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I will be here on 3rd December.  Please come along and support your local makers and remember that buying vintage is green!

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Well, I have finally made it to Dorset! Place is chaos and boy it needs a LOT of cleaning but it will be nice when I have finished. Not sure about the heating but apart from that all OK.  We shall see how it goes. More soon!

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Well folks. I pick up my keys this week and then move in next weekend.  I am so excited. I am also very pleased to say that I will also be working part time at Dairy House Antiques as well starting when I move.  I am really looking forward to that. My next event will be the Vintage and Handmade Christmas Fair at Chipping Sodbury on 3rd December. So, I will see you all again soon when I will

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Hello folks, I am sorry I haven't posted for a while, things have been a bit busy but I have lots to tell. My plans for a change have taken a bit of a different twist to the one I was planning and an unexpected change in my circumstances has meant that finally, FINALLY, I am very pleased to announce that I will, next month, be moving to Dorset!  As a result of this exciting news, I have put my

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As you know I have recently been thinking about what I make and decided to 'specialise' in my own unique style. As a result there are going to be some changes to the website, this blog and my overall 'look' and even, the name I use. So watch this space.  There will be a few little changes to begin with, followed by a bigger change soon. Woo x

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I've been working on some cute dolls this week.  Made with a nostalgic eye to the sort of dolls I liked when I was a kid, they have a slightly 70's feel.  I hope you like them too. I call them my 'Bonjour' dolls because to me, they look a bit French.  I have also been making some creatures and some lovely flowers too.

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I've been thinking a lot about my handmade creations over the last few weeks and something that a very dear friend of mine said struck a real chord and the more I thought about what she said the more I realised that she was right. She said I was like a 'Creative Butterfly' and that I flit from one thing to another when I should concentrate on my own personal style and make things that are

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Oh my I have discovered the joys of Pinterest today and started pinning away! If you want inspiration then have a look - there are so many amazing pictures on there - it's great. I have been a bit quiet on the sewing front - but am just starting to have a re-look at what I do and have decided to concentrate on my creatures and things in my own quirky style.  Watch this space!

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Once again I am shockingly tardy at updating the blog for which I apologise. Well - what have I been up to? The ORIGINAL Vintage and Handmade Fair (beware of imitations), was brilliant as usual.  I have some pictures here.  I will be at the next one on 3rd December, so come and say hello! Here are a few pictures of my stand.  My creatures did very well so I was pleased.  Am working on some

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Next Saturday is the Vintage and Handmade Spring Fair - 10am-4pm at the Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, High Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS27 6AD. If you read my blog and decide to come - then please come and say Hello!  I don't bite.  I should be 3rd stand on the left as you come in or thereabouts! Needless to say I have left everything to the last minute but I know it'll all come together - I work

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My friend Lou has entered the Innocent Smoothie competition and submitted a crazy movie!  The one with the most clicks wins, so please go over and have a click!  It's funny! (and there's a drink in it for me if she wins!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH6A53erBQ0

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Hello! I am very naughty for not posting for so long - I am going to resolve to try and post every Sunday morning..... So much has been going on - I went away for a weekend, got a fabulous vintage coat, sorted out all my vintage bits for my kitchen and have been sewing like a mad thing. So, instead of me spouting on (truth be told I am not in the mood to type!) - here are the last few weeks in

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I just thought I would let you all know that I am working very hard on some new lines. These include some really lovely childrens clothes and accessories such as hats and bags.They are still 'Work in Progress' but I will post up some taster photos soon!Watch this space!

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Hey folks, I'm feeling generous!Join my mailing list by the end of February and you could win a Love Bunny of your very own! You can join by completing the form on the right hand menu.The bunny you receive will be unique and not the one in the picture.Good Luck!

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Well folks,Here is the beginnings of my new look!The website and shop will be updated very shortly.I hope you like it!Woo

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I have decided to give The Devil Makes Work a new look. Watch this space but I can tell you it will be Scandinavian inspired (are you surprised?)It's my little brothers 40th on Monday. I can't believe he's all growed up. He was a cute child even though he used to pretend I'd hit him so I'd get told off. But I forgive him. I always used to stick up for him when he was a kid. Once, when we

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Yes folks, you've guessed it - one of my New Years Resolutions is to update my blog regularly!!!I have been so busy but I must confess I did not realise it had been quite so long since I updated it I must say....Anyhoo - the Vintage and Handmade was a great success and it was a very enjoyable day and nice to see old friends and new friends. The atmosphere was lovely and it was very busy non-stop

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Just a reminder that I will be at the V&H along with around 40 other stall holders. Come along and get something fabulous for Christmas!I am looking forward to seeing people again and also meeting some new people! Click on the picture for more information.You can also visit my Website for more information about me.

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Finally the leaves have turned all golden, the evenings are chilly and the sun has that lovely mistiness. I love the Autumn.Blog has been neglected of late - I've been very busy.I had a big wholesale order which the customer was very pleased with so I am happy about that.I am also doing a couple of web design projects AND likely to be writing a craft book!Things are looking up a bit and I am

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Crikey - where does the time go? I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. Autumn is nearly here and what have I been up to? Well - I have been sewing, sewing, sewing and doing this and that. Here are my latest projects. Harris Tweed and Embroidered Birds. My Liberty and Vintage Wool Bunnies. Each one is individually made so no two are the same. There are more but I will save them

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We will be at the Vintage and Handmade Christmas Fair on 28th November in Chipping Sodbury.

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I am officially part of the World Record for the most number of pirates in one place! The attempt to break the record took place on Friday 6th August in Hastings. They had to beat the record which I think was just under 2000 pirates. We weighed in at 6166 pirates and apparently there were another 800 people estimated still to come in and be counted but we ran out of space.It was an absolutely

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Well - look who is in Sew Hip magazine.......... yes it's me! Sorry about the crappy picture but I will post a better one when my scanner is working.That is my Bishops Hat Tea Cosy design. I am chuffed - it looks lovely.Oh, and Friday 6th August is 'Pirate Day' in Hastings. They are going for the Guinness World Record for the most number of people dressed as Pirates in one place so I am

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I wish people understood the difference between 'vintage' and 'retro'. Grrrrrrrr

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Well, I guess I should be sewing instead of updating my blog, but I had a very late night collecting someone from Gatwick so I'm a bit pooped this morning!I have been beavering away but still not enough done! Here is a preview of some things that will be on our stall at the Vintage and Handmade Textile Fair. I am sharing the stall with Barbara who with me (Woo) makes up WooBarb. We often do

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Here are some pictures from my sewing room. I must must must get as much done as possible!!!My tidy corner!Harris Tweed bunny on a lovely handmade needlework roll made by Barb.Two 'couture' bunnies.....Stack of Bishops Hat Tea CosiesA small sample of my Vintage Fabric stash - yum!This is all being made for the Vintage and Handmade Textile Fair on 3rd July.

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I just want to have a wee bit of a moan.There is a little something that's been bugging me for a while now.It all started at The Country Living Fair in 2007. I had some things for sale with Made in Hastings and they had a brilliant stand there - in fact - I would go so far as to say that their stand was the best looking stand there.As I wandered around, I was quite surprised by the number of

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Today is the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuations.Earlier this week I went down to the harbour here in Ramsgate to watch as a flotilla of the original 'Little Ships' set sail to Dunkirk again to commemorate the day. These tiny boats rescued over 300,000 troops. It was a moving sight.Today is the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuations.Earlier this week I went down to the harbour

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There was once a magical place where all the lovely fabrics lived.It was called Donna Flower's Open House.....

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I have been neglecting my blog lately. Nothing much to write for a while but there are a few things going on now.Next week is Dons annual Spring Open House. I would urge anyone that can make it to please come - it is a treasure trove of all things vintage, plus delicious cakes and lovely company. Come down and make a weekend of it , it's a lovely part of the world to visit!I will be there

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No, it's not a pudding, it's what I did on Sunday!I decided to surprise the lovely Donna on her stand at the Dairy House Textile Fair on Sunday.I drove all the way to Dorset and it was worth it to see her face and the lovely Aileen, along with of course a whole array of fantastic fabrics. It was like a big sweetshop. I've known Donna for quite a few years now and she is brilliant.The fair was

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If anyone would like to purchase a bunny then can you please let me know and I will contact you with an Adoption Register with a list of all available bunnies.They vary in price depending on size so the details are on the register.Brooches are £6.95 each incl P&P.I am putting them up on my website but as it is having a major revamp it could be some time.Woo

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I have just started a page on FaceBook to show all my handmade endeavours, here is the link to The Devil Makes Work.If you are on FaceBook please do become a fan - it would be lovely to have you!

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I've been quite busy - all will be available for sale soon!

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Hi there,I was in a sewing mood this morning but not now it's waned as the day has gone on.I was thinking that today might be the day to start my Memory Quilt from Alan's shirts but I got them all out of the drawer and I decided I am not quite ready to start cutting into them yet, so I have left them out and will see how I feel at a future date.As a friend pointed out, I wouldn't be destroying

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Well, my sewing room is looking alot better now. Still need that trip to Ikea but I have now at least got some space and have actually been sewing.I decided to make a cot quilt with some Kaffe Fassett squares I have had for a while and some linen which I have re-purposed from hemming some curtains. I am quite pleased with the result.This one is my second one that I am working on now.I also

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This is my latest few Harris Tweed creatures. Cute?

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Well hello all.Happy New Year!I actually feel pretty positive about this coming year. Last year was a bit of a blur. I think I needed a whole year to just 'be' but now I want to start to concentrate on my life and changing it. I want that and I know that is what Alan would also have wanted for me. He was always so supportive and encouraging of all my handmade endeavours.I have quite a few

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Ok not much but still snow!!!

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What order shall I do this?Nice things first - Open House.A couple of weeks ago I did an open house and it went really well. Here are a few pics of my things and also my partner in crime - Barb - we are collectively known as 'WoOBaRb'. We are hoping to do another one at Easter.Second thing - yes I finally succumbed to Swine Flu. It's horrible. I am still not right. Still really tired and tight

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I was wondering where I got the colour ideas from for my latest crochet project then I saw the towels in my bathroom - subliminal advertising!!!What do you think?

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Hello all,Blimey the weather is very blowy today. I went for a walk this morning and it was very bracing to say the least!!Here are some pics I took on my walk....It is amazingly windy and the sash windows are rattling like mad. Goodness knows what it's like in Hastings at the moment - the wind there is pretty bad all year round!Anyway - I enjoyed my somewhat bracing walk and then got the urge

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Just a couple of pics. Will be posting some more soon. The first one is a nice row of houses nearby and the second one I took in Margate. Margate is of course getting a Tate Gallery and I had heard it was a mecca for artists, so I paid a visit.Unfortunately all I could see was Mecca bingo, not much sign of artists. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place? I went the the Old Town and to be

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I have been crocheting like mad since the nights have drawn in. I am very proud of what I have done so far.This is the only pattern I can do, but I really want to try a ripple one like Dons. This Attic24 blog is fantastic as well - found this via Dons too.Have been trying to sort out my sewing room but I have sooooo much stuff. I am sitting here doing this and watching Carry on Screaming

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I have some exciting news for you which I will elaborate on further another day but I have collaborated with a friend of mine and the last 3 Sundays we have been part of the Brighton Festival and have had a stall at Seven Dials.We are collectively known as 'WooBarb'. I am Woo and she is Barb.Anyway, here are some pics of our stall and I will update again soon.If you fancy coming to Brighton to

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I had a nice day yesterday learning how to crochet a granny square at Made with Josephine. It was really nice as it was just me, Barb and Wendz. We all made a square each and Josephine's tuition and lovely homemade banana bread and coffee was brilliant.Anyway - here is what I managed and I have never crocheted before. I have added a couple more rounds since then AND I even went through and

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http://www.badmovieclub.co.uk/

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Ok I know it's not snowy anymore but this pic of my road is so pretty. I got a new kettle by the way. Thank Goodness I can have some tea! Boiling water in a saucepan is so depressing.

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Just a quick one. I am so excited that I am going to go to Dons fabric sale next week. It will be so nice to meet her finally. I've been buying fabric from Donna for ages. In fact I bought one of my first bits of vintage fabric from Donna about 4 years ago now, so it feels like I know her.It will also be a nice break for us as well, a couple of days in Devon will be just the ticket.Been doing

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Help! My life is missing.I'm sorry I haven't blogged for ages. I will email you shortly Dons!Work has been mad and my work life balance is distinctly out of kilter.The only thing that has kept me going is a supply of KrispyKreme Donuts and 'Ice Road Truckers' on Channel 5!! I'm such a sad cow.It's taken me ages to recover from my bout of Shingles and next week, I have some time off for a rest -

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Not much to say today except I was very naughty and bought not one but TWO pairs of fabulous slippers from Ruby and Ed, take a look at these babies......(by the way those aren't my legs in the boots, they are the cardboard shapers). I've got a thing about slippers, but I tend to wear them out quickly because I work from home so tend to have them on all day plus I've got flagstone floors so they

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Whoppee, I can upload. Had some trouble in the week. Here are my bunnies. Not the best photo but you get the idea. Also Lavender sachets in the other window, so I am very pleased. I'm planning to get down to some serious sewing this weekend. Been trying to make a kind of 'kind hearted harlot' doll, inspired by the film 'Perfume' which is actually in my top 10 books of all time, read it years

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Here you go, pics of my Love Bunnies in the window, and also in the other window, my little linen sachets! I figure that they either love them so have given them star treatment OR they're not selling so they're peddling them big time :-)

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Just wanted to say that I am so chuffed today. We went for a walk to the Old Town and as we walked past Made in Hastings, there is a whole load of my Love Bunnies in the window. I am so pleased!!!! It's a good omen for the New Year. I didn't have my camera with me, but will take a piccie and post it shortly.Have been spending a couple of days thinking about new stuff to make and have a few

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Hi all,Sorry for the non-bloginess for a while. Have been ultra-busy at work. Plus my PC stopped working and I am still trying to fix it, which is a real pain in the arse.Hope you have all had a Cool Yule.Had a very busy time, lots of people in and out, so am knackered. I need a week off from cooking that's for sure. I think I have prepared something like 4 full buffets, 1 Christmas lunch,

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Well, the weather here has been absolutely awful. Terrible wind and rain. However on Friday night, the Old Town shops were open for late night shopping and so we braved the wind and the driving rain and toodled off to support the local shops. Unfortunately because of the weather not as many were open as we'd hoped but I did go into The Lilac Room which is one of my favs, mainly because of the

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I am so loving The Mighty Boosh. I just love Howards bizarreness.Anyway, also to say that it looks like I did fairly well at Country Living, sold quite a bit. Apparently Helena Bonham Carter bought a Love Bunny and I am extremely pleased about that - so Thank You.I've always admired HBC's quirkiness and also she is married to one of my heroes, Tim Burton, so I am extremely chuffed that she

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Things have been so hectic lately at work that I just haven't had time to think, that and all the sewing has knackered me big time! I just don't know where the time goes, so I apologise for the delay in responding to emails etc.In the world of Woo, what has been going on? Well, busy, busy. Have finally managed to tidy up my workroom after the chaos of all the love bunnies, and it is all tidy

The Devil Makes Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401885261351335758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174508901997548708.post-22353537802204317262007-11-02T16:12:00.002Z2009-11-02T16:50:00.625Z

The new series of The Mighty Boosh starts on 15th November at 10.30 on BBC 3. Bloody FANTASTIC!

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Hi everyone,That is presuming that someone actually has missed me!!I have been so busy at work, and also busy sewing. Today was my deadline for the Country Living Fair stuff. I can tell you, my fingers are sore, and I need a good nights sleep.I have delivered everything to Made in Hastings now, except for some little monster keyrings which I am taking on Sunday (had a bit of an accident with them

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This weekend was the Hastings Bonfire and it was one of the best ones there has been I think. Took a few pics but they didn't come out too well. The first one I liked because she had really big eyes and looked kind of sinister.The second one was one of the big fireworks.We had a picnic on the beach and watched the fireworks with a bottle of plonk, and some yummy finger food.This is me with my

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I love living here.Last night we went on a torchlit tour of the Smugglers Caves and then walked down into the Old Town where there was a 1940's themed street party going on, with free live music, stalls, food and the atmosphere was fantastic. Loads of people dressed up and it was excellent.Fantastic live band outside the First Inn, Last Out. We asked them what they were called to be told that '

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For most sarcastic comment, the award goes to Gigibird's Neighbour...... thanks for that. I think. Send me your address to woo(at)wgdesigns(dot)co(dot)uk and I'll send you a corsage.Thank you also for your nice comments. I am very lucky to have such a nice and large workroom but it hasn't always been so. Here is my last workroom at my old address which was about the size of an very small box room

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I am very untidy. It's a fact. However, today I thought - I can't go on anymore. With help, I have now completely tidied up my sewing room and it's fab. Since I have been doing a load of sewing, I realised I MUST be more organised. SO here are some pics..... This is before ( a bloody mess) And this is after :-)I need some praise, so I will send one of my handmade corsages to the person that

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Right, stop the nagging. I have caught up with all my pics and even added a few you didn't want to see. So here you go.....1. Especially for you Gigibird - here is the plastic spider that lives on my vine that has a REAL spider living inside it. Unfortunately he was not at home when I took this but his web is there.2. This is my pet crow. He likes sitting on my kitchen shelf. He's great.3. This

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The new TOAST catalogue arrived today.Nuff said.....

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Hello all,This weekend I went to Lincolnshire to visit my folks. They've recently moved there. It's not an area I know, but I found it to be very pleasant, especially the charity shops.My haul was as follows:1 pair of brand new DIESEL biker boots - £35 yards of beautiful very fine 100% wool vintage English checked fabric - £41 embroidered skirt made by Nomads - £21 cone of 100% Linen yarn ideal

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My stuff is going down a storm at Made.Also got a big order for them to take to the Country Living Fair as well - so I have got TONNES of sewing to get done by the end of October - no sleep for me this month then.From a very happy Devil.

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I just want to say that I have heard from Made today and I have sold loads - I am so pleased. They have also placed a nice big order for the Country Living Fair in November so I am even more pleased!

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Today in the post I received a lovely needlecase that I bought from Florence Hope. It's really cute and it was beautifully labelled and packaged. Thanks so much, it made my day!I've been working on my new maxi-bag range as well. Am very pleased with the results, will post up pics when I've taken some! Have been sourcing some lovely linens lately and am just waiting for postie to arrive with more

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I am so looking forward to the weekend. I just want to get in my sewing room and get started. I have so many ideas and just not enough time to realise them all. I am really into Linen at the moment and have a new range of 'Naturals' being worked on.Also have a Chaise Long to cover and 2 armchairs but they have been on my list since March.......The Chaise cost £35 from a shop in Hastings Old Town

The Devil Makes Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401885261351335758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174508901997548708.post-39294951939886043872007-09-05T20:16:00.001+01:002009-11-02T16:50:00.346Z

My website is finally live! It's taken me a while but I got there in the end. There are still some things to add, but they are going on as we speak.I am pleased with it for now......I like changing things you see - it's very annoying.Anyway, if you fancy a look - it's here http://www.thedevilmakeswork.co.ukApart from that, nothing much going on at the moment. Very busy lately - feels like my

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There is a large rubber spider hanging off the vine that grows outside my front door. I was very happy to discover that a REAL spider has set up home inside it. It really tickles my humour because the rubber spider is massive and looks like a tarantula, but the real one is tiny.I shall upload a pic when I get a good one.Made me laugh anyway.

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Well yesterday I attended a course to learn how to create and thread a warp onto my loom, and my goodness was it complicated! Blimey. My dreams of a fantastic mohair throw by Sunday have all gone, and I think I'll be lucky if I manage one by the year 2010!Anyway, I did manage to create a small sample on the course and was very pleased with it, but today I have tried to create a warp myself and

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Last night we went to see Jaws on the beach......it was brilliant. As part of the Hastings 'Shot by the Sea' Film festival organised by the fabulous Electric Palace Cinema, Jaws was screened in the open air, right by the sea. We took a blanket and sat on the stones. It was excellent. Everyone cheered when the shark gets it at the end. I hope they continue to do more of these as it was great fun

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Oh blimey. Cath Kidston is doing clogs.......how much do I want of a pair of these babies.....

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Oh blimey. Cath Kidston is doing clogs.......how much do I want of a pair of these babies.....

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Hoorah,This weekend I got my loom - how exciting. It also made me re-think my workroom and have a move round.Can't wait to get started! I am very lucky to have so much space, but I am sure I will fill it.Will keep you posted on my weaving progress! I have a couple of books but I am having trouble remembering the names of everything! Sleys, Reeds, it's all very confusing!

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Hoorah, This weekend I got my loom - how exciting. It also made me re-think my workroom and have a move round. Can't wait to get started!

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Whilst I love living by the sea here, I must say I really am getting sick of the sodding seagulls. They must be the only birds that make noise all day AND all night. Usually about 3am they start going on and on and on, and so loud they wake me up.I know it's a novelty for people to come to the sea side and feed them chips, but have a heart and don't encourage them! There are so many now that they

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After seeing Lettuces lovely pics of Perpignan, I thought I'd stick a few of mine on here of Sweden. Not quite as artistic maybe, but hope you like them.People are always surprised when you tell them you are going to Sweden for a holiday but I love it there, it's a beautiful place with lovely people. Give it a try - you won't regret it!

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Just a small post to say I am very excited as I am getting my loom this weekend. No idea how to weave but have a one day course planned soon to get me on my way.Looking forward to it so much I can't tell you!Will keep you up to date on my projects - any tips gratefully receivedAlso wanted to say Congratulations to my favourite Hastings shop - Made In Hastings - who recently won a Country Living

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There are some great crafting books around at the moment. Here are some of my personal recommendations:All available from Amazon.co.uk. They are modern, funky and inspiring.I also did a rather silly thing last week. I bought a 4 shaft table loom. I have no idea how to weave, but I have booked myself on a course in August to learn. It looks ever so complicated but I'll give it a go. I like the

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Have got a thing about pin cushions lately. Made these yummy ones from some vintage Liberty fabric. Have also been felting and am very proud of my Coffee Pot Cosy!

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After much shilly shallying and dilly dallying, I have come back to Blogger.com.Probably no-one has missed me, but here I am all the same.So much has happened, but now I'm good.I am now living by the sea on the south coast which I love.I am aiming to try and use this blog to share with anyone who might be interested, the things I make, to share ideas and maybe pick up some new ones!

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