Seemed like ages since I'd written a blog post and now I see that it is! As it's some time since I did a show and tell I thought I'd share some pictures with you.
I noticed when I was plumping my cushions that my random occasional purchases are sitting together very nicely. Not one for having a matching set of anything I have bought cushions when I have found the right fabric or the right price.
There is no theme or colour combination I particularly look for but I do like the old fifties fabrics - barkcloth or linens.
I recently bought a couple at Spitalfields market and was told by the supplier that she buys feather cushion pads from an online source Marrick and Day who happen to be about half the price of John Lewis so I thought I'd share that nougat with you. Speaking of sharing nougat I should also mention to those who asked about lampshade making (previous post) that there is a company called "needcraft.co.uk" who provide everything necessary for making your own lampshades including the flameproof backing for the fabric or paper you choose to use. I managed to find several drum shades at the car boot yesteday that I will be able to transform.
I'm finding it more and more difficult to find lovely old fabrics but do still turn up the odd nugget like the one top right. Note to self - get sewing machine serviced and make your own cushions!
I really like the cushion with the band of fabric with a buckle detail on it.
and the yellow one with the crackle background.
I've had some luck recently finding old packaging - I've been looking for medical packaging as I often find that nurses and doctors collect such things. Anyone remember Electric Lung Mixture No 14?
Also loved the little Dairy Box that I found yesterday - I don't remember this packaging from the first time round so if you do please let me know. The mother of pearl button is just to show you how small the box is.
I've been asked to supply a new vintage shop locally so am busy trying to find new items and today have been asked to find items for a third shop! If you are local and would like to visit feel free to let me know and I'll send you the details.
And now I must prepare my basket of goodies ready for my weekend workshop with Julie Arkell next Sunday...Life's good right now - oh and Niobe's home too! Yay!
Hope life's good for you right now.
Love Wend
What a cornucopia of cushions, I could curl up with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely to get an update from you. Cushions are gorgeous. Oh my god what is electric lung mixture????? Hope to see you soon xxx
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ReplyDeleteSome beautiful fabrics.
I collect the odd medical supplies but I've never heard of electric lung mixture. I wonder why it's electric? xx
Lovely post as alway's, such pretty fabrics you've got. Oohhhh that sounds exciting a day with Julie arkell!!! We went see Julie's exhibition last week and I was in heaven, I got a lovely piece called "pretending to be someone else" it's a wolf dressed as red riding hood and I love it, have fun and please take loads of pictures to share with us, Lucey x
ReplyDeleteCushions are gorgeous Wend. Have lots of fun at the workshop I may see you as I will be popping in to say hello sometime over the weekend. I would be interested in visiting some new vintage shops so would love to know where they are if that's ok. DebsX Maybe you should contact Miss Kidston and see if she wants you to source for her!
ReplyDeleteI always bought my friends those chocs for their bithdays! See you Sunday as Nic and I are going too. xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat to see a post from you. What an eye you have for the fabrics! That chocolate box is tiny though, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLovely flowery fabricky fotos - I love the buckle detail too, but might be a bit uncomfortble to rest your head on! XCathy
ReplyDeleteWend, it's lovely to see a post from you full of gorgeous stuff as ever. I love that black and red fabric cushion a lot but they're all fabulous and I could imagine settling down into those cushions with a good book! So now you're into medical packaging eh? Will keep my eyes peeled for little gems. I have a bigger version of that Dairy Box and remember my Nan buying the small boxes in the 60's. Halcyon days!
ReplyDeleteJust love your beautiful collection of cushions. The one with the buckle is my favourite too.
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