New Facebook Store

I'm proud to announce the launch of my new store on Facebook! Here's the link: Craft Matters on Facebook. For the next couple of days (until the end of May), to celebrate the launch and because we're all in holiday mode, all Facebook Fans will get a 5% discount. So pop along now to have a look.

Some New Needle Books

Here are some of the needle books I made in preparation for the craft fair the other week. Some pretty green ones: The 1st uses some cute spotty fabric from Amy Butler called Sunspots, and the other is Floating Flowers by Kaffe Fassett, which is one of my all time favourite fabrics. Isn't that green button cute? I picked it up on ebay as part of a set of vintage buttons - I love it! Here are some very BRIGHT needle books: I love that combination of pink cord and blue button with the Free Spirit sewing-themed fabric. The heart fabric is thrifted - it's part of a blouse I bought last summer - partly re-purposed for a sun hat (which was very cute!), and now I've used this last bit for a needle book. It's very vibrant - you'd certainly struggle to lose this needle book amongst all your crafty bits and pieces! These are all up for sale on Etsy now, and will be coming to my in-development Facebook store soon. Facebook fans will get a 5% discount during the first couple of days of my shop opening so sign up as a fan now! I'll be adding some more needle books over the next couple of days too.

The Etsy Midlanders Giveaway is Coming!

I'm a member of the Etsy Midlanders team - it's brilliant to be able to chat and support other crafters who are local to me. I'm currently organising 2 great big MYSTERY GIVEAWAYS with 9 other members of the team, so that means that there are going to be 10 lucky winners over the next few months. I thought I'd give you a sneak preview of the work (not necessarily the prizes!!!) of Etsy sellers who are going to be contributing to the giveaway... There'll be more information on the Etsy Midlanders blog really soon so call back here or there soon! PepperPi Collectible plush characters... Sarah Myatt Glass Gorgeous jewellery... Jacksknits Cute knits.. Vintage Finds Fun vintage.... Anna Clifton Jewellery Fabulous contemporary and eco-friendly jewellery... Brimborion One of a kind brooches, dolls and more... Lewesia Glass Beautiful hand-painted glass... Vintage Wants Not Needs Lovely vintage finds... kjmakes More amazing handmade jewellery... Craft Matters My crocheted and hand-sewn accessories: