I’m sure you have all been away at some point this summer and are all feeling refreshed and raring to go? I hope so. Well I’ve just come back from visiting my cousins in Michigan – the Land of the Great Lakes and the Cherry Capital and I have had a great time. Except for the jet lag kicking in and kicking me I feel really relaxed. Michigan is a great place for inspiration for my sewing and painting, so keep watching out for my snippets over the next few months to help and inspire you too.
This month’s features:
Old’s the new new
NEW personal shopping tailored to you
Sneak Preview - my NEW line in novelty print aprons
Order now for Christmas
Apron Stories – what’s yours?
Remember the Loyalty Card for mrs madden makes customers
Old’s the New new!
I say if you learn just one new thing from your travels, it’s worth it! Well I’ve nearly filled my notebook on this trip. But one thing that came across quite strongly was that OLD is the NEW new! I think I’m going to adopt is as my new mantra as it fits really well with my type of products.
America is all about upcycling and not so much recycling. It’s what can be made out of something that you were going to throw out and thought was no longer useful for anything. It’s about where old and new come together to make something unique, exclusive and divine.
So if you are decluttering your wardrobe ready for the autumn, think before you throw…is there something you can turn your old clothes into and make yourself something new to wear? A piece of jewellery, a pair of mittens, new bag?????
This bag made from upcycled fabrics can be found at:
http://www.notmassproduced.com/ in the accessories section
I’m in the process of putting some simple craft worksheets together, so please lookout for my next newsletter or visit this Blog to help you upcycle some of your bits and pieces.
Personal Shopping – Private Viewings
I know that it is sometimes difficult to find time to attend shows. They’re not always on a day that is convenient or you only have an hour or so to do your shopping. So I have introduced a new service just for you:
Personal Shopping Hour(s)
These can be tailored to suit you, either by yourself or with some friends
Come along and view my entire range
Get to touch and feel the quality
Pick your products in a hassle free environment
You can also discuss any made to order requirements - choose from a great selection of fabric swatches and trims
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or cup of tea or coffee
Ring 0779 959 0371 or email me info@bevmadden.com to book a time that is suitable for you
The entire studio will be open JUST FOR YOU
You can book just an hour or more if you need it
Don’t delay – book your personal shopping trip now and treat yourself.
Sneak preview – Novelty print aprons
Have a look below at my selection of novelty print aprons before they go live on the web and are for sale to the general public from this weekend. Choose from 3 designs:
Delightful doggy print – cute dogs complete in their winter outfits
Adorable ducks with a vintage Campbell’s Soup pocket – one for the pot????
Kitsch kitchen utensils in stunning grey black and white – one for the man in your house??? 
Fantastic value at only £15.99 (£17.99 at the shows) If you are interested in treating yourself to one, please email me by the end of Thursday. I’ll also treat you to FREE p&p on them.Order now for Christmas
We haven’t even turned the clocks back yet, but it’s never too early to get organised for Christmas, especially if you would like something exclusive and hand made for a special present.
My Christmas preparations started a few months ago so I have lots in stock that I haven’t yet managed to get on the website. If you have something in mind please contact me and I can send you some pictures or you can call in to have a private & personal viewing. Or remember that I can also make to order if you have specific requirements……my beautiful fabric store is growing….my husband now says we need a warehouse!!!!
Apron Stories – What’s yours?
One of my lovely cousins, Marge, in America sent me this one. I am putting together a book about aprons so would love to hear your stories, sayings, anecdotes, old or new. If you have bought one from me, when and where you wear it, what stories can it tell? Email me and attach a picture if you want to.
The History of the Apron - In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks,
and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood
stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been
shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the
trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much
furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron,
and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes
As a special thank you to all my customers, I have introduced the mrs madden makes LOYALTY CARD. Whenever you now spend £25 or multiples of it, you will be rewarded with a sticker on your card. Collect 4 and you will be entitled to 20% off your next purchase. It’s amazing how quickly you will get to your discount. Start now and you will be able to make some terrific savings on your Christmas gifts. These are available on all purchases via my web site and with me directly.
Well that’s all for October. Hope to see you at the shows. Enjoy the last of the warmer days and look out for my newsletter in November.
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