Weekend Treats

The seller's website I belong to, Misi, is a really great little place. It is basically a UK-based, smaller version of Etsy. Because Misi is smaller, it doesn't have the same issues with resellers or people claiming handmade while selling factory-made, which is fantastic for buyers. Unfortunately, it isn't as well known as Etsy so doesn't get the same traffic.

With that in mind, to support Misi and the other crafters working there, I've decided that each weekend I will dedicate a post to highlighting the items on sale by other Misi crafters. Picking just 2-3 each week is really difficult, so each week will focus on a specific category.

This week, we'll be taking a look at Home Items. To view the shops for each seller, just click on the photos below.

First up today we have VelvetPaws, whose shop stock currently includes a range of lovely appliqued pillows and bags.



Velvetpaws' shop really stood out to me for the quality of the work. I sew, quilt and applique myself so I know how hard it is to get a crisp, clean finish on sewn work. These cushion designs are so simple, but so very charming!


Next is Freda and Sam, a shop specialising in handknit household soft furnishings.



This knitted throw just blew me away when I saw it. Each of those tiny squares have been knitted and then stitched together so precisely, it must have taken days of dedicated work to produce.

Our third featured Misi crafter this week is Design2Creation, whose gorgeous wooden household items are simple and very beautiful.


I just love this yew cheeseboard! The rustic shape, the pattern of woodgrain, it is simply lovely and very stylish. I dream of building my own eco-home one day, and I can see this sitting on my reclaimed kitchen sideboard.

Last but certainly not least this weak is Caractuspots, offering beautiful, quirky and unique stoneware.


Look at that pitcher! Just look at the little buttons running up the side, and that gorgbeous blue colour. What I really love about Caractuspots' shop is that the item photos include images of the artist at work. Seeing the artist lovingly making the item you buy by hand really fascinates me.

So there you have it! Four truly talented British crafters offering their unique and attractive goods for sale online. Go and take a look! You know you want to.