I got a thing for Oilcloth

I've been wanting to buy oilcloth for a while. Joann's and Hobby Lobby are the only fabric stores around here. So that's why I went to the Internet. I found what I wanted at Mendels. I got a yard of the black and white and ordered a pack of scraps. I loved the scraps the best. First I made this billfold from this tutorial.

Then this clutch from this tutorial.

The inside of my billfold. I put a zipper on one of the pockets, then added velcro to the rest. It seemed to be less bulky.

Made this little bag for the little things that are at the bottom of my purse.

This is my little sewing kit for my bag. You'd think a seamstress would have always carried one. Not me, but I needed one a few weeks ago and had to buy one at the Dollar Tree.

Dress for a chair

I just love this adorable dress made for a chair. This would be so lovely in my little grandkids room. So I plan on making one. This one is at the The Rusty Rake where I have some purses. Sold 2 so far.

Patterns for Etsy

Got these vintage patterns today at my favorite thrift store. I will be selling them on etsy very soon.

Amazing embroidery finds

Over the weekend I found some amazing buys at yard sales around our area. Beautiful embroidery scarfs. One is has holes, but I'll put it to good use. I also found a new pair of keds leather shoes for $2.00 and a raincoat for $2.00. I had been looking everywhere for the perfect raincoat. It had to be lightweight, have a hood and pockets.

This one is a tablecloth. It was tough to iron, so I won't be using it a lot.

My cute little roosters are from an antique store for $2.00

Diaper Bag and pockets

A diaper bag for Lori's friend. They picked out the fabrics. I used McCalls 4403 and twicked it a bit, by adding store bought straps and pockets to the front.

These cute little changing table pockets are from McCalls 4897. I also made an adorable cover for the car seat. I'll show off after I put it on the car seat.

Happy Birthday to Me

Today is number 55. Still healthy and happy. I thank God every day for spending another day on this beautiful earth.
I painted for 2 hours this morning on Lori's house, then went to my favorite antique store and bought all of these things for me. Came back and painted another hour. What a day. I had a good one. Now it's time for the kids to get off the bus. Bye for now.

My sweet girls

My 2 girls finally learned to ride their bikes. Layla learned 1 day before Ruby. She was determined to learn how first because she is the oldest. Ruby even gets up early for school so she can ride her bike for 20 minutes. They got new bikes for Christmas last year and this is the first time they rode them.

This past weekend they got to ride horses for the first time. They have been bugging me for a long time to ride. My niece brought her 2 horses over. You can see they love it so much.

A cute picture of my sweet great nephew Aiden. Love you my boy.

Pillow Tutorial

It's a lot of fun trying to find the right pieces for these pillows. The lady I'm consigning with suggested custom made pillows. Maybe pieces you have from loved ones that have passed (I did this with my sister's pieces for my niece and nephew).

1. First I lay out the main piece in the middle on a white piece of fabric (I used 14 x 14 white sheet), then start building around it.

Auditioning pieces as you go.

2. Start adding other pieces to fit around the edges.

3. Zigzag around each piece, so they won't ravel.

4. Straight stitch pretty lace around the edges (some of the pieces already had lace.)

5. Sew around the outside edges of pillow

6. Then add lace of chose. This lace was new, but I love adding older laces, maybe from pillowcases.

7. Sew right sides together ( I used a pretty pillowcase for the back) and leave opening at bottom for stuffing. Stuff and hand sew the bottom.

Pillows and Purses to consign

I'm working on a tutorial for my pillows. Hopefully by Saturday.

I know it's been over a week since I've blogged. I've either been babysitting or sewing. I'm been working on purses, and pillows ready to consign.
The purses are lined with pretty sheets and vintage buttons. The pillows are backed with some beautiful pillowcases.

2 more pillows finished

I finished these 2 for the girls today and I have 2 more tops finished. I may put one in my shop to see how they sell and try to consign the other one. So far I've used thrifted dresser scarfs, handkerchiefs and pillowcases. The backs are thrifted sheets or pillowcases. I've been using whatever lace I already have. the yellow is thrifted and the other was bought new.

Thrifting again and a purchase from Lora

These are 2 little figurines I thrifted for the girls at $.99 each.

This beautiful pillow was not thrifted. I ordered it from Lora at Eager Hands. She has lots of pretty vintage items and handmade jewelry.

These lovely sheets and pillowcases are from a cute shop in Spring Hill, TN called The Rusty Rake. She has vintage, antiques and handmade items. She ask me to consign some items. I can't wait.