your last post was the most beautiful thing ever and couldn't be topped, you post another and I am just amazed. You are so talented and have the most beautiful things. I am so glad I found your blog. It makes me happy just looking at it!
    By the way, my granddaughter has claimed the string of hearts that you sent me for her own and wants to display them on her bulletin board by her sewing machine.
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  13. You have been a very busy girl. You really have lots of pretties.
    Hugs
    donna

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  14. I love the colours that you put together! So pretty! You're a very clever girl. Hope you do really well. xxxxx

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  15. Hi, do you have an army of slaves hiding under your tables crocheting like mad? if not, do you ever sleep? wow, you work so hard! jennyx

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  16. I can't believe how much making you get done!!!
    It's hard to choose favourites from this lovely lot (as always), but I adore the cushions and the patchwork notebook covers!
    Ooooh! I just noticed a photo of your sewing machine - I think it's the same as mine! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  17. what a fabulous collection of things you've made - lovely fabric choices. I also have a rather large vintage sheet collection :) I love how they blend with other 'new' fabrics, so versitile! From your newest follower :D
    Jessie, xo

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  18. What complete and total sweetness! Love all your wares!

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  19. Everything is soooo lovely...I must go visit your website...I love all the sweet prints.
    Hugs to you my friend...enjoy your Spring! We got snow yesterday! xoxoxo

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  20. You couldn't help but be happy surrounded by these colors and patterns!

    Lorraine

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  21. Gorgeous cushions, love that you crochet and patchwork, love all your makes. You are very busy.xxx

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  22. All your creations are so cheerful and vintage-looking. I just love the colors that you chose. You are very talented!

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  23. Thanks for your comment. And Wow- I am in love with your makes,and everything is soooooooooo full with fab colors
    xxxxxxxx

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  24. I'd love to be able to make those crochet flowers,I've tried but they don't turn out like yours! You do make somne beautiful things. :0)

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  25. Hello. Lovely blog! I don't know how I've missed you before. xx

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  26. I adore your piles of lovely things--how talented you are! Such pretty and girly colors--I love your color palette.

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  27. I love the way you use all those bright colours in your crochet, patchwork and needlework. GREAT JUST GREAT. Thankyou for your comment........xx

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  28. All adorable! the colours, the textures, j'adore!!!
    x
    www.luluvintagedaydream.blogspot.com

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  29. I just LOVE your 'lovely things'..... so much vintage pretty-ness!! Your hexies look so gorgeous, I havn't worked on mine recently but am desperate to do more!!

    Take care xx

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  30. Loving the selection of pastel prints...perfect patchwork x

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  31. Wow what a load of pretty things!
    Loving all your pretty crochet and patchwork cushions!Good luck with your venture.

    Gill

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  32. Hi Francine, I could have sworn I commented on one of your posts but can't find it and don't want you to think I'm being ignorant so thought I would comment again! Just wanted to say lovely to meet you and thank you so much for becoming a follower. I love your blog, you've made so many beautiful things xxx

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  33. Love all the pretty things you have made. You make me feel lazy by comparison! xx

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  34. Beautiful post, with lots of gorgeous makes, your hexies have stolen my heart, although I am a bit biased as I'm working on some hexies of my own at the moment. x

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  35. Simply adore your work!!!

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  36. hi there, i've just stumbled across your blog and think it's just charming :) your makes are all so adorable and I am very very taken by your patchwork notebooks and the green pot holder! lovely lovely! xx

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  37. Hiya....found you.....I think I've been to visit you before!
    just to make sure....I'm now following...your blog is super nice!xxx

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