Fabric Haul from the Middle East

Over Christmas, I was lucky enough to go to Oman in the Middle East to visit my parents. Apart from the weather and good food, a big bonus are the material shops full of unusual prints that you can't get over here. I stocked up on fabric so I can start making some new designs and also try out making new things for my little bump. In the excitement of a whole shop full of material and preparing myself for some haggling, I stupidly forgot to take some photos inside the shop. Maybe next time. For now, here's a little look at a few of the new styles I bought.

Too early for Christmas...?

Some people might say yes, but for those of us who need to get crafting you can never be prepared too early. I'm not alone as there are loads of lovely things on Etsy already and I've pulled together a treasury list of inspirational Christmas items.

               Christmas Tags - Do Not Open Until December 25th by Shabby Peas Designs

 

Believe Christmas Mantle banner by Any Occasion Banners

                           Retro Kids Cookie Decorating Party set by Blush Printables

For more Christmas inspiration have a look at my treasury list.

Vintage Knitting Patterns

Some lovely old knitting patterns I discovered in a charity shop.

Now I've just got to work out what to do with them as I'm not really a knitter. I'm thinking of framing them one day if I ever get my own studio.

And here are a few more that are not childrenswear related but I couldn't resist them...

My new model Holly...

OK so as her godmother I might be biased, but I think this picture of Holly is totally adorable. I thought I'd share some new photos her mum has kindly taken for me to use in my shop.

Holly's modeling the Reversible bib in Retro Rocket which is proving to be the most popular design out of the bibs that I'm making. And while we're at it, here's another super cute shot of her being fed by her proud Daddy!

You can buy these bibs at my Etsy shop.