Chicken Peg Bag!

Hi all,

Just a quick post and I think the clue is in the title, so...:

I have made this style of peg bag before, but not with this CUTE material! Look at the chickens! Oh so country. :)

It is a laminated cotton material, so although not as thick as oilcloth, it is still wipe-able and durable (and a lot easier to work with) and it can be left outside (usually like me, by mistake) without playing too much detriment, so it's all good.

And the bonus, these peg bags come complete with 12 free pegs! Boom.

Oh, and while I'm here, this weekend I am in Bakewell for three days (Sat-Mon) in the Town Hall, peddling my wares, so if you're in the area, you know what to do. If you need details, see earlier posts as I'm always there!

Thanks for reading, if you like my blog please leave a comment, or pass this on. Thank you.
Julie.

(C) FMN Crafts 2015

Three New Items...

Hello all,

Just a small post today to show you my latest makes, so first up:

These are men's (or not) hard wearing wallets, made from fab upholstery materials. I made some of these a while ago and they all sold well; I know of at least two people who really like this style of wallet saying they are not only durable but fit well in a jacket or trouser pocket without the bulk of a usual wallet.

They have a lining which contains four pockets for cards, which can actually hold eight and at the back there is a notes slot. They are really soft to the touch too, quite tactile it seems...

Next up:

I saw this material and knew right away that I had to make bags from it! This is a small laminated cotton bag that can be used for all kinds of things, but mostly it can be used as a lunch bag (as in the pic) or as a children's bag for books, toys or otherwise... 

And finally:

This is a freehand machine embroidery flowers, denim and cream throw cushion that I simply love! I made one similar a while ago and that sold quite quickly and so today I finally got around to making another. This is 16" square and has an envelope back. What do you think?

Finally for today a quick reminder of the Antiques, Craft & Gift Fair I am attending tomorrow at the Ashford-In-The-Water Memorial Hall, near Bakewell. If you fancy a day out, please come along, entry is free, there are refreshments and fabulous stalls and the surrounding area is just a beautiful part of the Peak District. Doors open at 10.00am.

Thanks for reading,
Julie.

(C) FMN Crafts 2015

And oh yeah...

I finished this today (I made 5 of them actually):

A Mini Christmas Bag! It is made using a printed PVC material, like a laminated cotton and stands approximately 9" tall by 8" wide with handles about 7" high, with the cutest robins and Christmas puddings!

I designed this with the thought in mind that it can be used as a gift bag to hold Christmas presents - a gift bag that can be re-used, or as a bag for children, or even as a shopping bag for someone of any age!

I just fell in love with the material and knew I had to do something with it... Do you like it? Please let me know your thoughts. :)

Have a great day,
Julie.

(C) FMN Crafts 2014