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Nicky Fraser
Blogger, bear artist, textile designer, reader of all things vintage :)
Interests: knitting, bears, japanese magazines, stitching, rummaging in antique shops, sniffing out new websites and blogs, any craft books, more craft books, crocheting, the rocky films (bless me) and anything audrey., finding bargains, spending money i haven't got, my family and my pets (working cocker, long-haired jack russell and two gorgeous moggies). I love anything with Judi Dench or Maggie Smith.
Recent Activity
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Christmas pugs have just landed in my little Etsy shop.... Go take a peek ! xx Continue reading
Posted Nov 8, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Furiously sewing pugs and other creatures for Hannah's Christmas Fayre next weekend :) Hope to see you there! xxx Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Now taking orders for Christmas bears and bunnies.... If you would like to order a bear or bunny just drop me a line at [email protected]. xxx Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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The temperatures are dropping .. and we are apparently in for the coldest winter in 50 years here in Blighty ... Better get out scarves on! New pugs in the shop ... ready for the chill! xx Continue reading
Posted Oct 13, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Meet Bertie, a rather dapper pug with his monocle and bow tie! Bertie likes nothing better than an afternoon relaxing in the sun and catching up with the daily crossword in the newspaper. He likes to keep his mind sharp... Continue reading
Posted Sep 29, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Alfie is an enthusiastic cartographer - collector of maps. He has a wide selection, from seaside town maps to maps of the whole of Great Britain - but he is now dreaming of a world map to pin on his... Continue reading
Posted Aug 18, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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A new little baby blue and white polka dot bunny has just hopped into my shop.... and she has a beautiful vintage-style J & P Coats label on her lavender-filled belly ... soooo cute!! If you get the time do... Continue reading
Posted Jul 22, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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These cheeky little bunsters have a while lot of love to give.... with hearts sewn on to the their lavender-filled bellies... If you'd like to say hello, they have just hopped into my little Etsy shop ;) Have a great... Continue reading
Posted Jul 18, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Hello everyone, Apologies for my absence - I have been without my phone for nearly two weeks since I dropped it - and I am more than surprised at how lost I have been without it! And I thought I... Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Very happy to have a lovely feature in Kuscheltier News, Germany Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Meet Albert .. the little circus elephant. Albert dreams of joining the circus, but he is of a rather nervous disposition so high wires or amazing stunts would not be his thing. He rather favours the more magical side of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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There are some little fluffy bunnies in the shop :)) Do pop over and say hello if you get the chance, they could do with the distraction! xx Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Announcing a very exciting giveaway! This is little bear has agreed to help get give the Facebook page a boost - so he is very excited to be going to the a lucky winner when the page likes reach 2,000... Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Finally, I think we have moved everything back in to the new studio, and work has finally started to happen! It is so good to get the scissors cutting and the sewing machine soothingly whirring away again! I have been... Continue reading
Posted May 27, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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So very happy to announce that today I signed the contract to get a work studio back at Seale Hayne surrounded by countryside :)) When my dad was very ill I gave my studio up as I was looking after... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Have a great weekend everyone :)) xxx Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Bunnies are heading out the door this week .... :)) xx Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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And the winner is ..... Kerry Wright !! Congratulations Kerry - Pearl will be on her way to you! More little bunnies will be in the shop soon :)) Have a great week everyone ! xx Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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With Easter just around the corner, this little bunny is hoping for a new home .... If you would like her to come and stay with you, just enter the giveaway on the Facebook Page Winner will be announced on... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Another Peggy ... patient, gentle and kind. Off to pastures new ... :)) xx Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Archie has an adventurous spirit and big dreams. He loves the West Country, being close the wide sea and the open moor, but his little paws are itching for something new. He quite fancies the thought of London, the Big... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Hello everyone... goodness me it's been a while and it feels wonderful to be back!! We have been busy here with orders, new bear ventures and a studio change - more on that soon. But in the meantime, this little... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Hello Everyone, Sticking our paws above the parapet to say and wish you all a belated Happy New Year! We have been busy here in our little workroom with exciting New Year plans afoot for Vintage Magpie Bears! Hopefully, all... Continue reading
Posted Jan 20, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie
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Meet Frank. Frank is anxiously waiting for the first snowfall as he is ready. He is more than ready. He has his presents wrapped and his mince pies made and the wood is cut for the fire. It's just not... Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2014 at The Vintage Magpie
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Meet Paddy - so called because he reminds me of Paddington bear! A very special bear, who likes long walks on wintery mornings, the sound of the frost crunching under his feet and the smell of log fires and cigars.... Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2014 at The Vintage Magpie