Happy New Year

Well, as the year comes to a close I am busy reflecting on all its ups and downs at Carlenrig Farm !  It has been a year full of exciting projects and meeting of lovely new friends through my new micro business.  I have enjoyed every moment of it and am really looking forward to the new challenges in 2015 - of which I am sure there will be many.  This little daisy bag made from vintage French linen has to be one of my favourites of the year.  I recently acquired some more vintage linen from France and am itching to get stitching!!  A huge thank you to all friends, family, customers and fellow makers for all their support and encouragement throughout my first year in business.  I couldn't have done it without you.  A special thank you to my kind husband for his patience and understanding. 

Pop Up Shop

On this Small Business Saturday we are hoping for good support in our wee pop up shop!!

Stitching

Today's designs on vintage French linen for cushions. 

Pop up shop in Hawick

We had great fun setting up our shop last weekend and look forward to doing it all again this week. Made quite a few sales and received great feedback on setup and products. We are happy !! 

Quote for today

Art and Design Fair, Kelso

We had such a good time at this event last weekend. Thanks so much to everyone who came by and bought lovely handmade items. Received some very encouraging feedback which was much appreciated. 

Art and Design Fair

I am really excited to be taking part in this event. Great opportunity for Christmas shopping too!! 

Patchwork

I used to do a lot of patchwork years ago. Recently I came across some templates so thought I'd experiment on a little zippy bag! It's really sweet - more time-consuming than I remember though!

Daisies

Think this one is good enough to eat !! My favourite one 

Beautiful Autumn

Wonderful autumn colours in the garden today. 

Sashiko

Pretty little make up bag. Love sashiko!

Seed heads

Just love them

Vintage French Linen

Have almost finished this lot of vintage linen which my lovely sister brought back from France this summer. 

Open Studio

Getting ready for my Open Studio this weekend

Zippy Bags

I have been making some zippy bags for the weekend 

Front door

Just gathered some beautiful seed heads. They look great at the front door at Carlenrig Farm. 

Having fun !

In our den on the woods !

The Crafters

Guest spot at The Crafters this month. 

Zippy bags

Supply of linen hand embroidered bags for The Crafters in Melrose tomorrow. There for September only. 

Summer holidays

My Italian grand daughter is here for the summer holidays. 

Vintage French Cotton

I have had this vintage cotton in my cupboard for a while and yesterday I decided this is how I would use it. It was quite expensive but I just love it combined with the cotton ticking. Another one I will be reluctant to part with ! 

Blue

Had a great fun day 'playing' at Boundary Bank. Thanks to Ali for loads of ideas and advice. Think this may be my new obsession!!! 

Little blue zippy bag

My good lovely friend Jan has asked me to make her a couple of these. Love the colours. 

Indian cotton

Bought some lovely indigo dyed cotton this weekend and am looking forward to making a summer top from it. Have to wash the cloth a few times first I believe so that the colour doesn't come off on you or your clothes !! 

Bluebell wood

My bluebell wood is growing. 

My Office Today

Working in the sunshine out in the garden today. 

Sunday Rambles

Inspiration found in nature on the farm