Fabric Friday. Vintage tablecloth
A few weeks ago I received a big parcel from my cousin. It was filled with haberdashery and other items that were nana’s. It was very exciting opening up the parcel and rummaging through the ribbons, lace, elastic, fabric and other items. One of my favourite things in the parcel is this lovely tablecloth. It […]
Fabric Friday: the last gift
I have written a few times about my maternal grandmother and her love of fabric and her sewing prowess. Such a big part of my memory of nana is that she loved sewing and she was excellent at it. Moreover, she loved fabric and she collected it, stashed it and enjoyed it (I like to […]
Fabric Friday: umbrellas and rainbows
Last week I shared about that beautiful vintage linen tea towel that was my Nana’s. Today I am sharing more of her beautiful fabric. This is a heavy weight cotton fabric that would be great for making cushions and bags and hats. Nana bought this fabric and used the motifs to appliqué on children’s items […]
Fabric Friday
When I was in Adelaide for Christmas, I caught up with a lot of my cousins. My cousin Melissa gave me a pile of fabric that was Nana’s. I love it all, and will share more with you as time goes by, but this piece is my favourite. This is actually a tea towel. Nana […]
Fabric Friday: Nanny’s sewing
Sigh. I am tired and emotional and I found myself thinking of my darling nanny. Then Elora wanted some orange, so I was distracted whilst I set myself the task of choosing an orange and slicing it up and putting it in a bowl and choosing a pinny of her to wear. And the pinny […]
Fabric Friday: Holly Hobby
I have had this unfinished Holly Hobby dress in my possession since Georgia was little. My grandmother gave it to me – I can’t even remember the full story of this piece. Anyway, I was cleaning up Elora’s wardrobe because she is well and truly in size 2 clothes now – clothes need to be […]
Fabric Friday: from nanny’s stash
Today, for the first time since she died, I opened the cupboard to my nanna’s fabrics. I was met with the scent that always reminds me of her: it’s the smell of her house and brings back so many memories. Tears sprang from my eyes and I had to close the cupboard. I don’t know […]
Fabric Friday: vintage gown
My mum showed me this gown that my nana had when mum was growing up. It’s a divine gown, long, with a split up to the knee. The fabric is divine and the style of the gown so classic and elegant. Classy. I am enjoying envisioning my glamourous nana, dressed up, with hair coiffed and […]
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