Colourful finds..

There's nothing I LOVE more than having a route around charity shops or carboots- here's some of my latest finds.Ive got about 50 teapots in my collection, but when I went to make a nice pot of earl grey I realised I'd not kept a single one out, we're in limbo moving house at the moment, so I went on a hunt for a new one, and the one I found is probably a new favourite! 

From cushions to funky skirts

Well, not been on here for so long, but I've decided I need to get on the case again, and report my day to day finds, inspirations and creations! 

I won't mention any names but crap towns are particularly good for great charity shops- one of my favourites is in the south of the country and I get extremely excited about doing the rounds when I go for a visit! I've got this old skirt- that I live in-we all have our favourites don't we! And thought rather than search high and low for something similar- why not make some?! Silly really, when I makes soft furnishings, upholster and do all sorts of other crafts, why I've not tried before.

So, I went on a mooch today for all sorts of fabrics, whether it be old clothes, tea towels,table cloths etc and this is what I came up with, all for under a tenner! I particularly love the banana fabric, and very excited to try and re-make this tatty old skirt in an array of bright colours and patterns tonight, watch this space!

Free taster session tonight!

At the free taster session we'll be making colourful pin cushions and fabric bowls.

The sessions running thought Jan and Feb are now fully booked, but please register your interest, new sessions will be starting in March 2014 

Curtain making.

Been learning inverted pleats for curtains on my Wed Morning upholstery course. Thought it was about time I gained these kinds of skills! There are so many new things to learn when it comes to soft furnishings.
Also spent the day making box cushions for an upholstery sofa project, a satisfying morning of piping!

WORKSHOP.

DESIGN AND MAKE A LAMP WORKSHOP:
I will be running a lamp making workshop at Sheena Holland's Shop in Derbyshire on the 13th March
http://www.sheenaholland.com/
Cost: £35, 5pm-8pm. I provide all the materials, but bring your own table lamp to re-vamp. There will lampshades to purchase for a small amount if you struggle to get hold of one. You will go home with unique finished product!
An ideal eveing out with a friend or a unique gift for someone!
Contact me on info@lucyrenshaw.com to book a place or to find out more.

Tassels and super scrimping!

Enjoyed watching 'Waste Not Want Not' on channel 4 on Monday night, got a few good tips!


Spent the morning dying old lampshade tassels!

Enjoyed watching 'Waste Not Want Not' on channel 4 on Monday night, got a few good tips!

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