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.

Vintage Sheet Quilt

I've chosen my sheets for the Vintage Sheet Freedom Bee hosted by Deb at Works in Progress. I chose the Tennesse block from Quilters Cache.
Here's the finished block. Can't wait to get started on the other 11 blocks for my fellow quilters.

3 new things for me

Made 2 new bags just for me. They are the perfect size and I love the long straps I made to go across the body. It has just the right amount of pockets. Perfect for shopping.

And a new gown from a thrifted sheet and eyelet for the yoke. I just love the border.

Been busy with canning

The gardens are beautiful in Tennessee and I'd like to show off a few things from relatives and nice neighbors. First of all I borrowed this pressure cooker from by brother. I'd never used one before, but I learned to like it. This one is probably 40 or more years old, but it still works.

Lori and I made 45 quarts and 21 pints of green beans.

4 quarts and 8 pints of pickles and about 10 pints of squash in the freezer.

Pillowcase dresses on Etsy

Check out 2 vintage pillowcase dresses just added to Etsy.

Antique store finds

Went to a few antique stores last week and found some things I really like.

This scarf has some bad stains that wouldn't come out, but look at the lace. It is beautiful. I've got some plans for this. Beautiful dresser scarf.

This is a very small scarf.

I love these napkins. There are 2 of each design. I'm thinking of making a tablecloth with them.

I have another tablecloth that is yellow where this one is red. I love both of them.

Who remembers Rainbow Brite? My daughter was so into Rainbow when she was small. She had the doll, the horse and the little character riding behind.

Works In Progress is having a giveaway

Deb at Works in Progress is having a great giveaway. She has a beautiful vintage pillowcase quilt she made. Check her out.

New clothes for the girls

It was soooooooo hot yesterday and a good day to stay in, soooooo I made the girls these outfits. The skirts were simply measure cut and add elastic. The tops are McCalls 9369. Little girls look cute in these little short tops, but they didn't want any belly to show. I added lace to Ruby's and later added lace to Layla's. They weren't too crazy about their backs showing either. Ruby's is thrifted fabric from last week and Layla's came off the bolt at Joann's last Summer. Look at those tans. They just came back from swimming.

Celebrate Summer with 2 New dresses

I needed some cute Summer dresses. This one is from Butterick 5038. I had to cut about 2 inches off the straps and take in the sides about an inch. It has a zipper and was pretty easy to make. The fabric was given to me a few years ago. This one is Simplicity 5558. It's my favorite. It ties in the back and is very long from a thrifted sheet.

My Shop is Open

I've been wanting to open an etsy shop for a while and I finally did it. I know there's a lot of shops that sell the same thing I do, but I'm hoping you will try me out.

I want to add bags and pillowcase dresses.

I have a lot of local friends that wanted me to do this. So here it is.