Easter purses

I made Easter purses for some of my favorite little girls. Can't wait for them to take them to church tomorrow. I also made some Easter dresses. I'll be taking pictures tomorrow.
Everyone have a happy Easter.

What's Better Than Free

Went to this great yard sale last weekend and brought 10 plates for $2.00. My husband found lots of goodies that he likes (they are still in the box from the yard sale).
We checked on Craigslist and they had everything else free for the taking. So I found this great serving bowl with a little chip out on the bottom.
These 2 adorable owl ash trays. I almost bought them the first day.
This is a pottery barn tea and cup set, (it has a chip out on one side.) It will look great in Lori's house.
The best free thing ever. These 2 chairs. They were torn in the seams on each side and the fabric was pulled away in the back. I started on it as soon as I got home. They turned out beautiful.

Thrifty finds from last week

Added this little cutie to my rooster collection. Oil and vinegar please.
Having a hard time finding sheets these days. These are actually from the last couple weeks.
This rooster was very unusual. It's a bank and feels like wood and was made in Japan. Love the colors.
All three of these are a caulk like substance, maybe it's plaster of Paris. They look really old and I have the perfect place for them.

Antique Store Find

I don't buy from an antique store unless I really love the item and it has a discount. This little beauty had both. Final cost was $30. It's in perfect condition and looks at all the goodies inside. I love it sitting by my sofa.

Gown from pillowcases and sheet

Layla's little gown is made from 2 knit pillowcases (cut the front from 1 and the back from the other. Had just enough to make the sleeves. Ruby's is made from a sheet. She wanted shorts with her gown. They are definitely cute enough to wear anywhere. I used Butterick 4910 and it was so easy. I had 2 gowns cut and made in an hour.

Thrifted China.

I found 2 of these china tea cup and saucers. Not a great picture of the sugar bowl, but it looked really old and I couldn't pass it up.
I just love the little cracks in the bowl.
I know this tea pot is straight from the late 60's or early 70's. Love the sunflowers.

They are moved in

They have been staying in the house since last Sunday and today got everything finally moved. That was a chore in itself. She has lots of stuff. The girls room and Jakob's room is decorated, but the rest may take a while.

My brother is a genius. He built every little bit of the stairs and all of the cabinets in the kitchen and bath. The upstairs area is a family room. I bought the pan rack for her birthday in December. It was handmade from scrap metal. I will show more pictures when she has it decorated.

Sewing again

I finally got to make a new Spring purse. I had made these squares last Winter and just found them again. I added a border from a pillowcase at the top and a different pillowcase for the inside. The strap is from the top of a sheet. Just the right size for me.

Happy Valentine's Day Ruby and Layla

I do love Pinterest. You can really get some great ideas. My grandkids like it too. Layla really loved this cat, so I did my version for her. Ruby's horse was a pattern from SEW IT, STUFF IT. The horse is a vintage tablecloth that Ruby has been wanting me to cut for a long time. So Happy Valentine's Day my girls. Hope you love them.

Owl Pillow for Layla

Layla found an owl on Pinterest and we had to try it. She wanted it really big and fat. So we made it 38" long. She picked out one of my vintage sheets and will sleep with it tonight. She really loves her owl.

Goodwill 1/2 off sale

I only went to one Goodwill Saturday and it was packed with people because of 1/2 off day. Just couldn't believe I found all of these great items. The little red jar at the top is pretty small and so vintage. It was used as a sugar bowl ( still had some in it.). It was $.99.

Got 4 of these carnival glass punch bowl cups @ $.25 each.
I love this tea pot. Looks 1960's to me. It was $2.50.

I still thrift

Sometimes I forget to post all of my thrift finds. I found all of these at an antique store really cheap. I really love this pretty dresser scarf.

I got 2 of these with the birds. They would make some lovely pillows.

Layla and Ruby's hamsters

These little guys are brothers Chester and Georgia. The newest members of the family.

Layla designed a hammy toy

Layla just loves her little hamsters, so she wanted to make one. She designed it herself and decided to use felted wool. I helped sew it up, but she did most of it. She took it to school and her teacher wants her to make 2 for her kids. Great job Layla.

Almost moving time

I've been busy helping to get Lori's house finished. We started a year ago and it's finally going to happen. My brother is working on the staircase. I'll be finishing the painting this week. Hopefully we'll get the final inspection next week and my precious family can move in. I will add some pictures later this week.

Bag from a thrifted skirt

First of all I love Wednesdays at Goodwill. Of course it's .99 day on color of the week. I bought 12 items and all were flannel. I'm planning on making a scrappy quilt. I got this skirt and loved the fabric. All I could see was a bag when I looked at it. I'm pretty sure it's flannel, but has this wool look to it. So I cut it out and added the big bow last night. I'm putting in on Etsy today. Thanks for stopping by.

New bag on Etsy

I've added this Eco-felt bag with vintage buttons and embroidery to Etsy. It's 11.5 by 14 wide and 20.5 inch handles. This was a fun bag to create.

I've also reduced by patterns to $4.00 each. Thanks for stopping by.

Scarf for Ruby

I've had this sweater for 3 years. A month before Vickie (my sister) died she had wanted me to make her a scarf from this pink sweater. Just decided it was time to make it. But the sweater wasn't long enough for me so Ruby was happy to get it. I followed this tutorial.

My vintage sheet house slippers

Today I used Prudent Baby's tutorial for these comfortable and warm house slippers. I used a vintage sheet and vintage pieces of embroidery scarf on a fabric button. The lining is fleece and I used the jiffy grip on the bottom. On the inside of the shoe I used air cushion insoles. Got them on right now. Everyone needs to try these.

Backpack and hat finished

The adorable monkey backpack is for my friend Rissa. When she was learning to sew she had told me she really liked this bag. So I made it for her for Christmas. This is pattern McCalls 5341. I thought it was pretty hard to make. I don't want to make it again.
The kitty hat is for her sister Maggie. This pattern is so easy. It's from Simplicity 1953. I've also made 2 of the monkey hats for my grandkids. I'll have to get a picture with them. The outside is fleece and lining is flannel.

And the winner is..................

Catherine from Velvet Barnacle is the winner of my vintage sheet bag from the Sew Mama Sew giveaway.

Catherine I sent you an email, so please sent me your address.

Thanks to everyone that entered and became followers. I'll try not to disappoint.

More Doll Clothes

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This pretty girl has been busy trying on lots of clothes. I'll have to fix that hair before she goes back in the box. I made her this cute little flannel nightie.
I really love this trench coat from pleather at Joann's. The sleeves are too short. I think she's supposed to wear gloves with it. Think I'll add a little extra piece there. The purse came from Michael's last night for $2.99. This would be really hard to make.

Giveaway Day

Sew Mama Sew is having their annual Christmas giveaway starting Monday December 12th at 6:00 am PST through December 16. Check them out tomorrow and please stop by and enter my giveaway listed below.


I will be giving away this bag I made last Spring with vintage sheets and pillowcases. I did try to sell it on Etsy. Since no one wants to buy I'll just give it away. The pin is made from vintage crochet lace and vintage button.

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Doll Dresses for Christmas

For Christmas this year I got the grandkids B.F.C. ink Summer Splashin' dolls. They are 18" dolls but skinnier than the other dolls. I've only seen them at Target and they were $20.00. (The clothes for these are super expensive, like $15.00). I think the girls will like them better because their bodies are similar to Barbie, but bigger. They are poseable and you can put them in the water. They only come with bathing suit sandals and purse.

The regular 18" doll clothes are a couple inches too big. I have lots of doll patterns so here we go.

These are the first two I've made. Their from Simplicity 2768 view B. Doll clothes are harder to make than big clothes. Just saying.........