Three things inspired this craft project, the sea, gulls and the effective but random looking stitching currently used by many fine art embroiderers. They in turn appear to have been inspired by Asian quilts made out of recycled Sari’s. I embroidered the cushion front in free hand stitches. I wanted to create the curls where… Continue reading Embroider and appliqué a Seagull inspired Cushion
If you have some ‘time expired’ books such as out of date restaurant or travel guides or have a few charity shop finds why not create some book ends from them. Top with a child’s toy animal, sprayed with Rustoleum paint. 1 You will need Rustoleum Neon Spray paint Rustoleum Metallic spray paint A few… Continue reading Up-cycle old books and children’s toys to create stylish book ends.
I was lucky enough to find a couple of mid century modern dining chairs on ebay, but the covers were dull as ditchwater and needed replacing. I found a great upholstery fabric at https://www.craftysewer.com/ that gives more than a nod to mid century. I loved the colours on the underside of the fabric so I… Continue reading Upgrade your dining chairs
by Juliet Bawden photo by Antonia Attwood Styling assistant Elsa Collier I have devised a simple heart shaped wreath for Valentines day. This is a one off for the day. If you want the wreath to last longer use fake flowers and leaves, or use a heart shaped florists oasis for the foundation and use… Continue reading Valentine Wreath
Fringed Lamp Shade Hessian, Fringing and all things textural are still going strong as an interior trend. So I thought I’d buy some fringing and upcycle an old lampshade. I am very pleased with the result. You will need Lamp Shade Glue gun and glue sticks Scissors Roll of Hessian Fringing 1.Wrap the fringed hessian… Continue reading Fringe Lampshade
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