....and here are some new slippers that I got for Christmas. Hand embroidered on to felt and from a market in Kracow

Slippers

Was just about to cut up these old slippers for the blue lining fabric but they have had a stay of execution!

Strictly Threads

Have been sorting out colours to start a new wool embroidery project tonight in front of a marathon Strictly Come Dancing feast. Good to have a  lap based sewing project in the festive period.

Hoop collages

Some small collages hanging up next to my £5 dress.

My £5 dress

I bought this silk dress for £5 at a market. It was scrunched up into a plastic bag  with a label "suitable for making dolls clothes). Yes its in tatters but beautiful and the label inside dates it to pre-1914.

Getting ready

My studio is normally a tip, with fabrics all over every surface and on the floor. Open Studios events make us all clear up and try and present ourselves a little more tidily. If you are local here is a taste of what you will find this weekend.