Commissions Undertaken

Happy New Year.

Well I did say that I would share with you the commissions that I had been doing up to Christmas. Sorry it's the 14th January and not earlier but yes you've guessed it, I have been hit by the dreaded flu bug and it's really knocked me for six. But I'm determined it's not going to get the better of me and have been dosing myself with lots of medicine and even better, my lovely husband has been taking great care of me too! So there are advantages!!!

Thanks to all for your orders last year and your creative ideas that lead to some fantastic products. Hope everyone liked their Christmas presents. Let me have feedback and any pictures when you have chance and if there is anything I can do for you again please just shout.

So here are a few of the fab things that I have been working on:

Who says APRONS are just for the girls???

1.The "French Waiters" wrap-around apron. This has proved very popular for both men and women. It comes with a large pocket to the front and fits any size. It's quite long too and can come in any colour or pattern combination.

2. Personalised Aprons have also proved extremely popular and fun.

This is one I have done for a very dear friend who has just started a bakery business. Take a look at her website to see a selection of her delicious cakes. Forget the new year diet and treat yourself!!! http://www.sarahsbakery.co.uk/ Take a look but hurry back and see what else I've been up to.....

The cup cake case forms the pocket and the cherry on top is padded and appliqued to give it that 3 dimensional look. Good enough to eat!! ha ha!

This one is for a man who really enjoys cooking and considers himself to be the next Naked Chef!

3. Childrens personalised aprons

It's brilliant to get the kids cooking!

These were for two great little boys who are going to be our chefs of the future! They love baking with Gran and I imagine there will be buns galore this year!

If you know of any other budding chefs and would like to get them an apron, just let me have their measurements from their neck to 3" below their knee and I will work out a cost for you depending on the number of letters in their names to: info@bevmadden.com

4. The NEW TABARD pini

The colourful cotton tabard is sooo easy to wear. It just pops over your head and hey you're ready to go....whizzing round the house....cooking or cleaning or whatever you need to do. It ties at the side and comes with 2 large pockets for carrying all you need with you. It brightens up even the dullest day and makes even the hardest and ugliest chores seem a doddle!

Talking of chores, these wonderful LAUNDRY BAGS will make your life easier and your rooms tidier. They can be personalised with anything that you want.

OOHHH SOOOO sweet.....DOLLS BUNK BED BEDDING...who'd have thought it?

The set comprises of 2 frilled reversible duvets and 2 frilled pillows together with spotty bottom sheets. Some dollies were in for treat this Christmas. Would have loved to have seen the little girls faces on Christmas morning.

Want to keep out those DRAUGHTS and SAVE MONEY on your fuel bills? Then why not invest in some of these DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS?

They can be made to any size and can co-ordinate with your existing colour scheme. Novelty doggy ones are also available.

PERSONALISED CUSHIONS

This delightful cushion was made using a piece of vintage English embroidery, appliqued with a heart, embroidered with a saying and backed with some really trendy stripey co-ordinated fabric. It's removable so fully washable too.

So as you can see December was quite a busy month. January appears to be quite busy too but before I start in earnest with all the exciting ideas I have been developing over the break, I really must tidy up, sort and organise my studio or otherwise you may find me buried under a mountain of fabric.... watch out for my next update which will help make your life run more smoothly!!

All for now

Bev