Appliqué Pink Bunny Motif

Remember a while back when I wrote this post about my Christening card design?

Well, I have finally managed to photograph the pink bunny motif that I have created to act as the girl's version of the baby blue bear shown before.

The two motifs are intended for use on personalised cards to celebrate Christenings and also for 'New Baby' congratulations cards. I shall add a new post soon showing the final card designs.

New Handmade Tote Bag and Butterfly Garland

This is the latest handmade tote bag I have made for myself. I have made use of a cosy woollen scarf that I accidentally felted slightly in the wash (woops - a wool wash setting is not always gentle enough!). The flowers are a really lovely cream wool that I only have the tiniest amount of. The centre detail is a jumble of differently sized and shaped cream buttons. The main body is a sturdy denim fabric and I have used the selvedge edge as a feature.

This butterfly garland is a new product that I am considering adding to my NOTHS shop. It is difficult to take a good photo of it where I have it hanging at home but it lives at the end of the curtain rail by the patio doors.

I am hoping to create a small range using different fabric motifs. This product is a great way to use up fabric scraps that are too small to be used on other items.

This one was a little fiddly to make but once I have created templates and have produced a few garlands I am sure I will get up to speed.

My Most Recent Baby blanket Commissions

I thought I would share my latest baby blanket commissions with you today. I am really pleased with how they have turned out.

I am particularly pleased with Dylan's blanket which was a special commission with extra motifs. If you look carefully I have even included the name of the family dog on the dog bowl!

Christmas in August!

As all other designers will know, you have to get ready for Christmas very early in this business. I have therefore been working on new personalised Christmas stockings for 2009. I have perfected my stocking shape which I first experimented with in 2006 when I made the grey stocking in this image. This year's design is simple yet striking making it easy for me to produce at short notice for custom orders.

I have chosen nice bright Christmas colours and cheerful gingham fabrics. The stockings themselves are made from corduroy making them cosy and robust. I have added a hanging loop to the top and secured it in such a way that it is hidden from view if not in use.

I shall be adding these stockings to my NOTHS shop later on in the year. However, if you are super organised and would like to order one before then or would like something custom made in a similar style then do not hesitiate to contact me. Simply send me an email with your request to studio@clairehurd.co.uk.

Just One Baby Blanket Left!

I have just one baby blanket for personalisation left (in pink). I am offering it at my promotional price of £15.oo until the end of the day on a first-come-first-served basis. Simply email me your requirements at studio@clairehurd.co.uk.

These blankets have proved so popular with almost every person who has received one as a gift then ordering another for a friend! In light of this, as soon as I am able to get hold of more blankets, I shall be listing them on my Folksy Shop. I shall let you know as soon as they are available.

Last Day of Baby Blanket Special Offer!

My special offer of £15.00 and free P&P on personalised baby blankets ends at midnight tonight. If you want to take advantage of the offer then simply email me at studio@clairehurd.co.uk with your requirements.

New Handmade Appliqué Greetings Cards

Today I have been making use of the 'Congratulations' ribbon that I rediscovered. I have been adding to my greetings card collection that began with my 'With Love' card.

I am really pleased with this collection. I love the colours and enjoy producing the delicate little motifs.

These cards are all for sale in my Folksy store, do pop along and take a look.

New Design in Marks and Spencer

I picked up the new Marks and Spencer Autumn/Winter Home catalogue yesterday and as is my habit turned straight to the children's bedlinen. I was really happy to find that on page 205 one of my designs is featured in the new collection.

The design is called 'Patch Kitten' and is based on an artwork I sold to Marks and Spencer last year. Once again they have done a lovely job of remaining faithful to my original artwork. The range includes a single bed linen set, a double bed linen set, curtains and a rug.

I am really pleased with how the design has turned out and now can't wait to see it in the flesh.