~Sew Sweet Violet Giveaway~

If you've a moment pop over to Sew Sweet Violet before the 11th November and enter her lovely giveaway for an adorable addition to your Christmas tree. Jooles also sells her gorgeous birdies in her Etsy shop.

~Great minds think alike!~

Anne, a colleague of mine from a few years ago who keeps in touch, has a lovely new blog called Marmalade & Catmint, which I know some of you have already visited. Reading Anne's posts about vintage treasures (I love it Anne, you blog just like you're talking to me - fab!) I realised we must both be feeling nostalgic at the moment. I read a bit further and realised - crikey - Anne had made this...


Anne's Tea Cosy

This Christmas Pud Tea Cosy is for S (I think she will be very pleased!)  Read about it here

So what do you think...strange but true I finished this 2 days ago...



My Tea Cosy for Christmas tea drinking



Great minds think alike!

~Nostalgia - Dylon Dye~

The last time I used Dylon Dye was in the 1980s when I dyed all my clothes black (even the black ones) during my obligatory teenage goth years.  It's been around since 1946 but appears to have been given a revamp and relaunch see http://www.dylon.co.uk/  I came across it in a local shop, and bought a few packs.
The colours have all been 'sexed up' with more appealing names and package designs...

Dylon Handwash Dye - I paid £3.35

 I set to work dyeing doilies Powder Pink and Tulip Red - so many not-quite white crochet doilies languishing in my sewing room...time for a bit of make do and mend!
Best results are on cotton, linen and viscose, with a paler colour take on other fabrics. (I also dyed a thermal vest, which has turned out a lovely pale pink).

I prefer the Tulip Red result; very seasonal doilies I think...

But the Powder Pink is very pretty too...

They'll brighten up the table when I host next year's Time for Tea events.

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