Bee happy ..... vintage buys

I wanted to share my vintage buys with you from the open day held at Welbeck at the weekend.

 

Most buys were from Hope and Elvis' studio, loved it in here.

 

Vintage blue ribbon

Couple of pieces of pretty fabric

Packets of lace and fabric scraps

Cute vintage paisley scarf

Gorgeous vintage paisley eiderdown

Scraps of wool pieces

 

I was wondered what the best way to clean the eiderdown was, dry clean or use the washing machine on a wool/hand wash cycle, what do you recommend?

 

There is also a tear in the fabric, any suggestions from you wonderful people out there for a repair?

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy ..... finished eiderdown

I have been as busy as a bee working on finishing my eiderdown.

I covered some buttons with both fabrics on then stitched them on the opposite sides of the eiderdown.

These buttons also hold the wadding in place in the eiderdown.

I am really pleased with the finished result.

Do you like my new H&M white linen quilt cover and pillowcases, I  just adore them :)

Bee happy x

Have a delicious day!

Bee happy ..... start a new project

It's the new year and a new project for me.

I have decided to use some of my CK and Ikea fabric and make a throw/eiderdown for the bottom of the bed.

My lovely assistant is on hand again offering support and encouragement until I had to put her in the kitchen as she kept moving the fabric while I pinned.

I cut out my 2 pieces of fabric and put wadding in between them.

I then cut pieces of fabric for a frill around the edges.  I ironed these in half to help with the pinning.

Stay tuned for the finished product, it won't be long.

Bee happy

Have a delicious day!