Just got back to London late last night. We had a great time overthere, despite having very limited time to walk around the city, taking care of/ keeping company to some elderly relatives. So we stayed mainly in beautiful Islington where we still encountered a few treasures such as these bird houses:
Also went to the recently opened sewing store / cafe Ray Stitch, ran by some ex Selvedge employees:
Couldn't resist these strips of woven fabric which are in fact selvedges from the weaving shop Wallace + Sewell:
I'll probably turn them into pillow covers at some point.
Also got this postcard to post in my studio:
Voila... on these words, heading back to the studio!
Looks like you had a blast visiting all those wonderful places we just read about. I just bought that liberty bia binding yesterday during Selvedges SALE! 20% off use code TUESDAY. Those birdhouses are incredible!
ReplyDeleteDarn, I didn't get to the Selvedge shop - closed on the week ends and Mondays didn't work for us.. the liberty stuff looked great, even though I didn't buy any.. I got some of the printed ribbon though - the one that looks like a yard stick/tape measurer :)
ReplyDeletei liebster u! (hope that's ok!)
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Well it looks like you got in a few fun stops! Those selvages!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sophie. Those birdhouses are really something! Neat store, too. Have a happy stitching holiday!
ReplyDeletebest, nadia
Hii Nadia, same to you!! and a very happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHi Drucilla, I am mortified, just read your comment, I don't know how come I didn't see it earlier... Thank you though for promoting my blog, that's super sweet of you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Sophie