Clarabella Christie

Olga getting creative with my print candy on a shoot in the studio this week. It’s been a scarfathon of late, many orders of these beauts are making their way across the country. I do love making these jewel like scarves I never get tired of the colour combinations. I have actually got around to stocking my store with these.. more to follow. Why don’t you have a nosey link in bio. I make these in small batches and I have 12 designs. . . . #scarvesforall.... #studiojapes. #studioshoot. #handmadescarves. #textiledesigner. #surfacepattern. #accessories. #makeanentrance. #madeinfife. #scottishtextiles. @clarabella_christie @olgakrasanova @fire_station_creative
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Thank you to the lovely and ever talented @greatscottishindoors for blogging about my humble abode this week. Get on over to Alison’s feed and check it out all the inspiring interiors she gets to write about, her husband Doug takes the most amazing interior shots. A rare day when my home is tidy.. never been so tidy sinceLOL. . . . #blogworthy.... #interiors. #madaboutthehouse. #stylishscots. #interiorwriter. #tidyhpuse. #midcenturymodern. #thriftstorefinds. #madeinfife. @clarabella_christie
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Some more details from the home I worked on earlier in the year. This wonderful cabinet in the drawing room was bought at auction and once held school trophies. We decided to house the many beautiful family heirlooms and objects with fond memories here. From the ornate family crystal and silver to beautiful delicate Chinese tea sets. A very traditional collection (my parents too house their family crystal and china in a cabinet) but with a gorgeous oriental theme. I realise...d the importance of tradition in this home and I spent time curating these into interesting groups while learning the many stories of where they came from. The blue background framed them beautifully, It was such a huge job to unpack and clean and display but worth it. This cabinet runs the length of the room..truly a treasure trove. pictured by @stmc . . .
#curatedinteriors. #familyheirloom. #memories. #interiorstyling. #curatedhome. #treasuretrove. #objectsofbeauty. #interiorstylist. #labouroflove. @ Dunfermline, Fife
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Today was fun in the studio my lovely friend @olgakrasanova came and modelled my scarf collection for me ..at last they will be available online in my store - What would I do without my good friends? This gal is leaving the UK soon.. I will miss putting the world to rights, carry-on and general fabulousness ...at least we always have skype and airplanes. Pictured Motion Dot. . . . #printedgoodness.... #scarfdesign. #motiondot. #handmadeaccessories. #madeinfife. #architectureinspired. #lookup. #fleabag. #girlpower. #literally. @clarabella_christie
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Come and join me at Bowhouse Market Weekend where I will be taking a stall at the infamous Bowhouse Indoor Farmers and Makers Market just outside St Monans in the East Neuk Perfect for foodies and lovers of all that is handmade.

A wee girlie weekend away for Kayleigh’s hen ... hanging with my big sister #weekendaway#sisters#celebrate#letsparty# family

More pictures for you to feast your eyes on of a recent interior project I worked on earlier in the year . My clients had recently inherited many beautiful objects from the orient which I curated in their new hallway. The old photos of relatives I found in the attic and reframed in period frames, beautiful Chinese silks reimagined as pictures. The wonderful -to die for floor -discovered under old rugs,pristine and intact it became the new palette of colours for the room. They... had also inherited many pictures so we decided on a Salon theme for the room. . . . #crane. #williammorris. #handmadeshades. #orientalinspired. #interiorproject. #newproject. #hallwayinspo. #gallery. #salon. #interiorstyling. #thestrawberrythief. #gallerywalldecor. #makeanentrance . #interiordesigner. #scottishinteriors. #morris&co @ Dunfermline, Fife
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Did you know that you can buy my new cushion collection at @natgalleriessco at The Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh Commissioned to coincide with the Free exhibition at#ScotModern called ‘I Want to Be a Machine’ work by Andy Warhol and Edwardo Paolozzi on until 2nd of June .
#AndyWarhol #EduardoPaolozzi #Warhol #Paolozzi #WarholPaolozziInspires #WhatInspiresYou #ScotModern#cushion#pop#textiledesigner#s cottishdesign#scottishdesigner#free exhibition #popart#colourpop#ingoodcompany @ Fire Station Creative

In the studio today packing up orders to post today. No two days are ever the same in this job - I think that’s why I love what I do so much- low boredom threshold ... here is a mid week colourpop to feast your eyes on. This is Pharma Pink lamp and scarf inspired by the Pharmacy windows in my hometown. . . . . #lookup.... #architectureinspired. #interiorstyle. #interiorinspo. #prettyinpink. #surfacedesigner. #printedtextiles. #scottishdesign. #madeinfife. @clarabella_christie @fire_station_creative @ Clarabella Christie
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Here is a sneak peak of a huge project I have been working on earlier in the year. A beautiful family abode in my hometown. Getting to let loose on someone’s home is my favourite and best ! Not a Clarabella print in sight but a host of clever reused and reimagined interior decoration with a strong oriental theme( the owner was raised in Hong Kong). This project was all about curating beautiful objects and memories. This is the entrance...of course only Mr Morris will do . . . . #newproject#interiordesigner #interiorstyling#thestrawberrythief #williammorris William Morris & Co #makeanentrance#curateddesign#designforal l#designboom#interiorinspiration#entranc edecor#entrancehall Clarabella Christie @ Dunfermline, Fife

After a lovely weekend taking part in an Artisan Fayre in beautiful Culross with @kittyvintagecaravan. I have been catching up with emails this fine morning - oh the joys, back to work and reality after a fabulous break in Spain... it’s a cushion makeathon this afternoon in the studio for an order going out to Fort William at the end of the month. Hope you are all having a lovely start to your week. Pictured here is my Motion Dot shade and cushions inspired by a gorgeous Art Deco gem in my hometown. . . #artdeco#archilovers#architecture#archite ctureinspired#textiledesign#surfaceatter n#homestyling#midcenturymodern #midcenturystyle#interiorboom#apartmentth erapy#scottishinteriors #scottishdesign @clarabella_christie

Mother’s Day is around the corner .. all the best mamas should own some @clarabella_christie printed goodness ...silk scarves a-go-go here today in Culross. . . #handmadeaccessories#madeinfife#printedgo odness#neverenoughvintage#silkscarve#arc hitectureinspired #scottishdesign #textiledesigner#surfacepattern @clarabella_christie

Fancy a wee bumble today come join us at The Stables in Culross lots of handmade goodness and vintage swag to be had ... tea and cake to boot. I have a selection of silk scarves all ready to snap up for Mother’s Day. . . #market#vintagemarket#kittythevintagecara van #culross#sundayvibes✨ #comesayhi#printedgoodness @clarabella_christie

Looking forward to catching up with @kittyvintagecaravan tomorrow at #Culross I will be there with a raft of artisan makers and shakers come on down for the perfect Sunday bumble ...it’s all cosy indoors with @florenceandgeorge cafe#whatsnottolove. 11am to 4pm in the stables xx . . #vintagemarket#marketday#makersmarket#mak ersgonnamake#artisan#homemadehoodness#pr intcandy @clarabella_christie

Friday morning view, just spent a beautiful week away with the lovely Mr C in Spain. Batteries recharged and ready to get back in the studio ..on our way home to see our babes. Love a bit of winter sun. A fun staircase and impossible blue sky.... . . #rainbow#blueskies#Nerja#hometime#family< br>

Beautiful exhibition in gorgeous setting at Greengallery in Buchlyvie you must go if you get the chance .. I am showing some work there along with beautiful handmade furniture and other makers and artisans ... . . #newexhibition#scottishart#scottishartist s#scottishmakers #greatideas Greengallery Clarabella Christie @ Buchlyvie

Spent the day teaching appliqué to these gorgeous women happy #internationalwomensday y’all I am grateful for all my fantastic students of the stitch who join me in my studio each week it truly is quality time. .
. #welovetosew#makingcommunities#stichingco mmunity#sewing ... #goodforthesoul#stitchfix#crazyfridays#se wingclasses#learntosew#sewcialists #lovemyjob #luckystars @fire_station_creative @clarabella_christie
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Some print candy for a Friday pink for girls, boys, women and men... pink for everyone a colour of celebration. This is #Pharma pink inspired by my local pharmacy windows .. a tea towel available in store. . . . #mothersday#pink#interiorstyle#giftideas# giftyourkitchen#architectureinspired#pin klove#archilovers#architecture#vintagecu ps @clarabella_christie @fire_station_creative

What a grey week in the Kingdom I am in need of a shot of vitamin D and another couple of hours in each day please. It feels like 2019 is racing by already. I have an exciting weekend ahead where I will be showing my work as part of an interiors exhibition curated by @greengallerylifestyle in Buchlyvie. I have been working on some single colour tonal prints this week as a side hussle and I am liking how this one is shaping up . Have a good Thursday y’all🙌. . . #newexhibition#newprints#surfacedesign #lozenge #scottishdesign#madeinfife#studioday#desi gn#interiorstyle#interiordesign#architec tureinspired#archilover @clarabella_christie @fire_station_creative

Was on the Beach Bag Sunday class it was great fun! Claire made it feel so easy! X

Thank you for a great sewing party for a bunch of lively 8 year olds. The girls had a great time and love the bags they made.

So delighted with my lamp which was delivered on Christmas Eve. What a clever lady!

I now have a unique lamp that no one else has and it makes me smile every time I look at it.

Thankyou

Omg!!

Popped into the old firestation gallery in dunfermline

Thought id died and gone to heaven

Love claires retro upcycled stuff

The old swivel chair recovered in patchwork would be pride of place

it now shreiks

i'm a statement peice!!

One of a kind

So wish id a bigger purse right now

Wow....

Beautiful patchwork with a fantastic retro twist

Brings old fashioned Bang up to date!

fulled my creativity

my head it birrling with ideas

Pity all my supplies are packed in a container!!!!

But i promise claire.....

My new wee house will have at least one peice of yours

my wee jam jar with your name on it is already started

along with another of your fellow designers



Ive been lucky enough to do a chair upcycle class

Which will allow me to bring my mundane boring furniture slap bang up to date allowing me to make my new house a home that will have me stamped over every inch of it

Thank you for sharing your knowlage

and i'm now doing an introduction to sewing/upcycling&repair class too run by claire which im thoroughly enjoying

Im deffo doing your lampshade class claire!

They just what ive always wanted

And hope to do some of your other classes in the future too

Came home and i just cant wait to get my new craft room up and running (its one of the reasons we moving house)

Im going to have start a wee ideas book

xxxxx

Love Claire's classes. It's so good to learn something new as I had not sewn since school. They're really fun, there's always tea and new friends to make. Thanks Claire!

I went to one of Claires classes as a complete beginner and over the 9 weeks i made a wee bird, a bag, a draft excluder and a table runner. I'd never have dreamed that to be possible! It's given me so much confidence in myself that I can learn a new skill. Claire is great and so helpful! Would give her 10 stars if i could!

I never thought I'd go from pieces of material to a Christmas cushion in a few hours, but thanks to Clare I have. If you'd like to learn to sew I'd recommend one of her courses☺

I love the Tuesday night class. It's very satisfying to create! Friendly and sociable. I would recommend �

I have just had some cushions made and a lamp refurbished. The lamp had been a bit forlorn and I was thinking of donating it to a charity shop. But it had so much sentimental value. So I took it to Claire and she worked her magic. Thank you so much Claire- I am delighted

Had so much fun at the beret making night. Claire so friendly and lovely. Would highly recommend �

Claire provided and afternoon of prosecco and stitching for my hen party. It was a brilliant ways to start the day. The Fire Station Creative cafe provided delicious sharing platters for the guests to start us off and Claire was the hostess with the mostess.



The activity was well designed and provided complete newbies with something they could achieve while still giving more experienced stitchers a chance to show off their skills. Everyone went home with a wonderful completed embroidery hoop picture. Claire is a very talented lady and a very experienced tutor who knows how to put people at their ease.



Thank you so much for making it such a special experince!

Claire organised a wonderful craft party for my daughter's 6th Birthday at her studio in the Fire Station. She tailored it to Katie's favourite things, Ponies! She pitched it just right for the age group combining different crafting techniques and even let them have a turn on the sewing machine! All the kids had a fab time and were totally engaged with the activity. They also created some amazing pony puppets to take home! The fire station staff were also great at organising the birthday tea afterwards. The birthday girl was very happy and I'd recommend a Clarabella Craft Party to anyone else with a craft loving munchkin. Thank you Clarabella Christie! And the lovely Gracie too! �❤

Claire is very talented and a very patient teacher of new skills. My mum and I have now completed beautiful cushions and stunning lampshades using Claire’s own fabrics. If we lived closer we would sign up for a block of lessons. Each time I leave Claire my “crafting enthusiasm” has returned and I’m encouraged to practice new skills. A very big thank you from me and my mum x

Claire is fantastic. She has taught me how to sew! I have actually made something without her!! Her products are also fantastic and I have a few around my house always looking for new places to put her stuff. Totally recommend her classes and any of her own made items.

Was on the Beach Bag Sunday class it was great fun! Claire made it feel so easy! X

Thank you for a great sewing party for a bunch of lively 8 year olds. The girls had a great time and love the bags they made.

So delighted with my lamp which was delivered on Christmas Eve. What a clever lady!

I now have a unique lamp that no one else has and it makes me smile every time I look at it.

Thankyou

Omg!!

Popped into the old firestation gallery in dunfermline

Thought id died and gone to heaven

Love claires retro upcycled stuff

The old swivel chair recovered in patchwork would be pride of place

it now shreiks

i'm a statement peice!!

One of a kind

So wish id a bigger purse right now

Wow....

Beautiful patchwork with a fantastic retro twist

Brings old fashioned Bang up to date!

fulled my creativity

my head it birrling with ideas

Pity all my supplies are packed in a container!!!!

But i promise claire.....

My new wee house will have at least one peice of yours

my wee jam jar with your name on it is already started

along with another of your fellow designers



Ive been lucky enough to do a chair upcycle class

Which will allow me to bring my mundane boring furniture slap bang up to date allowing me to make my new house a home that will have me stamped over every inch of it

Thank you for sharing your knowlage

and i'm now doing an introduction to sewing/upcycling&repair class too run by claire which im thoroughly enjoying

Im deffo doing your lampshade class claire!

They just what ive always wanted

And hope to do some of your other classes in the future too

Came home and i just cant wait to get my new craft room up and running (its one of the reasons we moving house)

Im going to have start a wee ideas book

xxxxx

Love Claire's classes. It's so good to learn something new as I had not sewn since school. They're really fun, there's always tea and new friends to make. Thanks Claire!

I went to one of Claires classes as a complete beginner and over the 9 weeks i made a wee bird, a bag, a draft excluder and a table runner. I'd never have dreamed that to be possible! It's given me so much confidence in myself that I can learn a new skill. Claire is great and so helpful! Would give her 10 stars if i could!

I never thought I'd go from pieces of material to a Christmas cushion in a few hours, but thanks to Clare I have. If you'd like to learn to sew I'd recommend one of her courses☺

I love the Tuesday night class. It's very satisfying to create! Friendly and sociable. I would recommend �

I have just had some cushions made and a lamp refurbished. The lamp had been a bit forlorn and I was thinking of donating it to a charity shop. But it had so much sentimental value. So I took it to Claire and she worked her magic. Thank you so much Claire- I am delighted

Had so much fun at the beret making night. Claire so friendly and lovely. Would highly recommend �

Claire provided and afternoon of prosecco and stitching for my hen party. It was a brilliant ways to start the day. The Fire Station Creative cafe provided delicious sharing platters for the guests to start us off and Claire was the hostess with the mostess.



The activity was well designed and provided complete newbies with something they could achieve while still giving more experienced stitchers a chance to show off their skills. Everyone went home with a wonderful completed embroidery hoop picture. Claire is a very talented lady and a very experienced tutor who knows how to put people at their ease.



Thank you so much for making it such a special experince!

Claire organised a wonderful craft party for my daughter's 6th Birthday at her studio in the Fire Station. She tailored it to Katie's favourite things, Ponies! She pitched it just right for the age group combining different crafting techniques and even let them have a turn on the sewing machine! All the kids had a fab time and were totally engaged with the activity. They also created some amazing pony puppets to take home! The fire station staff were also great at organising the birthday tea afterwards. The birthday girl was very happy and I'd recommend a Clarabella Craft Party to anyone else with a craft loving munchkin. Thank you Clarabella Christie! And the lovely Gracie too! �❤

Claire is very talented and a very patient teacher of new skills. My mum and I have now completed beautiful cushions and stunning lampshades using Claire’s own fabrics. If we lived closer we would sign up for a block of lessons. Each time I leave Claire my “crafting enthusiasm” has returned and I’m encouraged to practice new skills. A very big thank you from me and my mum x

Claire is fantastic. She has taught me how to sew! I have actually made something without her!! Her products are also fantastic and I have a few around my house always looking for new places to put her stuff. Totally recommend her classes and any of her own made items.

Was on the Beach Bag Sunday class it was great fun! Claire made it feel so easy! X

Thank you for a great sewing party for a bunch of lively 8 year olds. The girls had a great time and love the bags they made.

So delighted with my lamp which was delivered on Christmas Eve. What a clever lady!

I now have a unique lamp that no one else has and it makes me smile every time I look at it.

Thankyou

Omg!!

Popped into the old firestation gallery in dunfermline

Thought id died and gone to heaven

Love claires retro upcycled stuff

The old swivel chair recovered in patchwork would be pride of place

it now shreiks

i'm a statement peice!!

One of a kind

So wish id a bigger purse right now

Wow....

Beautiful patchwork with a fantastic retro twist

Brings old fashioned Bang up to date!

fulled my creativity

my head it birrling with ideas

Pity all my supplies are packed in a container!!!!

But i promise claire.....

My new wee house will have at least one peice of yours

my wee jam jar with your name on it is already started

along with another of your fellow designers



Ive been lucky enough to do a chair upcycle class

Which will allow me to bring my mundane boring furniture slap bang up to date allowing me to make my new house a home that will have me stamped over every inch of it

Thank you for sharing your knowlage

and i'm now doing an introduction to sewing/upcycling&repair class too run by claire which im thoroughly enjoying

Im deffo doing your lampshade class claire!

They just what ive always wanted

And hope to do some of your other classes in the future too

Came home and i just cant wait to get my new craft room up and running (its one of the reasons we moving house)

Im going to have start a wee ideas book

xxxxx

Love Claire's classes. It's so good to learn something new as I had not sewn since school. They're really fun, there's always tea and new friends to make. Thanks Claire!

I went to one of Claires classes as a complete beginner and over the 9 weeks i made a wee bird, a bag, a draft excluder and a table runner. I'd never have dreamed that to be possible! It's given me so much confidence in myself that I can learn a new skill. Claire is great and so helpful! Would give her 10 stars if i could!

I never thought I'd go from pieces of material to a Christmas cushion in a few hours, but thanks to Clare I have. If you'd like to learn to sew I'd recommend one of her courses☺

I love the Tuesday night class. It's very satisfying to create! Friendly and sociable. I would recommend �

I have just had some cushions made and a lamp refurbished. The lamp had been a bit forlorn and I was thinking of donating it to a charity shop. But it had so much sentimental value. So I took it to Claire and she worked her magic. Thank you so much Claire- I am delighted

Had so much fun at the beret making night. Claire so friendly and lovely. Would highly recommend �

Claire provided and afternoon of prosecco and stitching for my hen party. It was a brilliant ways to start the day. The Fire Station Creative cafe provided delicious sharing platters for the guests to start us off and Claire was the hostess with the mostess.



The activity was well designed and provided complete newbies with something they could achieve while still giving more experienced stitchers a chance to show off their skills. Everyone went home with a wonderful completed embroidery hoop picture. Claire is a very talented lady and a very experienced tutor who knows how to put people at their ease.



Thank you so much for making it such a special experince!

Claire organised a wonderful craft party for my daughter's 6th Birthday at her studio in the Fire Station. She tailored it to Katie's favourite things, Ponies! She pitched it just right for the age group combining different crafting techniques and even let them have a turn on the sewing machine! All the kids had a fab time and were totally engaged with the activity. They also created some amazing pony puppets to take home! The fire station staff were also great at organising the birthday tea afterwards. The birthday girl was very happy and I'd recommend a Clarabella Craft Party to anyone else with a craft loving munchkin. Thank you Clarabella Christie! And the lovely Gracie too! �❤

Claire is very talented and a very patient teacher of new skills. My mum and I have now completed beautiful cushions and stunning lampshades using Claire’s own fabrics. If we lived closer we would sign up for a block of lessons. Each time I leave Claire my “crafting enthusiasm” has returned and I’m encouraged to practice new skills. A very big thank you from me and my mum x

Claire is fantastic. She has taught me how to sew! I have actually made something without her!! Her products are also fantastic and I have a few around my house always looking for new places to put her stuff. Totally recommend her classes and any of her own made items.