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Found on... Online market places are fast becoming THE place to buy and sell homemade wares. This issue we bring you a selection of our favourite makes found at www.folksy.com Folksy is a place to buy handmade things, and for makers to sell their work and find supplies. This UK-based company aims to reclaim craft and showcase talented makers and their work
JANINE BASIL
Proprietor Janine says:
FIONA T
Proprietor Fiona says:
in “I’m a textiles graduate currently living a, Afric h Sout in live to used I e. Derbyshir where I studied printed textiles, and I’ve been sewing and making things for 30 years. My influences are diverse… 70s , Bunty comics, Calvin & Hobbes, my sister e creat to is aim My re. natu and ies zomb I useful, unique and well-made products. work on each item individually, so no two are ever the same. If you see something you like, please buy it – I’m unlikely to be able to create another exactly like it. I love calico for its imperfect and hardwearing qualities. It provides a good background for the bold cotton I use to appliqué my ed designs. Each tiny piece is cut and stitch freehand, so every piece is unique.”
♥ To see more of Fiona’s designs, go to www.folksy.com/shops/FionaT
EMMA LAMB
Proprietor Emma Lamb says:
“I crochet each and every flower using my oldest and dearest hook that belonged to my mam. It was with that wee hook that she taught me the basics of crochet with when I was around five years old, almost 30 years ago! Colour is my biggest inspiration. I love to source beautiful palettes to work with. I am particularly drawn to muted vintage tones and pretty floral colou rs. Charity shops and flea markets are a grea t source of ideas. I love to collect coloured glass vases, vintage sewing threads, pretty patterned tins, Depression glass bowls, embroidered linens, kitsch plastic knitting needles, buttons and kokeshi dolls. Anyt hing that is ‘granny chic’ provides me with endle ss inspiration. When asked to describe my creative process I think of these three word s– ponderous, playful and therapeutic.”
Hi, I'm Janine Basil and I'm based in London in good old Blighty. I've had many jobs in my time, but I started off with hairdressing. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be, as I was actually too terrified to cut hair. C'est la vie! Since then I've been a cutting room assistant, window dresser, and fabric seller at a market. Throughout this time, I've always sewn and created. I'm horribly ticklish. My skin is creeping now just thinking about it. It gets to the point where all someone needs to do is put their hand near me and I'm flinching and laughing. I'm rapidly turning into a grumpy old lady; my boyfriend will confirm that for anyone who doesn't believe me. Also, I hate peanuts (I'm not allergic, I just hate them!).”
♥ Janine’s designs can be found at www.folksy. com/shops/janinebasil
HANDMADE WITH LOVE BY SHELLY LEE Proprietor Shelly Lee says:
“Hello, I’m Shelly and I’m a mum of two and in May 2011 I gave up my job as a chef to become a full-time crafter. I started making again in 2009 for friends and family after finishing my HND in Design Crafts in 2004. I love what I do, I love making new items and having new ideas... I hope you enjoy my items as much as I enjoy making them...”
♥ To see more of Shelly’s
handmade delights, go to www.folksy.com/shops/shelbie20
♥ Visit www.folksy.com/shops/ emmalamb to see more of Emma’s fabulous designs
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