Unfinished projects - PROOF

I am still on a mission to finish many half done projects as well as doing something with ALL the completed tapestries I have.

I decided to open ONE of the incomplete project boxes this afternoon and dive in. Here is what I found...

.....EEEEEEEEK! It is no wonder I normally stuff it all back in the box and firmly close the lid.

But I have new resolve and I will finish some projects. I have decided to start with three and here they are dragged to the top of the pile....

Unfinished Audrey

Retro Orange & Brown

Floral Black & White Geometric

I am not exactly sure where to start but stay tuned as I reveal a complete project or 3!!!

I dare you to dig into your unfinshed craft project box and finish one today!!!

Work in progress - vintage tapestry

I love printed tapestry canvases and am always on the look out for vintage finds at garages sales and op shops. This latest one I picked up at the Mapua Easter Fair. I had to have it because of the deer & the squirrel as I am still obsessed with the whole woodland theme.

Unfortunately I must have accidently deleted the photo of the canvas by itself!!

The trouble with these large canvases is that they are only good framed or made into cushions and as my cushion making skills are not flash I am been thinking of other ways to use them.

As my other current obsession is embroidery hoops I thought I could break up the canvas into a series of hoops and hang them all together.

I started by laying our hoops over my favourite bits but have had to re-arrange a few times as you have to allow a good couple of inches of canvas around each hoop.

I started with the squirrel....

....but because I am trying to use up all the existing cottons I have I wasn't very happy with the colours and he ended up with an orange acorn which I am not happy with so I may unpick a little and then show you a photo!!

Now I am onto the flower...

......and really like the vintage look. I just have to finish the background on this one.

Here it is with the excess fabric tucked behind the hoop....

I am hoping I will see this entire project to the end as I think it could look quite effective hung on the wall together....I will keep you posted.

This took forever

Always a fan of Sublime Stitching I think these labels are fabulous...

So appropriate for all my projects which now with 2 kids take me forever to complete.

More cute labels here

Join my Facebook Page (+ I'm a Facebook Dummy)

Confession time.....I have a Facebook page for Cupcake Cutie and I have no idea how to use it.
I somehow created it through Etsy and have just stumbled upon while on my personal facebook page (which I rarely vist).

Apparently I have created a username to direct everyone to the page which is www.facebook.com/CupcakeCutieNZ

So if you are more of a facebook reader than a blog reader you can Like my page and I will (attempt to) let you know when I have posted a new tutorial, have a giveaway or have restocked my online stores with new stuff.

Bear with me while I get to grips with it and apologies in advance for any randomness that may occur!

If you have any tips on getting the best out of my facebook page I would love to hear them!!

Great online craft books

One of my favourite Wellington stores 'Minerva' is now online!



From their website....

"Unique in New Zealand, Minerva is a dedicated textile bookshop and gallery and offers the widest and most diverse selection of textile and handcraft books in the country. A purpose-built exhibition space hosts stunning exhibitions of quilts and textiles, while a selection of hand dyed threads, handcrafted gifts and beautiful cards completes the shopping experience.

Named after the Roman goddess of wisdom and handcrafts, Minerva is a bright cheerful shop. With friendly and knowledgeable staff led by Anne Scott (founder and Editor of New Zealand Quilter magazine), Minerva stocks an astonishing variety of books and magazines specially imported from around the world.

With around 4000 titles in store at any time, Minerva’s stock includes books on textiles, fashion, craft, quilting, embroidery, surface design, knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, collage arts, interior design. And if we don’t have the title you want in stock, we are happy to try to source this for you from our extensive network of international suppliers."

400 titles!!!!! it is just as well I don't live in Wellyland anymore but dangerous that they have over 900 books online. These are a few I am coveting....















Check them out you won't be disappointed.

Happy Mothers Day

I hope all you Mums have been spoiled rotten today and have been relaxing with your feet up.

I received a lovely set of orange coffee mugs (orange is my favourite colour) and some spring onion plants! We had a nice family lunch and the sun come out which was a pleasant surprise.

Hope you had an enjoyable day!

P.S I still had to clean the toilet today - guess you can't have everything!

A Flying Duck

I have a bit of a 'thing' for flying ducks and designed this pattern a while ago...

I had intentions of stitching 3 onto plastic canvas to adorn my wall.

This is as far as I have got with my stitching...

Yet another unfinished project to add to the collection!

But I have finally managed to add the pattern to my Etsy store if you fancy stitching a duck of your own. Find it here.