Been busy....

... making bunting/mobiles using scraps of paper and lace etc, got carried away with with a few old wooly jumpers and a bit of old vintage clothkits fabric and made cushions and the blanket/throw - perfect for winter.(The cute little nelly I got from Kiss Prudence at one of our Craft Candy fairs). Also found this desk in a skip, me and my boyfriend went out under the cover of darkness to 'steal' it and then I sanded it down and then rubbed emulsion into it, to try and achieve the shabby beach feel (is that even a description??).

Blissful Blankets

I have become a bit obsessed with making blankets and quilts at the moment using old wooly jumpers and vintage fabric and I decided to look on the web for inspiration.  Here are a couple of quick faves.

Turkish Bath - Peshtemalis, a type of turkish bath towel, but I think it'd make a cute light blanket

Snitch Snotch - detailed quilts with stitched vintage doilies and images

Helmouse - a nellyphant made from vintage blankets

Luxeville

Luxeville is home to these lovely offerings - I'm especially fond of the cashmere blankets - that candy pink polka dot version is just devine! 

Ladak

Ladak is a company based in Amsterdam.  Their blankets are made from a base fabric of processed sweaters, jeans and blankets which is then embellished with colorful ribbons, laces and other rich fabrics.  They are perfect for using as a throw, for a picnic in the woods or taking to the beach or snuggling up in while you watch your favorite film.  Each blanket is given a name too to add to its individuality.