The tiny teacups that I bought a couple of weeks ago are now pincushions- they are so quick to do. One for my friend Kathy and two for me. The fabric came from an old apron with a great print so great recycling all round.
I found these place mats in a charity shop- block printed on linen, unused- 25p each!
Made by disabled girls- not very politically correct label from older times. They are just a bit wider thatn the width of my sewing machine so with a bit of grey cotton I think they are destined to be a sewing machine cover- an improvement on the tea towel I currently use, might use this print- it was cut up to make a 50's shift dress
More trash at the carboot today. I loved this musical box, 60s or 70s made in Japan with great Manga Heidi style characters
And this tall Japanese matchbox, great designs
and more matchboxes, more simple bold designs- love it
Happy sundays in the fun and to Damian- a great father to Lula, (he doesn't know I've written this) x
Great finds!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see I'm not the only one who can't resist a car boot!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what you can find, love the Japanese matchbox.
Those pin cushions are so adorable!!! I keep telling myself to make one, especially after seeing them all over the interwebs, but I never do and my pins are everywhere!!!! I should just buy one LOL because I don't think I'll ever make one ....
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Rachel
They are very quick to make- 6 inch circle, running stitch around the edge, fibre fill inside, pull tight and super glue about 1/2 inch down around the inner of the cup x
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