Brrrrrrrrrrrrr its cold

                    
I think winter has decided to give us a taste of what is to come in the next couple of months.The sun is shining and the frost is covering everything and I'm beginning to wonder if its time to get the super chunky knits and warm winter coats out of the loft

Still, we have Halloween to come in the next couple of days, then bonfire night and we all know that means pumpkin soup, devils roasts, hot spiced apple juice and something with custard (and possible sticky toffee if we find ourselves lucky) and all those lovely edibles that warm our cockles wherever and whatever they are.

I'm currently working on some designs for a set of Christmas scarves in muslin for gift giving or for yourselves working with metallic gold paint and 100% cotton that is so warm and soft you would think you were wearing nothing but are still 'oh so warm'


My plan involves some gorgeous star and snowflake prints and dip dyed edges that are perfect for jazzing up your winter party outfits

Seasonal Stockings and Jewellery for Things British

I am not going to say the dreaded C work just yet. I'm still now finished with Autumn but Things British need items to go in their holiday gift guide so I have spent the day making up samples of hangingstockings and my sister making some jewellery to send for consideration.

These are a few of the items

Willliam Morris Lilly Pattern Stocking with pink hand dyed lace top

Angel Chorus 100% cotton stocking.

Copper Stars and Glass chunky bracelet

Copper Holly and Green Marble Bracelet

Tree decorations

We've got a new selection of hanging decorations available in the shop.
I know you may think it a little early to start thinking about Christmas but it is mid November and before you know it you'll only have a couple of weeks to beat the dreaded rush and hububble of the high street

We have mini wreaths wrapped in raffia, pinecones,buttons and handmade paper

We have hearts made from handmade paper, lace, buttons, hessian, old books, fine art photographs,raffia, stitch and stamps that are a truly original start to the festive season

We have limited edition stuffed birds made from mixed fabrics from Morris prints to folk art polka dots. Perfect for tucking inbetween branches

Also we have mini crackers to brighten up your dinner table or to tuck under the tree, Hostess cones for you to fill with fancies for the lady of the house, bright and colourful felt and sequin shapes to enchant the young at heart and lots, lots more....