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Handmade by MoniQue I am a textile artist, I love to sew , paint and sketch and sometimes I mix them all together.. what are mothers for !

Creativity is deep rooted... My Grandmother, Grandfather and Mother have been my biggest influence in sewing, art and knitting... From an early age I would spend my summer Holidays in Germany with my Grandmother behind the scenes at the Theatre where she worked, watching and learning as she make and alter costumes which led me to my first job after leaving school as an apprentice in

a small fashion house making children's bridesmaid and wedding dress.. After then I completed a Diploma In Art and design .Whilst Having my first child my Husband and I then moved to France for a few years , I was limited with time, New house , new child and the French Language to learn! so to keep my passion for sewing and art going I set time aside to attended a local art and sewing group with many lovely talented French ladies who made the most amazing hand crafted Quilts...It was killing two birds with one stone I could be creative and learn a new language at the same time... as a result of this I enrolled into a City and Guilds doing creative studies, patchwork and quilting Now a single mother of three I have returned to the UK to be near my mother who's my biggest creative influence, she always has a lot of constrictive criticism... I call my mother " Mutti " and she's quality controller....?

Under the Machine and Quilting
24/07/2016

Under the Machine and Quilting

Second Unicorn on silk.... !
24/07/2016

Second Unicorn on silk.... !

First Unicorn on silk...
24/07/2016

First Unicorn on silk...

Chair all finished... Now for the next one.... =D
17/06/2016

Chair all finished... Now for the next one.... =D

Fabric and braid chosen to finish the chair...
13/06/2016

Fabric and braid chosen to finish the chair...

03/06/2016
Today I'm working with a few vintage fabrics.... transforming them into cushions and they will be for sale. So... If you...
13/05/2016

Today I'm working with a few vintage fabrics.... transforming them into cushions and they will be for sale. So... If your interested let me know =D

09/04/2016
09/03/2016
What the customer wants...! Silk buttons on silk curtains with silk tiebacks....
09/03/2016

What the customer wants...! Silk buttons on silk curtains with silk tiebacks....

Love this it's on my sewing list... =D
24/02/2016

Love this it's on my sewing list... =D

For that authentic 1940s look our Lauren Siren Suit is a classic!

www.TheSeamstresdOfBloomsbury.co.uk

Available in a variety of prints and colours

23/02/2016

Charlotte Brontë and her sisters were keen sewers and to celebrate 200 years since her birth on 21 April 1816, in conjunction with the Quilters Guild of the British Isles and the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Howarth, novelist Tracy Chevalier is presenting an exhibition of quilts inspired by Charlotte.

Brought out my vintage Theatre costumes for a little TLC ....
21/02/2016

Brought out my vintage Theatre costumes for a little TLC ....

I have a few vintage things hiding in my cupboard and this delicate lace wedding dress is one... it's in tip top conditi...
19/02/2016

I have a few vintage things hiding in my cupboard and this delicate lace wedding dress is one... it's in tip top condition but has no label inside so it probably was made by a local seamstress at the time... I love the tiny covered buttons...

Today I'm making curtain tie backs out of silk they will be a similar shape to this vintage one you can see here...
19/02/2016

Today I'm making curtain tie backs out of silk they will be a similar shape to this vintage one you can see here...

Here she is my Easter Bunny... She's made from wool and will have a silk scarf and very importantly a bunny must have a ...
19/02/2016

Here she is my Easter Bunny... She's made from wool and will have a silk scarf and very importantly a bunny must have a tail ! without one she reminded me of the fierce bad rabbit form Beatrix Potter who lost his tail !!!

With Valentines day and Easter on the horizon, It gives you a genuine excuse to make Lavender Hearts and bunnies.
10/02/2016

With Valentines day and Easter on the horizon, It gives you a genuine excuse to make Lavender Hearts and bunnies.

A new cushion is being born... ! A Racehorse cotton print fabric centre , with a little quilting to be done! and I just...
31/01/2016

A new cushion is being born... ! A Racehorse cotton print fabric centre , with a little quilting to be done! and I just love the checked woollen fabric border ... cosy !

I have found braid and backing for my silk cushion...I should have it finished soon
27/01/2016

I have found braid and backing for my silk cushion...I should have it finished soon

This is a lovely linen curtain I found at a Vide Grenier / attic sale in France... I have now unpicked and it's ready to...
24/01/2016

This is a lovely linen curtain I found at a Vide Grenier / attic sale in France... I have now unpicked and it's ready to be made into two Roman blinds.

01/08/2015
09/07/2015
Fabric for new project
11/06/2015

Fabric for new project

10/06/2015

Our one day course shall be held at Low Gingerfield Farm B&B at Zetland.... With lovely Gillian Ward, who will make us one of her fantastic delicious lunches...

10/06/2015

Don't you just love the first cut with a new blade, and wonder why you didn't change it sooner?

04/06/2015
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Wowwww

31/05/2015

We all need more fiber. Support your local quilt shop today!

Mandy found your lovely sewing=D ###
21/05/2015

Mandy found your lovely sewing=D ###

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