Hobby Horses

When my daughter was 4 I stayed up late making her a hobby horse for Christmas- a last minute inpiration. As I was making it I was thinking of the effort I was putting in to it and would she really play with it. For the next 5 years that hobby horse was a real horse. The garden was turned into an arena with jumps time and again, but most wonderful was the way she really was on a horse. We still have the hobby horse (I think it was a she) but now it is very tired looking and forlorn but those late hours at my sewing machine were worth every second!

Hobby horses as Blossom, reduced by 40%. Were R400, now R240

new from sandy

cushion on hemp linen

embroided aeroplane onto pillow slip. it might entice your child to bed for at least 2 nights!

more for children

Skirt by Living Legends R275

Felt backpacks from ethne R250

Sweet dress from Marianna

Another from Marianna R160

knits

Blossom has some demon knitters! here are children's singlets from Kasama. Knitted in cotton and bamboo. R280




Jijiza certainly are prolific.We have a huge variety of their bags as well as bikini tops, children's dresses etc.
Child's swing top. Adjustable from toddler's dress to 6yr old top.

Feeling Sheepish?

Look, a new book out by Sandy Mitchell. Available at Blossom for R135.
"Gertrude cannot stop wondering about the way people talk about sheep.
With sayings like “the black sheep of the family”, and “just like sheep”, she feels
it might be better to go and live with the farm family. But soon the novelty wears off
and when Gertrude gets stuck in a compromising situation, who will save her?
Feeling Sheepish is a heartwarming tale about standing out and fitting in!
Included with every book is a Gertrude soft toy.
Getrude soft toys are hand-made locally by Montagu Sew & Sew, a woman’s collective also responsible for the limited edition Moxyland toy featured on the cover of the Lauren Beukes book.
The toys were designed Chantel Burger, who has extensive experience doing wardrobe in the film industry and is owner of the Lappop clothing label."

Isn't this cute?

Perfect for under the tree!

Jijiza jersey

Elephants from Zhundel & Zhundel. R240

Hobby horses - Zhundel & Zhundel R400

Doll by sandy R350

Things for girls!

All say together now - "tooo kayoooot!"

Both sets from Clever Pixel R288

Extra cute from Jijiza, who have been hiding their knitting skills from the world! (Bad, bad, bad!)R400

Jijiza R400

Toys

Oooh its been a long time since a blossom post. Well Christmas is looming and we have been sewing away like little elves. Here are a few new children's items from Zhundel & Zhundel. More to follow.

Gemima

Starbright

Children's stuff

This cheerful little horse just pranced in from the circus. It is very keen to take a boy or girl on a magical ride!

Another star struck horse, but one you can snuggle up to in your bed. Even if you're a grown up!
Both from Zhundel and Zhundel.Watch this space for more from our new supplier!

children's t-shirts at blossom

New from Sandy Mitchell at Blossom...All for under R100!

More handmade stuff!

Wool and felt beret from Sandy (R150)

Butterdish from Lisa Ringwood (R56)

Printed linen cushions by Vheke (R200 0 with inner)

Aeroplane pinafore, also Vheke (R300)

Children's pinafore (R350)

Seeking a good home!

Poor urchins, all lonely when the lights go off at night and the Blossoms say good bye. All looking for a loving home!

All the way from the Free State these well traveled poppies and would suit any home. (R300)

A sleepy looking pair from Gwen Loves Harold. Perfect nighttime company. (R306)

Meditating? (R204)

Fortunately this family from Skaapie have each other. You wouldn't dare separate them would you? (R300 ea mom and dad, R200 child)

More of these sweet little bunnies are available in case you prefer twins. (R100)

things from africa!

Here are some pics from our recent exhibition 'Africa'.
Masonite necklace thingies from Lauren

African cards from Lauren

Berets from Sandy

Nguni cows from Skaapie!

More from Blossom

Applique from Sandy. The duvet cover is 1 3/4 size on percale cotton, with pillow slip. The cushions are on the famous vintage linen with wool inner.

wooly and warm

marianna's snug embroided fleece jackets

a new range of jersey's for children

another jersey and a beautiful winter dress from marianna

Brand new in Blossom, Flock's bamboo and felt booties!

Of course Blossom is interested in keeping young feet and other body parts cosy this winter.