Small wall hangings

I made some small wall hangings, using plastic lids I covered with fabric. I then sewed trapunto pieces on them, adding beads, buttons, little roses and lace.

I find this an original way to try out new things.

Inspiration in nature

For this small piece I used a spider's web as an inspiration. The idea I got from Sabine Kaner, who often uses patterns and shapes found in nature.

I painted the base calico fabric with watercolour paint. The 'web' is created with different embroidery stitches and appliqué.

Handmade sketchbooks

I used different kinds of paper for these little sketchbooks : Japanese handmade paper, pages from an old book, wrappers, sketching paper, decorated paper.

The pages are handsewn together with bookbinders’ thread. 

The covers are unique designs I hand-painted with water-colour paint, sometimes with added embroidery.

The backs are covered (handsewn) with matching fabrics.

In every book I have all ready sketched a flower. 

This is a labour of love and I hope these little books will end up with people who love to sketch, write or collect stuff in them!

(I will show and sell them at this local event on Sunday July 3th : Kunst Montmartre Beveren-Waas in Belgium)

The sketches on book pages:

The covers painted:

Bookbinding:

Happy window

I often hang sayings and crafted things in the window, in the hope that it brings a little happiness and the odd hopeful message.

Here you can spot my embroidered bumblebee, my craftivists banner, a lovely very pink rainbow and some great sayings from Flow magazine, one of my favourites.

I wish all windows showed similar things: our daily walks would certainly be more interesting and it would give lots of conversation material!