One for the shop, when it’s ready…
Made from a lambswool and cashmere jumper
With vintage lace and mother of pearl buttons
And of course, plenty of hand stitching 
What do you think, do you like it? Is it something you would buy, and more importantly how much would you pay?! (It was about an hour and 20 mins work if that helps!) I’m wondering if this type of thing has a ceiling that people are prepared to stretch to. It is very sweet and soft – and would make a lovely gift. I think I’ll need to take more accurate photos though, the colour’s not perfect in these, it’s more oatmeal. Really would appreciate any feedback you may have, thank you!!
Right, funny farm today, so I’ll catch you all later – I’ve got some lovely pictures of half-term to show you
love Stephie x
Just the type of thing I see bored but very wealthy housewives buying in over priced garden centres around here. Perhaps not, in principle, the market you had in mind but it’s pretty and very desirable. Price? Would have to do a bit of market research (I’m a poor bored housewife, so garden centres are briefly amusing). A tenner?
I recognise the dresser in the background btw
Thanks so much for your thoughts Amanda, it’s really helpful to know what people think
And yeah, that’s a G&B armoire!! No more painting ruddy furniture for me in the future though, ha, ha! x
Handstitching is tricky, hard to get paid for your time here in the US–small market because handwork competes against factory imports. The piece is beautiful, love the sharp heart-shape.
Hey Lisa, thanks for coming by and commenting
This is my ‘fear’! Amanda said £10, which is around $14, for an hour and 20 mins labour, plus materials, plus ‘running costs’, plus a profit (for investment in to any new machinery in future!), makes this kind of thing not viable as a business – and at some point I do want to support myself!!!! Like you say, cheap imports from China and India – or as I prefer to call it, ‘exploitative imports and unrealistic expectations’ make it so difficult. It seems to me it’s about finding the right market, if there is one, and making sure you can reach them and you have what they want! lol x