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Hey there! Georgia here from Betty Lorna Vintage and I am back to share some of this week’s fabulously unique antique and vintage finds. The focus of this week’s article is pottery, and some of the interesting information that I have learnt along the way. All these items are now available for sale on the Betty…
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This week in the Adventures of Sewing series I wanted to create something that I was going to use everyday. I admit after buying my new phone I have been struggling to keep track of it, I seem to place it down and lose it instantly. I spend most of my day trying to find…
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Welcome to Betty Lorna Vintage! Georgia – Owner of Betty Lorna Vintage Today is a very exciting day for me. After years of sewing and selling vintage items I have finally decided to create my own website. Well to be more exact – a blog! Sewing is my first love, but I also write and…
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Back again, and with another historical inspired quilt. Inspired by 1930’s floral springtime fabric, I set out with the hopes of creating a bright and colourful quilt. The hardest part of this project was deciding which pattern to use. My prayers were certainly answered when I came across Eleanor Burns book Tales of First Ladies…
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Quilting an appliqué iris is like stitching a little piece of spring into fabric. Each petal, cut with care, feels like a whispered memory of a garden in bloom—soft, hopeful, and quietly radiant. There’s something deeply personal about appliqué: the way your fingers guide the needle around every curve, creating life from thread and cloth,…
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This week Betty Lorna Vintage is showcasing Pojagi quilting. A traditional form of Korean textile art characterised by its use of patchwork techniques which create both decorative and functional forms of artwork. The History of Pojagi Quilting Popularised in pre-modern Korea during the Chosŏn dynasty (1392-1910), Pojagi emerged as a cultural icon. This form of…
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Looks can certainly be deceiving! Whilst it may appear that quilts are just fabrics haphazardly sewn together, quilts have meaning and are steeped in rich artistry, culture and history. Each quilt tells a unique story, often showcasing the materials and techniques of its period. The intricate patterns and vibrant fabrics reveal the creativity and resourcefulness…
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My sister loves everything Halloween and spooky related, so I decided to create a custom quilt for her using fabulously spooky prints in a Halloween colour palette. It’s hard to find halloween fabrics that blend together harmoniously, with so many different colour schemes and styles out there I struggled to find the right fabrics that…
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Hey there! It’s me, your self-professed vintage Queen! In this week’s blog I thought I might share some of the fabulously unique antique and vintage finds that I can’t wait to share with you all. And not to mention these are all items currently available for sale on the Betty Lorna Vintage Etsy page. Discovering…
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It’s hard to believe that October is right around the corner! Where has the year gone?I can’t complain though, because October is truly my favourite time of the year and it couldn’t come quick enough. As we approach the month of October fabric stores start to release more fall-inspired prints and colour schemes. The warm…
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