Scottish Tweed And Pretty Buttons

 

I was offered a lovely piece of Scottish wool tweed last week and as soon as I got it back in the workroom I was eager to cut out a pattern and make something straight away.

It made a smart little cap and a neck wrap and there is still some left to create a few extra pieces.

On Sunday I went to a wedding fair and it was very busy with lots of lovely people.

I made several new hats to take with me including a little button with grey lace and vintage buttons.

I actually sold one hat which is very unusual at a fair as people are normally getting ideas but a lady fell in love and had to take it home.!

This week I need to make the start of my Christmas decorations and lots of stock as I will be holding a festive celebration at the shop on the 29th of November from 10am to 5pm.

The shop will be 9 and I will be....... quite old.

So pop in if you can there'll be drinks, tastie bites to eat and lots of merriment. 

Open Studios

Today has seen the start of  the open studios in Hebden Bridge when artists open their work space to show the public a wide assortment of art.

My friend Julia Ogden is sharing my workroom for the open studios paintings,screen prints and ink drawings as well as hand drawn pieces of wild life,and the local environment.

I have been busy with orders and replenishing hats and accessories, as well as buying fabric.

I came across the striking stripy fabric which has been whipped up into cushions,a zip up bag and even a shoulder bag.I absolutely love it looks so clean and summery, which is more that can be said for our weather. 

Today was pretty chilly for June but the foxglove is in bloom, the roses are out and my English lavender smells amazing so all is well.!

Pop in to the shop over the weekend or friday to Sunday next weekend to see Julia her work is a joy.

Cocktails and Magnolias

The Magnolia tree outside the workroom at the back of the shop is in bloom at the moment and is just perfect. The shape and colours are really beautiful and very inspiring.

Spring weddings are in full swing now and every day we are making different head wear to compliment many different outfits. There have been some striking ones this week.

This little button cocktail hat was made to match a silk 60's inspired dress so I used a little of the fabric to create a flower.

I sandwiched together different tones of sinamay to get a tonal match and it worked really well.

Later this month I have arranged a  photographic shoot for some of my bridal pieces in a disused chapel which will be a brilliant backdrop and I am looking forward to posting the pictures at the end of the month.