After a hectic few weeks making stock for my Xmas craft fairs, I think I'm almost there. I've made purses, mobile holders, lavenders bags, cushions, zipped pouches, 1950's half aprons, kid's wash bags and reversible shopping bags. But the item I'm most pleased with is my small army of tooth fairy cushions….
I thought they reminded me of something…..
As cute as they undoubtedly are, they were definitely taking over my sewing room, so I'll be quite pleased to see them go. Some were a repeat order for Rosy Rosie and the rest are for me to sell at my Xmas craft fairs.
After my fairs are over I'll hopefully have a bit more time to get back to dressmaking, yippee! My first fair is tomorrow, wish me luck!
Jane, those are awesome! I wanted to thank you - you see my first craft fair ever is tomorrow and in getting ready for it I took advice you posted on your blog a while ago. Everything you wrote makes sense and it was good to hear it from a craft fair pro! Best wishes for a wonderful craft fair season and thanks again for the great advice.
ReplyDeleteAw thank you so much, it's wonderful to hear that my tips were useful. I hope you did well with your own first craft fair. x
DeleteGood lucky darling, those loveliness will sell like hot cake...
ReplyDeleteThere must be steam coming out of your sewing machine, you have been very productive. Great Tintin fabric by the way.
ReplyDeleteall the very best of luck tomorrow - my friend and i are looking at doing craft fairs in the spring and I've also got loads of advice from your previous posts. hope it goes well!
ReplyDeleteFab! I'm so pleased to hear that, good luck in the spring! x
DeleteGood luck tomorrow...although I don't think you'll need it. How cute are those teeny pillows. I particularly love the Tintin fabric. Is it wrong I think that would make a cute dress?
ReplyDeleteI have to share - every time I see tooth fairy pillows, I'm reminded of my sister when we were little. She was scared of the tooth fairy and would go into hysterics at the thought of having the pillow in our shared room. I'm sure my mom was thankful that it then went into the living room - where she wouldn't have to worry about sneaking around us in the dark!
ReplyDeleteOh Jane, these are lovely! Good luck tomorrow, I'm sure you'll blow them away!
ReplyDeleteLove the comparison to the terra cotta army, hee. Those are adorable little pillows! Good luck at the fair!
ReplyDeleteOr the seamstress's riposte to Antony Gormley's Field!
ReplyDeleteLove the Tintin fabric. Good luck with the fair, these look fantastic.
All the very best with your beautiful things, which I am sure will just march right off the table like the good little army they are ;-)
ReplyDeleteActually, in my head I immediately heard the sorceror's apprentice music!
Yes! That's the perfect musical accompaniment for them! x
DeleteOmigosh, Tintin fabric! Never seen such a thing here in the states!
ReplyDeleteThey're super cute Jane. How long did it take you to make them all?
ReplyDeleteNot that long, it's actually much quicker to make them up in a giant batch and make them in stages. Bizarrely it's the tiny pocket that takes the longest time. Once the pieces are cut out I'd say about 15 minutes to make each one. I tend to sew them all then stuff them separately with the kids! x
DeleteGood luck I hope you sell loads they are super cute. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteI really hope the fairs go well. Have thought about doing some for a while, but don't have the time to do all the sewing required!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness where DID you get that fantastic Tintin fabric.. I have 3 boys who would love that fabric (and the tooth fairy cushions... though noone has lost a tooth yet!!)
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty special isn't it?! It's vintage fabric so not generally available I'm afraid. That's why I save it for tooth fair cushions, so I can make lots and lots of items from one piece. You're right, lots of little boys go all wide eyed when they see it (and grown men too actually!) x
DeleteWell if you have any left after your craft fair my 7 year old is about to loose his first tooth (hanging on by a thread), so I would love to treat him to the tintin tooth fairy cushion :)
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That is indeed a small army!! They look fantastic, you've certainly been busy. Good luck with the craft fairs. :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely I'm sure you'll have no problem selling them cushions they're fab!!
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