I’m delighted to share the work of skilled seamstress and textile designer, Sarah Terry of Guerilla Embroidery. Each piece is inspired by the patterns and colours of nature and is developed organically and intuitively in fabric and thread. These ideas are applied to handmade bags, purses, accessories, and customised clothes.

In 2004 Sarah was long listed for the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. Her work can be found in collections all over the world.

Find Sarah at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate this April and at the Owl and Lion gallery in May. Until then you can shop at www.guerilla-embroidery.com.

From an attic studio in wet and windy West Yorkshire comes a dazzling collection of glassware. Bright bursts of liquid colour fuse with bubble and powder effects to create a vibrant, shiny collection of dishes, cufflinks and pendants. All of the above are made by the talented Jo Whitehead of Glassprimitif. Check out her Etsy store at www.glassprimitif.etsy.com.

Jo also creates textiles, prints, decorative paper and beaded jewellery. You can find this at www.Ilovered.etsy.com.

Today’s post is all about taking everyday practical items and reworking, revamping and rejigging them to create something new, thoughtful and inspiring.

Luna Feliz creates one of a kind fabric Chinese take-out boxes that can be used for gifts, jewellery, make-up or simply as a place to stash bits and bobs around the home. There’s no cardboard included. Each one is make entirely out of fabric. And incidentally, Luna Feliz means ‘happy moon’ in Spanish.

Go to www.lunafeliz.etsy.com.

Jenny Bridger of Jennyb’s Bottlecaps makes a variety of items including magnets, brooches, buttons, keyrings and mirrors, all from recycled bottle caps. Due to the nature of materials - images come from recycled junk mail, magazines, greeting cards and other sources - most of the bottle caps are unique. Commissions are also welcomed.

Go to http://jennybridger.dawanda.com.

I’m ignoring the forecasted snow this week and looking forward to spring. Take a look at these spring-themed products by a host of talented designer / makers:

1. Cherry Blossom Bobby Pins by Pipnstuff

2. Quack Quack Lampshade by HunkyDory Home

3. Knitted Wire Copper Green Bracelet by Boo Creations

4. Cherry Blossom Purse by Eco Chic Boutique

5. Spring Blossom Silk-Lined Clutch Purse by Red Ruby Rose

6. Creepers in Green by Becca’s Stuff | www.myspace.com/beccas_stuff

7. Large Bird in Flight Necklace by AH Jewelry

8. Butterfly Girl T-Shirt by Origin 68

If you’ve been walking around with your eyes closed, it may have escaped your attention that it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday. (For the UK anyway.) If you’re struggling for inspiration we’ve put together a few ideas.

1. Evelope and Tag Set by Beverley Hicklin

2. Candyfloss Neckwarmer at Betty Joy

3. Wristie in Ivory at Tilly Jane

4. Ice Cream Cushion by Hunky Dory Home

5. Vanilla Bean Noel (Bath and Body Works Type) Goat’s Milk Soap by Cozy Moments

6. Blue Elephant Key Fob at Sweet Acorn Store

7. Geisha Girls T-Shirt at Cute Culture Clothing

8. ‘You’ll make a good girl crazy, if you don’t treat her like a lady’ Necklace by JBee Jewellery

9. Annabelle Clutch Bag at Betty Joy

10. Wool Scarf- Recycled Argyle by Thinking Mama

11. Hidden Tulips Tee by Urban Tulip

12. Waiting - Original Coloured Pencil Drawing on Paper by Art Angel

Note: Some of these sellers are based overseas. Therefore, if you need delivery by the weekend you’ll need to get your skates on.