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This lush tree-fern is growing against the side of our house- and looking at it the other day inspired me to pull out from my shelf some botanical-printed linen. The linen is Swedish in origin, and was a gift from Louana– thank you again! I love the subtle colours and the print- straight out of an old scientific plant book. It was just the right size to make a tote bag that I think would be useful for trips to the market or library. I made a set of three for my shop this week- they are all made from linen and have a base made from wool fabric for extra hardiness and strength. And also so they can flung around the floor without ruining the linen.

More botanicals I'm enjoying today include…

these by Tiel in Australia- found on the way to her letterbox,

these figs by Stephanie Congdon-Barnes,

and waterlilies and flowers by Liivia in Finland.

Wishing you a happy Wednesday.

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9 responses to “wool + linen”

  1. louana Avatar

    It looks so good all sewn up Melissa! I might have to steal that idea for the other piece that I have that I’m yet to cut into. Beautiful shop update!

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  2. Desiree Fawn Avatar

    What a gorgeous fern!

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  3. Chloe Avatar
    Chloe

    I adore your blog and check it all the time – thank you. I also found this today which you might like http://www.foglinenwork.com 🙂

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  4. Yvette Avatar

    Every time I pop in here, you have made something that inspires me to look at thrifted items in a different ways. Now with your bags, it is wool jackets … What can I think up next. I have so many ideas that you have inspired, but I’m not sure how many will be made since I’m crafting like a fury for Christmas.
    Just love your bags.
    Hugs

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks yvette- thats a good to idea- to use thrifted wool jackets!

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  6. Ingrid Avatar

    these are wonderful bags. You have a special crush on flower,nature, i love that!

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  7. Jill Wignall Avatar

    happy Wednesday to you to! The bags look great. thank you for the constant source of inspiration!

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  8. Emma Avatar

    Oh these are beautiful hanging together like that. I was feeling botanical yesterday too, and made a nature table necklace. My favourite things to model were the little silver viburnum berries and acorn.

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  9. Barbara Avatar

    Such beautiful bags …

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