Saturday 2 June 2012

Sew British

If ever there was a time to be sewing with patriotic british fabrics then it would be now as we begin the Queens's Diamond Jubilee celebrations ..............my little town is festooned with bunting and so is my house and even the potting shed......i made these little pincushions as special jubilee souvenirs............
.                                ..........the fabric is from the cool britannia range by benartex.............
...........they work really well together or alone, or mixed in with other reds, whites and blues........
                           .........i love the turquoise blue which gives a fresh feel to the colourway...........
 ....and i love the printed map fabric, which shows some of the places i know and have stayed in when visiting london............a cute little piece of ribbon makes a tag......
 ....here are some more guardsmen, on my jubilee cakes this time,  in the pound note cupcake cases, baked ready for tomorrow's street party....we have bunting and brollies at the ready as the weather is grey and rainy and oh so british today and worse is forecast for tomorrow but it will not put us off..............
 ..........the guardsman cake topper is my favourite from the set below, though the golden carriages look rather good too, and all together they make a quirky little collection on the plate...more pictures soon......
.....the little corgis here came from granny's attic (perfect timing).....they are probably fairground ornaments and the paint is chipping off but they have a real corgi character ....my mother in law kept corgis too, like the Queen but only one at a time :)........the red tulips wrapped in red white and blue were a  nice surprise from mr p......
......one more thing i sewed with the cool britannia fabric was this little corsage.....i am planning to wear it to the jubilee party tomorrow....probably on my raincoat :).........thank you for dropping in to see me here in my little bit of blogland......i wish you all a happy weekend and if you are in the uk and joining in with the jubilee celebrations  have a wonderful time................back soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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58 comments:

  1. gilly2 June 2012 at 10:45

    LOVE all your pretty things.. It's rain here too, but it's not going to dampen our spirits and I'm busy baking and decorating for our Jubilee BBQ this evening. Have a fab weekend xx

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  2. Mylittlepieceofengland2 June 2012 at 11:01

    You've made so many lovely things, and I love the corgis, very appropriate :) Have a lovely jubilee x

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  3. Crafts @ Home2 June 2012 at 11:11

    What beautiful makes :) I love everything jubilee at the moment. your cakes look fantastic, I hope the weather is kind to you for your celebrations. Were going to miss our usual street party and were very sad about it, we have to make do with an organised one in a local park on Tuesday :)
    Sue Xxx

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  4. greenrabbitdesigns2 June 2012 at 11:20

    I love it all Helen!! :)
    The little guardsmen are especially cute. :)
    There are some beautiful patriotic fabrics available at the moment, aren't there! Your little cushions will be a lovely keepsake.
    I hope the rain stays away for your street party, we have lots of sunshine here this morning, sending some your way!
    Happy Jubilee weekend,
    Vivienne x

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  5. bellaboo2 June 2012 at 11:29

    Lovely makes..as always.Have a wonderful time,and heres hoping the weather holds! ;0)

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  6. moonstruckcreations2 June 2012 at 11:49

    Super makes Helen.

    Sadly I feel as if the Jubilee is passing me by a bit as Ive had 17 hour days working over the past few days - only 12 hours a day for the preceeding weeks....

    But seeing this has inspired me to try to save the day by rustling up a few last minute bits... will have to see how it goes!!

    Have a wonderful weekend, whatever the weather brings!

    Helenxx

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  7. Marigold Jam2 June 2012 at 11:50

    Love those little pincushions! Such lovely fabrics. Hope your party isn't rained off!

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  8. Fleur Cotton2 June 2012 at 12:01

    Your jubilee makes are beautiful, I just love the 'cool britannia' fabric. Hope you have a great jubilee weekend.
    Fleur xx

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  9. Erna2 June 2012 at 12:06

    Love all your Jubilee makes,I hope you will have a wonderful Jubilee weekend and a great street party
    Hugs from Amsterdam
    Erna x

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  10. fee @ chipper nelly2 June 2012 at 12:14

    lovely everything! especially love the soldier cupcakes. I made some scrummy london blocks for someone this week - SO up our street! I struggled to part with them

    here's the flickr link

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/chippernelly/sets/72157629969992472/

    Hope you have a great weekend - even if it does pour up here! cakes will still taste good...fee x

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  11. Happy in red2 June 2012 at 12:24

    This is fantastic!! Great work.

    I also just ordered some London Fabric, for Olympic purposes!

    Have a great weekend,
    Esther.

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  12. homemade@myplace2 June 2012 at 12:28

    love everything in your fresh and happy post!!!
    Enjoy the Jubilee,
    xxxx Alessandra

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  13. Ali2 June 2012 at 13:03

    Love everything, your pincushions are gorgeous and the guardsman are fab - have a lovely weekend xxx

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  14. Teje Karjalainen2 June 2012 at 13:23

    What a lovely collection, Helen! Those fabrics are so wonderful and your pin cushions the most cute! x Teje

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  15. Cindy2 June 2012 at 13:31

    Everything looks great! I hope you have good weather and have lots of fun this weekend!

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  16. Deborah2 June 2012 at 13:51

    I'll be celebrating the jubilee here in California.....trying to catch glimpses on television! I am positively in love with your pincushions!!

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  17. sew2 June 2012 at 14:15

    I just knew a jubilee post would appear and there it is!
    Certainly worth waiting for too - and what can we say about the corgis?!
    Hope you enjoy the weekend.
    xx

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  18. mynestofyarnandbuttons2 June 2012 at 14:15

    Hi Lovely Helen, I can feel the excitement in your world. I love all the decorations and colors. The fabric is fabulous, I would love to get my hands on some of them. I love the turquoise, it is SO fresh and pretty. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and try to stay dry! Love your brooch! It is pouring here and windy too.
    Celebrate for me too, xoRobin❤

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  19. mynestofyarnandbuttons2 June 2012 at 14:15

    Hi Lovely Helen, I can feel the excitement in your world. I love all the decorations and colors. The fabric is fabulous, I would love to get my hands on some of them. I love the turquoise, it is SO fresh and pretty. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and try to stay dry! Love your brooch! It is pouring here and windy too.
    Celebrate for me too, xoRobin❤

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  20. my4lilgirls2 June 2012 at 14:40

    I love all your makes, so very jubilee :)
    Have a great weekend
    Karen x

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  21. Annie Cholewa2 June 2012 at 15:14

    How gloriously red, white and blue everything is. If only the skies weren't so grey!

    I'm very taken with those corgis!

    Have a lovely time tomorrow Helen x

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  22. Simone2 June 2012 at 15:54

    A wonderful patriotic post full of lovely things! Enjoy your party and wear your lovely corsage even if it is on a raincoat!!! x

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  23. My Little Home and Garden2 June 2012 at 16:05

    Have a wonderful Jubilee celebration, Helen. It all sounds very festive and exciting.
    -Karen

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  24. Lexilooo2 June 2012 at 16:51

    I love the little corgis! I need to get some of the Cool Britanica fabrics...

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  25. Missy2 June 2012 at 16:57

    Hello, been reading your blog for a while but haven't commented. I love the Cool Brittania fabric. I'm a born and bred Londoner, although I no longer live there and my dad drove a bus and then a taxi so that fabric speaks to me!
    Lovely makes and I enjoy reading your blog.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  26. Julie Whitmore Pottery2 June 2012 at 17:02

    We are watching all the ceremonies tomorrow from here; now I am really looking forward to it, and only wish I could have a guardman cake!
    xx
    julie

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  27. moleymakes2 June 2012 at 17:15

    Fabulous range of fabric Helen. Very appropriate for the Jubilee and Olympics.

    Your cushions and other makes are wonderful. Love the corgis :)

    Enjoy your Jubilee celebrations.

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  28. Paula2 June 2012 at 18:32

    Hello sweet Helen, I love all of your wonderful, cheerful posts! Your photos are beautiful and I love the sweet pincushions you made for Jubilee souvenirs! The fabrics are so pretty and special! You did a beautiful job with them! I love your creations. The guardsmen look smashing and your cakes yummy! The street party sounds like so much fun!!! I love the little corgis, tulips, and other pretties in your collage! So sweet and patriotic! I also love the corsage you made and the bunting!!! Both are very pretty! I do hope the weather will turn sunny! Have a wonderful weekend and Jubilee celebration sweetie! Love, Paula xo

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  29. cupcakejojo2 June 2012 at 19:48

    Ahhh such loveliness! Gorgeous makes of the fabric and bakey kind! Hope you have a super Jubilee party. Our town is full of heathens.....no bunting or any Jubilee celebrations anywhere! :( I'm flying the flag & bunting though :)

    Jo x x x

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  30. Jane2 June 2012 at 19:56

    We had a sunny day today Helen but I think the rain is heading to London tomorrow. As you say we will still have fun celebrating. I love all you Jubilee things especially those guards in their pound note cases and the corgies. Have a wonderful time.
    Jane x

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  31. Tangled Sweetpea2 June 2012 at 20:04

    Oh Helen! What lovely thing! You fabric choices are gorgeous, love the little Corgis - so retro :) your cakes look delicious and your little corsage is so sweet! Enjoy your weekend, Victoria xx

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  32. Unknown2 June 2012 at 20:11

    Love the corsage!!!! Have a great weekend!

    Luv Jane XX

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  33. Lynn2 June 2012 at 20:15

    Lovely post - I am truly relishing all things red, white & blue :)
    L.x.

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  34. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures2 June 2012 at 20:30

    We've had a very dusty and blustery day around here. Your little pincushions with the British fabrics are so sweet. And those little corgi figurines adorable. I love corgis. The dog I had from the time I was 2 until I was 17 had a bit of corgi in her. Her name was Toni and she was the best friend ever. Boy did I love that dog! Best wishes to you, Tammy

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  35. debbie @ happy little cottage2 June 2012 at 21:03

    Happy Jubilee Weekend Helen!!! I love every single thing about this post, especially that pin cushion!! xoxo Debbie

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  36. Poppy2 June 2012 at 22:26

    Beautiful makes Helen!
    I hope you have a fab weekend xxx

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  37. Teresa Kasner2 June 2012 at 22:51

    Dear Helen, thank you so much for sharing all you Jubilee decor and fun as it makes me feel a part of it all! I wish I was there! Hugs, Teresa

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  38. Oficina do Doce e da Arte2 June 2012 at 23:04

    Their craft are very Nice, i hope your visit on my blog.
    Hugs
    Simone
    Http://oficinadocearte.blogspot.com.br

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  39. Jelly Jam2 June 2012 at 23:05

    Lovely bits and bobs you've made. Hope your corsage shuns the mac in favour of dry weather dress!
    Ellie
    x

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  40. catkin tales2 June 2012 at 23:08

    fabulous! i love all of it ❤ the guardsmen, the corgi's, the wonderful fabrics and pretty tulips. a very bonny jubilee post indeed. has put quite a smile on my face :)

    wishing you a lovely weekend xx

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  41. Natalia Glazacheva2 June 2012 at 23:09

    Aaaah...Helen...it`s just all I love...thank you so much for sharing :o)
    love
    Natasha

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  42. vintage grey3 June 2012 at 00:37

    Helen, these are so sweet!! What sweet treasures from your granny's attic! Have fun celebrating the Jubilee!! xo Heather

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  43. Brenda Pruitt3 June 2012 at 00:40

    How cute these are! I love these fabrics.
    Brenda

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  44. flowers on my table3 June 2012 at 10:49

    Hi Helen, how lovely everything is! I love the little cakes with the guards in. I have been reading my daughter a Dick King Smith book about the Queen's Corgi's, and she has gone Corgi mad. She was thrilled when she saw them made of flowers at the Chelsea Flower Show. Your little corsage is a really sweet idea too. Enjoy all the Jubilee celebrations, love Linda x

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  45. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM3 June 2012 at 13:10

    Hello Helen...Such a lovely celebratory post!..Your pincushions are so pretty in those patriotic fabrics. The guardsmen on the cupcakes are just perfect and I have really fallen for the little corgis!
    I hope you won't need your raincoat today Helen and you have lots of fun at your Jubilee party...Don't forget your corsage...it really is lovely!
    Susan x

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  46. Sam I Am......3 June 2012 at 18:17

    All your things are SO lovely and I SO wish i cold be there to celebrate. I don't have cable t.v. so I can't even get it on the telly. It really makes me mad as this is BIG! Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go online shopping for Diamond Jubilee fabric. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! LOL! Have a wonderful celebration and congratulations to all of you and of course The Queen!

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  47. Kay3 June 2012 at 21:37

    I love the British pincushions. I have just taken part in a pincushion exchange, and really wish I had made something like that instead.

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  48. Mia4 June 2012 at 05:52

    Lovely red-white-blue's Helen, and those tiny corgi's - adorable and so perfect for the jubilee-weekend! Have a great extra holiday today, sunshine and happy moments!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  49. Amanda Makes4 June 2012 at 09:23

    Absolutely gorgeous! You are so clever! xxx

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  50. angelasweby4 June 2012 at 13:39

    What lovely preparations for the Jubilee. I love the gorgeous fabrics and the creative way you've used them.

    I am so sorry you had such awful weather for your party but, having seen the enthusiasm with which the choir sang to her Majesty in the steady downpour yesterday I am now sure nothing could dampened the hearty spirits of anybody at a Jubilee celebration. We are going to one tomorrow come rain or shine :-)

    The little corgis are gorgeous. Imagine, they have been waiting in grannie's attic for the exact time to make an appearance....perfick!!
    Angela

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  51. home made gorgeous4 June 2012 at 22:29

    Hi Helen, I absolutely love all the British fabrics and those cakes look yummy! Hope you are having a lovely Jubilee weekend.. despite the weather - always on a bank holiday, eh! (You are right though, it hasn't put us off) Sarah x

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  52. claire5 June 2012 at 08:29

    Your cakes making skills are awesome - they look perfect. I hope the weather was dry like here yesterday.

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  53. Unknown5 June 2012 at 08:42

    I clike your pillows!
    Pat

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  54. koralee5 June 2012 at 14:31

    What fun...I have been watching it all on TV.....wish I was there it celebrate ....enjoy! xoxox

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  55. Madelief7 June 2012 at 21:24

    Dear Helen,

    Your pillows and cake look so festive! I hope you had a lovely weekend celebrating.

    Madelief x

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  56. Lori ann8 June 2012 at 02:58

    dear helen,
    as we waited at heathrow for a several hour layover i thought of you. there were jubilee decorations everywhere, so festive!
    all your lovely projects are so special, as always, and i hope you had a wonderful time celebrating.
    thank you also for your comment, it was truly touching and most appreciated. and really my pleasure to share.
    xxx lori

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  57. Linda O8 June 2012 at 13:39

    Hi Helen, Love the London pincusions, isn't that fabric wonderful??
    Your cakes look yummy too and I love the toppers.
    Hope you had a great weekend and didn't get too wet!!
    Linda O xxx

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  58. serena14 June 2012 at 18:29

    The pincushions are GORGEOUS!
    I love these fabrics, I wonder if the next time that i'll go to London, i'll find them!
    Also all your decorations are so pretty! I adore all about England :)

    Hugs
    Serena

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Thank you for your lovely words...I so enjoy your comments and read them all.