The Vintage Magpie

Alfie

Meet Alfie.

Alfie is quite small, but despite his size a very brave bear.  He fears nothing.

Nothing ... except being alone.

He is currently sitting in my little Etsy shop, crossing his paws that he finds a new home very soon.

If you get the chance, do pop over and say hello - lots more pictures to see :))

ALFIE IS NOW ADOPTED, thank you xx

Have a great weekend everyone xxx

Sneak Peek ..

This brave little bear will be in my Etsy shop tomorrow morning, Friday 1st June at 9am :))))

See you then xx

A Little Quiet Time ...

A little quiet time in my studio - a luxury not to be sniffed at.  And news bears being stitched, a little at a time.  

Happy Days :))) xx

Holidays ...

We are so grateful it is half term.  I have three very tired children, and I am one very tired mother !  So come rain or shine we are heading out to get some air and some space this week.

Leaving school, its work and exams behind us.

and saying hello again to the countryside :)) 

Hope you all enjoy the week x

Bertie

Beautiful Bertie is now sitting in my Etsy shop, gazing out at the morning sunshine streaming in through the little window, whilst quietly humming to himself.  

Do pop over and say hello, there are more handsome pictures of him to see :)) xx

Hippity hop ..

Little Audrey bunny has just hopped into my Etsy shop :)) xx

Sneaky Peek ...

This handsomely rugged worn old boy will be in my Etsy Shop tomorrow hoping for a new home.  We just need to gather his things and steady  his nerves!  He is 11.5 inches tall and a lovely sturdy weight, with a lovely plump belly - just like all the best bears!

Stay tuned :) xx

A Peek In My Studio ..

Over the past few weeks I have been having a spring clean in my studio at Seale Hayne.  Its been a while since I updated any studio photos so I thought you might like to have a peek inside to see where I spend my time making bears  ...

Do come in ...

These guys greet you at the door - and have a good view all around to see who is passing by ...

Further along is my shelf of bits and pieces, jars of this and that, lengths of ribbon and bowls of buttons, joints, safety pins and other paraphenalia ... I need a lot of bits and pieces and I do like to have a collection of jars!

Old suitcases full of scraps of my favourite fabrics ...

and above on top of the shelves are old fruit boxes full of more fabric and wool ...

More friends sitting on the shelf ...

My lovely old desk, where I sit and sew :)

Threads - old and new ...

Some flowers on the windowsill...

My comfy chair!

and my rather large notice board!!

All looking a lot better after a little spring clean here and there!

Hope you enjoyed the little tour - do pop in and say hello if you are ever passing by :)  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, enjoy the sunshine whereever you are :))) xxx

New bear ..

Ted is a very gentle old bear.

He is looking for somewhere comfy to stay, where he can watch the world go by.

For now, he is sitting in my Etsy shop, gazing out the little window and waiting for the stars to come out - if you get the chance do pop over and say hello :))

**  UPDATE:   TED HAS NOW BEEN ADOPTED - THANK YOU **

Happy weekend everyone xx