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Vanessa

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Over the weekend I got a bug to make curtains for the kitchen in my new 'old' Spanish cottage.

Curtains:
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Detail of trim & fabric:
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Yes, those are little chickens wearing sombreros. It's a reproduction print from a specialty quilt store.
 

Mrs. Merl

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Cricket - If you were referring to my post - I would be happy to direct you to my brand new etsy site. If you would like to PM me - don't want to get in trouble here on the thread!
 

Lady Day

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I made pillow cases.

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They were super easy. Each one took less than 15 min from cut to surge to sewing. The openings have between a 3-5" turn under, depending on the length of the pillow I want to use them on.

I needed some, so these are from larger scraps, and now I know I can spoil myself with real soft fabric that might be too pricy to get enough to make a garment out of, I can make a pillow case out of it.

There is this to die for cotton thats $18 a yard. Half a yard and I got a lovely rest-bit for my head. Yay!

LD
 

Lady Day

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Being unemployed, and having very little cash to buy gifts with, I decided to stray from my normal gift of making a Christmas card, and taking a tone from the feed sack thread and make do and mend thread in the Golden Era, I crafted my gifts from some good old fashioned reusing.

I took the scarap fabric that I thought was cutest and made mini 'feed sacks' for the baked goods Im shipping out to my friends and family. They either get a loaf of cinnamon sweet bread or a loaf of whole wheat bread baked by me.

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Knowing my sickness, um, love, for vintage buttons, I scanned actual button cards and retooled them into recipe cards (and explanation/seasons greeting cards) to accompany said baked good. I finished off the look with some buttons and a bow and off these treats will go tomorrow, if there is no rain.

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The whole project cost me very little. More time than anything (and I have plenty of that). Maybe 3 bags of flour and some sugar. The rest I had on hand.

Thanks :)

LD
 

Miss 1929

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Lady Day said:
Being unemployed, and having very little cash to buy gifts with, I decided to stray from my normal gift of making a Christmas card, and taking a tone from the feed sack thread and make do and mend thread in the Golden Era, I crafted my gifts from some good old fashioned reusing.

I took the scarap fabric that I thought was cutest and made mini 'feed sacks' for the baked goods Im shipping out to my friends and family. They either get a loaf of cinnamon sweet bread or a loaf of whole wheat bread baked by me.

cin.jpg


Knowing my sickness, um, love, for vintage buttons, I scanned actual button cards and retooled them into recipe cards (and explanation/seasons greeting cards) to accompany said baked good. I finished off the look with some buttons and a bow and off these treats will go tomorrow, if there is no rain.

IMG_0596.jpg


The whole project cost me very little. More time than anything (and I have plenty of that). Maybe 3 bags of flour and some sugar. The rest I had on hand.

Thanks :)

LD


Lady Day, you NEVER cease to awe me.
 

Mrs. Merl

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Pure Genius!!

Lady Day! Those are precious!!! I think they are incredible!! If I were your friend I would be totally wowed!! You have inspired me - I think I will see what I can create today - since I am, well, totally broke!! Thank you!
 

Rachael

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having fun with scraps myself, making tote bags out of bits and pieces. Since I'm broke and haven't been able to drive for days, I've kept myself busy. This is my favorite:

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and yes, it's really a skirt:

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I was wishing I had polka dot or heart print fabric for the underside. maybe next time.
 

Lady Day

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Aw thanks ladies, they were real fun to do. Im an intensely project oriented person, so all the details are the jewels for me. To finish the presentation, I originally wanted to wrap the shipping boxes in twine (to cover the plain brown paper wrapping), but the post office would not let me :rage:

Rachel, that bag is so cute. You should make one with a petticoat next ;)

LD
 

Lorena B

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LD, as unemployed and currently quite broke, i must say, you have giving me a lesson, you dont really need to spend, spend, spend to show to your family and friends how precious they are for you.

Wow, such a fantastic idea, and so well presented!!
Thank you for the lesson.:eusa_clap
 

Miss Dottie

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Some embroidery

and meant to post this ages ago. I did some embroidery of a sweet vintage kitty pattern on some tea towels. I took up embroidery this spring in an effort to give my arms a break from knitting. I forgot how much fun embroidery is! I must admit that I was inspired by Alicia Paulson from her great blog http://www/rosylittlethings.com which I highly recommend checking out.

Anyway, hope you like my handiwork!

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AmateisGal

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Miss Dottie said:
and meant to post this ages ago. I did some embroidery of a sweet vintage kitty pattern on some tea towels. I took up embroidery this spring in an effort to give my arms a break from knitting. I forgot how much fun embroidery is! I must admit that I was inspired by Alicia Paulson from her great blog http://www/rosylittlethings.com which I highly recommend checking out.

Anyway, hope you like my handiwork!

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kittytowels2.jpg


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You've inspired me to take up embroidery again! I was searching for another hobby since I don't have a t.v. and suddenly have loads of time on the weekends. :) I used to embroider in high school but got away from it. Now I"m excited to take it up again and I think these towels would be a great project to start with.
 

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