Flossy’s Fancy is a one-man-band business that squeezes into my daily life as much as possible.
I was constantly finding and collecting vintage embroidered items, doilies and tray cloths etc, not to use as intended, but because they were beautiful with great colours.
I knew they were destined for another purpose.
My first bunny softie was made with some of this embroidery as the body, and from there they just multiplied (as bunnies tend to do) and this aesthetic has since branched into various other handmade creations. I’m a bit sentimental and love salvaging and re using things, so I’ll especially gravitate to pieces with marks or holes that I can rescue. It’s satisfying giving something a new life or purpose.
What inspires you? Trawling through antique and op shops. Lots of inspiration comes randomly from all sorts of places though. Lately I’m looking at lots of amazing photography.
Natural history diagrams, drawings and displays. I like dark Victorian cabinets and drawers with the idea of all variety of things lurking inside to peek at.
Travel to new places. Empty beaches. Music
I’m definitely strongly inspired by vintage stuff! I think it’s the nostalgic associations, along with the focus on workmanship, technique and skill these things encompass. From prints and designs of vintage fashion to mundane everyday items and there worn, washed out colours and patterns. I get caught up in details and textures.
Where are your favourite places on-line?www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com, www.finelittleday.com, www.eatdrinkchic.com, www.spoonfulzine.com, www.olivesfriendpop.com, www.fortysixthatgrace.blogspot.com
What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I seem to be into baking at the moment. Not so great at it but I enjoy the process. Sewing for myself, friends and family as theres always a backlog of that. Getting out and about. Camping in the warmer months and nesting indoors with a movie and some treats in the cooler months.
it must have come from her dad a very talented man,
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