The Countdown is Over...

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 ;-))

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.

Pretty brooch pillows for the dressing table.

Smaller quilted brooch pillows, each with a vintage marcasite brooch.

Display frame for more brooches and keepsakes.

A selection of my patchwork bags - this time including a real vintage postcard encased in the front.

Country cottages...

A romantic couple (includes one of the postcards that I bought back from France this summer)

and Christmasy gift bags to spoil a loved-one.

And here are the fairy folk to adorn your festive tree...

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My large one-of-a-kind rag dolls include:

Octavia,

Chloe,

Pomona,

Heather,

Elspeth,

Olive and

The patriotic girls;

Britt,

Gloria,

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