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There's a crazy fabric shop in Bath that appears to be the one time forgot. It's got fabrics in there that must be 30 years old. At least. But sometimes, amongst the piles and roles of dusty fabrics, you can find a hidden gem. That's why I go there whenever I'm searching for something a bit different and, when I was looking for fabric to recover some cushions for our sofa last week, I found a couple of treasures.

How lovely are these prints? And they contrast with our sofa and Union Jack cushion (a wedding present!) rather beautifully. Plus I took the zips out of the old covers and whipped them up in about an hour on my Mum's far superior machine. Man, I love that thing. It's quiet and smooth and actually works when you want it to. I will be stealing it more often!

ps. thank you for all your lovely comments about our family's latest arrival. He is so cute, isn't he! x

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  1. k12 October 2010 at 20:07

    this makes me wish i had a sewing machine!

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  2. marci12 October 2010 at 20:23

    I love that fabric. I have a friend bringing me pillows that she doesn't need anymore. I'm trying to decide if I want to make more for my living room or if I want to go crazy and do something crafty with them. This is making me lean towards living room decorations. :)

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  3. Rebecca12 October 2010 at 22:17

    that's some lovely fabric! you wouldn't really find anything like that new now (:
    and hello mallia! he's so cute!!

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  4. jes [a mountain bride]12 October 2010 at 22:28

    oh my gosh. how did you figure out how to make pillows? I'm a royal retard when it comes to sewing using patterns and stuff - but I just got a machine and I dream of stuff all day long I want to make. Now I want to make pretty pillows like you.

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  5. oscar and ruby12 October 2010 at 23:37

    Great fabric! And I so want one if those union jack cushions. They are very cool.
    I have a sewing machine gathering dust in my lounge room. The more I read your blog, the closer I get to tackling learning to use it!
    Thanks xx

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  6. Anonymous13 October 2010 at 03:27

    LOVING those prints...especially the orange-flower-pattern! Such a great find!

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  7. Kristin13 October 2010 at 05:37

    Those prints are so awesome! You've got a good eye!

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  8. Maggie May13 October 2010 at 08:05

    what a very sweet love story your husband and you have!

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  9. this free bird13 October 2010 at 10:52

    these are AWESOME!! i love the union jack!!

    xoxo,
    carrie

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  10. Little Paper Trees13 October 2010 at 11:01

    you certainly were crafty this weekend, go you! sounds like this little shop is a gem and you whipped up some pretty cool pillows, and zippers too, very impressed.

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  11. tea with lucy13 October 2010 at 14:01

    That shop sounds much like my inherited-from-the-grannies fabric cupboard!

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  12. Kim14 October 2010 at 12:56

    I got all excited as soon as I saw the fabric pix! How fun! That fabric store sounds like a fabulous place. I would love to go hunt around in there. I know I'd get lost.

    And, thank you so much for your comment on my post yesterday. Your comment especially made me feel better. :)

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  13. size too small14 October 2010 at 14:11

    i could (and have) spend hours in fabric stores.

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  14. nikaela marie14 October 2010 at 16:08

    good job! pretty

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  15. Marian Hazel15 October 2010 at 02:14

    so clever, the red one is particularly nice!

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  16. Rachel Wright {The Inspired House of Wright}15 October 2010 at 14:11

    LOVE THESE! I am looking for some wonderful fabrics as we speak..thanks Nell!!

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  17. Isabella Kiss3 November 2010 at 15:01

    i love love love that union jack flag pillow!!!! I am a USA girl by birth, but a Brit at heart. :)

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