Victorian Rosy Posy!

I received a copy of Cross Stitch Magazine for Xmas (Issue 248) and saw this pattern for a vintage bouquet with shades based on narrow-boat paint florals

An excuse to go to Peter Jones to choose threads from the carousel,
admire them and store them in my jammy dodger tin! 

As usual, OT tried to get in on the act....

Slowly the embroidery came to life and became addictive as the the flowers became visible

Almost there...

Finished! Just need to decide now whether to frame it
or use it to make something else.....

Tin-tastic!

I love tins! All shapes and sizes.

Whether they be iconic, old, new, commemorative, novelty or kitsch....  

When ever I go abroad, one of my first port of calls is the supermarket...
....the olive oil was a gift from Lisbon and the Peppers are from
the wonderful Bills produce store in Brighton

Antique HOVIS bread tin (Now used to house my corsages!)

I've noticed that M&S have started a seasonal range of "Biscuit" tins
which seem to be on sale twice a year.

This belonged to my grandma and must be about 25 years old!

Ireland has some lovely tea caddies and old fashioned storage tins!

Bought for my Royal wedding tea party!