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Sunday 20 November 2011

Pulling On Blind Cords

I'm making a fresh start on my blog,and invite you all to join me in my new venture.
Country Curtains in Market Drayton is about to set out on a new journey, I very much hope that all my readers will enjoy following and feel able to help and advise me along the way.
As some readers will already know 'Country Curtains' is a home-based business in Market Drayton, Shropshire. It has been up and running for almost five years and makes bespoke hand-finished, made-to-measure curtains, fabric blinds and soft furnishings.
I am now hoping to take the business to a new level, selling fabrics tracks, poles and accessories. I'll be pulling on the strings of many new ideas, but am trusting that the journey will be a good one.
Kind regards to you all.
Liz Xx

Sunday 13 June 2010

Home is where you park it






Hello all
I've been to my first ever VW Camper van show today - 'Deva Dubs'n Rods at Shrewsbury Showground' - showing VW Campers, Beetles and Hot Rods. http://www.devadubshow.co.uk What a lovely time I had, so much to see.... I spent so much time looking that I almost forgot to take any pictures.... but above are a few I did take.

Tuesday 8 June 2010

This weeks work so far.










Hello - I thought I'd show you a few jobs I am working on this week, I am still busy, but working to clear as much as possible before I have a few days away in July.



I finished extending a pair of curtains that I made for a customer a while back. (She had her windows replaced recently and they needed making a bit wider) - I added contrast edges and made her up a couple of cushion covers in the left over fabric. - I hope you agree that they look rather good?

My next job is already on the cutting table - I will update my blog and let you know how it turns out.

Thursday 3 June 2010

Making life brighter

I have finally finished my first attempt at an African Flower cushion.
....Not perfect but I am pleased that at least its usable .... I can learn from my mistakes.

An hour in Lancaster on Sunday and I couldn't resist a few bright bits for either my study.....

....... or my spare bedroom ...... decisions decisions.....

Wednesday 2 June 2010

More flower power



My friends may be getting this image on birthday cards ... just a thought

Flowers In The Sunshine


This picture is a bit jumbled-up but I'm still working out how to up-load my pictures. lol

Friday 28 May 2010

A week of learning new things


I've spent hours this week trying to learn several things - How to use my camera, how to use Picasa 3, how to crochet African Flowers, how to read a crochet pattern, where to buy wool, how to use facebook and how to blog. I've also managed a little of my Country Curtains work, baked a few cup-cakes and eaten the odd bar of chocolate.
It has all been very enjoyable if a little frustrating at times. Thanks to all the people who's blogs and facebook sites have helped and inspired me.