Pinecone & Robin

I know it feels early, but it’s definitely time to get the thinking caps on for Christmas! 🎄✨

​Remember those little bunny bags I did for Easter? Well, say hello to their winter cousins the reindeer bags! I am completely in love with how these turned out.
​I’ve been having a play around with one of each, the soft velvet beige with red and gold, and the snowy white with silver. Honestly, I’m already planning on making one for every member of my own family this year to fill with their favourite chocolates and sweets for sweet little stocking fillers.

​They aren’t massive; measuring roughly 13 cm wide by 10 cm tall (about 13 cm tall up to the glitter antlers), which makes them the perfect compact size for:
- ​Stocking fillers & festive chocolates 🍫
- ​Christmas Eve box surprises 🎅
- ​Small jewellery or keepsakes 💍
- ​Cute place settings for Christmas dinner 🍽️
- ​Gift cards or mini beauty bits 🎁

​Each one can be personalised with a name, or even a short little custom message (as long as it fits nicely on the pouch, of course!).

​I’m thinking of pricing them around the £4.50 mark each.

​Before I jump in and order stock, what do you think? Would you like to see these on the online shop for Christmas?

Drop a comment or send me a quick DM if you’d love some so I can get a rough idea of numbers! ❤️🦌✨

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Now that we’ve blinked and found ourselves in September, crisp mornings and proper Autumn vibes are officially creeping in 🍂. That means I’ll very soon be making a much needed pilgrimage to my local fabric shop to hunt down some gorgeous, cozy Autumn prints... and yes, I can’t ignore it any longer, Christmas fabrics are happening too! 🧵✨

Speaking of the C word (sorry not sorry!):

🎄 Personalised Acrylic Baubles: Pre-orders are officially OPEN! Whether it’s baby's first Christmas, a family memorial, or just sprucing up the tree, get your names in early so you're sorted before the madness begins.

🎅 The OG Throwback - Personalised Wooden Santas: Putting the feelers out on these! Who remembers these little guys from when I first started out? They arrive to me completely blank, and then I hand wood-burn each personalisation and finish them off with a lovely bit of sparkle and glitter. Would you like to see these return to the shop this year? Let me know below! 👇
(Swipe the pics to take a trip down memory lane! These photos are from over 7 years ago when I first started out, please forgive the vintage photography skills, we’ve come a long way since then 😂📸!).

✨ New Arrival Idea, Ceramic Flat Baubles: I’m also toying with the idea of introducing round, flat ceramic baubles this season! Basically, anything I can do on the clear acrylic ones can also be done on ceramic for that classic, boutique look.

Drop a comment and tell me:
1️⃣ Are you team Acrylic or team Ceramic for baubles?
2️⃣ Should I bring back the glittery wood-burnt Santas?
3️⃣ What kind of Autumn/Christmas fabric prints should I keep an eye out for at the fabric shop?

Pop over to the website to lock in your early Christmas orders or send me a DM! 🤍 (currently in progress of uploading)

Workshop clear out level: expert. 🎒✨

While digging through the studio, I realized I’ve got a handful of gorgeous bags sitting here, some are craft fair leftovers, and others are just random one off pieces I fancied making when inspiration struck at odd hours.

(Also yes, full disclosure: I used a bit of AI help on the background just to set the scene, because my Tuesday photography skills do not stretch to building a magical lifestyle set out of thin air. But the bags? 100% real, handmade by me goodness!) 🧵👇

Here is the beauty of them: they are completely, one off unique. When I made these specific fabric patterns, I only ever cut and stitched one in that design. That means if you snap one up, you are the exclusive owner of that exact print in the entire universe. No repeats, no clones.

Whether you need a handy bag for your daily bits, a travel pouch, or you're secretly getting a head start on Christmas shopping (look at you being ultra-organised!), these are ready to find a forever home. Once a specific fabric print is gone, it’s gone for good!
👉 Drop me a message or check the shop to claim your favorite.

Which fabric pattern is calling your name from the photos? Let me know below! 👇✨

Okay, confession time. ☕️📚
​When I had a mad 3 AM brainwave to make these tea bag style bookmarks for the craft fair, I fully expected everyone to look at me like I’d lost my marbles.
Cornish tea is my absolute religion (followed closely by Yorkshire tea), so naturally, my brain went: “Let’s combine sewing and tea. What could go wrong?”

​Turns out, nothing! They were a massive hit. Who knew my midnight caffeine fuelled crafting sessions would actually pay off?

​Well, I’ve got a few leftover craft fair survivors sitting here, and since I am a generous soul (and an unapologetic tea addict), I’ve decided to up the stakes.

​Here is the deal:
The absolute very first person to adopt one of these leftover tea bag bookmarks gets an actual, physical tea bag of my current obsession thrown into their package: Yorkshire Tea Sticky Toffee Pudding flavour.

Before you judge me, do NOT knock it until you try it. It is divine, it’s not overpowering at all, and it basically tastes like a hug in a mug.

​👉 Grab one of the bookmarks before they're gone

​Drop a comment below with your absolute favourite cup of tea (and prepare to be judged if it's builder's tea with three sugars and a sad look).

Let’s get these quirky little bookmarks a good home! 👇
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Good morning, friends! ☀️ Remember when I said I was going to list those craft fair leftovers? Well, today is the day (honestly, give my brain a medal for actually getting here). 📚✨

​Let’s talk about these book and Kindle sleeves because they are quite literally one of a kind. When I sewed these up for the fair, I only made one in each fabric choice. That means whatever print you grab, you are the sole owner of that exact design in the entire universe. No clones. Just pure, quilted, book-protecting magic.

​Perfect for keeping your current reads safe in your bag, and dare I say it early Christmas shopping for the bookworm in your life. (Look at you, being super organised in August! Your future self is high-fiving you right now 🎄👏).

​The Lineup:
📖 Large Book Sleeves (£12.50): Ideal for hardbacks and wider books.

📱 Kindle / Small Paperback Sleeves (£8.50): Perfect for Kindles, but also great for smaller books and kids' reads (my niece uses hers for her current reads and loves it!).

​Once these specific fabric prints are gone, they’re gone for good until I sit down at the sewing machine again.

​👉 Shop the ready to ship stash right here: [Link coming soon / drop a comment to claim yours!]

​Not quite the fabric you were dreaming of? No worries! I can always make these to order. I’ve got loads of fabrics to choose from, or if you're after a specific theme (as long as I can source the fabric), consider it done! Drop me a message or check the custom section. 💌

​Tag a bookworm or someone who loves handmade bits below! 👇 Let's find these lonely little sleeves a good home.

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Well, hello strangers! 👋 Look who finally decided to crawl back out of the admin cave and rejoin social media.

If you were wondering where I’ve vanished to since our little craft fair outing back on June 29th (which was an absolute blast, by the way—thank you all so much for making it such a success!), let me fill you in. I’ve been buried under the absolute swamp of adult admin, endless house duties, animal chores, and a never-ending battle with the garden—seriously, if anyone knows how to banish a trailing buttercup issue for good, please send help (and wine).

Combine all that chaos with my classic ADHD brain, where consistency and routine are absolute strangers, and well... content creation took a backseat. Turns out, stubborn weeds and a scattered brain don't make for a regular posting schedule! 🙃

However, a quiet social media feed definitely does not mean I'm closed for business. While I haven't been posting, I’ve been quietly grafting away behind the scenes currently knee deep in a custom commission and a brand new wedding order (cue the panic/excitement!). Plus, I finally dragged myself away from the buttercups to photograph and upload all the leftover craft fair goodies to the website today.

A massive, giant WELCOME to all the wonderful new faces who have followed me since the craft fair! So glad to have you here in the madness.

Here is the deal for today:
1️⃣ The Craft Fair Survivors: The items that didn’t find their forever homes at the fair are officially live on the website [Insert Website Link]. Go give them a good home before I adopt them all myself! 🛍️
2️⃣ Open for Business: Reminder that I’m always taking custom requests and orders—so if you've got a vision, drop me a message! 💌
3️⃣ Check-in time: Drop a GIF, say hello, or let our new followers drop a wave so we can all welcome them properly! 👋

Let’s get these lovely leftover pieces cleared out and find them some new adventures! ✨(I will be uploading them today and if I don't please spam me with messages to upload them haha)

I’m still reflecting on this past Saturday. I took the plunge and did my very first craft fair over at The Golden Lion in Fareham, and honestly? I went in with such low expectations, I would have been happy selling just one thing!
Huge thanks to The Golden Lion for hosting us all, another huge thank you to the wonderful Sallie Hills for organising the whole thing in the first place and now planning the next event !. The event raised £180 for Rowan's Hospice too ! Turns out every stressful make really was worth it.

It was their first craft fair event and they were brilliant.
I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came out to support us all. It wasn't just about my stall; there were so many gorgeous makes from other crafters there too, so if you missed It then your really missed out ! It was so lovely having the cuz over at Knot and Stitch there too, we have been chatting for weeks over messenger on what we are doing but was good to see each others makes in person !.

For those who couldn't make it, I’ve got a few bits left over from the day. Everyone knows I’m usually a "make to order" kind of girl, but I’ve got these ready to ship. I’ll be posting them on here and the website soon, so keep an eye out if you want to grab one.
Thanks again for making my first fair such a good one.

All set up here at The Golden Lion Pub Fareham. Come on down. Here's a few pics of what I have today. Tote bags are new the Pinecone & Robin made specifically for today. Only 6 designs and one of each design available.

Today’s the day, folks! 🌲✨
​Come on down and see me at The Golden Lion in Fareham. I’ve got my table full of handmade goodies waiting for you!
​Quick heads-up for payment: I’m all sorted for contactless card payments, and cash is great too but please try to bring exact change or as close as possible if you can, as I’m a one-woman band and don't have a big till! 😂 (My most expensive item is £12.50, so nothing too big to worry about).
​Can’t wait to see you all! ❤️
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Current status: 90% caffeine, 10% pure panic, and a desk that looks like a fabric explosion! 🧵✨
​I am officially in the final stretch for the pub craft fair this Saturday, and if you need me, I’ll be living at my sewing machine for the foreseeable future. The pile of cut fabric next to me is currently judging me, and my Cricut machine is lurking in the corner waiting for its turn in this chaotic production line.
​I’ve got the sewing mostly under control, but now I’m transitioning into 'cricut mode,' packaging design mode, and how many hours are left until Friday mode. It’s a organized mess, but I promise it’s all going to result in some lovely goodies for you guys!
​Send snacks, send coffee, or better yet, come say hi at the pub this Saturday and help me prove this madness was worth it! 😂🙌