Puppy Love!

Puppies! Puppies! Puppies!

Bundles of endless bouncy energy and tumbles full of lovely licky love!

I have a passion for children's literature and some of my favourites star these lovable loyal friends.

Harry the dirty dog by Gene Zion who never wants his bath and goes to such extreme measures to avoid one.

And who could ever forget Dogger by Shirley Hughes the beloved toy friend who Dave loses only to be reunited again thanks to his wonderful sister Bella.

And beautiful Clifford by Norman Bridwell the biggest of them all with his luscious red coat and gentle giant nature.

All an absolute treat and a must read (even if you don't have a little one to share them with)

My latest project has been inspired by these very huggable friends.

'Snug Puppy'

A lovely armful made from 100% wool felt (of course) with a cosy fabric pouch.

I have used the new Freebird fabric by MoMo for Moda for the pouch, the chocolatey blooms are just yummy.

I will be sending it off to Creative Abundance within the next week so it should hit the stores very soon.

Until next time

Blessings

Simone

this one is dedicated to any puppy's best friend, my Lily xx

Have a look at these!

It is so wonderful to encourage the creation of all things handmade.

I have recently added to my collection of brooches and I thought I would share them with you. I love the design of each and the thought that someone sat crafting away creating something from their own imagination.

I absolutely love them, each one quite different from the other.

The first one feeds my adoration of birds, isn't he a cute little fellow. www.botanicaltheatre.etsy.com

I thought the little girl in her foxy costume too gorgeous to pass up. www.craftyfolk.etsy.com

And this stunning vibrant red babushka with her beautiful floral centre a must have, she looks gorgeous on my little black cardy! www.pixelspluspaper.etsy.com

Happiness with a little pin on the back!

Blessings

simone

Pickle Mouse

I have been in love with Jill Barklem's Brambly Hedge mice for as long as I can remember.

Those enchanting stories take me to an ideal little community, simple living, loving family and friends.

They have been the inspiration for my latest project, a set of three twitchy nosed little mice.

They would be so cute in a babies room or I must admit I have them on my mantel piece and everyone who has come in has gone a bit gaga over them.

I hope they bring a smile to your face.

until next time

Blessings

Simone

Linen

I am completely in love with 100% Linen.

I have so many designs in mind for this gorgeous fabric, the wonderful bold colours of the felt shine against the contrast of linen's natural fibres.

A truely glorious match.

There is one tiny problem, I am having terrible trouble getting it in Australia!!

I thought I would appeal to you all, if anyone has any information on where I might purchase (retail or wholesale) 100% Linen within Australia, I would be most grateful.

In anticipation!!!! :)

Blessings

Simone

Creative Abundance

I am very excited to let you all know that Creative Abundance will from the 1st of April 2010 be the sole wholesale distributor of my designs.

No more piles of patterns on my kitchen table!!! very good news

This will bring about some changes to the way I personally retail my designs. My website will become a gallery for you all to view my range and I will no longer be selling my patterns through this site. My year with Stitching Cow has also come to an end. I have really enjoyed my time working with Lenna and I wish her all the best with her e-patterns.

So your favourite patchwork / embroidery shop, wherever it is in the world!, can now order May Blossom designs through Creative Abundance.

Exciting things to come!

Blessings

Simone

Something To Share

I think it is definitely time for something new!

There is nothing nicer than a quiet cuppa out on the deck listening to the birds. Partridge and Tea is a lovely appliqué tablecloth, with small felt bird tablecloth weights.

We all have little bits and pieces we need everyday. The Promise of Spring is a delightful fabric basket and small felt roses that will be a beautiful and useful addition to any home. It would be wonderful in the sewing room holding cotton reels, or your latest project, or in the kitchen full of napkins, or even next to your bed for your reading glasses and a few tissues for that teary novel.

Definitely time to get back into it!!

Enjoy all the things you create.

Until next time

Blessings

Simone

A Comfy Place!

A beautiful new addition to my beloved collection of vintage chairs, was beautifully placed under our tree on Christmas morning. An old Captain's Chair.

It is sitting in my kitchen, I decided to make a little cushion to make it all the more inviting.

Lily said it looks like the cushion has pigtails!!

Happy New Year!!

Blessings

Simone