Thimble-stitch
Collector of Vintage Haberdashery and Textiles; Designer and Maker specialising in Liberty fabrics
This page showcases my work and designs, using beautiful combinations of fabrics and thread, to make stunning Textiles, large and small.
08/01/2022
Why rabbits? Why not ? It became very addictive in the early Winter months…..
06/01/2022
Still haven’t started on these Liberty beauties, but it won’t be long ….
06/01/2022
Obsessed with making little clothes ….
19/10/2021
These embroidery packs have been so popular, so I’ve made many more!
Had a wonderful day Seaside Fair in Whitby yesterday- such a well-run event with lots of visitors. To make the day fun. Had some lovely chats to fellow stitchers and collectors of Vintage haberdashery.
23/09/2021
How wonderful it must have been to receive one of these Terry’s of York boxes full of chocolates! Useful for storing your vintage ephemera
23/09/2021
Lots of lovely items coming up !
I have re-instated my Thimble-stitch page so I can update you all on my haberdashery adventures!
I am excited to be joining the wonderful Seaside Vintage Fair, in Whitby on Sunday 3rd October.
This is my first outing in a long while, so I am itching to set up a beautiful stall, full of vintage haberdashery, hand- made goods and treasures. Watch out for lots of photos
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Latest bag- making project, in Harris Tweed; my current Tweed satchel has worn well after 3 years, but it’s time for a change!
It's a joy to work with this vintage Liberty Varuna wool, 'Hera'..... Little quilted purse/ pochette
Little collection of clasp purses in Vintage fabric and Liberty... All tagged and ready! X
The Seaside Vintage Fair, Saltburn Community Hall, Windsor Road- 11-4pm, this Sunday, 2nd October! An opportunity to treat yourself to some pretty vintage haberdashery treasures and beautiful fabric makes. Come along and eat Sarah's delicious cakes and bakes in the tea-room too !
So lovely to receive a beautifully packaged parcel of fabric from Suzie Sharp ( Facebook/suziesharp) . Thank you x
Loving making these little pin- cushions..... X
HUGE tidy-up going on this weekend!
Fun day at the Fair yesterday; Seaside Vintage Fair. Watch out for the next one on September 4th! X
I will be at the Seaside Vintage Fair at Saltburn, this Sunday 7th August, to catch up with old friends and meet new ones!
Lovely colour matching this morning... X
I'll be back in my sewing studio to make more beautiful items from Vintage textiles tomorrow; watch this space! X
Had a lovely day at Robin Hoods Bay with Heartisan Events, meeting friends old and new!
Little Lavender
lovelies... X
This Vintage French cotton fabric has made into a pretty little bag; padded and with a magnetic closing, I'm tempted to go shopping with it right now! X
Delighted to be here at this charming venue this coming Sunday, with Heartisan Events! # # #
This is why stitchers have to have a huge stash of fabric & trims; combining Liberty, vintage Sari embroidered trim with washed out Linen and velvet ribbon
Some lovely new Sanderson Slouchy shoppers and Barkcloth Messenger bags , ready to show you at an up/ coming Fair this Sunday ! Working with incredible Vintage Sari silks today; watch this space! X
More beautiful vintage fabric being re-purposed today X
Working with beautiful Vintage Sanderson today... X
Day 1 of School Summer holidays; unpicking seams in style in the garden X
Making tassels in the sunshine for yet more bunting....X
Bunting galore, festooning the garden! Used up a lot of Liberty scraps from my cutting- out tin X
My Sewing room is the coolest place on this humid day; making Garden Bunting!
These days I am mostly using Liberty in the garden! # streamers on a wigwam!
Looking forward to some sewing projects; Indian cotton ' a little special Liberty
OK Sewing Bee; I WILL have a go at stretch jersey babygros!
Lovely little Vintage find for my sewing room! X