Sometimes all you need is a little brightness

Meet Miss Pansy

Miss Pansy is a happy soul. Very bright and colourful, Miss Pansy likes to be the life of the party. Feeling blue? Miss Pansy will help cheer you. She has a great sense of humor, just looking at her makes you smile.

U Is For Unicorn

Here is the next offering from my book shelves.

U Is For Unicorn

U Is For Unicorn. Medieval Designs For Applique by Eileen Campbell.1998.

Looking for some inspiration, this book has it in spades.
This delightful book has designs and patterns to make a medieval quilt. It also has patterns for 3 other quilts, cushion covers and a bolster. . Inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts Eileen Campbell's book is full of sumptuous colors, and amazing designs
Great photographs, easy to understand instructions and pattern sheet is still attached in rear of book.

Book is a paperback and in great condition.
If you have any questions please contact me.

This book is available here

Giveaway Cath Kidston fabric Patchwork zippered purse

Hi Folks

I'm having a giveaway on my Little Mysteries Facebook page. To enter just like "Little Mysteries" on Facebook and like the giveaway post. Winner will be drawn on April 30th (via a random number generator).

The Golden Hands Book of 60 Things to sew for Children 1973

Due to an overflowing shelves, I will be listing some of my precious vintage and retro sewing books and some Owlies and purses on my Etsy site.

First up is this amazing book of vintage patterns to make for children.

 The Golden Hands Book of 60 Things to Make for Children.

"This is the book for the haute couture kid. All about fashion and saving money. An all year-round wardrobe for toddlers to teens. A smarter collection of play clothes, a better collection of bests. All in clear, concisely explained instructions and patterns to help achieve that elusive professional finish. Go to it - you can't sew wrong!" (from inner flap).

This vintage sewing sewing book if full of charm and retro patterns. Made up in today's fabric's the clothing will look fantastic!
Published in 1973, the patterns have the iconic style of the late 60's and early 70's.

Book contains patterns for Dungarees, pinafores, towelling top, beach coat, jumpsuit, trouser suit, frilly dress, angel top, blouse, long nightdress, pyjamas, lots of dresses, poncho, coats, blazer's and much more.
Patterns range from size : 1 to 13. Fits toddler to early teens.

Book is a hardback, is in great condition. Small signs of wear and tear on dust jacket, interior is in great condition for a 40 year old book.

Camo Fabric

This week has seen camouflage  fabric love at the sewing table. Some of it newish, some of up-cycled.
There are so many things I can make from it, but alas I have now run short.
First I made these zippered pouches.

The large one will take lots of pencils, and the small one quite a few bits and pieces.

Then came the Camo Bag

 Front

 Back

This bag is all about pockets. There is a pocket on the front and back, and a zippered pocket inside in the lining and an open dual pocket that will fit a mobile in one section, and other things straight next to it.

The Camo bag is lined with a lovely classic bird and flower design in a blue and green cotton with a strap long enough to go over the shoulder and for the bag to sit comfortably at hip height.

Inside zippered pocket

 Inside dual pocket

The bag also has a magnetic snap closure

I will be resurrecting my poor neglected etsy shop soon with some of my Owlies, pouches and bags, so I can have some room in the house for new creations.