Wednesday Wishlist: Cute Fat Quarters!

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My picks for this Wednesday :) Super cute fat quarters, all available from Etsy. I'm a bit fabric mad at the moment, I'm waiting on some samples coming in the post for my summer project - I love post! haha.

Ammie
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Bits & Pieces!

I bought this super cute pink print cotton from Fabric Rehab a little while ago & got this free fabric pack with a code I had. Still trying to decide what to do with it all! So far I've just taken it out, looked at it for a while & put it back every few days, hehe!

I started work on my summer project recently, and I began one of my mock ups today. I'm doing an Elizabethan/Regency style corset, I wanna do a few of these and use them as the base for some dresses so I'm starting with one to play around with and work out how I can build on it.

For the summer, my parents are letting me use our garage as my studio. It's a good space but it really needs some brightening up -I've got an amazing painting that my friend did for me (pics to come soon!) and I think I might use the summery coloured fabrics above to make some bunting or something colourful like that! It's only for the summer so painting etc. it out of the question - too much time and hassle for it to go back to being a garage in a couple of months!

Ammie
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A preview of my latest treasury - you can view the full thing here: The Jane Austen Wishlist.

I can't believe how many views and comments it's had, and it's only my 2nd ever Treasury! Makes me very happy :) I think I might go make another....

Ammie
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Goals.

For some reason at the moment I can't upload pictures to Photobucket or Flickr for the past couple of days, my computer had a virus so I dunno what's going on :)

Anyway, I've started on some new brooch ideas - you can see the 3 of these below, check out my shop to view them HERE. I'm starting to slow down a little with my shop because I really, really need to get on with my summer project but I'll still be updating as often as I can, 2 or 3 times a week, I'm really aiming to have 60 items for sale in the next few weeks. I'm also off on holiday with my boyfriend in just over a week so I've got all these goals I want to have achieved for then!

I've mentioned my summer project a couple of times but not what it really is. Next year, being my final year, it's all based around my final big collection which has the chance of being shown at London Graduate Fashion Week - this opportunity is the whole reason I choose my university because they've been winning awards at GFW for years now. My summer project is the beginning on my collection research.
I have to come up with 3 really strong concepts with a intense research journal/sketchbook to accompany each concept. This means image research, lots and lots of designs, colours and fabric swatches. As well as this, I need to have 6 mock-up garments completed, a couple of them can be like a pattern 'piece' - a collar, a shoulder piece, but only if its incredible and detailed. For anyone who knows fashion design and pattern cutting, you know just how long it can take to get a decent mock up from block to pattern manipulation to fabric.
Although...I am really excited to finally pattern cut and sew something new! I feel like last year I was just repeating things I had learned in college in Scotland - I'm looking forward to the new challenge!

Sorry for the ramble, felt it would be helpful to fill you guys in since I'll be talking about my concepts and showing some of my work over the next couple of months.

Ammie
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Etsy Fashion for $30 & Under!

Happy Wednesday! I'm starting a new (and my first!) weekly feature today - Etsy on a budget! I don't have a fancy name yet, I'm leaning towards'Wednesday Wishlist' but I'm open to suggestions :)

& to begin the new weekly feature - gorgeous Etsy fashion for $30 or less!


Pink Trench Coat by gooseEatFox
I can't believe this gorgeous trench coat is only $25 - it's perfect for those rainy summer days!


 
New Coral Summer Flowers Ruffles Laces Dress S to M to L by Gloriagape
Doesn't this just scream summer, summer summer? I love the chiffon detailing!


2-in1, High Waisted Light Pink Skirt or Top by earnestmarie
I love this versatile item, such a lovely soft colour and 2-in-1, you can't argue with that bargain!


New Woman Fire Ballon T-Shirt with Vest Pink by mustbuyitem
This is just too cute and perfect for a relaxed summery day.


Flora Sundress Cotton Dress by kolonclothes
So pretty and floaty, just imagine that warm sun on your skin :)


Heart Applique Tee Shirt by imyourpresent
And lastly, this super cute little tee! I love hearts, bows and polka dots - how could I resist?

Ammie
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Looking Forward...

I'm so super duper excited and happy at the moment :)
I'm going away for the week with my boyfriend on the 2nd of August, starting my planning of the week just now so we can make use of every minute!

We really need to get some recent pictures - we've both had major hair chops since this was taken at my 21st birthday!

Also, I feel like things are going quite well with my Etsy shop, obviously I'd love more exposure because I work so hard on my items but it'll come in time and I'm feeling really positive about this giveaway with Samy (www.samyinwonderland.blogspot.com). Although I am literally spending every moment of every day working on my shop!

In product related news - I'm stopping production of my Christmas items just now because I have too many other ideas bouncing around in my head! So stay tuned for Alice In Wonderland, sewing and vintage robot related items including brooches, keychains, hair accessories and more home decor items. I plan on being very busy :)

Ammie
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This Is Why It Is Essential To Google Oneself

So today I was doing a very innocent google for 'whiterabbitthreads', I do this every so often, and today I found that myself & Samy's giveaway has been mentioned a couple of times, which is always nice, but the best thing I found was this...



My chrismas wreath tree decorations! I really, really wish that they had told me as they sold that day and I would've made more immediately. Luckily, I did recieve a convo from a buyer asking if I was making more so I had decided to make some anyway, but I would've done it immediately if I had known the exposure!

Anyway - the newly made wreaths will be relisted today!

Ammie
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Giveaway!

Want the chance to win one of my brooches?

I've gotten together with Samy from Samy In Wonderland to offer her readers the chance to win one of my handmade, felt brooches. Interested? Just click the image below to take you over to Samy's blog and check out the post!

It's open to anyone in any country and ends on the 16th of August.



Thanks for taking the time to look!

Ammie
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Felt, Felt, Felt!

I felt (hehe, no pun intended!) that since I'm getting into crafting with felt that I would do a feature on some of the great felt items I've found on Etsy. Also, it's been a while since I featured anyone but myself on here and I wanted to share some love :)


Mushroom Love Brooch Pin by FeltCreations
Super cute - the stitching in unbelievably neat!


Emery Pincushion - Felt Cup of Coffee / Hot Chocolate Personalized Monogram by dottyral
Gorgeous, practical and very handy!


Whale of a Love by TwigAndBird
I absolutely love, love, love the idea of using the embroidery hoop as a frame! I highly recommend checking out TwigAndBird's shop, it's bursting with cuteness!


Mokenstein by TheifJamie
I can't say much more that - awesomely cute!


Ice Cream Cone Brooch Mint Single Scoop With Lemon Drops by ShabbyDollBoutique
I must confess that ShabbyDollBoutique and I are very good friends (she's awesome and cool and you should most definititly check out her full shop), so I happen to know firsthand how much time and love goes in to all the yummy items she makes!

Short but sweet, I could've listed 50 felt goodies but I had to cut the list down for practical reasons hehe

Ammie
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The Lovebot Factory & The Dainty Squid Giveaway

The wonderful Dainty Squid is doing another giveaway...a super awesome giveaway involving the cute wee guy below!



If you click him it will take you to The Dainty Squid's blog where you can enter the giveaway!

I really, really want to win this one - my boyfriend loves vintage robots, he'd FLIP for this!

Ammie
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Christmas In July Begins!

Beaded Heart Holly Tree Decoration, originally uploaded by OhSoVeryPicturesque.

My Christmas In July sale has started :) And I have to say so far I'm really happy! I've had one sale, and a lot of interest :) All the hard work feels like it's starting to pay off - phew!

Just a reminder of the deals -

Free worldwide shipping.
Every purchase comes with a unique half price shipping code.
& every purchase of $30 and over gets one of my Strawberry Brooches OR a Christmas Brooch.

Pretty generous I feel but so worth it for people to buy my work and get to appreciate it and put it to good use!

Ammie
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I'm A Terrible Model But It's Ok 'Cause I'm A Brilliant Person

You gotta looove Chritmas In July! Actually, I love any excuse to do festive things :) Here's a couple of things I've been up to -







Got lots more coming :)

Christmas In July sale begins TOMORROW!

Ammie
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This Is Scotland...We COULD Have Snow In July :)

I'm just back from an awesome weekend at my boyfriend's house, quite a trek - about 5 hours, 2 trains & one taxi - but it was worth it :) He totally spoiled me (as usual) and got me some goooorgeous red polka dot wedge heels & an adorable green candy stripe sundress among lots of other bits & pieces - will definitely need to a do an update! Can't explain how adorable these wedge heels are!

Now that I'm home all my focus is on my Etsy shop and the amazing Christmas In July promotion. I've started joining the forums and taking on board any advice offered, so I've spent the entire day re-working descriptions, re-taking photographs and re-tagging my items. Hopefully this will pay off. I don't think I've mentioned before, but all my money from my Etsy shop is going towards my final year collection which is going to cost me around £1000 (if I'm super strict and make sure I get all the best deals), so I'm really pinning a lot of hitting success.

I thought my blog would be the place to announce exactly what promotions I will have on during the Christmas In July promotion being the 15th of July and running through to the 25th of July (I will consider running it longer if it's successful).

• FREE shipping. Yup, all shipping on all items absolutely free.
• a FREE gift with all purchases of $30 and over. This will be either a Strawberry Brooch or one of my yet-to-be-listed Christmas brooches.
• PLUS every purchase will include one of my adorable business cards...which will bear a UNIQUE CODE to get either you OR a friends some kind of fancy discount on your next purchase.
• Sound good?

Remember...this begins on the 15th of July through to the 25th of July.

& to finish - my latest listing, Alice In Wonderland 'Queen Of Hearts' felt brooch! Just $7 :)



Ammie
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It's Like Writer's Block...But Not.

I've been so busy creating the past week that I think I have a sewing injury! Haha...I'm strangely proud of that.

Here's a quick update on some of my most recent listings:










Bunny brooches, cupcake keyrings, strawberry brooches & swallow brooches!

Offt, and I have literally just this minute finished off Queen Of Heart brooches :)

I'm going to start winding down on the cute stuff and get on the making (still cute) Christmas things for the Christmas In July promo on Etsy. I know it doesn't have to be Christmas themed items, but I love Christmas so I'm quite excited to start my preparations so far in advance - although as usual it will probably be here before we know it.

I'm also off to see my boyfriend this week, it's a pretty long train journey so I'm going to take some crafty things to do :) Just can't decide what's 'train safe', yknow small beads would go everywhere etc. - defos needs some thought!

& I will unveil my hair chop very soon ;)

Ammie
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