Bessie & Fred

Bessie & Fred Bessie & Fred, my grandparents, my inspiration for my label commemorating them - honoring the craft o Who are Bessie and Fred? (Created by Christie Blizzard)

Bessie was born in England on the 6th of December 1921. As one of 11 children, she learnt to work hard at an early age, and to sew and knit for family and friends. Later, when she started working for a wage, she often had more than one job and would ride her bike long distances to work, in all sorts of weather

Fred was born on the 2nd of December 1915 and so he was 6 years older than Bessie. As

one of 5 children, he learnt the art of carpentry. He enjoyed making furniture for their home, and work-wise he became an accomplished Letterpress Machinist in a Printing Works, something he continued to do after he
came to Perth with Bessie in 1969. Their daughter Carol was born in 1945, the year the War in Europe ended, and Angie was born the following year. After my mum and dad moved to Western Australia in 1968, both Carol and Derek and Bessie and Fred followed them here in 1969. When I was born, Bessie was 48 and Fred was 54 and they had already been living in Perth for 11 years. Together they became Bessie & Fred, my grandparents and my inspiration for my new label commemorating them and honouring the craft of quality, unique items, handmade with love.

Any fans? I tried my hand at this one today.... cute huh? .... even though I don’t understand the game 🤣🙈 ...
04/03/2021

Any fans? I tried my hand at this one today.... cute huh? .... even though I don’t understand the game 🤣🙈

It’s been a busy few days!
25/11/2020

It’s been a busy few days!

Making these cuties is addictive. Opening up customs orders soon for gifts
21/09/2020

Making these cuties is addictive. Opening up customs orders soon for gifts

Colour and pattern with a new slab
14/06/2020

Colour and pattern with a new slab

A sweet little wall / hook hanging for a beautiful girl. Handmade and embroidered butterfly with handmade beads
26/04/2020

A sweet little wall / hook hanging for a beautiful girl. Handmade and embroidered butterfly with handmade beads

20/04/2020

30/03/2020

A little . Pretty happy with this comfy top I whipped up last night with the help of and the beautiful fabric from
20/03/2020

A little . Pretty happy with this comfy top I whipped up last night with the help of and the beautiful fabric from

scrunchies with the beautiful fabric by
07/02/2020

scrunchies with the beautiful fabric by

A sparkly Batman fit for a birthday princess
04/11/2019

A sparkly Batman fit for a birthday princess

She’s pretty happy I finally remade her favourite skirt into a new “big girl size”!
05/08/2019

She’s pretty happy I finally remade her favourite skirt into a new “big girl size”!

What a fantastic day! Thanks to all the mums and dads that sent along their kids today. We wove, we made bracelets, bead...
15/07/2019

What a fantastic day! Thanks to all the mums and dads that sent along their kids today. We wove, we made bracelets, beads, coloured, talked and learnt a lot. Loads of smiles, creating and a heap of concentrating! Thanks to All Star Dance & Performance for letting me use the studio today - far too many happy kiddos for my home studio!!!

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