Folksy Friday - Penguinos

I have not done a Folksy Friday for quite a while, but there are so many CUTE things that keep catching my eye and I thought that I would share some. After all, 'tis the season to be spending money (as I believe the saying goes). This week is black and white and sweet all over! But sure, 'tis no Humbug.

Phil the Penguin from Pink Sherbert

Tags from Charlotte Macey Textiles

Cushion from MinXtures

Christmas Penguin from Kirsty Elson

Sundae Card by Lucy Webber Creations

Folksy Friday - Ladies Day

Inspired by the eccentric, and fabulous outfits on display in the news, as worn by female race goers at Aintree today, I have created this super glam Folksy Friday - Enjoy xx

Black and Ivory Hat - Deborah Kaye Millinery
Golden Dress - Crafty Cameleon
Rhinestone Shoe Accessory - Vain Identity
Electric Blue Prom Dress - Dig for Victory
Silk Clutch - Zoe and Drew
Rose Shoe Clips - Faye
Nautical Swallow Fascinator - Diablo Jo's
Vintage Cocktail Ring - Silk Purse, Sow's Ear

Folksy Friday - Babbits

Everytime I look out of my window at the moment it seems there is a happy bunny family out there eating all my sprouting plants. This puts me in a dilemma as I dearly love those little baby rabbits, but I also want a half decent garden that is not 100% nibbled. Sigh. I have just banged on the window to startle them off, and will have to content myself looking at some Folksy rabbits instead. 

From Left to Right:

Rabbit with Daisy by Fifi Baker
Rabbit Doorstop by Mia Design
Bunny in a Bag by Sew What Next?
Easter Bunny in a box by Northfield Primitives
White Rabbit Ears by Bang Bang Crash
Blue Tweed Bunny Purse by The Linen Cat

Lilac Rabbit Brooch by Meeeeeeee

Folksy Friday - Do Something Funny For Money

So today is Red Nose Day 2011, and I've packed the littlees off to school with their red noses. Are you doing anything today for the charity?

Audrey's Art - A Horses Laugh ACEO
Flossie Limejuice - Red Nose Day Mouse (sold in aid of)
The Other Mousie - Clarence the Cheshire Cat
Handpulled Linocuts by Niki Milns - Live Laugh Love
Elencraft - Clown Initial Card
Glassprimitif - Funny Face Magnet

Folksy Friday - Having a Whale of a time

Made by Dolly - that's me folks
Kirsty Elson Designs
Supercute Tilly
Lingford Illustration
Lizzybeths Felties
Nuada Accessories

Folksy Friday - Spanish Steps

If you check out my previous post this theme becomes self-explanatory. Happy Half Term x

Bull Print by Emma Lee Cheng

As seen through the lens by Kelly Powell

Bottle Top Virgin Mary by artofficial

Mi Amor Pendant by Whimsical Wren

Espana Cushion by Goldie Frocks

Yarn Pouch in Senor Burrito by Bothered Owl

Crate of Oranges by Grandma's Miniature Market

La Flor De La Vida by Hysterie of Art

Folksy Friday - The Good Life!

Inspiration strikes this week in the form of a homage to one of my all time favourite TV shows The Good Life. Spent most of this week making a dress from a 1970's pattern, to wear to a fancy dress party this weekend. Pictures of this will follow and will merit a post on Sew Retro I think, as I have been rather quiet on the dress making front. Until this week! Once I have hemmed the purple "Margot's Nightdress" (as I have dubbed it) I have to start on a makeshift Flamenco dress for European Week. Sew Sew Sew!!! But first a little light hearted moment.

To get the Good Life you will need:
Goat's Milk - Oakwood Soaperie
Vegetables to spare - Kate Broughton
A love of Handmade - Mark Smalley
A Margot Apron (of course) - Audreys Cat
Chicken in the Yard - Kettle of Fish
Green Fingers! - Galavant
And a big dollop of  LOVE, 1970s style - Kirsty Griffin

Folksy Friday - Patchwork Pieces

As I am still flush with the success of finishing a quilt in time for the actual birthday of it's actual intended recipient (miracolo) I thought I would create a Folksy Friday around this time-consuming, potentially thrifty and always fascinating textile art form.

Beatrix Potter Patchwork cushion by Athena Noctua

Pink Pyjama Bag by Berry Beautiful

Sunshine Yellow Quilt by Quilting Demon

'Luna Bleu' by Chic Throws

Toffee Cream Bookmark by The Scribblers Stitch

Heart Needlecase by Lynwood Crafts

Cushion Cover by Live.Like.Zoe

Rosebud Scented Drawer Sachets by Koh-i-Noor Quilts

And if you haven't had quite enough of quilts, here is a peek at the one I made, now gracing a cosy little bed. I took this photo before I had sewed the backing on properly, if you are wondering why it's so untidy at the edges. Meh. I still get that warm smug feeling everytime I see it. Those tumbling blocks are HAND STITCHED I will have you know, every one paper pieced by moi. Won't be doing that again in a hurry!