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Big head slouchy hat – finished!

Bird — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:54:58 +0000

I promised to show you the hat that I was knitting, so here it is. After three attempts, two complete unravvelings and a trip into town for the purchase of more wool (I ran out half way through) it is finally done. Hurrah! I found a lovely easy pattern on Ravelry which I used as a [...]

In Stitches

Bird — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:52:15 +0000

This autumn I learned to knit, and I couldn’t have picked a better winter to knit through! My first creation was a lurid stripy scarf in garter stitch which I won’t terrify you with even though I still get a glow of pride when I look at the damn thing – and since then I’ve [...]

Winter Sale Now On…15% Off!!!

Bird — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:23:59 +0000

To thank my lovely customers and friends for all their support over the previous year I’m having a sale over at The Birds In The Meadow Shop, it’s 15% off everything in store till 31st January, including all jewellery collections and homewares. Everything is handmade by me from recycled, salvaged and vintage materials, and most [...]

Rock Around The Clock…

Bird — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:42:24 +0000

There's something about old vinyl that makes me want to start jumping around, singing into my hairbrush - perhaps it dates me but those shiny black discs make me come over all nostalgic.

New Vintage and Steampunk

Bird — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:22:27 +0000

At last I got my tool box out this week and actually made some new things! It felt good to have my pliers in my hands again. Here’s a couple of new jewellery pieces… I just got them uploaded to the shop. The above necklace is called “Open the Garden Gate” and is made of vintage [...]