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Here is just a small selection of some of the handmade items coming with me to tomorrow's Vintage & Handmade Fair at Chipping Sodbury. I don't do a mock-up of my stand like many others do...I'm not that organised and end up winging-it on the day! (Last time I was still putting items out on my stand as the doors opened for the lovely people to come in! Ooops ;-))
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I have lots more smaller stocking filler items not shown, but the weather this week has been very gloomy for taking photographs, so all of these will be a surprise for the visitors. (There are however, a few other photos on my other blog here) I also have plenty of vintage goods of course, including pretty china, small cupboards and a few festive treats.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEccrLL1om7q6jbRirLMkuZp-KtWNfWVvxVCWf-MyFlHZFY7GqdsVS1qM7Kia898xpXM4X9kEOrCf-Es_JdwEd5deFxJB9JMJPtsRgYZph3apkHOm1wV2mQ8tyZ4l21Nyut6phgw/s320/torso+cushion+002.jpg)
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A patriotic cushion.
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Pretty brooch pillows for the dressing table.
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Smaller quilted brooch pillows, each with a vintage marcasite brooch.
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Display frame for more brooches and keepsakes.
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Chloe,
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Pomona,
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Heather,
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Elspeth,
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Olive and
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I have lots more smaller stocking filler items not shown, but the weather this week has been very gloomy for taking photographs, so all of these will be a surprise for the visitors. (There are however, a few other photos on my other blog here) I also have plenty of vintage goods of course, including pretty china, small cupboards and a few festive treats.
First up is my new line of 'torso cushions' ideal for sitting in a chair to display brooches and necklaces, with a lace pocket on the front for keepsakes. (All my items are made from antique or vintage fabrics, lace and trims.)
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A patriotic cushion.
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Pretty brooch pillows for the dressing table.
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Smaller quilted brooch pillows, each with a vintage marcasite brooch.
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Display frame for more brooches and keepsakes.
A selection of my patchwork bags - this time including a real vintage postcard encased in the front.
and Christmasy gift bags to spoil a loved-one.
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And here are the fairy folk to adorn your festive tree...
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And here are the fairy folk to adorn your festive tree...
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Octavia,
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Chloe,
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Pomona,
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Heather,
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Elspeth,
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Olive and
Britt,
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Gloria,
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And Queeny!
Hope you can make it along to the fair tomorrow - Michele and Jayne have worked hard to make it bigger and better than the last one (if that's possible!) - it should be a wonderful day!
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May I also just say a BIG thank you for your kind comments, supportive emails and all the encouragement that I received to my previous post. I'm very excited about my new venture and am thrilled that you feel I am doing the right thing! Incidentally, I may have confused some of you; I have no intention to stop Blogging!! - Just I may not have quite so much time to do so.
Have a lovely weekend,
Niki x
Wow Niki you have been very busy sewing, so many new treasures and I especially love the idea of torso cushions this is so so fabulous, I want one for my studio!!! The one with the stripes down and orange brooch & rose would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteWish I could come to shop at the fair!
I wish you a very succesful day tomorrow!
xoxo Carola
Dear Niki
ReplyDeleteYour goodies look absolutely wonderful and those 'torso' cushions are just great - a fab idea!!
Can't wait for tomorrow - see you there!!!
D x
My, my what beautiful, beautiful pieces! Some people are going to be so thrilled with those! xxx
ReplyDeleteLovley goodies just waiting to be a pressie for some lucky person
ReplyDeleteNostalgia.... him.... of beautiful things, of good style... things that few they use in these years, happy to see yours beautiful glog is a gift for the mind!
ReplyDeleteRosarita
I'd place a bet that your stall will be empty by the end of the day!!! I absolutely love the angels but it's all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMel xxx
Oh my God, Niki!!!! your such a talented artist!!! I love, love, LOVE all the work you do!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs there any possibility that you come to Chile to show and sell your beautiful creations???...well, just dreaming...
Have a wonderful weekend
María Cecilia
p.s. have you visit me lately??, I think you did not....
lovely items Niki. My car is all packed, managed to do it before the rains came! See you in the morning. Liz xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I love your patriotic ladies!! Have a great day tomorrow.
ReplyDeletetwiggy x
I'm so excited about tomorrow and your shop..how fantastic!Must see you early on tomorrow as we need one of your dolls for the treetop!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely things. I love them all.. You will do very well. Good Luck to you.. The dolls are so darling and the pillows and pillow forms are so great.. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful blog.. Wish I could attend the fair. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Please Please Please tell me you didn't sell either Queenie or Britt and that I can buy one from you!!!!! I know the answer is going to be no (sob sob) Do you plan to stitch any more as I have a birthday in January and I,m sure Mr Lucey would love to buy me one....Lucey xx
ReplyDeleteI especially love the cushions. I hope the weekend goes well for you. I've been a stay-at-home mum for 17 years. Any tips on what to answer to the (accusatory, I always feel) question of 'what do you DO all day?'
ReplyDeleteHello Niki
ReplyDeleteYou have been VERY busy indeed, what a stunning selection! I can feel a rush of people making way to your stall when those doors open tomorrow!
All stall holders will be getting a free pair of 3d glasses tomorrow ;-))
Have a safe journey there!
Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Isabelle x
My friend Kelly & I are on our laptops in Bristol's finest Premiere Inn... full english booked for the morning so we'll have our strength for all that shopping
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Hi Niki, well I have just read your previous post and like the others i think it is a great idea. I, like others who run a website, know only too well that isolation that can come from working from home...I cant wait to visit the shop and I hope all goes very well with it! by the way, have you ever made a doll called "georgia"?
ReplyDeleteEvery bit of it is so lovely! How I wish that I could come. However, my wallet is probably glad that I can't!
ReplyDeleteI so hope you had a good day - I really wanted to get down but wasn't able to. The weather wasn't on your side, but hopefully people came out to see the faulous items you had for sale - just a cheeky question: did Britt find a home? I am rather in love.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new shop! You are doing the exact opposite of what we are- closing a brick and mortar shop after the holidays and opening an online shop.Best of luck to you, having a shop of one's own is great fun!
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