tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56140102106771543542024-03-14T01:48:11.221-07:00Extra Special TouchVintage Inspired Embroidery Wedding Accessories and MillineryHeidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-31955364616082735262011-10-31T01:43:00.000-07:002011-10-31T01:45:15.164-07:00Osmaston Park Wedding Fayre, nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WiXGocOQvF8/Tq5aFX2U3nI/AAAAAAAAA3I/31noX82QAV4/s1600/osmaston+park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WiXGocOQvF8/Tq5aFX2U3nI/AAAAAAAAA3I/31noX82QAV4/s400/osmaston+park.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osmastonpark.com/">Osmaton Park</a> near Ashbourne.... well, what a stunning venue! In the middle of rolling countryside, this private estate is the perfect place to hold your wedding. On Sunday was their wedding fayre, organised by the brilliant Ben and Hannah from <a href="http://www.derbyshireweddingfayres.co.uk/">Derbyshire Wedding Fayres</a>. The very busy event was held in their luxurious markee and a great day was had by all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AV_F2DrIxeA/Tq5ZkYkK_1I/AAAAAAAAA2k/-nv6T_wGbRk/s400/personalised+wedding+napkins+bridal+vintage+bag+handmade+cards.JPG" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We had our range of vintage inspired wedding accessories on show, from personalised embroidered wedding napkins (ideal for the wedding breakfast or as a wedding gift), bridal bags made from vintage hand embroidered textiles...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kgLGdw0eFD8/Tq5Zsbk32UI/AAAAAAAAA2s/h3l07usQUsM/s1600/handmade+millinery+bridal+mother+of+the+bride+bridesmaids.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kgLGdw0eFD8/Tq5Zsbk32UI/AAAAAAAAA2s/h3l07usQUsM/s400/handmade+millinery+bridal+mother+of+the+bride+bridesmaids.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Handmade millinery, ideal for the Bride, Mums of the Bride and Groom, Bridesmaids and guests...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgpDSCihGPA/Tq5ZzNyOe4I/AAAAAAAAA20/EAGn4iYzpxQ/s1600/bridal+handmade+millinery+fascinators.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgpDSCihGPA/Tq5ZzNyOe4I/AAAAAAAAA20/EAGn4iYzpxQ/s400/bridal+handmade+millinery+fascinators.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Little cute birdcage veils...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8owswD_SSrY/Tq5Z5qKgKYI/AAAAAAAAA28/3ml2RJI2SdY/s1600/leather+bridal+satin+bow+raw+silk+velvet+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8owswD_SSrY/Tq5Z5qKgKYI/AAAAAAAAA28/3ml2RJI2SdY/s400/leather+bridal+satin+bow+raw+silk+velvet+fascinator.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple satin bow, cream leather teardrop, and textured silk fascinators... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2rGCAQe0Wc8/Tq5aKp0I4wI/AAAAAAAAA3U/Ya4xMy3iAnc/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2rGCAQe0Wc8/Tq5aKp0I4wI/AAAAAAAAA3U/Ya4xMy3iAnc/s400/IMG_0983.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love my old glass dressing table set to dispaly our business cards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a gorgeous venue... I had a have a quick photo of myself after the fayre! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Too see all our wedding accessories and milliney, check out our <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">Extra Special Touch</a> website </div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-39786363022283623962011-06-17T14:14:00.000-07:002011-06-17T14:14:56.591-07:00Girls of Elegance use one of our fascinators in thier vintage bridesmaid photo shoot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Girls of Elegance is a fabulous online boutique for everything wedding! </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah, from GOE contacted me a few months ago when they were organising the photo shoot of their new <a href="http://www.girlsofelegance.co.uk/acatalog/Vintage-Style-Bridesmaid-Dresses.html">vintage bridesmaid dresses</a> and wanted to use one of our handmade fascinators. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1374945-Silk-satin-ivory-fascinator-with-handmade-embroidered-flowers-feathers-"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XdT2B2LLuQ0/Tfu9jJeGwlI/AAAAAAAAA1k/J3NTMv9BYOE/s400/Bridal+Fascinator+with+lots+of+Feathers.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah fell in love with this little number above, which can be worn as in the close up here, or in the GOE bridesmaids photo. This fascinator was a one-off.... but if you like it too... I can make you something similar. It has individually embroidered petals on silk with lacey edges to make the flower, and a teardrop base covered with silk and decorated with pearls.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XdT2B2LLuQ0/Tfu9jJeGwlI/AAAAAAAAA1k/J3NTMv9BYOE/s1600/Bridal+Fascinator+with+lots+of+Feathers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iYeHERdZshA/Tfu7thmvb4I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/ZLVn-vk-ktE/s1600/and+another....+photo+shoot+for+www.girlsofelegance.co.uk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iYeHERdZshA/Tfu7thmvb4I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/ZLVn-vk-ktE/s400/and+another....+photo+shoot+for+www.girlsofelegance.co.uk.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> The Girls of Elegance vintage style bridesmaid dresses are available in a range of colours and you can buy the full underskirt as well to get the big full skirt effect. The dresses are designed and made by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-me-Betty-Vintage/104459169900">"Call me Betty" Vintage</a>, who creates the most wonderful pieces. <br />
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And <a href="http://www.callmebetty.co.uk/">"Call me Betty" Vintage</a> sell from her website and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-me-Betty-Vintage/104459169900">Facebook</a> page too.<br />
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To see my full range of fascinators, check out my <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">website</a> and <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a> <br />
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Photographs are by Andy Cahill at Photoworks.Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-75842957720268332472011-05-28T02:13:00.000-07:002011-05-28T02:14:33.070-07:00Hemswell Court Wedding Fayre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hemswellcourt.com/">Hemswell Court</a> in in North Lincolnshire and used to be an old Officer's Mess and was built in the 1930's. The venue isn't normally open to the public, and it only available to hire for weddings and conferences, so you have the whole run of the gorgeous antique filled rooms and colourful gardens.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmvBxItQKfI/TeCy-M3gjHI/AAAAAAAAA1M/WeSEhTQf9X4/s1600/hemswell+court.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmvBxItQKfI/TeCy-M3gjHI/AAAAAAAAA1M/WeSEhTQf9X4/s320/hemswell+court.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>Extra Special Touch was flattered to be invited to this exclusive wedding fayre on the 15th May, and our table had a fabulous location in front of the fireplace that you can see if this photo. (Many thanks to <a href="http://aurorastudio.co.uk/blog/?p=80">http://aurorastudio.co.uk/blog/?p=80</a> where I have used this photo from ).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8M_IFtrWbSY/TdA3t0vxIZI/AAAAAAAAA04/QDEqvKuvTHc/s1600/large+flower+fascinator+vintage+button+2427x3094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8M_IFtrWbSY/TdA3t0vxIZI/AAAAAAAAA04/QDEqvKuvTHc/s320/large+flower+fascinator+vintage+button+2427x3094.JPG" width="251px" /></a></div>This is a new <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1764281-Emily-ivory-silk-fascinator-with-embroidered-large-rose-can-be-made-in-your-own-colour-choice?shop=yes">wedding hair accessory / fascinator</a> I have been working on, and extra large embroidered Rose, with a vintage 1930's Pearl and diamante button in the centre.... this style can be made in your own colour choice, and I'm going to make myself a pink one for a wedding I'm going to in the summer.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P41tL1TYvMI/TdA378_PTwI/AAAAAAAAA08/QQgkzqsErc4/s1600/something+old+bridal+bag.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P41tL1TYvMI/TdA378_PTwI/AAAAAAAAA08/QQgkzqsErc4/s320/something+old+bridal+bag.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>Also, the first time my new <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch?shop_section=bridal_bags_%7Eand%7E_purses">bridal clasp bags</a> have been shown, and everyone loved them! Made from vintage hand embroidered textiles, lined with silk fabric and an antique style bag clasp... not only a gorgeous vintage bag... but doubles up as your "something old"!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GdjwdOczn_Y/TdA4EjUSEnI/AAAAAAAAA1A/YWEsmASVnFY/s1600/personalised+embroidered+wedding+chair+sash+3458x2978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275px" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GdjwdOczn_Y/TdA4EjUSEnI/AAAAAAAAA1A/YWEsmASVnFY/s320/personalised+embroidered+wedding+chair+sash+3458x2978.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>And another new product! <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/extra%20special%20touch%20-%20chair%20sash.html">Personalised embroidered chair sash</a>... can be embroidered with any wording in any colour to match your wedding theme. Check out our website for more information.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G95Ep0F03Kk/TdA4OyJazjI/AAAAAAAAA1E/eLzEw0mn3ss/s1600/silver+topped+purfume+bottles+lincolshire+lanterns.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G95Ep0F03Kk/TdA4OyJazjI/AAAAAAAAA1E/eLzEw0mn3ss/s320/silver+topped+purfume+bottles+lincolshire+lanterns.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>The beautiful perfume bottles were loaned for our dressing table display from Bernadette from <a href="http://www.lincolnshirelanterns.com/">Lincolnshire Lanterns</a>, than you so much...they added to our display perfectly.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYLqTFeQWZU/TdA4bB9XDRI/AAAAAAAAA1I/8DuHFDXe1sI/s1600/extra+special+touch+hemswell+court+wedding.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYLqTFeQWZU/TdA4bB9XDRI/AAAAAAAAA1I/8DuHFDXe1sI/s320/extra+special+touch+hemswell+court+wedding.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more information on any of our vintage inspired wedding accessories and fascinators, have a look at our <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">website</a> and <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a></div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-49684623783498658522011-04-22T14:23:00.000-07:002011-04-22T14:23:05.643-07:00Wedding Fayre at the gorgeous Woodborough Hall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a wonderful day out at <a href="http://www.woodboroughhall.co.uk/">Woodborough Hall</a> wedding fayre in April. The weather was sunny and hot and luckily, we were by the open doors in the garden room and could catch a few rays while we were working!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WpWwQJRBusU/TbGWeSOVUzI/AAAAAAAAAzI/4GtUMQEk0Cg/s1600/bridal+fascinator+with+vintage+feel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WpWwQJRBusU/TbGWeSOVUzI/AAAAAAAAAzI/4GtUMQEk0Cg/s400/bridal+fascinator+with+vintage+feel.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of lovely brides to be, Mum's, bridesmaid and friends tried on our hats... and I took a few snaps to show you... don't they look fab!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IsTPaO3jATU/TbGWmPMCnzI/AAAAAAAAAzM/IZwLI1lJXF0/s1600/gray+silk+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393px" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IsTPaO3jATU/TbGWmPMCnzI/AAAAAAAAAzM/IZwLI1lJXF0/s400/gray+silk+fascinator.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The gray suited this lovely lady beautifully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZWvQR1WKGk/TbGWtbe2nyI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/xVi8SmBClak/s1600/embroidered+bridal+fascinators+display+woodborough.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZWvQR1WKGk/TbGWtbe2nyI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/xVi8SmBClak/s400/embroidered+bridal+fascinators+display+woodborough.JPG" width="332px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were really pleased with our display, which had it's first showing at Woodborough Hall. The hat stands are large candle sticks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EOUzrEX-liA/TbGW0d3ns9I/AAAAAAAAAzU/RC2gSYzKYjU/s1600/woodborugh+hall+wedding+fayre+10th+april+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228px" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EOUzrEX-liA/TbGW0d3ns9I/AAAAAAAAAzU/RC2gSYzKYjU/s400/woodborugh+hall+wedding+fayre+10th+april+2011.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I painted the mirror this week with crackle paint... and it has a lovely aged, vintage feel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYEl1pOTHxw/TbGW44IuiJI/AAAAAAAAAzY/3PaR68DNNwg/s1600/vintage+personalised+monogramed+cotton+napkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYEl1pOTHxw/TbGW44IuiJI/AAAAAAAAAzY/3PaR68DNNwg/s400/vintage+personalised+monogramed+cotton+napkins.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White embroidered monogram on white cotton napkins looks so vintage! Many thanks to <a href="http://www.cakesetcetera.co.uk/">Cakes Etcetera</a> for the display cupcakes :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OJTo25MKGkA/TbGXHTcJlrI/AAAAAAAAAzc/VlbHmsUVimg/s1600/woodborough+hall+nottingham.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OJTo25MKGkA/TbGXHTcJlrI/AAAAAAAAAzc/VlbHmsUVimg/s400/woodborough+hall+nottingham.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The view from our little corner of the garden room....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XIQEnaIyrxo/TbGX-KDqiCI/AAAAAAAAAzk/UKeOUhylu2w/s1600/323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XIQEnaIyrxo/TbGX-KDqiCI/AAAAAAAAAzk/UKeOUhylu2w/s400/323.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Woodborough Hall is close to my heart, as I got married there in 2008.... the weather was gorgeous that day to!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more information on our products, check out our <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">website</a>, and click <a href="http://www.woodboroughhall.co.uk/">HERE</a> for more information on Woodborough Hall.</div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-11943321126983694062011-04-22T07:45:00.000-07:002011-04-22T07:45:45.158-07:00And the winner is....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you all all of you who entered the little competition to win an embroidered wedding photo album.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the correct answer was that the Love of Stitch exhibition at Killerton House will be running until 2nd May.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well done to Brenda Mossop who name was randomly selected from all the entries. You photo album will be with you very soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brenda also loves to sew and makes the most wonderful baby and children's clothes, check out her Facebook page by clicking on the image below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brenmoss-Babies/101655889901035?sk=wall"><img border="0" height="269px" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETS4YT7lSn8/TbGS-vGCr4I/AAAAAAAAAzE/NWgPOsI4wLA/s320/brenmoss+babies.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-27541179226569602142011-04-03T13:09:00.000-07:002011-04-03T13:18:01.194-07:00Competition Time!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIVXoFKY1XM/TZjV4cfDL7I/AAAAAAAAAxo/50HCpyDzr8Q/s1600/SL270905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIVXoFKY1XM/TZjV4cfDL7I/AAAAAAAAAxo/50HCpyDzr8Q/s320/SL270905.JPG" width="318" /></a></div>In celebration of reaching 900 likers on our Facebook page, we are running a little competition....and the first prize is an Embroidered Wedding Album (this isn't made by us, but still lovely)... the album will be gorgeous to save all your wedding snaps your friends and family take on the big day....<br />
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Q. I am currently exhibiting at an exhibition at Killerton Hall, near Exeter, what date does this finish? and what is the exhibition called?<br />
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The answer can be found on my <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">website</a><br />
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Please email the answer to <a href="mailto:heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.uk">heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.uk</a><br />
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The closing date will be Sunday 10th April about 6pm.<br />
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Good luck everyone!!!Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-69850165062680892692011-04-03T12:55:00.000-07:002011-04-03T12:55:14.059-07:00For the Love of Stitch Exhibition @ Killerton House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have just arrived home after a lovely weekend at Killerton House, near Exeter.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JciyVhO8f7U/TZjIrUjVVBI/AAAAAAAAAxM/zDkYRrmlcvU/s1600/hat+display+killeron.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JciyVhO8f7U/TZjIrUjVVBI/AAAAAAAAAxM/zDkYRrmlcvU/s320/hat+display+killeron.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> For the Love of Stitch exhibition opened yesterday until the end of April, and has a selection of work from the KIngcombe Group of embroiderer's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgzQE-rZTnQ/TZjIx7CPFOI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/8xKbtXu0LcM/s1600/extra+special+touch+display+.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgzQE-rZTnQ/TZjIx7CPFOI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/8xKbtXu0LcM/s320/extra+special+touch+display+.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> There is a selection of my fascinators and wedding garters and gifts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TeCBtUCxCT8/TZjI5g9uWvI/AAAAAAAAAxU/gUdqro3dEVU/s1600/exhibition+room+killerton+house.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TeCBtUCxCT8/TZjI5g9uWvI/AAAAAAAAAxU/gUdqro3dEVU/s320/exhibition+room+killerton+house.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A gorgeous room to display in...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tCse86n-ZJc/TZjJDTHMS1I/AAAAAAAAAxY/bOGYkBFwAgI/s1600/piano+killerton+house.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tCse86n-ZJc/TZjJDTHMS1I/AAAAAAAAAxY/bOGYkBFwAgI/s320/piano+killerton+house.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> One of the main rooms of the house.... and someone was playing the piano earlier today :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JvXpsceTRFc/TZjJMv1t3GI/AAAAAAAAAxc/t-YHBUrCqc0/s1600/killerton+house+kingcombe+group.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JvXpsceTRFc/TZjJMv1t3GI/AAAAAAAAAxc/t-YHBUrCqc0/s320/killerton+house+kingcombe+group.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The whole room... lots of other beautiful work to see...(and buy)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wUq5gDqnHzU/TZjJSL8ITFI/AAAAAAAAAxg/MCVBLjDLv-Q/s1600/for+the+love+of+stitch+exhibition+killerton+house+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wUq5gDqnHzU/TZjJSL8ITFI/AAAAAAAAAxg/MCVBLjDLv-Q/s320/for+the+love+of+stitch+exhibition+killerton+house+2011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My complete display..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vyld0gP6-wU/TZjJSuN9bOI/AAAAAAAAAxk/1uEBYoqVy-o/s1600/w-118729-killerton-property_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vyld0gP6-wU/TZjJSuN9bOI/AAAAAAAAAxk/1uEBYoqVy-o/s320/w-118729-killerton-property_image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous house! Check out their website for opening times and events <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-killerton/">HERE</a> and their Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Killerton">HERE</a></div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-45974936561824199272011-03-17T13:41:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:41:31.722-07:00Roaring Lion Studios: New Featured Artist-Heidi Lawton and her "Extra Sp...<a href="http://roaringlionstudios.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-featured-artist-heidi-lawton-and.html?spref=bl">Roaring Lion Studios: New Featured Artist-Heidi Lawton and her "Extra Sp...</a>: "..."Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-66978836454824703612011-03-11T09:46:00.000-08:002011-03-16T15:46:36.647-07:00Photo Shoot with Bliss Hair and our fascinators!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">This week has been very exciting, we have had our first professional photo shoot with gorgeous models for our embroidered fascinators!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9h79cNEiZFI/TXpaCRE0NaI/AAAAAAAAAt4/b0ggNj4j8t4/s1600/pink+fascinator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9h79cNEiZFI/TXpaCRE0NaI/AAAAAAAAAt4/b0ggNj4j8t4/s400/pink+fascinator.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My friend Nick, owns <a href="http://www.blisshair.com/">Bliss Hair</a> in Nottingham, and this week we got together with the beautiful Hannah and Philipa (normally stylists!) and Sarah (Head Stylist in the salon) to style the hair and make-up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PlNMBM5jlCc/TXpaDSRVf_I/AAAAAAAAAt8/4O0PhXZdsWU/s1600/white+silk+bridal+fascinator+from+front+etsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PlNMBM5jlCc/TXpaDSRVf_I/AAAAAAAAAt8/4O0PhXZdsWU/s400/white+silk+bridal+fascinator+from+front+etsy.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Philipa and Hannah were so natural in front of the camera, and I'm sure you'll agree the photo's look fabulous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iHithFjg58Y/TXpaeYMetjI/AAAAAAAAAuE/XRALVUGufzM/s1600/pink+and+leopard+grey+silk+fascinator+ascot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iHithFjg58Y/TXpaeYMetjI/AAAAAAAAAuE/XRALVUGufzM/s400/pink+and+leopard+grey+silk+fascinator+ascot.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so pleased with the results and would like to thank everyone involved so much! And hope they enjoyed the bottles of Rose I left them :))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7GETTQPMnu8/TXpar9x5L4I/AAAAAAAAAuI/lixDeAuzlD4/s1600/brown+vintage+brown+silk+embroidered+rose+fascinator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7GETTQPMnu8/TXpar9x5L4I/AAAAAAAAAuI/lixDeAuzlD4/s400/brown+vintage+brown+silk+embroidered+rose+fascinator.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo's have been edited and added to my listings in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a> and updated my website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O72obON9eOQ/TXpbNKjdNaI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/xSzkM6ZEDlk/s1600/free+machine+embroidered+stargazer+lilly+fascinator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O72obON9eOQ/TXpbNKjdNaI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/xSzkM6ZEDlk/s400/free+machine+embroidered+stargazer+lilly+fascinator.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Stargazer Lilly fascinator, was only just finished the night before, the petals are completed created by free machine embroidery.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BkgfkrQ8hMw/TXpbBD4NlXI/AAAAAAAAAuM/dpa1dFmRk0U/s1600/wigs+and+fascinators.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BkgfkrQ8hMw/TXpbBD4NlXI/AAAAAAAAAuM/dpa1dFmRk0U/s400/wigs+and+fascinators.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had some fun at the end with some fantastically fun wigs.... but the girls still look gorgeous!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To see the full range of fascinators, check out my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a>, and check out <a href="http://www.blisshair.com/">BlissHair website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blisshair/125703490831724?v=wall">Facebook page</a> as well!</div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-49130848241083139332011-03-06T14:10:00.000-08:002011-03-06T14:10:58.127-08:00A productive weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After last weekend in Dorset with the Kingcombe Group, I felt inspired to finished my stargazer lily free machine embroidered fascinator.... and I'm really pleased with the finished result!<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dBHlGDBSxQM/TXQBYbwCxLI/AAAAAAAAAtI/RrkxxC6p1Kc/s1600/free+machine+embroidered+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dBHlGDBSxQM/TXQBYbwCxLI/AAAAAAAAAtI/RrkxxC6p1Kc/s400/free+machine+embroidered+fascinator.JPG" width="272" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The feather and wired crystal stamens were fiddly, but I think it was worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnxFNi3ewrY/TXQB3bSttEI/AAAAAAAAAtM/stfd_uu56nc/s1600/stargazer+lily+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnxFNi3ewrY/TXQB3bSttEI/AAAAAAAAAtM/stfd_uu56nc/s320/stargazer+lily+fascinator.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've also finished this weekend, my dusty pink flowered fascinator with birdcage veil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wt6hMvShQkE/TXQCBEyiPXI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/utOq-h-X8dY/s1600/dusty+pink+flower+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wt6hMvShQkE/TXQCBEyiPXI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/utOq-h-X8dY/s320/dusty+pink+flower+fascinator.JPG" width="188" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">and suffolk puffs with pearls and crystals on the back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Gm222iX2fjY/TXQC5mU26-I/AAAAAAAAAtY/qnI4qyR2g00/s1600/suffolk+puffs+fascinator+crystals.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Gm222iX2fjY/TXQC5mU26-I/AAAAAAAAAtY/qnI4qyR2g00/s320/suffolk+puffs+fascinator+crystals.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have been busy making vintage lace garters as well..... as you can see they are all different... and can be personalised with a secret message embroidered to the inside... check out my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a> for more details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WDNAJh4jH10/TXQDRcfPctI/AAAAAAAAAtc/bOFWeTFp80w/s1600/making+vintage+lace+garters.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WDNAJh4jH10/TXQDRcfPctI/AAAAAAAAAtc/bOFWeTFp80w/s320/making+vintage+lace+garters.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I think this is my favourite this time...Cotton lace made on old Nottingham Lace looms in Nottingham with "something blue" ribbon bow and diamante heart...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-99W5Ko-C-io/TXQDnx2_01I/AAAAAAAAAtg/CwWdj_LiRJg/s1600/something+blue+vintage+cotton+lace+garter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-99W5Ko-C-io/TXQDnx2_01I/AAAAAAAAAtg/CwWdj_LiRJg/s320/something+blue+vintage+cotton+lace+garter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> and my new "handmade by www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk" label.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AdxPP5edFOU/TXQEAAQlahI/AAAAAAAAAtk/NqEUJLSvVEA/s1600/handmade+vinatge+lace+garter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AdxPP5edFOU/TXQEAAQlahI/AAAAAAAAAtk/NqEUJLSvVEA/s320/handmade+vinatge+lace+garter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-73768715201502951782011-02-28T03:35:00.000-08:002011-02-28T03:35:30.072-08:00A wonderful time in Dorset.....<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I arrived home late Sunday night after a wonderful two days at the <a href="https://www.kingcombe.org/">Kingcombe Centre</a> in Dorset, with the Kingcombe Embroidery Group. This is a group of ladies, ran by <a href="http://web.me.com/sandracoleridge/Start/Home.html">Sandra Coleridge</a>, that have been meeting over the last ten years. The members are textile artists, that exhibit regularly over the UK and teach workshops and write articles about their textile art. I feel very honored to be invited to join the group, and I'm looking forward to by first exhibition at <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-events-find_event.htm?propertyID=23&Period=Three+months">Killerton Hall</a>, near Exeter in April.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Showing my work to the group was pretty scary! But, I had lovely comments and great tips of advice.... new supplier information and a few ideas of new stockists. <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zai6hO578K8/TWrGgFIjxoI/AAAAAAAAAsw/fdO_8m2JWtQ/s1600/fascinator+s+kingcombe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zai6hO578K8/TWrGgFIjxoI/AAAAAAAAAsw/fdO_8m2JWtQ/s320/fascinator+s+kingcombe.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The setting for the meeting is the Kingcombe Centre, which is in the middle of the Dorset Conservation area, and simply stunning.... look at the lane outside our Beech Cottage!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7FqjBfK0wIY/TWuFgfeFiUI/AAAAAAAAAtE/FQfx8ZW-sEg/s320/beech+cottage+2.JPG" width="320" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>I have been working hard during the weekend, and the three pieces below are nearly finished....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s5HUSwi67GA/TWrH_bCe9rI/AAAAAAAAAs4/XVoDtqO1ZVY/s1600/dusty+pink+embroidered+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s5HUSwi67GA/TWrH_bCe9rI/AAAAAAAAAs4/XVoDtqO1ZVY/s320/dusty+pink+embroidered+fascinator.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Dusty pink silk fascinator with crystals and net....<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o9glEQT533A/TWrIWUCjFKI/AAAAAAAAAs8/o_JMzZIV9A4/s1600/stargazer+lily++bridal+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o9glEQT533A/TWrIWUCjFKI/AAAAAAAAAs8/o_JMzZIV9A4/s320/stargazer+lily++bridal+fascinator.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Stargazer Lily fascinator with feathers and wired crystals... and ivory silk embroidered rose fascinator with lots of feathers..... </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">These will be on display at <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-killerton">Killerton Hall</a> in April (unless they are sold first!)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">A huge Thank You to <a href="http://web.me.com/sandracoleridge/Start/Home.html">Sandra</a> for inviting me to the group... and looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks xx</div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-91689347224569968262011-02-28T03:02:00.000-08:002011-02-28T03:02:21.168-08:00The winner of our competition is announced!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PnyhIditOFM/TWt_rhElUBI/AAAAAAAAAtA/gG_-zjUszcc/s1600/personalised+monogram+wedding+invitation+and+matching+embroidered+napkin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PnyhIditOFM/TWt_rhElUBI/AAAAAAAAAtA/gG_-zjUszcc/s320/personalised+monogram+wedding+invitation+and+matching+embroidered+napkin.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Our winner was pulled out of a hat (or ice bucket) yesterday and after she had been notified via email, I can announce that Kayleigh Barton won! Well done Kat!<br />
Your two personalised napkins will be dispatched to you asap!!!<br />
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If you would like to see our full range of personalised napkins.... which, after lots of requests.... we will be adding black napkins to soon, check out our website <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/</a>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-77138038999480673722011-02-26T09:59:00.000-08:002011-02-27T11:52:59.388-08:00Kingcombe Group Weekend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This weekend I am down in Dorset at The Kingcombe Centre, and I feel very lucky to be invited the Kingcombe Group who will be exhibiting at Killerton Hall over Easter. I arrived late last night, so I unloaded the car, and then had a glass of wine and a chat with everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kv9fhLQ2euA/TWk5I5MA-GI/AAAAAAAAAsU/zzSb3xZjzjw/s1600/kingcombe+embroidery+group++feb+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kv9fhLQ2euA/TWk5I5MA-GI/AAAAAAAAAsU/zzSb3xZjzjw/s320/kingcombe+embroidery+group++feb+2011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> This morning I showed my fascinators, and it's lovely to hear comments and advice for all the other embroiders.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EZ2cRz3gqCY/TWlAKPF4zPI/AAAAAAAAAss/ws_jbPazwQM/s1600/sandra+colerdige.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EZ2cRz3gqCY/TWlAKPF4zPI/AAAAAAAAAss/ws_jbPazwQM/s320/sandra+colerdige.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://web.me.com/sandracoleridge/Start/Home.html">Sandra Coleridge</a> is working opposite me, (and also runs the group) and creates wonderful felted and embroidered landscapes... check out her website to see more of her work and workshops she teaches all over the UK.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XQ7Ha78IGpM/TWk68xzkDOI/AAAAAAAAAsg/3bGnTHFvCgw/s1600/beech+cottage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XQ7Ha78IGpM/TWk68xzkDOI/AAAAAAAAAsg/3bGnTHFvCgw/s320/beech+cottage.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The group meet at Beech Cottage... which is in the middle of no where.... especially last night when I was trying to find it in the foggy and it was pitch dark!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d2p16DwVbOc/TWk5uGIryDI/AAAAAAAAAsY/h-CqH3GeuBc/s1600/view+from+beech+cottage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d2p16DwVbOc/TWk5uGIryDI/AAAAAAAAAsY/h-CqH3GeuBc/s320/view+from+beech+cottage.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> View from the back of Beech Cottage... simply beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2G1coyKQ1Ec/TWk6VJAGvWI/AAAAAAAAAsc/zbXg79RbFtk/s1600/beech+cottage+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2G1coyKQ1Ec/TWk6VJAGvWI/AAAAAAAAAsc/zbXg79RbFtk/s320/beech+cottage+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And the quiet road outside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Cn8lIm_GsIU/TWk7woOMoMI/AAAAAAAAAso/K5-g4ojEwYk/s1600/stargazer+lily+embroidered+petals.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Cn8lIm_GsIU/TWk7woOMoMI/AAAAAAAAAso/K5-g4ojEwYk/s320/stargazer+lily+embroidered+petals.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stargazer Lily petals I have been working on today.... drying on the radiator ready for making up in the morning.....</div><div style="text-align: center;">now time for a few glasses of wine :))</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-5085661255677093952011-02-22T10:55:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:30:53.648-08:00Competition Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To celebrate we have reached 800 likers on the Extra Special Touch Facebook page... we are launching a new competition!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>We specialise in embroidered personalised cotton napkins.... and you know have the chance to win two personalised napkins! These could be used at your wedding, or as wedding gift, or they are ideal as a gift for your second wedding anniversary where cotton is the traditional gift!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All you have to do is answer this easy question by leaving a comment on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/extraspecialtouch">Facebook</a> wall or on this blog (this is just to say your are entering the competition) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.... and emailing the answer to <a href="mailto:heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.uk">heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.uk</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner will be chosen randomly at 5pm on the 27th February 2011!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Q. How many standard lettering or font styles do we offer on our personalised napkins?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The answer can easily be found on our website</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some ideas of how you can use your personalised embroidered napkins!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DPMt6Cw-ag/TWP5_JJ88iI/AAAAAAAAAsE/EsRY2NZfqto/s1600/anniversary+personalised+napkins.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DPMt6Cw-ag/TWP5_JJ88iI/AAAAAAAAAsE/EsRY2NZfqto/s400/anniversary+personalised+napkins.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or you can have a personal message embroidered.... eg. for a special anniversary.... how how about for your second wedding anniversary, where cotton is the traditional gift!!</div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-39429910244969740102011-02-10T14:12:00.000-08:002011-02-10T14:12:46.547-08:00Has been busy making more embroidered fascinators....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Q. Do you know what these are??? I didn't till a few weeks ago!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bcIo6t3obA8/TVRheKPmFaI/AAAAAAAAAr8/W7hXsuRKf4M/s1600/flower+making+tools.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bcIo6t3obA8/TVRheKPmFaI/AAAAAAAAAr8/W7hXsuRKf4M/s320/flower+making+tools.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A. Flower making tools! They help you to shape silk fabric into 3d petal shape.... and they are wonderful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I have treated myself to some new flower making tools, which help to shape fabric into a 3D petal shape. <br />
So instead of using wire to shape my petals, I can shape into a far softer petal shape.... and I think the embroidered rose petals are simply beautiful!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkVDwo-ycb4/TVRXj9FIFAI/AAAAAAAAAr4/ql1IruNVnMk/s1600/brown+silk+flower+handmade+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="316" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkVDwo-ycb4/TVRXj9FIFAI/AAAAAAAAAr4/ql1IruNVnMk/s320/brown+silk+flower+handmade+fascinator.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And my new "Handmade by Heidi" labels.... add the perfect finishing touch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find it in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1353897-Brown-silk-fascinator-with-handmade-embroidered-rose-?shop=yes">Folksy Shop</a>.... or I can make it in your own colour to match your outfit... (I have a supplier of over 160 colour shades of silk... so I'm sure we can find just what you need!). </div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-24702493233314271082010-12-28T06:28:00.000-08:002010-12-28T06:28:55.053-08:00How are my embroidered fascinators made?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> I have always loved embroidery, fabrics and textures and have dabbled in both things crafty! For my fascinators, I am using a range of techniques and putting them together to make beautiful head pieces, which can be made in your own fabric to colour match your outfit.<br />
Below, I am showing you the process of making the fascinator.....going backwards!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRntHjb_mvI/AAAAAAAAArA/YMFYsU20Qp8/s1600/pink+silk+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRntHjb_mvI/AAAAAAAAArA/YMFYsU20Qp8/s400/pink+silk+fascinator.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back of the fascinator... wire stems are hand stitched in place.... <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRntgpu1YaI/AAAAAAAAArE/NULgDN5zALM/s1600/back+of+fascinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRntgpu1YaI/AAAAAAAAArE/NULgDN5zALM/s400/back+of+fascinator.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Detail of the embroidered petal with matching crystals....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnt91RYMCI/AAAAAAAAArI/Ze8tFppW9FU/s1600/detail+embroidered+petal+pink.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnt91RYMCI/AAAAAAAAArI/Ze8tFppW9FU/s400/detail+embroidered+petal+pink.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fascinator base is covered with silk piped fabric.....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnuVFa_TRI/AAAAAAAAArM/e_UXEIDlIao/s1600/fascinator+base+with+silk+cover+and+bound+edge.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnuVFa_TRI/AAAAAAAAArM/e_UXEIDlIao/s400/fascinator+base+with+silk+cover+and+bound+edge.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Silk fabric is edged in matching silk piping cord...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnuwtvhtdI/AAAAAAAAArQ/3abXmqBK8xs/s1600/silk+bound+egde+hat.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnuwtvhtdI/AAAAAAAAArQ/3abXmqBK8xs/s400/silk+bound+egde+hat.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Silk piped fabric and millinery net fascinator base....<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnvKf6I1nI/AAAAAAAAArU/LQvmf_TiX4g/s1600/fascinator+millinery+net.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnvKf6I1nI/AAAAAAAAArU/LQvmf_TiX4g/s400/fascinator+millinery+net.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Individually embroidered petals.... this design of petals are created by decorative embroidery stitches, and then the edge is wired with self coloured jewelery wire....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnvg-lQZNI/AAAAAAAAArY/CHDEdd8HE58/s1600/embroidered+petal+water+soluble+fabric.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnvg-lQZNI/AAAAAAAAArY/CHDEdd8HE58/s400/embroidered+petal+water+soluble+fabric.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flower petals are embroidered, in this case, with black silk organza on water soluble fabric...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnv69dthEI/AAAAAAAAArc/opJmh2sdc2s/s1600/individual+embroidered+petals.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TRnv69dthEI/AAAAAAAAArc/opJmh2sdc2s/s400/individual+embroidered+petals.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>To see ready to buy fascinators... please see my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop.</a><br />
For details of making a fascinator to match your own outfit... please email me on <a href="mailto:heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.uk">heidi</a>@extraspecialtouch.co.ukHeidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-66585615641837686722010-12-12T12:31:00.000-08:002010-12-12T12:36:24.625-08:00Wedding Fayre @ Albert Hall November 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A great day exhibiting with Lisa from <a href="http://www.ambiencevenuestyling.com/index.html">Ambience Venue Styling</a> we had a wonderful table display of making chair sash, embroidered personalised napkins, heart favours and stationery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out our <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">website</a> for more infomation on napkins and stationery and <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/Instuctions%20to%20make%20Heart%20Lavender%20Bags.pdf">click here</a> to download instructions to make your own wedding heart favours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have always loved vintage style clothing ( I studied Costume at Art College when I was younger) and free machine embroidery (I have done a City and Guilds), and for my wedding a couple of years ago, I designed and made my own tiara / fascinator (its a bit of both!) and fascinators for my Mum and Bridesmaids.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Over the last few weeks I have been working on some fascinators to sell through our website <a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/</a> so I thought I'd tell you about the embroidery process on my blog.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The flowers that decorate the fascinators are made with a mixture of computer designed embroidery (designed by me) and free machine embroidery on water soluble fabric, this gives the beautiful lacy effect around the edge.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUf8GOstJI/AAAAAAAAAqg/-koeRsvePFQ/s1600/machine+embroidered+petal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUf8GOstJI/AAAAAAAAAqg/-koeRsvePFQ/s320/machine+embroidered+petal.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUgZXLdViI/AAAAAAAAAqk/LhJ-xb0MhSs/s1600/wedding+flowers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUgZXLdViI/AAAAAAAAAqk/LhJ-xb0MhSs/s320/wedding+flowers.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Each petal is then wired and hand beaded and then grouped together to make the flower.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUuCm0hjsI/AAAAAAAAAq0/XcAGsQH5kaw/s1600/wedding+flower+fascinator+pink+white+etsy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUuCm0hjsI/AAAAAAAAAq0/XcAGsQH5kaw/s400/wedding+flower+fascinator+pink+white+etsy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The based on the fascinators are made to traditional methods using Millinery Net and covered with fabric to match or compliment the flowers. The base is also hand beaded, before the flower and feathers are attached.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUkW4VcyBI/AAAAAAAAAqo/krFjZZUkguU/s1600/P1020219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUkW4VcyBI/AAAAAAAAAqo/krFjZZUkguU/s400/P1020219.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Each fascinator takes an incredible amount of time to hand embellish and this makes them completely unique and no two will be the same.<br />
As I make the fascinators and flowers from scratch, I can make them in your own fabric. (please give me as much time as possible to source trims etc, at the very minimum four weeks).<br />
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If you are having your wedding dress made, I can make your flowers and cover your fascinator in your own fabric. Or Mum's of the Bride and Groom, the flowers can be made out of your outfits' fabric... so it will match completely!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUsy0HGN8I/AAAAAAAAAqw/tO_zIbBPnB8/s1600/keepsake+corsage+embroidered+vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TQUsy0HGN8I/AAAAAAAAAqw/tO_zIbBPnB8/s320/keepsake+corsage+embroidered+vintage.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The flowers can also be used as buttonholes for the men in your wedding party.</div><br />
Prices start from £120 for fascinators and from £30 for buttonholes. <br />
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For more information, and to see fascinators available for purchase, check out my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TNBFkIYytdI/AAAAAAAAAo4/qzVpIQJIQV0/s1600/personalised+wedding+garter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TNBFkIYytdI/AAAAAAAAAo4/qzVpIQJIQV0/s320/personalised+wedding+garter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> "Lucy Loves Leo 22nd Dec 2010" has been embroidered on this example....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TNBGArKpnTI/AAAAAAAAAo8/VWKlmErAGk8/s1600/date+on+wedding+garter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TNBGArKpnTI/AAAAAAAAAo8/VWKlmErAGk8/s320/date+on+wedding+garter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All my garters can be found in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ExtraSpecialTouch">Folksy Shop</a> and most are priced at £10 each.</div>Heidi@extraspecialtouch.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16384985688418858524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614010210677154354.post-66946787437227106082010-10-12T14:49:00.000-07:002010-10-12T14:49:01.172-07:00Woodborough Hall Wedding Fayre - October 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Sunday we had a lovely time at Woodborough Hall wedding fayre. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.woodboroughhall.co.uk/">http://www.woodboroughhall.co.uk/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTVV-BkxTI/AAAAAAAAAoU/CVMa6rNSaxw/s1600/P1010825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTVV-BkxTI/AAAAAAAAAoU/CVMa6rNSaxw/s320/P1010825.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have now added instrustuctions to our website for details on how to make heart lavender bags... a wonderful personal gift to give your guests as a favour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/">http://www.extraspecialtouch.co.uk/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTVzy5VPsI/AAAAAAAAAoY/NWPcjTFD4Mg/s1600/woodborough+hall+wedding+fayre.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTVzy5VPsI/AAAAAAAAAoY/NWPcjTFD4Mg/s320/woodborough+hall+wedding+fayre.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The weather was just beautiful and all the bride and grooms to be had a wonderful time sipping drinks in the garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTWLy1RjfI/AAAAAAAAAoc/1KxzWc0UDXk/s1600/woodborough+hall+wedding+fayre+napkins+embroidered.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qILe0hD-w_g/TLTWLy1RjfI/AAAAAAAAAoc/1KxzWc0UDXk/s400/woodborough+hall+wedding+fayre+napkins+embroidered.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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