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Last night I put the finishing touches to my retro '50s apron,which looks very cute (even if I do say so myself) although my mum who is very kindly modeling the apron has asked for one for Christmas, which is good because I never know what to get for her.
Anywho here's the finished piece.

Cath Kidston Catalogue

This morning I got the new Cath Kidston catalogue through the mail and its so cute and unexpected I think my lovable sister may have sent for it, thank you Beeky. At the back there's a competition to win a limited edition Roberts radio with the cowboy print on so I'm totally entering that, you have to bake a cake and the best looking one wins, sounds easy hehe :-&

I think I may have to remortgage the parents house in order to pay for all the things I want in that shop its too cute, although some of the items in there I think I could make.

The other day at work I was serving this lady who had a really cute bag the only problem is its a baby changing type bag and I think you need a baby to have one of them so I might have to start putting nappies on Minnie (the bunny) I think he would look adorable in a nappy.

New patterns

The other day at work I found these ubber cute patterns for old style aprons like retro 50s diner style so this is my next task. I also found two cute patterns for dog toys so Minnie (my rabbit) will be inundated with cuddly toys. I'll hopefully have at least one of the aprons done by the end of the week and will post a photo of that.

Heres a picture of my rabbit Minnie, who looks adorable as Superbun, enjoy.

Interior Design Work

Over the last two years I have been going to an Interior Design night course at the local college. Nicola, who runs the course has helped and inspired me to create some fun pieces like the kid's cupcake table and chairs (I produced this for the second level in the design course). In the first year I updated an old sewing box by painting it antique white and hand painting a flower print on the lid. I was really pleased with how they turned out.

The Finished Article

Last few days have been mad, me and my sister have been shopping for Britain (not literally) and have had no time to add any new pics to Project Chintzy. Here's some of my finished carrier bag tidy and also the table runner I have made for the blue and white table.

Project Chintzy is go for launch!

Welcome to Project Chintzy! I love to buy cute chintzy things for my room and also have a go at making my own stuff. I work in the fabric department of a local store which is perfect for enhancing my fabric stash. Check it out:

Yesterday I went to York with my Mum and big sister (who helped me set this blog up) and we found the Cath Kidston store!! I was in heaven! Unfortunately my purse didn't stretch to buying one of everything but the store did give me inspiration for a few items I could try and make myself. Today I'm having a go at making a plastic bag tidy. Here's a few work in progress pics - pop back later to see the finished item!