I’m really excited to be moving the Critters into their new home. The shop opens on 20th May and until then I’m busy working behind the scenes to make sure that everything works properly as well as trying to get the word out about the move. I’m also still sewing orders and developing new Critters. This [...]
Today I’d like to introduce you to Fred Bear, the latest design in my Keepsake Critter family. Fred’s story really moved me and so I’d like to share it with you. Working for yourself isn’t always easy but sometimes it is the best job in the world. This week I had a request to make [...]
If you like my Keepsake Critters and want to sew one of your own then hop on over to Maggy at Red Ted Art and check out the Easter Bunny sewing tutorial I wrote featuring my very own Binky Babbit. I love Maggy’s version with his knitted red scarf and floppy ears and I’d love [...]
Yesterday I had to admit what no sewist wants to admit, my sewing machine needs replacing. I’ve had the machine for 21 years, it was my 17th birthday present, and it has been on all my travels and adventures with me. I’ve sewn everything from baby nappies to wedding dresses on it via curtains, bags [...]
Would you like a free Keepsake Critter? In exchange for a blog review of the process of ordering and receiving a Keepsake Critter you will receive a free Keepsake Critter of your choice. It is that simple. If you are a blogger or tweeter please email me at ruth@summerlandcreative.com with a link to your blog and a [...]
I’ve been quiet on the blog recently because I’ve been working on new products as well as spending time trying to re-organise the shop element of the site to make it easier to find things. As you may have already seen I’ve added the Keepsake Critters product line. I love these little fellas. The idea [...]
Tara’s theme for this week’s Gallery blog hop was “children”. Which is great timing for me as I spent the day making up these monsters from my daughter’s old pyjamas. As parents we all know just how much stuff accumulates when you have children and though we might pass on or ebay a fair amount [...]
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