"Suffolk Puffs!"

While on holiday last week, I was reminded of Suffolk Puffs- so I made some!

Margate Treasure Trove

Scott's of Margate is one of my favourite places in Britain! My friend Zoe introduced it to me and I have since found myself lost among its antique furniture, bric a brac, retro ornaments and paper ephemera, many times.

Here are some of the treasures I bought on my last visit- I adore the retro knitting and needle craft magazines! The illustrations and photographs are so nostalgic.

New Finds

I found these amazing felt beads in Marrakech, when I visited before Christmas. Not content with the hand-full I bought, I roped my friend into buying some more for me on her trip last month, I now have a large bowl full to the brim with them- they look like sweets, almost edible!

My First Patchwork

Well here it is so far and I'm totally addicted (can you be addicted to patch-working?)

This is my first attempt at patchwork, I am using the age old English paper piecing technique, all sewn by hand! I have been building "granny flowers" each made with 19 hexagons, once I'm done/bored/happy/gone mad, I will then sew them all together-pheww, I think it may take me a while but I love it!

The Textile Society's Manchester Textile Fair

What a treat to spend a whole day surrounded by such treasures- antique textiles, beautiful embroideries, 19th century Kashmir shawls, art deco prints, satin bows, buttons and braids.

I helped out on Meg Andrews' stand, she buys and sells unique antique textiles.

An early morning of setting up, gave way to an interesting day, it was very busy, which was great! I spent most of the day at Meg Andrews' stand but was able to venture out in search of something special for myself. I didn't know where to look! I could of bought everything I saw! Instead I pulled all my pennies together and bought a beautiful, emerald green 1930's dress, full length with deep pleated pockets on the front- gorgeous- I intend to wear it and prance about pretending I'm Keira Knightley in Atonement! x

Hickory Dickory Clock!

I am now the very proud owner of an Andrea Williamson knitted cuckoo clock!

I adored it! Here it is pride of place on my wall...

Winter Wonderland!

I love the snow! This is my garden just before christmas. We built the best snowman we've ever made!

The New Colouricious Website!

We haven't stopped! Exciting stuff is brewing at Colouricious for 2010. Check out the new website to explore all our new products and to see what we have planned for the New Year!