Stork scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop and this one was especially fun to make. I love the dramatic stork design and loved combining it with the red border on either end of the scarf. Both fabrics come from vintage Japanese kimonos which I have pieced together to create something new and dramatic.

The main print of this scarf comes from a cotton kimono and it was used for the sleeves of the kimono. The storks are on a dramatic sage green colour background. The red fabric comes form a different kimono and has a soft geometric design.

For the back of the scarf I used a vintage black kimono fabric that adds drama to the bright colours.

Touches of orange leaves and berries contrast with the green of the background.

The scarf makes a great addition to any outfit and would make a great gift for a Japanophile. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an option gift message included.

Hotdog heaven

I can't resist treating myself to a hotdog here and there and loved creating this fun hotdog print for my Spoonflower shop. Stylised hotdogs loaded in mustard are jauntily tossed on a red and white gingham background. This print is great for using at a barbecue or picnic, and the are a wide variety of ready-made products available;abe in my Spoonflower shop.

Napkins make a great addition to any party and these hotdog napkins are made from a good quality cotton fabric. They are also available as cocktail napkins.

Placemats are a great way of adding colour to the table and these look great with the hotdog print. Available in linen cotton canvas or cotton sateen fabrics.

The hotdog tablecloth is a great way of decorating a picnic table or barbecue celebration. There are three shapes of tablecloth available and they come in several sizes.

Golden clutch bag

Check out this stunner! It's a cute clutch bag made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and often comes in vibrant colours and bold designs. This one is no exception with its stunning geometric motif and terracotta and metallic gold colours.

The clutch bag is the perfect size for a night out and is big enough to fit phone, keys and makeup.

It has a zipper closure to keep everything safe and is lightly padded to protect its contents. It's lined in a burgundy cotton fabric.

This could also be used as a travel bag or handbag organiser, to store smaller items in your bag.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for a Japan lover. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

 

Sari fabric scraps

I have a great selection of fabric scraps in my Etsy shop and they are great for using in sewing projects such as quilting or dress making. This selection consists of three pretty sari fabrics in shades of pink, purple and terracotta. They are soft and fine and each has a unique border design. 

This purple and pink sari fabric is an ikat design which means that the threads are dyed with the design before they are woven. The main body of the fabric is a stunning purple colour with a geometric design running through it.

The border is a stunning hot pink colour that contrasts beautifully with the purple.

The terracotta sari fabric also has an ikat design, a simple cream geo motif with a stripe.

It also has a border, in the same colour with a simple geo edging on either side.

The hot pink sari fabric has a geometric design printed onto it in orange and purple colours.

The border to this sari fabric has touches of metallic gold.

This sari fabric selection makes a great gift for a sewing lover. The fabrics come sealed in a plastic sleeve and gift wrapped in pink tissue paper. It can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

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The Nutcracker

Here's a little taster of what I designed for Makower Christmas 2026. It's called The Nutcracker and is inspired by the nutcracker ballet, using a sweet stylised look.

The main print is called Fairytale and I've included the sugar plum fairy, various nutcrackers as well as the mouse king, mixed with Christmas trees, gingerbread men, foliage and musical instruments.

The Soldiers design looks great on a deep red background and stylised Foliage elements look great on a dark green background.

The collection has a folkloric style to it and the Sugar plum design incorporates all sorts of elements, such as rocking horses and Christmas trees, in a tightly packed layout.

The Fairytale design looks great on this dark blue background.

A Candy Cane Stripe adds an extra co-ordinating print to the group.

The colour combo of this Sugar Plum design shouts Christmas with its vibrant reds and deep greens.

A tiny tonal star is a nice colour carrier and great for using in Christmas projects as a backing to a quilt or binding for placemats.

The nutcracker Soldiers stand to attention on the cream background.

Green stars complement the red version and are another way of adding colour to the collection.

I also designed an advent calendar for this collection. The central image uses motifs from the collection in a folk, mirrored style

This advent is a great Christmas project. The pockets must be cut out individually and sewn around the central image. They can then be filled with chocolates and sweets.

 

Leopard gift bags

 I love a bit of leopard print and couldn't resist creating this set of leopard gift bags for my Etsy shop. They consist of a set of three cotton drawstring bags in three different sizes which are great for gifting smaller items such as perfume, toiletries or jewellery.

The largest gift bag is made from a fabulous leopard print. Pink leopards stripe across a blue background, ad there is a matching pink ribbon drawstring closure.

It's great for gifting items such as toiletries.

The medium gift bag is made from a pink and purple polka dot fabric and it also has a hot pink ribbon drawstring.

It's perfect for gifting items such as perfume.

The small gift bag is made from a turquoise and pink leopard print fabric and slo has a hot pink drawstring ribbon. It's very cute!

It's perfect for gifting items such as jewellery.

These gift bags make a great reusable gift wrap or they can be used to store things in once the recipient has opened them. They make great travel bags for smaller items in your suitcase.

Pretty polar bears

It's cold and grey out there, so here's a happy polar bear print to brighten your day! Each bear has a jaunty patterned scarf around its neck and they are surrounded by stylised folk-inspired foliage. There is a dark brown background to let the colours sing.

This print is available in my Spoonflower shop on a wide variety of products. I'm loving the polar bear scatter cushion which can be bought in several sizes.

The fabric of the cushion cover comes in several choices. The linen cotton canvas fabric version has a lovely texture to it but the velvet version is lovely and rich.

There is a hidden zipper closure and the cushion cover can be bought on its own or with a padded insert.

Two lumbar sizes are also available, and they look great on the bed but also make a great back cushion.

Also available is a matching polar bear throw blanket. It comes in two fabrics, a soft minky fabric and a stunning performance velvet fabric.

Stunning scarf

 I have a wide selection of scarves in my Etsy shop and many of them are made from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics, like this one. I love to play with colour and I often combine several kimono fabrics within each scarf. This one uses fabrics from three different kimonos but all within the same colour palette.

The fabrics are pieced together in a patchwork effect. I spend a lot of time deciding which fabrics are going to go together. This kimono scarf uses a simple butterfly motif fabric, combined with a deep pink and white geometric fabric and a plain light purple fabric.

The scarf changes dramatically depending on which way you wear it. It looks great draped around the neck.

The colours are so vibrant and would make a great addition to any outfit.

This kimono scarf would make a great gift for a Japan lover. Each item is gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.