The Linen Garden

I loved coming home to be greeted by parcels waiting to be opened.
I placed a pretty little order from The Linen Garden last week and came home to see it waiting patiently for me today.

I hastily ripped open the outer packaging to find a beautifully wrapped parcel that was almost too pretty to open. Pastel tissue paper with floral washi tape, even a beautiful little note thanking me for my purchase all tied up in a pretty pink bow.

And here is what i bought....
Gorgeous vintage geometric floral fabric. I've never come across anything like this pattern so i had to snap it up before anyone else did even if i don't have a project in mind for it just yet.
Any suggestions what i should make with it?

I have known Vicky, the owner of The Linen Garden and general haberdashery queen for years. I was lucky enough to have her as my tutor in my first year at University where i studied Textiles & Surface Design.
Make sure you have a wander down the aisle of Vicky's virtual shop The Linen Garden  which is full to the brim of gorgeous antique haberdashery and vintage linens for crafters, makers, potterers and creative souls.

Prima Pretty Pastels

A few months back i sent a few items down to the very talented Selina Lake for a photo shoot she was styling for Prima Magazine.

A few days back whilst i was doing one of my many Instagram checks i let out a little squeal as i saw a photo uploaded by Selina..... a preview of the front cover of Prima Magazine with TWO of my cushions on.

I was so chuffed, I've never had any of my work in a magazine, let alone on the front cover. I hadn't wanted to get my hopes up too much as to what, if anything had been featured in the magazine as i was sure Selina had been sent so many fantastic handmade goodies.
This issue of Prima is due to be on sale in April so i will be sure to buy a copy, or 10!
The issue is jam packed full of crafting ideas and inspiration.

Have one of your very own 'Home Sweet Home Love Heart Cushions'
Or a funky 'Moustache Cushion'

Instagram & Pinterest

I can't seem to remember what life was like before Instagram and Pinterest.
And thanks to my wonderful iPhone i check them both several times every single day, is that a bit sad? Im not quite sure. All i know is there are so many wonderful, colourful, funny, beautiful and insipiring things on both.
Pinterest is always giving me great crafting & diy ideas

And i am forever decorating my imaginary house *sob sob* ....

Instagram is also great fun and i feel an appropriate way to nosey into peoples lives :p
I have discovered some great talented artists, makers, bloggers and boutiques through Instagram.
If you would like to 'appropriatly nosey through my Instagram find me at lauren_e_crawford