Monday, 11 April 2011

Emma wedding fascinators and earrings



I have created two identical head pieces for the bridesmaids at Emma's wedding (one of those would be me) and also two pairs of earrings to match.
buying feathers, beads and decoration leaves and flowers in metalic colours. Then fixing all to a comb, has enabled hair positioning to be flexible on the day (this saturday 16th April)
My first fascinator!!
Fran xx

Saturday, 22 January 2011

Spinach and feta filo pie



My favourite savoury dish at the moment:
5x eggs
300g feta
100g pine nuts
400g prewashed spinach (I used frozen spinach cooked and drained!)
50g cheese
pinch of dried oregano
Zest of 1xlemon
a knob of butter
1x270g pack of filo pastry
cayenns pepper
1xwole nutmeg for grating (I used powered nutmeg!
Preheat Oven 200 degrees C / 400 degrees F
It is from Jamie's 30 Minute meals series.......toast pinenuts off in dry heated pan, meanwhile put 5x eggs and crumble all feta with cheese, pinch of pepper and dried oregano, zest of lemon and lug of olive oil. Add toasted pine nuts to the bowl of ingredients and mix well.
Put the empty frying pan on the heat and cook the spinach (drain of spare water) and add to bowl with the grated / powered nutmeg. Meanwhile 50cm layout baking sheet paper and add four sheets of overlapping filo pastry to cover the 50cm squared, sprinkle cayenne pepper and a spray of olive oil +salt and pepper and repeat, untill all pastry layers are used.
Move the greaseproof paper and filo pastry into the frying pan so the edges spill over. Push down at the sides, then pour in all of the mixture and spread out. Fold the filo sheets over the top and let them fall where they will. Put the pan back on the heat medium for a couple of minutes to get the bottom cooking.
place frying pan in Preheated oven for 18 - 20mins, or until golden brown or crispy.
Take out off the oven when finished and serve hot with a cherry tomato salad..............
Yum xx
Fran xx

Friday, 15 October 2010

Canvas montage wedding dress designing

After 3yrs since my wedding I have been keen to create a montage of my wedding dress design development in canvas form.
Having gathered and saved research material at the time of development, I was able to plot the layout, photoshop and intergrate the images with fabric gathered and embellishment.

Seeing it together, brought back great memories and gave me great satisfaction to thank Michelle for all the time she gave to me and andrew during the preparation to our wedding.
Fran x






Saturday, 11 September 2010

Baby shower prezzie x



Hi Guys,
Having been to my first baby shower in August, I had to complete a letter making project. The Mother-to-be wanted alphabet letters to go on the wall for the nursery so I chose the Letter 'F'.




First thinking about my knit fairy idea, I collaborated with my husbands box-making skills and appliqued the knitted pieces around the cardboard frame. The Letter was free standing, light and friendly to touch x

Fran x


Saturday, 14 August 2010

Pressie for sister-in-law!


Finally, I've finished the little hippo I've been knitting for Simon's sister.
It took ages as I've been quite tired in the evenings.

The hippo is really cute and is wearing a little jersey.

I'm so pleased with the results & I hope she likes it too.

Now I'd better post it to her ... her baby boy is due on 1 September! x

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

Blanket I made for my Godson!

After being asked to be godmother to my best friends baby Jake, I thought it would be great to try my hand at knitting him a blanket! I got the pattern from Debbie Bliss, and basically knitted 56 squares together (18 stiches each, 20 rows, 5.5needles).

Well, after much cursing and 'why did I choose to this' exclamations, it was well worth the effort and am most pleased with the results! Needless to say, if I decide to knit a blanket again, it will be in long panels!! Darning is just too much effort! :)

Karen x

Monday, 3 May 2010

Cute little dress I made



Hi guys,
After inheriting my Gran's sewing machine and lugging it back on the plane with me from SA (!!!), I thought I should try my sewing skills out.
So I dug out some South African fabric I bought in Cape Town called 'shwe shwe' & bought a little sewing pattern off Etsy.com & away I went. Well I have to admit it wasn't plain sailing to start....


I had to phone, email & skype my mom in SA several times to ask her questions about cutting out the pattern, pinning & sewing it all together! But I'm happy to say I've finished the little dress & I'm really pleased with the results! My cousin is due to have her baby soon & I hope it's a girl so I can give her the dress as a present. Happy sewing & crafting ! Love Bron x x