by freshlyfound | Aug 26, 2013 | cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, tutorial
Here some vintage tablecloths make pretty pillow covers, with no cutting and minimal sewing. I have used these covers in my guest room as a decorative and useful way to store spare pillows. If you would like to make one yourself, you will need: 1 embroidered...
by freshlyfound | Jun 12, 2013 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled
This pretty polly was a stray from the SPCA. I knew I could give her a happy place to stay, so took her home with me, and set her free from the mouldy frame she was trapped in. She brightens a corner of my living room now. I can leave her cage door open and...
by freshlyfound | Nov 21, 2012 | Fabric and textiles, inspiration, jewelery
Embroidered Jewellery originating from Vintage Table Linen! Vintage embroidery work, cut out and hand-stitched onto a felt backing.
by freshlyfound | Jul 8, 2011 | art, cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, vintage
A while ago I hinted about a series of cushions going into the Freshly Found online store. Well today I am going to introduce you to the girls. The embroidered beauties were created by Claire Norden and inspired by some exercise diagrams from a vintage Vogue...
by freshlyfound | Apr 19, 2011 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration
If you follow me on Pinterest, you will realise that I am quite interested in Shibori – the Japanese way of dyeing cloth. This past weekend I tried some of the techniques out on a few vintage cloths and new dish towels. It was a good learning...
by freshlyfound | Aug 16, 2010 | cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration
Today for the first time for ages, I didn’t have hectically urgent deadlines or tasks nipping at my heels. What a pleasure it was to spend some time on my home. I made these cushions up from thrifted linen dish towels. I love the colours and the happy...
