Showing posts with label Sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sewing. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Colorful Rope Basket









I have found my love for making things again. It really has been a good time while being at home. I pulled out some of my happy fabrics and started ripping and twisting for hours.....Then I made this lovely piece. A little basket. So sweet. I will be making more and adding it to my future selling pile of things I will be working on. Planning to start my little business up again. Makes me happy!

Thursday, September 7, 2017

More Progress



I made a little more progress the last couple days...I am almost all unpacked in my sewing studio...Just a few more things to sort out. Still hoping to be in here sewing soon!!!!


The dining room is finally finished! I got my old plates hung...A couple I put on an old window screen and above the screen and plates I hung an old piece of tin I found at my favorite Antique Shop. Now many meals will be shared in here....Can't wait to cook for my family and friends.



I also set up my sun porch...The wicker couch is in...The room still has work that needs to be finished, but I just couldn't resist playing in there a bit...I think I may start having tea in there! Plants, twinkle lights and curtains will be hung as well....It may just be one of my favorite spots in the house!

Monday, September 4, 2017

Still Settling In...Well Trying To


We are still trying to settle in. Yet it has been kinda hard. I still have empty boxes, full boxes and messes everywhere. With the passing of my Uncle...I had one week to recoup, didn't get much done before we got more bad news. My husband's dad is now in the hospital on life support. We have been flooded with an emotional roller coaster. My hubby flew out to be with his dad and family...Praying he will get stronger every day and pull through!
While he is gone, I am trying to get things done...It's a busy week meeting with people, auditions for plays, and prepping our school year. I found some wicker for our sun room....I will be adding a wicker couch and coffee table tomorrow...Soon the room will be freshly painted, furniture, freshly painted, sheer and white curtains hung, plants put out, twinkly lights hung up and colorful vintage pillows plopped out....It's going to be a wonderful space to sit, sipping tea, chatting with friends enjoying the cool breezes through the windows. I am so excited to get this space done!


I'm also looking forward to getting my studio in order and actually start working...Again we have had some very hard and sad set backs...So hoping I will be up and running soon!!! I found a sweet sewing basket and another pin cushion to add to my collection.... 
In the garden I found stinging nettle, which I plan to harvest, dry out and make some things with it for health and beauty....Yes, I was actually really happy to find it growing next to my secret garden pathway....I did manage to get stung by it on my hands...Future reference: Wear gloves when dealing with nettle...It burns!


I am also posting a couple collages I made last year and never posted. 
I just ran across them in my files...LOL


Hoping to return soon and share more glimpses into our home...It's just been a longer process this time around! Have a blessed week!!!!

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Feedsack








I'm a sucker for the colorful fabrics of yesteryear...Especially when it comes to feedsack prints and bright happy prints on linens. These beauties will be found in upcoming bags/purses. I love the Dresden's with different prints...So playful! Can't wait to get it all out of my head!



Saturday, March 25, 2017

They Sold Like Hot Cakes
















Well, I had a lot of interest in the sugar sack/flour sack/feedsack purses...
They SOLD OUT fast! So now, off to the sewing line to make more! Thank you to all the ladies who supported me and those who are interested in purchasing a bag/purse. More coming soon!!!


Monday, February 27, 2017

Sugar Sacks~ As Sweet As Sugar



My Step~Mother gave me a few old sugar sacks a couple years back. 
I am finally putting them to good use, creating colorful bags that are as sweet as sugar.

 I will have three sugar bags and two flour bags ready by the end of the week. I already have a couple ladies from Instagram interested in the first two bags...So if there is anyone interested in one, let me know. I will also be making some others with Dresden Designs as well.



Come on back to see them finished!
See y'all soon!