Vintage Scarf Beauty

One of the best bits of being part for Coulter and Coulter is getting to browse Op Shops, and know I am working, not shopping. Really. I love being able to find gorgeous bits of wonderfulness. The fabric above fits that description perfectly, I love floral on dark backgrounds. I took one look and it screamed scarves. A bit of a departure for Coulter and Coulter, but if the fabric talks to you, you just have to go with it.

And what better to finish off the ends than little black baubles. The finished item looks fantastic hanging in my hall and even better wrapped around my neck. If I can get Peter to take a good picture of me tomorrow, I will post it to let you see. I think Mother's Day is coming up soon this would be a perfect gift, and you can get one over here.

Out and About

Last Sunday we had a stall at the Taradale Primary School Gala. It was a beautiful morning. I thought you might like to see what it takes to set up the Coulter and Coulter stall. The first part setting up the marquee would have been amusing to see, but we were to busy having heated discussions on the best way to do it, to record it for posterity. Much to the amusement of the other stall holders.
Despite having set up lots of times before and planning it all out, I still have to think about where everything should go and then move it all around again.
The end result is never quite what I want it to be, but I think its getting less and less like a jumble sale. And......tada..........here it all is looking cosy and cuddly and welcoming - I hope.

Today has been a Table Runner Day

Today was a day for finishing off and completing projects. Butterflies, flowers and gingham make a fantastic table runner.
Red roses make the perfect accompaniment to an intimate afternoon tea complete with cherry pie, my favorite.

And finally some Autumn leaves hand printed on a fantastic vintage fabric. They will all be for sale soon in out Felt shop.

Whats hot this week at Coulter and Coulter

Kindle pouches and iPad/Tablet sleeves have been rushing out of our virtual shelves this week.

But don't worry, if you have not got yours yet, I will be making more and listing them soon.

New Zealand Handmade: A Conversation with Nicola of Coulter and Coulter

My interview with New Zealand Handmade has just been published on their blog. Mel from Wildflower Designs has written a great intro.

You can read all about it over here..................
New Zealand Handmade: A Conversation with Nicola of Coulter and Coulter: Gasp ... as I was typing the intro to the interview I had a quick look at Nicola of Coulter and Coulter 's shop on Felt ... and saw the m...

Pillowcases and Cushions

Today while cutting out the above beautiful pillowcases, I was left with two smaller bits of the gorgeous rose fabric. I had a bright idea! (Oh no not another bright idea - I can hear Peter saying in the background).
Little itsy bitsy cushions to go with the pillowcases. I love them, they are so cute. What do you think? You can buy them over here if you would like to.

I was so excited today, to get the first batch of samples of the new fabrics I have been working on. I love them. If you would like to see more you can view them on my Spoonflower Shop.