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Bev: Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:59 AM
I hope that this newsletter finds you all well, warm and dry and looking forward to all the forthcoming festivities and have we got just a few over the summer! Rumours have it that the sun will start to shine this week and we can start to take the layers off..... Well with all things British making big headlines this year, I just couldn't resist making myself a new apron, which I will be sporting at the summer fairs - one has to look the part, doesn't one??..Do you think Mary Portas and the Queen will approve? Well lets get the bunting out and start partying on..... Meet me at the Fair You can see me at the following fairs, starting with the Jubilee Great British Market at the Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield on Sunday June 3rd. Come and see the "Special" guest...lets just say she wears a rather sparkly crown!! More details to follow shortly on these two: Carlton Festival in the Rhubarb Triangle 30th June 2012 Driffield Show July 18th 2012 Street Party anyone? Now if you are planning a street party for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, then you could up-stage your neighbours in one of these glamourous Limited Edition Aprons New to mrs madden makes Ceramic Hearts Aren't these just gorgeous? After being an avid collector of these really pretty ceramic hearts over the past couple of years, I now have the privilege of becoming a stockist of the Jamali Annay hearts. They are all individually hand painted and fired in the lovely Yorkshire town of Knaresborough and come with quirky sayings similar to my aprons - just what your kitchen needs! And of course, no kitchen will be complete without this year's Must Have...the Union Jack heart. Come and see the full range at the shows... Father's Day And then we must not forget that we also have Father's Day on June 17th. Now I'm sure with all the events and get-togethers there are going to be, that Dad will be barbecuing quite a bit, so why not treat him to a Man-Pinny? How cool will that be? What's been happening at mrs madden makes??? Well besides being extremely busy in the sewing room getting ready for all of the fairs, I have had time to do a girly day trip to York for afternoon tea...well it was one way of doing a bit of research on the cake front and I did bring some back for my hubby!! Honestly! But if you get chance...afternoon tea atHotel du Vin is very very nice and the choice of teas is lovely...try the Rose Petal China tea.. But the most exciting event happened over the weekend was at The Malton Food Festival.....who's this signing his new book for me - "Let's Eat"? Yes...Tom Parker Bowles...we also got to meet Matthew Fort from The Great British Menu....they were a brilliant double act in the Cookery Theatre and were also interviewed by the lovely Selina Scott....very entertaining... Will let you know how the new recipes go down... So have you been up to anything exciting that you would like to share with us? Would love to hear from you...just drop me an email.. Stockists refreshed ready for the Jubilee New Aga aprons have arrived at Country Warmth in Norton, near Malton in North Yorkshire - there's a few new sayings: "Keep Calm - your dinner is in the Aga" and we just had to.... "Aga Queen" and a selection of pretty aprons, frilly pinnies and peg pinnies at Customer of the Month And last but not least..Customer of the Month Awards.... As I didn't have one last month and it is time to celebrate with the Jubilee - this month I thought we'd have 2!!!! The first one is the lovely Fiona from Cakes by No More Tiers of York sporting her fab Jubilee inspired apron Take a peak at her website to see how fab her cakes are and what she has been up to in Telford over the weekend - some brilliant masterpieces no less: and then this is Matt...looking great in his spotty apron...who says pinnies are only for women...doesn't he look the part?! Both win vouchers to spend at mrs madden makes .. so a big thank you to them for sending their photos in and letting me share them with you. In every newsletter, we feature a customer of the month. So if you fancy taking part, please don't be shy - send in your photos. I love to see how happy you are wearing them and what you get up to and it also allows you to see how other customers are using our products. Now I do know that some mrs madden makes aprons have been flying off to distant shores this past month...so please share the sunshine!!! Don't forget, for those of you on Facebook, you can keep up-to-date daily at my mrs madden makes Facebook page Well all that's left to say now is I hope you all have a very merry Diamond Jubilee Weekend and hope to see some of you who can make it to any of the fairs in Yorkshire over the summer - keep in touch.. Take care and have fun, ©mrs madden makes 2012 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Newsletter Archive, Cupcakes, TV cooking programmes, Press release and news, Customer photos, hearts, farm Shops, Bunting, Customer of the month, Pink products, Diamond Jubilee
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Bev: Posted on Friday, February 10, 2012 3:39 PM
Are you looking for somewhere new to go for coffee or lunch? Then look no further...I have just spent a lovely morning drinking coffee, chatting with my friend and having a little fat free indulgent cake a Rivers Meet Craft Cafe, Methley Fantastic concept...lots of lovely ladies attending the knit and natter group..Take a look at their website for craft courses coming up or pay a visit to their Vintage Fair this Sunday. http://www.riversmeetcraftcafe.co.uk/cafe.htm
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Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Cafes in West Yorkshire, Cupcakes, hearts, Bunting, How to make, Christmas cards
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Bev: Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:26 AM
Hope July finds you all well and getting in the holiday mood. I am now quite jealous of those of you going away. I have just returned from a wonderful, relaxing holiday and wish I was back there lunching in the glorious sunshine...here's to the next holiday but in the meantime it's back to the sewing machine for me and perhaps the odd cup of tea in the garden ...weather permitting! Thank you for being interested in what's happening at We have lots of exciting news to share. Hot off the Press How exciting to have been featured in the Yorkshire Post Magazine in the Homes and Gardens section! Many thanks to Sara & Michael at Country Warmth for commissioning a range of "exclusive to their AGA Shop" mrs madden makes AGA aprons. If you would like to see their latest & exclusive range of mrs madden makes AGA aprons then pop along to the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate from the 12th to the 14th July. They are on stand 160 , above the cattle judging rings Follow this link to find out more details Customer of the Month In my future monthly newsletters, I would like to feature a customer of the month. This will allow you to see how other customers are using my products. In addition, it will help you feel confident that you are going to get the service and attention you will need. We are never satisfied until you are. So if you have any comments, stories and photos that you would like to share, please email them to me. As a thank you, each month the customer featured will receive a voucher to use against their next purchase....which will be great, dare I say, in the run up to Christmas. Where you can see me this month Wednesday 20th July Craft Marquee We'll be there from 8.30 onwards. Do come by and say hello...another great day out. Photos of Southwell Fair We had a lovely time at the Vintage and Handmade Fair in Southwell and met some really great people. So for those who unfortunately could not make the event, I thought I would share some photos with you. Follow this link to see them all. … going through them has made us all nostalgic … we had such a fun day! Look out for the Harris Hares...you'll find them amongst the foxgloves...and if you can't wait until the next fair to see them, then please visit their woodland I know you will be sorely tempted to take one home! Lucy Lapin has my name on her! If you fancy coming along to the next one, put it in your diary now...it's the 12th & 13th November Love Vintage? Here are details of just 2 of the lovely ladies that I met at Southwell. If like me you love to sew and rescue vintage buttons and give them a new lease of life, then OH SEW VINTAGE is a must visit for you! Linda's vintage haberdashery shop is at 35A Carter Gate in Newark. It's the sort of shop you could get lost in and spend hours looking through all the ric rac, trims and buttons galore. I now have a collection of spotty heart shaped buttons and a fab vintage tape measure. If you can't get there, then you can email Linda on lindasvintagebuttons@talktalk.net And if you like to dress your home in all things vintage than look no further than Lechanti Inter-design . Find out where they are going to be so you can see Barbara's wonderful range of homewares. I particularly like her linen chairs. So Sorry A huge sorry to anyone who has wanted to shop from my website over the last two weeks, but I have been away being inspired for my new ranges and recharging my batteries. But good news, it's now open again with some wonderful new aprons.....also Watch This Space as a new range of Shabby Chic Aprons will be launched at the Driffield Show. And also a range of greeting cards taken from my original watercolours, including my Farmyard Series......... Best wishes and can't wait to see your photos or even you in person at Driffield, Looking forward to hearing from you all........... From a refreshed and revitalised Bev at mrs madden makes |
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Bev: Posted on Friday, June 03, 2011 4:57 PM
A date for your diary For ladies who lunch or who just fancy a really lovely day out. Then a visit to Southwell in Nottinghamshire is just what you need. There are some beautiful little independent shops and eateries and on Friday June 10th with an exquisite and eclectic mix of all things vintage and handmade by Nottinghamshire designer makers and vintage traders. There will be music, delicious refreshments and cake, demonstrations and vintage hairstyling all set against the stylish backdrop of the Old Theatre Deli making this a very special event. Some of the exhibitors are: Hope & Elvis - an artist & avid vintage treasure hunter who offers 'all things vintage' workshops in her studio at the Harley Galley The Fluffy Slug - another vintage treasure hunter who makes a range of hand-made cards, keepsakes & accessories using all things vintage Love U More - vintage-inspired textile jewels Eclectia - vintage haberdashery, buttons & bow Elizabeth-English - vintage tea-time paraphernalia Nellie in the Shed - gorgeous gift shop Twice a Lady with vintage / vintage-inspired clothing & accessories incl. vintage handbags Paula Drakeford who makes burlesque jewellery, body adornments & fascinators Barbara a vintage trader extroadinaire Michelle Draycott who makes the most exquisite hares & whippets out of tweed Harris fabric Fair-trade Fabric Cat Powell who makes exquisite children's soft toys out of gorgeous fabrics ... the list goes on! Do come along and see us..can't wait...really looking forward to it! |
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Bev: Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2011 5:36 PM
Petite Basic Bunting – can also be used for pockets on large bunting These instructions are small basic bunting flags, but once you have mastered the method then you could make any size. Tip of the Day - Mens stripe shirts make great bunting, but please do ask permission from Hubbie, Boyfriend or Dad before you get carried away with the scissors Materials Scraps of fabric - String Pinking shears Thread Paper to make pattern- left-over rolls of wallpaper are great for making patterns Paper scissors Pencil Ruler Steps 1. To make the paper pattern for a 3”x5” triangle: 2. Measure 3” along top of paper and mark 3. Now measure 1 1/2” in, i.e. half way, and mark 4. Measure 5” down from this midway mark and draw a line 5. Draw lines from this to the top edges to create a triangle and cut out 6. Place pattern on fabric and cut out with pinking shears 7. With the wrong side of fabric facing you turn over top by 2cm and sew straight – creating a tunnel – trim edges 8. Make as many as you need 9. Cut your string to desired length 10. Thread the string through the bunting allowing about 3” between each flag 11. Make a loop at each end to tie onto hooks. If you are feeling adventurous and want to make bigger and better bunting then please visit my shop where there are patterns to purchase |
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