Fujiko and tales of fancy bedlinen

I am no textbook romantic,however I do appreciate the odd romantic gesture every now and then. I enjoy being surprised by a packet of skittles, I also love fresh flowers, but it's hard for me to sit and look longingly into someone's eyes. With cats, now that's a different story. Instead I opt to commission embroidered dowry items my family all but forgot to save up for. In truth, any excuse is a valid excuse to have something made by Sarah of The Secret Rose come my way! These pillowcases were commissioned and finished a while back and my initial plan was to find some contrasting material to create a stiff backing for them. However no material I came across was particularly exciting or even up to par with the embroidered side so I opted for the same light blue linen (yes.. I crossed fingers all the way to the textile shop hoping they hadn't run out!)





I have not yet formally introduced Fujiko to my blog, have I? .. so here goes.. my new dummy Fujiko, a birthday gift from a lovely curly-haired friend in a flattering screen-printed apron by Alexandra of alexandraaquilina.com.. Fujiko is one luck girl.. first week in and she has been showered with gifts!





see what I mean.. she also got to try on this lovely silk dress before me.. Thanks Lara [Hey Birdie-pie!].. you just sorted out my summer wardrobe for good.. this is so light and airy I suspect it'll be difficult for me to go out in anything else come summer.





sun is shining and we're busier than ever!

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!