Sarah’s local bookstore is coming along really well in its renovations! This is the finished storefront: There’s a little palace/castle in the sign, which I think is really cute. The window frame is also raised, so the display is still changeable. Maybe I should do this for all the shops…. Let’s see how it’s going…… Continue reading Bookstore Beginnings
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Project Roundup
Sarah’s local bookstore is getting a renovation, so I’ve been doing a lot of planning for that at the moment. Below is where I’m at right now; I need more paper for the door, and there’s stuff I still need to decide on for the window and sign. But I do love the window in…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Touring Needle & Thread
Hi! It’s Tiffany guest-writing here, and I’m going to show you around Needle and Thread for its grand opening. Come in! As you come in the door, to the side is our sit and stitch corner. So if you want to come in and chat with other like-minded people while you stitch, you’re welcome to…… Continue reading Touring Needle & Thread
Decorating In and Out
In-between decorating her apartment…. ….Sarah’s helping Tiffany and Petra decorate the stores for the holidays. Most of their time is spent being silly with the decorations, though. “What do you think Petra?” “Uhm….” “Hey Tiff, can I borrow extra hooks for my wreath and these lights?” “Sure I’ll just– Sarah’s got biscuits!” “Do you want…… Continue reading Decorating In and Out
Summer Yellow
Tiffany’s summer wardrobe is slowly expanding with the addition of this pleated skirt. These pleats were so hard! It’s very tricky to keep them even, but at least I tried. I am happy with the waistband, though! Maybe I just need to iron the pleats again. Perhaps they’ll behave a little better. I think next…… Continue reading Summer Yellow
Every Store Needs Books
This week has been filled with lots of fiddly, tedious formatting, like the flat magazines below…. ….so Needle & Thread has a parcel of books and magazines arrive today! All ready to fill the shop with. Or make a start at filling the shop with. I made two copies of each of the books; one…… Continue reading Every Store Needs Books
Needle & Thread Updates
In-between real-life obligations, I’ve added a few small things to Needle & Thread, starting with brightening up this wall to the side of the fabric table. I saw these shelves in a magazine once and I’ve wanted to make them ever since, and I’m so satisfied with them! There’s also a little pot for teaspoons/excess…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Updates
Project Roundup
I found this cross-stitch kit in an old box a few months ago, and I decided to start it this week. Here’s the first thread complete…. ….and a bit more done. Tiffany and I are also making a list of all the little bits & pieces I need to make to finish off Needle &…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Shop Fittings
The interior of Needle & Thread has pretty much got all it’s big furniture pieces, now that this fabric table is finished. There’s a platform underneath the table for bolts of fabric to rest on… ….and the top is nice and clear for rolling the bolts out. I am so happy with how this interior…… Continue reading Shop Fittings
Drinks on Me
The drinks trolley is fully stocked! There’s ground coffee, teabags and hot chocolate powder, and a carton of milk on the bottom shelf. There are also seven plain, white mugs. Maybe I’ll decorate these later, or Tiffany will organise a craft session with her friends and do them. Tiffany’s equipment test was clearly a success!…… Continue reading Drinks on Me
