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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

textile prints of the past

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Here are some old fabrics I found last week. At the top is a very old kimono silk in a narrow strip- I bought it from here (Wellington people- they are moving to Auckland after Christmas so you might want to visit before then.) I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet. I offered to make Keira a dress for summer and she said 'I'd rather have a pencil case made from it'- she's not really into dresses these days.

And the fabric above is an old barkcloth curtain with a print of native NZ flowers. I'm really fond of it!

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

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11 responses to “textile prints of the past”

  1. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    That native plant print is fantastic. What are you going to make out of it?

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  2. rachel @ tea with lucy Avatar
    rachel @ tea with lucy

    Hi Melissa
    After nearly six years of keeping my daughters wardrobe bursting with pretty dresses she’s recently become a jeans girl. Breaks my heart a little bit! That second barkcloth fabric is so pretty!
    rachel xo

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  3. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    I have an eye mask that you made from kimono silk that I adore and use often. It now has a soporific effect on me:) Great for a little nap or insomnia! Eye masks in lilac would be lovely.

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  4. louana Avatar
    louana

    oh my that barkcloth fabric is AMAZING! So beautiful, I think just simple cushion covers with wool backing would be just lovely. I’m sure you’ll turn it into something special.

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks, jenny- i was pretty thrilled to find it. not sure what i’ll make- maybe keep for a curtain? or tote bags… hmm.
    hope you’re well!
    X

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    she sounds just like K- but actually, it’s ok. we can always make dresses for ourselves! 😉

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    nice to hear, Jennifer. and that is a great idea- silky eyemasks would make nice christmas gifts too, i reckon.

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    cheers louana- i was thinking of the cushion covers too- will try and find some matching wool. : )

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  9. Jody Avatar
    Jody

    why not some pillowcases.. laying your head down on that beautiful print would give anyone good dreams.

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  10. Ginny Avatar
    Ginny

    My daughter won’t wear anything now that I might call pretty. Very tricky.

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  11. Angeia Avatar
    Angeia

    Such pretty fabric! Hope to see what you make with them!

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