Item the third..SPCA*PATCHES

I have a feeling I've already told you all about how busy I've been keeping.. so I'll just cut to the chase and tell you a little something about the 3rd out of five items I'll be donating to the SPCA at the next Patches Market on the 27th of November.

I love how this bag has turned out.. in it I managed to bring together a found bag which, though in relatively good condition, felt flimsy, crumpled and yes, dare I say, neglected. However, what I did also source from the charity shop was a tangled straw curtain for which I have no space in my house - it spoke to me, so against better judgement I got it anyways. Which turned out to be a good thing since it presented me with a good challenge to adapt to these projects.. hopefully more of it will make it to the remaining 2 projects. This bag needed some daisy chain braid and subtle gold details.. but what it needed mostly was, I think, the mock-beribboned-ponytail keychain! It is now a happy bag!

BIRD's the word! .. let us all know what you think about this initiative via our blogs and facebook pages..

Sarah Micallef: blog and facebook page

Denise Scicluna: blog and facebook page

Carla Said: tumblr

and myself : blog and facebook page

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Gin tonics make sewing fun..

I've been a very busy lady lately.. I've finished stuff.. planned more.. turned down several opportunities .. hoped for the best..

here follow photos of stuff I finished lately...

A handbag from the material of an old coat.. the clasp is recycled from a much used bag that a friend kindly threw my way. Thanks you!

This is what I call domni galore! A silver neckpiece with a grey, pale yellow and black colour scheme.

A hair comb to match the 50s style full circle dress with buttoned back.. both made to measure.. this is the kind of dress I would have only dreamt of doing some two years back.

And a feathery occasion hairband to match another dress I posted here before.. Pale pink netting and jade green feathers.. I love this to bits!