Welcome to my Website...

Inspired by the films Yanks (1979) and The War Bride (2001), where people had to ‘make do and mend’ by re-using fabrics to create new items and so my interest in sewing and recycling began.

Recycling isn't rubbish, Upcycling is unique! Creating Pre-loved, Pretty and Practical Handmade Items.

	I love to create pretty but practical items using both new and reusing fabrics and started off making patchwork cushion covers from velvet scraps, progressing to making an applique cot quilt and bumper set to celebrate my son's 1st birthday.
	Making handmade presents for family and friends. I wanted to learn more, going to sewing classes to make clothes and curtains but otherwise I'm self-taught.   The photo's you see are items I've made from my own designs. When using 'pdf patterns', I credit the pattern designer.
	I re-use fabrics as well as buying new fabrics, to create one off individual items. (Halloween outfit from hubby's old shirt!)   More Upcycled items can be found in my other Etsy shop Barnsley Blog Bags
	The gallery pages show range of items sold, such as shoulder bags and eco friendly shopping bags. Household items such as aprons, peg bags, bunting, table runners, patchwork quilts, rag quilts and braided rugs. Small items such as hair accessories, keyrings, make up brush rolls and sleep mask. Fabrics left from projects is made into bags for the Sew Powerful Purse Project, helping to keep girls in school
	Handmade in Yorkshire, no 'stock' photos are used, the photo's you see are the items I've made. Shop online to find my handmade items. :: Folksy Shop :: Etsy Shop :: Ko-Fi Website ::               Jo @ Solstice Days