tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30700412739647900852024-03-13T02:19:39.249+00:00Tearoom and Craft Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland – Cushion and CakeCushion and Cake is a small, quirky tearoom and craft gallery in the westend of Glasgow. We have over 10 loose leaf teas varieties, a daily selection of fresh homebaked cakes and a small craft gallery showcasing Scottish artist and crafters work.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-52871851704101452612012-09-24T12:14:00.001+01:002012-09-24T12:14:29.329+01:00Blog moving to new homeHello lovely blog readers. Just a little not that I am moving my blog over <a href="http://www.cushionandcake.com/blog/#.UGBAJxg1ZNI">here</a> as it is integrated into my new website.<br />
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I really hope you continue to follow Cushion & Cake adventures.<br />
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See you soon<br />
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PamelaCushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-28073823714781460552012-09-06T15:00:00.003+01:002012-09-06T15:01:12.421+01:00New Crafts in the Gallery<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">It was time to start exploring the wealth of talent out there and start restocking the Gallery for dare I say it... Christmas?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The function & beauty items were things like screen printed tea towels, drinks coasters and tote bags.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love dogs, anything to do with dogs (and animals in general) so it is unsurprising that you'll find these pastel painted pooches in the tearoom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">These gorgeous screen printed tea towels would be just at home hanging as an artwork as they would being put to use on the dishes.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jewellery and accessories are always popular. Who doesn't have a jacket that really could do with a new pin or brooch? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Or how about some gorgeous big hand painted wooden beads? I particularly love these colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm still negotiating with some new designers to the tearoom so look out for more goodies soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Pam xx</span>Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-86999899314408935722012-09-03T00:02:00.002+01:002012-09-03T00:08:44.588+01:00Barcelona Tea & Cake<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Well I'm back from my hols in Barcelona. it was sunny, hot and most relaxing. A few days home now and I'm beginning to get used to NOT having a glass of Cava at lunchtime...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anyway, back to work and jolly happy I am about it too. I did visit a couple of places in Barcelona for cakes as a bit of research, you know. Of course none were a wonderful as Cushion & Cake but I did love my visits to see how other people do the tearoom thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The cakes here at <a href="http://www.artisa.es/index-1.php">Art i sa</a> near Placa Reial were super. Proper home baking with a great selection of teas too. I had cake for breakfast here one morning. A great way to start the day I say!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Next up was Barcelona's very on C&C, <a href="http://www.cupcakesbarcelona.com/index.html">Cup & Cake</a>. Two friends separately had recommended I visit this little place. It was small and cute, their specialty was cupcakes so I found myself once again breaking my fast with cakes although this time I stuffed a lovely big croissant into my gob before the yummy red velvet cup cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Both places had a really lovely vibe and it was nice to see the tea and cake culture in other countries and be inspired. No worries that I'd relocate t Barcelona though! In 34 degrees heat everyday it would play havoc with my butter cream :-)</span><br />
<br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-14189837056942050652012-08-07T21:16:00.002+01:002012-08-07T21:16:47.518+01:00Give Craft Make with The Glasgow Craft Mafia<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This Sunday sees the return of the Glasgow Craft Mafia with a great event quite unlike any other craft fair. This event is exclusively for stocking up on craft supplies with Mafia member allowing you to raid their craft stash!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">You can also get making at a number of different craft turorials.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It take place on Sunday 12th August at the Trom Theatre in Glasgow from noon till 5pm.</span><br />
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We've been making stuff at Cushion & Cake over the last two weeks. Regulars to Cushion & Cake saw the tearoom transformed into a sewing haven where I held two skirt making tutorials.</div>
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We were starting out with a really simple skirt. Made with an elasticated waist and no closures to sew, anyone can make one.</div>
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The sewers brought their own choice of fabric to make their skirt. Light cottons work best for beginners as they're easy to sew.</div>
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So here's the final product!</div>
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I've had a few requests to do more tutorials at the tearoom in the evening so look out for a programme of stuff happening in the near future...</div>
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<br /></div>Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-21414599781580273602012-06-18T21:36:00.001+01:002012-06-18T21:36:39.595+01:00I want my hat back - Jon KlassenThis isn't at all tearoom related but I felt I wanted to share. That wonderful bookshop I mentioned in my last post, the <a href="http://www.mainstreetbooks.co.uk/">Main Street Trading Company</a> is where I bought an absolutely lovely book.<br />
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Admittedly, it is a children's book but the illustrations are so beautiful and the story so simple and funny, it easily appeals to adults.<br />
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It is written and illustrated by a Canadian artist, <a href="http://jonklassen.tumblr.com/">Jon Klassen</a>. I just love the main character, a bear who has lost his red hat. The story is his journey to finding who has his hat.<br />
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I'm looking forward to the next book to be released December 2012... This is not my hat... <br />
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</div>Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-37614016909504532002012-06-13T22:49:00.000+01:002012-06-15T21:09:41.012+01:00Glamping at the Roulotte RetreatNow words cannot describe how good I feel after my break, glamping in Melrose in the Scottish Borders.<br />
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We stayed in a <a href="http://roulotteretreat.com/">Roulotte</a>, a French built caravan decorated in beautiful colours on a meadow near the Eildon Hills. The weather was fair, no rain but I didn't care. I was looking for some serious time off to sleep, relax and get some fresh air. This pair Goosey & Lucy were our neighbours.<br />
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The male goose Goosey honked a lot and we were told never to turn our back on him because he'd chase us! I thought we'd just keep out of their way but when they came to the door, there was no avoiding him... <br />
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The roulottes were so cosy with a big bed and a wood burning fire, Stuart and played dominoes for hours one evening and it was lovely to have no phone, no T.V.<br />
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I managed to have some tearoom fun of my own and visited the <a href="http://www.mainstreetbooks.co.uk/">Main Street Trading Company</a> on St Boswells main street. It was a dream. Bookshop, tearoom and vintage shop in one.<br />
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I loved the original signage outside the shop in gold paint.<br />
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Lots of beautiful books...<br />
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I enjoyed a slice of cake, which was really familiar! We must bake the same recipe for this blueberry cream cheese cake ;-)<br />
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So back to work tomorrow, I'm looking forward to it and I'll be a bit more presentable than the picture of me in my <a href="http://roulotteretreat.com/">glamping</a> gear ;-)<br />
<br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-68362618586968408292012-06-13T22:10:00.002+01:002012-06-15T21:10:41.416+01:00The big catch up...Blimey it has been an age since I last had a chance to write a little blog entry. It has been a busy few months of tearoom fun, 1st Birthday Parties, Crafternoons, Jubilees and Glamping.<br />
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I'll start off with a little about C&C's first birthday celebrations last month. The tearoom turned one on the 7th May and to celebrate, I invited my loyal customers to a little party at the tearoom. There was cake, cava and homemade lemonade and plenty of cheer. Thanks to every one who popped in. Let's hope we can party again next year.<br />
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Crafternoons have been popular with more people coming along each month to learn something new and take home something beautiful. Over the last few months we've been making cloud magnets after wet felting your own felt and printing your own card after making your very own stamp.<br />
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At C&C we even had members of the Gaelic community attending "Cofaidh & Cearden" Coffee & Crafts sessions for five weeks where participants took part in a Crafternoon but had the opportunity to practice/speak Gaelic with other Gaelic speakers.<br />
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We covered a different area of craft each week from printing to cake decorating.<br />
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Then there was the Jubilee. C&C offered something special over the holiday weekend, a Jubilee Tea. I made raspberry lemonade, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches with a huge scone topped with cream, jam and strawberries and a special pot of Darjeeling. The special tea went down a treat with my customers.<br />
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There's a couple of new additions to the tearoom. These two Parker Knoll chairs were donated by one of my lovely customers.<br />
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He overheard me telling someone that I was after a couple of these chairs to make a 'cosy corner' in the window area. A few days later, they arrived. I plan to re upholster them at some point, but for now, they look great with handmade cushions and crocheted blankets. They are unbelievably comfortable! I sometimes sit on them at the end of the day while I wait for a cake to bake. Bliss...<br />
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Now... I've had a pretty hectic few months and was REALLY in need of a break. So, I got away for a few days Glamping. You may remember earlier in the year I mentioned that I was hoping to go glamping this year. Well I did and I'll tell you all about it in the next post.<br />
<br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-10097629553377607842012-05-14T15:12:00.000+01:002012-05-14T15:12:00.369+01:00Happy Birthday Cushion & CakeSo there you have it. One year in business selling loose leaf tea and homebaked goodies to Glasgow. It has been such a quick year. I've learned loads and learned quick!<br />
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On Saturday night we had a party. I invited lots of my customers along to celebrate the tearoom's birthday with a glass of cava and some wee treats.<br />
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The evening started off well with a few folk popping in to say hello, then it got busy!<br />
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These lucky folks managed to get a seat before the place was packed out!<br />
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Thanks to everyone who came along on Saturday. I was delighted to see you.<br /><br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-22663679770369960362012-04-25T11:34:00.003+01:002012-04-25T11:34:54.048+01:00Clouds CrafternoonI'm excited about this Sunday's Crafternoon here at Cushion & Cake. The Crafternooners don't yet know what they'll be making exactly but here is a sneaky peek at the materials we'll be using.<br />
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I'll be back next week with pictures and the results of the "Clouds' Crafternoon.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-15070433200751835712012-04-25T11:25:00.003+01:002012-04-25T11:26:18.832+01:00Change to opening hoursIt is quite a difficult job running a wee business all by yourself... Of course I absolutely love it but I'm starting to feel like I'm perhaps missing out a wee bit too much on the other things in life, like spending time with my partner and friends.<br />
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A few weeks ago over Easter I had two days off and spent them with Stuart my partner. It was amazing! I forgot about all the stuff we used to do together on days off. We visited antique shops, went out for food and just hung out together. So I made the decision to take a bit of that back and close the tearoom on a Sunday.<br />
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I really hope that people understand that I can't be open all the time but perhaps later in the year I will have some more people in my team to allow me to do just that.<br />
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From the start of May Cushion & Cake will be closed on Sundays but open on Mondays.<br />
<br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-50739340388740617672012-04-19T17:49:00.001+01:002012-04-19T23:16:19.782+01:00‘Cofaidh is Cheàrdan’Calling all Gaelic speakers in Glasgow! The Glasgow Gàidhlig Initative is working in conjunction with C&C to run a programme of 5 crafty sessions ‘Cofaidh is Cheàrdan’ starting Wednesday 25th April.<br />
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Like the regular Crafternoons participants will come along and learn a new craft and create something smashing to take home.<br />
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I've put together a programme of five sessions, each a different craft so you can sign up to them all.<br />
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For more information contact fios@glaschu.org <br />
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<br />Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-58581054389447736222012-04-18T17:24:00.000+01:002012-04-18T17:24:54.263+01:00Closed Wed & Thurs 18-19th AprilSoooo sorry if you tried to visit us today but found us closed. We've got no hot water and need to get and available plumber to come and fix it. Grrr. Why can't everything be fixed with a bit of buttercream icing?<br />
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As it is April, I always think of 'Little April Showers' from Bambi (April snow blizzards here in Scotland however) so the theme will be clouds. See what I did there?<br />
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Clouds are a very popular motif currently so I knew that Craftenooners would like to make something attractive based around this idea.<br />
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If you want to come along you can book here or give me a ring at the tearoom on 0141 339 4114. As always w wee deposit of £5 is required to book your place. You can pay by paypal tea@cushionandcake.com or speak to me about arranging an alternative.<br />
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It is going to be a good one to get booked in quick. If you need some more inspiration watch the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcIDa7EdnA&feature=related">April Shower clip Bambi here</a> orrrrrrrrr <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSkyOpjoVk">Little Fluffy Clouds by the Orb</a>... why not?Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-26046932537948160932012-03-28T13:59:00.000+01:002012-03-28T13:59:52.756+01:00Easter Bird's Nest CupcakesI'm all confused! I thought Easter was this weekend? It's not. Still a week to go before I can eat my body weight in chocolate...<br />
I didn't want to start too early making Easter treats but it now seems that I have. These little Easter bird nest cupcakes have been going down a treat with the kiddies this week.<br />
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100g butter<br />
100g caster sugar<br />
2 eggs free rage of course!<br />
10g cocoa powder<br />
90g self raising flour<br />
2 tbsp milk<br />
Chocolate egg and birdie decorations <br />
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Oven set to 180 degrees and arrange about six, maybe seven muffin cases on muffin tray.<br />
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Cream butter and sugar together till pale. Beat in eggs one at a time until then sieve the cocoa powder and SR flour together and gently fold into mix to make a nice smooth batter. Add the milk, gently mix. Get the batter into the cases quickly and be careful not to overfill, you don't want an overflowing cupcake.<br />
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Bake for about 20 minutes. A skewer inserted should come out clean when baked.<br />
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Leave to cool and make butter cream...<br />
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200g icing sugar<br />
Few drops of vanilla and a drop of milk<br />
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Real butter is often hard especially if you take it straight from the fridge. Recently I've been measuring my butter into a glass bowl then melting it for a few seconds (less than 10) in the microwave* to soften. This makes beating the sugar in MUCH easier. With a wooden spoon, really beat the sugar and butter, vanilla and a dash of milk if you need it together to get a nice pale icing. Make sure there are no bits of butter not completely mixed. By the time the cakes have cooled, the butter cream should be ready to pipe.<br />
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Using a piping bag and a big star nozzle, pipe a circle of buttercream then place the eggs and chick in the centre. Voila. <br />
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*if you forget about the butter in the microwave and if completely melts, don't panic and don't waste the butter. It is expensive. Leave it to start firming up again and continue as normal. If you can't wait and you put the sugar into the butter. Give it a good beating until it is really smooth. I can can look separated for ages before it properly starts to bind.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-78174227130217434952012-03-19T22:57:00.000+00:002012-03-19T22:57:22.943+00:00Still sewing....Right, I think it can now be called an obsession. All I can think about is sewing, my sewing patterns and fabric. The fabric obsession is nothing new but as I mentioned in my last entry I've been learning to make my own clothes. I had a day off today and spent the entire day sewing skirts!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tIYyrFQBuJ5ZRQTZgm352ZBexnIAWfB_xgflrAHim4cnFlMf6fYJKHjEb13GTezn0CFI7IaYNZU3gf3KsTxcpvOFCQNqiwvbjKswaBnvWPzx7omek6bZt1L1fxyWb5mle9F_RPYmEtnj/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tIYyrFQBuJ5ZRQTZgm352ZBexnIAWfB_xgflrAHim4cnFlMf6fYJKHjEb13GTezn0CFI7IaYNZU3gf3KsTxcpvOFCQNqiwvbjKswaBnvWPzx7omek6bZt1L1fxyWb5mle9F_RPYmEtnj/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I adapted the free pattern from <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/faux-fur-peter-pan-collar-tutorial-with-free-pattern">Colette</a> which I found when I was obsessively reading every page of her site. Her version makes a faux fur collar with pom pom ties.<br />
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I just made a flat one and will add satin or velvet black ribbon to make the ties.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaDNfXalVz1YdVOxQlGXZSZYiFcGjMyj-k30F9UUE9xzbJKLmZC2OEwRcBPdnAqPUOHkS4uAFlJGRS5rODqw79h4pUpN3un-qGwwQVaFYIR3xfIfauLH6A3Z_sLfmgXEgdHhtjSj1B5nW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-19+at+22.45.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaDNfXalVz1YdVOxQlGXZSZYiFcGjMyj-k30F9UUE9xzbJKLmZC2OEwRcBPdnAqPUOHkS4uAFlJGRS5rODqw79h4pUpN3un-qGwwQVaFYIR3xfIfauLH6A3Z_sLfmgXEgdHhtjSj1B5nW/s320/Screen+Shot+2012-03-19+at+22.45.07.png" width="320" /></a></div>You can download the free pattern <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/faux-fur-peter-pan-collar-tutorial-with-free-pattern">here</a>. I printed the simple pattern and placed it on a lovely cream remnant I had (a curtain actucally) and cut out. I also cut out the same in iron on interfacing and adhered to my curtain remnant fabric. For the underside, I used a bit I had leftover from my spotty skirt. Right sides facing, I sewed all the way round leaving a gap at the back of the neck so that you can turn the collar the right way round then stitch the opening closed. How I am to attach the ties I have not yet decided... I'm afraid I battered on as I usually do with a project even if I'm ill equipped... it keeps me amused...<br />
Last thing for now are the fabric birds I added to my Easter tree in the tearoom.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTS1mXFEn8UZBB8DtIecs4VRb_9q6wSDIBXbM4sygOhrIBCnRg6JEN-x_JEcSqg9aEAaFeLZhcMdEUQeRNWYuhZHge9eJ3YjOXtqn0kuDv2MAhhP15qicmyN2N3hzhA-66jhd_3oYy_7UX/s1600/DSCF9306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTS1mXFEn8UZBB8DtIecs4VRb_9q6wSDIBXbM4sygOhrIBCnRg6JEN-x_JEcSqg9aEAaFeLZhcMdEUQeRNWYuhZHge9eJ3YjOXtqn0kuDv2MAhhP15qicmyN2N3hzhA-66jhd_3oYy_7UX/s320/DSCF9306.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I made them using fabric remnants and a pattern found online. I won't say too much about them just now because they'll feature again in a future post in more detail...Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-72075606058013304482012-03-14T12:25:00.000+00:002012-03-14T12:25:11.725+00:00Spring in the airSpring IS in the air! I'm not wearing a cardigan today. Which is rare. I'm also wearing TROUSERS which is a rare sight. I only have one pair of chino type things and a pair of black "skinny" jeans which I feel odd in, coz I'm not skinny.<br />
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Anyway new obsession this fortnight is clothes making. Every night I've been trawling the internet for lovely fabric to make my creations.<br />
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</tbody></table>I've fallen for this woman who designs the patterns I've been using. <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/">Colette Patterns</a>. I've already made the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/ginger">Ginger</a> skirt with success.<br />
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Onto tearoom news, well, I now have a colleague. Alex MacKenzie, a regular to the tearoom with her two girls and faithful Crafternooner. She started just over a week ago and it is going great. She totally gets what I'm trying to do with the tearoom and has tonnes of ideas and stuff for how I can develop. Alex will be here with me on Thursdays and Saturdays so if you can, pop in and say hello.<br />
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Crafternoons are here to stay! Folk had requested a regular Crafternoon so we're going to be crafting on the last Sunday of each month.<br />
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As before each Crafternoon will have a different theme, suitable for all abilities and you'll have something beautiful to take away with you. The March Crafternoon is a Spring inspired one using fabric to sew some birds and creating a lovely Spring/Easter mobile for your home.<br />
Email tea(at)cushionandcake.com if you want to come along.<br />
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Onto Easter decorating. I've had fun decorating my Easter tree for the tearoom. The images here don't show it very gloriously but I assure you, it is rather cute.<br />
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That's all for now. Better go and bake some cakes like my new fav lemon and blueberry loaf.<br />
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I bought some lovely Moleskine notebooks that I planned to print onto last week but I wondered how they'd look with a simple cross stitch on the cover. It goes to show that the simplest designs work best. <br />
I've been playing with different colour ways and I hope to sell them in the tearoom, if I don't keep them for myself!!! <br />
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Then just choose your favourite colours and cross stitch your heart out!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTtsbJ9XVzrhyphenhyphenomAwSBVkVssaCkgQmSL_5dBrPopCQs9J5KyteHPThHY924VEMjrx1TAf7As9yl-iqowrmEa6JcdyEUgSGp1myVxoiaXAzuF_i1Ur_AKi_70z6m_mL8tw1XJxrzi5gzW8z/s1600/DSCF9250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTtsbJ9XVzrhyphenhyphenomAwSBVkVssaCkgQmSL_5dBrPopCQs9J5KyteHPThHY924VEMjrx1TAf7As9yl-iqowrmEa6JcdyEUgSGp1myVxoiaXAzuF_i1Ur_AKi_70z6m_mL8tw1XJxrzi5gzW8z/s320/DSCF9250.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>A cross stitch style card and a yummy bath creamer made with cocoa and shea butter.<br />
So first off, the crafternooners had to select a heart cross stitch pattern which I had drawn out on graph paper with a felt tip pen.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdfdP4VYhiX142JSh2d_e-8YIuWqoXcmbf9ibzsQ6ZREfBIPc9QZ916FxH_zMR70erCXKPV9WjTW21XYhV-P4gbHCMKuqbCbGDakFM03Iipp4Vfi15s5lHSm2gxsZn4JpTbbO-eSQrIR5/s1600/DSCF9264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdfdP4VYhiX142JSh2d_e-8YIuWqoXcmbf9ibzsQ6ZREfBIPc9QZ916FxH_zMR70erCXKPV9WjTW21XYhV-P4gbHCMKuqbCbGDakFM03Iipp4Vfi15s5lHSm2gxsZn4JpTbbO-eSQrIR5/s320/DSCF9264.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>While the crafters were making their cards, I put together a mixture to make delicious bath creamers. I used a recipe from Kirsty Alsopp's Craft book.<br />
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100g cocoa butter<br />
50g shea butter<br />
50ml almond oil<br />
2-4 drops of essential oil (we used lavender, lemon and bergamot)<br />
Small paper cases<br />
Decorations (we used dried lavender, lemon zest, rosemary and earl grey loose leaf tea)<br />
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In a plastic jug melt the cocoa butter in the microwave. Then add the shea butter and melt it too. Remove form microwave and allow to cool a little. Add the almond oil and your essential oils.<br />
Pour the mixture into your paper cases. When the mixture goes cloudy (20 mins or longer if mixture is still hot from microwave) you can add your decorations such as lavender or lemon zest.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKst_payHmy21XoxQcG8OVdTWU_8jMd28WY9S0XPDvssUB17kNO_S1a_Xrza06_WbADBXTOS5eroV29xlNXNthv19rKOnhDtVqh3lT_zYsLuzRo5x6zjogzwUKnmC5qnRZN7LG6u1oNsh/s1600/DSCF9269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKst_payHmy21XoxQcG8OVdTWU_8jMd28WY9S0XPDvssUB17kNO_S1a_Xrza06_WbADBXTOS5eroV29xlNXNthv19rKOnhDtVqh3lT_zYsLuzRo5x6zjogzwUKnmC5qnRZN7LG6u1oNsh/s320/DSCF9269.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When the creamers were set, we added a little bit of packaging. Tissue and cellophane with ribbon worked well and looked lovely. The wee creamers are ready to use after 24 hours. You just pop them into a hot bath and enjoy a lovely smelling bath and super scented bathroom.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauk2OehfdU4JdPgUrYMfU9aKK6WKgQnpRPnWXXS78oukFeCzm2Tep9sq1eQW3wKfrkVXRiQkWxgvQvI0NbyI312vOV9OpoZb85dHBHOw-CSjH3ZpdkiQAmVgdfsTRfrOzVXSyGxP0nqvN/s1600/DSCF9274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauk2OehfdU4JdPgUrYMfU9aKK6WKgQnpRPnWXXS78oukFeCzm2Tep9sq1eQW3wKfrkVXRiQkWxgvQvI0NbyI312vOV9OpoZb85dHBHOw-CSjH3ZpdkiQAmVgdfsTRfrOzVXSyGxP0nqvN/s320/DSCF9274.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> My mixture made about six creamers and I would stress that you use little paper cases, like fairy cake ones opposed to muffin ones. They'll be too big and may take longer to set.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-57333309548714731362012-02-07T20:56:00.000+00:002012-02-07T20:56:26.415+00:00Printing by hand at Cushion & CakeI was really excited about Sunday's crafternoon. I'd prepared a session on print where the crafternooners would create their own tote bags, hand printed having cut their own stencil.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXI_rAftopD2yyfLVdVBMivOmGr92Bf6TN32kJ6LMovhAdzEhSWqAeFglcZtq6RZk_YTk-b2VNgIWD_iwaHGpBor4Q_blxX0XaylReaya1nvdQ0dK-U7IoeP482nCRaag0VK6sjmLkQ8E/s1600/DSCF9238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXI_rAftopD2yyfLVdVBMivOmGr92Bf6TN32kJ6LMovhAdzEhSWqAeFglcZtq6RZk_YTk-b2VNgIWD_iwaHGpBor4Q_blxX0XaylReaya1nvdQ0dK-U7IoeP482nCRaag0VK6sjmLkQ8E/s320/DSCF9238.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I printed out lots of silhouettes from the internet, birds, foliage and flowers for the crafternooners to choose from. We were using freezer paper to get a really good result. Freezer paper is great! You can cut it just like paper and temporarily adhere it to fabric using a dry, hot iron. Being able to iron on the stencil reduces the chance of bleed onto the fabric giving a really neat finish.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ed-CW3Wnh7U6AfYmjkBwXwo8mrQhfm2lfAQxifwl_oo2vVKP_dHdA3eiyJXePbRIRzJVZvCYOOqbtW-jop0yGbpK-b8f6z3mUKW20Z53EBn3KPhKqMyYhJs8uXsr_OuXwsvYxpnBDcDh/s1600/DSCF9227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ed-CW3Wnh7U6AfYmjkBwXwo8mrQhfm2lfAQxifwl_oo2vVKP_dHdA3eiyJXePbRIRzJVZvCYOOqbtW-jop0yGbpK-b8f6z3mUKW20Z53EBn3KPhKqMyYhJs8uXsr_OuXwsvYxpnBDcDh/s320/DSCF9227.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Using a stickle brush to apply the paint makes sure you don't over coat in fabric paint, thin coats as always work best.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G6KINwv9gglE-wPR_CKew1GOs7P_P2RRzzkIu_MXOv9RmMr4rIo9mdrDIEgpH9bmBLA3r8CmzdEZ-PLUSqciuxY1fK1p5U2m4EesyWN1mHeLldZIDq0Lp8TgnO4XrkqzKUFARczy5XRg/s1600/DSCF9237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G6KINwv9gglE-wPR_CKew1GOs7P_P2RRzzkIu_MXOv9RmMr4rIo9mdrDIEgpH9bmBLA3r8CmzdEZ-PLUSqciuxY1fK1p5U2m4EesyWN1mHeLldZIDq0Lp8TgnO4XrkqzKUFARczy5XRg/s320/DSCF9237.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Their bags look really great. Everyone had done something different and were really proud of what they'd created.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-64985518591118944862012-01-24T17:13:00.000+00:002012-01-24T17:13:50.772+00:00Happy CraftersWhat a great start to 2012! The little tearoom has been bustling, it has turned into a lovely little weekend hub and the New Year Crafternoons have been really popular.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgAGNbs8ZOcMLa_6lufpAMz29SgbD64KHOB4z2oHIBiKmfixpQSJs20yNmZmyMvPydCfa7dnShI2tr4X95rNmFEuiairKeWLdfwxHlRPShuEE0PsG8BrG1Gc3cLs8_DKoP4ohrc1ACbnw/s1600/DSCF9222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgAGNbs8ZOcMLa_6lufpAMz29SgbD64KHOB4z2oHIBiKmfixpQSJs20yNmZmyMvPydCfa7dnShI2tr4X95rNmFEuiairKeWLdfwxHlRPShuEE0PsG8BrG1Gc3cLs8_DKoP4ohrc1ACbnw/s320/DSCF9222.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I'd prepared four sessions on Sunday afternoons, each around a different area of craft starting with paper then fabric, print and finally a Valentine special. These images are from the fabric session where we made fabric yoyos, pom poms out of old silk scarves and rosettes to make an end product such as brooch, corsage or hair ornament, whatever took their fancy.<br />
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</div>These ones are based in the Scottish Borders called <a href="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/2011/01/21/glamping-in-the-scottish-borders/">Roulette Retreats</a> and are old fashioned gypsy style caravans decorated in beautiful jewel colours. Just big enough for two.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Lochhouses1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Lochhouses1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And what about these?! Look at the bed! It is like the one Santa and Mrs Claus sleep in in the Santa Claus The Movie. This one is at a site called <a href="http://www.thehoneymoonproject.com/2011/01/21/glamping-in-the-scottish-borders/">Lochhouses</a>. Can't decide. Which one should we visit? Maybe both!?Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070041273964790085.post-79700628018970894172012-01-03T20:37:00.001+00:002012-01-03T20:39:04.159+00:00New Year's ResolutionHappy New Year to all! I hope you're looking forward to all the exciting things to come in 2012. Have you made any New Year's Resolutions? I don't normally but I think this year I shall make a few.<br />
I've been so busy just learning how to run a tearoom since opening that I've not had much time to really enjoy it. This year as things in the tearoom tick over a bit more naturally, I'm going to make a big effort to try more crafts myself, take more photographs, blog more about exciting projects and appreciate all that I have.<br />
So after a busy day in my tearoom today working on a new window display and repainting my floor I'm re-inspired and looking forward to opening again for business on Thursday. I'll take some pictures of the refreshed tearoom when I'm back in tomorrow and show you what I've been up to...<br />
If you're back to work this week I hope you are as excited as I am at what this year will bring.Cushion&Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421323931784307024noreply@blogger.com0