Ah the sun is finally shining again here at the seaside - I had given up hope of ever seeing it again!
I have been very busy recently playing (ahem, working!) with my lovely Summery fabrics for my new projects.

Top of my "to do" list was a birthday present for my sister. This fabulous satchel pattern came from the new book by Lisa Lam A Bag For All Reasons. It is packed full of tutorials and patterns for making beautiful bags with a professional finish. Once I'd finished the bag, I really didn't want to give it away, but the younger sibling was very pleased with her gift so I can't complain (too much :).

I'm so pleased with how it turned out I'm planning on making one for myself asap!

Butterfly Satchel

And We're Back!

And we're back!
I can't believe this is my first post of 2012, my fingers certainly haven't been idle since Christmas (Christmas? Crikey, that was months ago!)
I've been working on some commissions and new product lines, it is all very exciting.

This particular commission turned out so well I'm making some more, this time in a gold dupion silk. They are extremely pretty (if I do say so myself :) I'll post more pictures very soon.

Magenta Silk Dupion Handbag

Interior lining, it's got squirrels on it!

Interior lining and pocket shot :)

Christmas Shopping Anyone?

Gratuitous Cat Photo for the Internet

Phew!

We are having a busy old time here down at the seaside organising (and making!) our Christmas stock. Can you believe it is only 43 days (44 sleeps) until the big day?

If you are thinking about starting your Christmas shopping, come on down to the Unitarian Church in the centre of Brighton this Saturday where the Makers Boutique is being held.  There are tons of fabulous stalls, jam packed full of amazing gifts. We'll be there selling our creations :)

The Makers Boutique runs between 11am and 5pm this Saturday at the Unitarian Church, New Road Brighton, BN1 1UF.

Makers' Boutique Time!

So excited about the Makers' Boutique tomorrow! Dressing up Halloween Styleee. Check out my Medusa at the Unitarian Church Brighton 11am -5pm :D

News Flash!

We have got LOTS of new pretty products in our Etsy Shop. Come and check them out :)

London Open House: BT Tower Visit

This year's London Open House took place over the weekend and I was lucky enough to get tickets to visit the iconic BT Tower.  

We were given access to the 34th floor and allowed to investigate the former restaurant with its 360° views of the capital and revolving floor!

The views were outstanding and we were a bit overwhelmed as to where to start taking pictures.

So, here we go, photos from 158m (approx. 520ft) above London. 

London as a model village :)

View South East Over the British Museum Towards The City 

View East Towards the Olympic Site

View South Towards Westminster and the Thames

View North East Towards St Pancras Station

View South West Towards Oxford Street & Hyde Park

View North West Over Regent's Park

The BT Tower from Tottenham Court Road

Market Time!

Hove Beach Huts

Join us this Sunday the 11th of September back at The Yard Market in central Brighton.

Come and check out our new designs, our "one off" pieces and my brand new market apron (very handy for keeping tissues and emergency biscuits in!).

Hope to see you there :)

The Yard Market is situated in Diplock's Yard, North Road, Brighton and is on from 11am-5pm.