Vintage Fabrics

Look what I found at the thrift store Tuesday! I'm not sure exactly what it was supposed to be. Looks like a duvet cover. About a twin sheet size, 2 layers sewn together, one side is pieced, but no batting in between like a quilt. And because of that they charged me the price for a sheet -- $2.00!!! I'd just been to Beverly's and bought a tiny bit of vintage look fabric for almost $9.00 a yard! I'm guessing this is from the 50s. What do y'all think?


So, what should I make with this?

Retro Roses & May Flowers

Look what I made!


Today I rode the bus to DVC with Lauren and tomorrow I'm going to IKEA with a friend of mine -- WooHoo! No sewing tomorrow.

Boo!

Forgot to add this... Lauren made a monster ipod cozy and added it to her Etsy store.

The Big Reveal!

As you know, when Glenn goes out of town the girls and I switch into a different way of life. We ate pizza, corn dogs, and cereal (not all at the same meal!), didn't clean anything, stayed up late, slept late, and made stuff. Here's a few that I've photographed. There were others.

This is a cover for a composition notebook. It was a sheet in it's previous life.

One of the thrift stores we went to last week was selling ALL their clothes for $1 each. So I bought this pair of jeans and transformed them. The lining was another sheet we bought.

I think these last couple are my favorites. The first is a quilted pincushion. All the fabrics are new, the rickrack was found at one of the thrift stores.
Two potholders. Again, all new fabrics except for the calendar which came from an old linen towel and the rickrack.


And until I start working again I'll be making all our gifts: Mother's Day, birthdays, etc. So if you see anything you like send me some hints. :-)

Beautiful Spring Arrangement

David helped me pick flowers for this arrangement from Grandpa's yard.

Penguins!!!

Oldest daughter has been in a crafty mood the past few days. She'll close herself up in her room for several hours then when she comesout she'll be all excited overwhat she just finished. Here are my two faves:

A penguin iPod cover.


A happy carrot glasses case (for Jordann's new glasses! -- no pics of her yet.)


She also opened an Etsy shop to sell some of her creations. Come by & visit penguinos.

Crochet Hats

TheMomInTheFamily made these hats - Didn't they turn out adorable?!?!