Girls got haircuts

School started yesterday for Layla and Jakob. They all got haircuts. Layla wanted bangs and she looks adorable. Ruby won't start pre-K until next month. She also got a cute cut.

Rugby sewing machine

Lori's father-in-law gave me this Rugby sewing machine. It was originally a treadle machine and a motor was added. The machine itself works, but no shuttle (bobbin). I guess there will be no sewing on it. The 2 drawers on the right are missing. I've looked on the internet and haven't be able to find much on a Rugby machine.

Chair Makeover

My husband gave me his computer chair. It needed a makeover to go in my sewing room. I laid the fabric over the chair and cut, then just started tucking in the fabric. I wasn't sure if it would work, but it did. Best of all no sewing required.

It looks beautiful. Like new.

Best of all it matches my valance.

Kylie's block

It's hard to believe that this is my last block. I've mailed out all 11 and made 1 for me. I'm really going to miss this. Can't wait to work on another quilting bee. As soon as I get my quilt made I will post it. Thanks Deb.

Ruby and Layla's souvenir

My daughter and her family are in Jacksonville, Fl this week. They went to St. Augustine yesterday to visit the Alligator Farm and Lighthouse. Layla picked out the cute frog shirt for her souvenir and Ruby wanted this awesome tie died dress. I miss those beautiful girls and my boy

Jessica's block, new top and skirt for me

I love the sheets Jessica provided for the block. They are so soft and sweet. Hope she likes it.My new skirt is from a curtain I had made a fews ago. It makes a much nicer skirt.
The top was thrifted for $.99. I used this tutorial from My Mama Said. Very easy to make. I'm wearing both tonight when we go out to dinner with my step daughter and her family.

Circle glasses thrifted

Just love these adorable glasses I got at Goodwill today. Also thrifted lots of $.99 shirts to refashion. I'm washing them now and plan on getting at least one made today. See ya.

The Honey Pot

If you watch American Pickers's you know what they call a Honey Pot. Some people would say a Mother Lode. This Goodwill store in Dickson always has the best selection and they don't charge as much as the other Goodwills. They charge $1.99 for any sheet. The other's charge $2.99 for full and queen and $3.99 for king. I saw at least 3 more I wanted to get, but didn't. I couldn't tell you if any of them are vintage, but who cares (not me).

I think I'm going to use this as the backing on my Vintage Sheet Sewing Bee blocks. I fell in love with it. It is a full size sheet.
This is a queen size duvet that someone made and it is awesome. I'm using it on my bed. Also got a queen sheet like the flowered one to use for shams or curtains.

3 more beautiful sheets

7 pillowcases.

2 more blocks and 2 to go

It's hard to believe there are only 2 blocks to finish. I don't have the fabric yet, but can't wait to get started. It's so much fun to create a block. My points aren't perfect, but I try so hard to get them perfect.

This block is for Christina.

This is Ginger's block

3 Finished blocks

Block for Deb. I had to add some of my fabrics on all three. Hope sthey don't mind. For some reason I had the hardest time with the points on these three blocks. I'm going to therapy today and plan on mailing all of them. Tracey's block

Marissa's block

Anissa's Block

This is Anissa's block. It will be traveling to Auckland, New Zealand which will take at least 10 days. Sheets from New Zealand are really beautiful. They're very different from the U.S.

Jilly's square

This square is for Jilly from Vintage Freedom Sewing Bee hosted by Deb.
Hope she likes it, because I love her chose of fabrics. They coordinate so well.

Yard Sale Find

Thomas took me to a yard sale yesterday after therapy. They had lots of quilt tops for $15 each. I picked out the this one, which is a full size and hand stitched. I washed it and hung out to dry. I love it.

The Feisty Stitcher

Knee surgery went great. I had a torn meniscus and plica. Have to stay off of it until tomorrow, then I'll go to physical therapy. I've had no pain so far (no medications).

I got The Feisty Stitcher at Joann's last week. I see so many projects I want to do.

Here's a few samples

Pyrex and sheet

Another beautiful sheet. Just not sure how I'll sure it yet.

My first pyrex of this design, but I really love the color.
This one is Anchor Hocking. I've seen this design from somewhere.

Leslie's Block

Leslie sent some very beautiful fabrics, but I needed a lighter fabric for the triangles. Also she didn't have enough to do them all the same color. I think it turned out pretty. I'll be senting it out today.

For Jenene

Jenene, this is one of the Africian Violets you sent to Vickie's funeral. The first time it's bloomed. The other hasn't bloomed at all. It's been like this for a week. Thanks. It makes me happy.

FYI: I'll be having knee surgery Wednesday for a torn menicus.

Working on a snowball and 9 patch quilt

Working on the Vintage Sewing Bee made me want to start another quilt and challenge myself. I've always wanted to try the snowball block.
I got my pattern from Better Homes and Gardens Teach yourself to Machine-Quilt (from Joann's). Snowball patch is combined with a nine-patch block and has triangles along the border. I'm only using my scraps and any fabrics I have that will match.

Finished 2 embroidered pillowcases

I wonder why I have carpel tunnel syndrome in my right hand, but I have to keep my hands busy.

Mel's block

Mel finished my block. I love it.

This is for Mel and I'm sending it out today. I love the paisley sheet.

Shirred Nightgowns

I'm really getting addicted to shirring. I made 3 gowns for the girls. This first one is my favorite. I love the embroidery at the bottom.
I forgot to add this tutorial came from Flossie Teacakes.

First I made another one that Layla took home and both girls wanted it. No one wanted the pretty yellow ( guess I'll have to sell it). Ruby picked out this pillowcase and she picked out the ribbon for the straps (all about making the girls happy).

Thrift finds on a Monday

Got a few new thrifts today. I love this scarf. It's gray with beautiful embroidered flowers and red and white lace around. I'm thinking of making 2 pillows. This sheet will be really be cute in the girls room. I love the purple.

New dress on Etsy

Tried my hand at shirring the top on this pillowcase dress. I really like it. Just added it to my shop. My Mom had given me the adorable crocheted lace at the bottom of the dress. It's cotton and probably about 30 years old. The pillowcase was already embroidered when I got it.