June, 2009


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Jun 09

The Coriandr Express – Nic’s Knots

The first VIP on the Coriandr Express this week is Nic of Nic’s Knots.

Nic lives in Lincolnshire with her husband and two young children and using her trusty and somewhat experienced sewing machine(she is the 3rd generation to use it) makes lovely bags and needle rolls. She uses as much ‘liberated’ fabric from unwanted samples and sample books as possible to help cut down on the amount going to landfill. 

Not only are her bags ideal for carrying around your current crochet or knitting work in progress but they are also a great size for toddlers who are discovering ‘putting things in other things!’ and improving their motor skills.

 

Drawstring Bag

Drawstring Bag

I particularly like this Sandserson print drawstring bag, a snip at Ł10!

 

All this week she is offering free worldwide shipping!

You can find out more about the talented Nic by reading her interview on the Coriandr Express Blog : http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com


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Jun 09

The Coriandr Express – Creativesque

The Coriandr Express is still steaming away and the current VIP is Stacey-Ann of Creativesque.

Stacey-Ann is an artist and illustrator based in London who even with two small children still finds the energy to create! I’d love to know her secret ;-)

I love this ACEO, which is a steal at Ł3.00 as it reminds me so much of the style of early Tim Burton movies

Gnarled Tree ACEO

Gnarled Tree ACEO

In addition to her lovely watercolours she also has bright and cheerful bookmarks and envelopes which are perfect for adding that finishing touch to a gift.

 

Blue Flower Handmade Bookmark

Blue Flower Handmade Bookmark

 

 

You can read Stacy-Ann’s blog here: http://www.creativesque.co.uk/

And her Coriandr shop can be found here: http://www.coriandr.com/shop?shop_url=creativesque.coriandr

You can find out more about the CoriandrExpress and the riders on the train at the blog: http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com