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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

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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Getting Ready..

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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I don't want to mention it yet but ...

Now taking orders for Christmas bears and bunnies.... If you would like to order a bear or bunny just drop me a line at nicky@thevintagemagpie.co.uk. xxx Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2015 at The Vintage Magpie

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Ready for the frost ...

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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** Polka Dot Bunny **

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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** NEW DESIGN BUNNIES **

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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Calling All Elephant Lovers !!

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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Ebb and flow ...

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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A New Beginning - Again!

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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It's A Bunny Time of Year ...

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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*** Easter Giveaway! ***

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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A Traveller By Nature ...

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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Waving a hello ...

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

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