Hello blogsville,

I'm excited to finally share some handmade crafts for our upcoming wedding! 

[53 days and counting...]

I wanted to use my skill set to add that special touch to a few details in the wedding scheme, so far I've made my invitations, handmade custom decorations including a 3D guestbook and I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve...

It's in this very overdue post that i'd like to share my hand-embroidered table numbers! The 6" hoops have been sprayed gold, I freehand embroidered the numbers in coral and embellished with sparkly thread to make the numbers pop! I finished each hoop with gold and coral sequins and backed with white felt for a professional finish. 

[Note to self - hot glue guns and wine aren't a winning combination]

Here's the full collection together, shot by my very talented friend Nat, and some close ups to show the some of the detail. I hope you like, I can't reveal how I'm presenting them until the big day!

Keep your eyes peeled for more wedding spoilers! 

N x

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Happy Sunday!

A few weeks back i had the pleasure of going on my very first hen do! The beautiful bride to be Sarah is due to get married in two weeks time followed by a fabulous honeymoon in South Korea! 

I thought what better gift for the honeymoon that a hand-made eye mask for the long flight and some little travel cosmetics from Soap and Glory!

This project was so easy, even though I had to hand-sew it as my machine is on the fritz! The tutorial can be found on The Red Kitchen website here!

We had a lovely evening of wine tasting, teppanyaki followed by cocktails and dancing! Maybe too many cocktails judging by this pic!

Me and Betty <3

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Evening all,

Well, its official - summertime!

I can't believe it's already June, this time last year we were moving House from Preston to Manchester. This will be the first place we've stayed for over a year! Frankly, i'm glad because i hate the stress of moving.

That said, my crafty pal Betty is moving into a fab new pad in the center of Manchester and i couldn't-not make her a little something as a housewarming gift! It's always tough creating a handmade project for a fellow crafter, especially as Betty is quite the sewer - www.makeitbetty.com/

I created the applique letters by backing fabric with Stick-It sheets and die-cutting with Xcut letter dies, the rest of the wording was hand-stitched with a thick red thread. Extreme close-up!

I'm happy to report that Betty loves it... i hope you do too!

N x

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I well and truly caught the sewing bug some years ago. As my Grandma is an accomplished seamstress and my mum is a casual sewer there was little chance that i wouldn't follow suit.

I studied textiles at college and made a few pieces of clothing here and there. It's something i always come back to when i have time!

Tuning in to the sewing bee with a few rums was the catalyst for starting this blanket! Although to be fair, there's not a lot i won't do after a few rums.

I've since bought fabric and wadding to finish this beauty - and i have a special little lady in mind to give it to!

Let's hope i finish it within the year...

N x

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