Oh, wow!! How I love how this quilt turned out!!

I found the perfect vintage sheet for the back. 

A happy feast for the eyes....

Oh, wow!! How I love how this quilt turned out!!

I found the perfect vintage sheet for the back. 

A happy feast for the eyes....

Two charm packs are perfect for making a baby quilt or lap quilt. I made this one was made using Dream On.

I like simple patchwork and simple quilting. It's timeless. 

When I found this vintage sheet at the thrift store a few weeks ago, I knew it would be perfect as the backing for this quilt. 

I used the new thread I bought at Country Stitchin' last weekend. It's YLI Variations and the color is Meadow. Very nice thread!

 Up next is this Nine Patch. I began to quilt it yesterday, but didn't like how it was going. I'll be spending part of today ripping out the stitches and starting over. =) 

Two charm packs are perfect for making a baby quilt or lap quilt. I made this one was made using Dream On.

I like simple patchwork and simple quilting. It's timeless. 

When I found this vintage sheet at the thrift store a few weeks ago, I knew it would be perfect as the backing for this quilt. 

I used the new thread I bought at Country Stitchin' last weekend. It's YLI Variations and the color is Meadow. Very nice thread!

 Up next is this Nine Patch. I began to quilt it yesterday, but didn't like how it was going. I'll be spending part of today ripping out the stitches and starting over. =) 

I thought you would want to see the happy couple with their quilt. =) 

I finished up the Simply Play quilt I was working on playing with the other day. 

I wanted to do scalloped edges on it, but it don't go so well and I gave up.  The mitered corners at the bottom of the scallops wasn't happening and it bugged me. Perhaps I need to start with gentle waves on the edges instead. 

This quilt quilted up perfectly. I didn't have on bit of trouble with shifting fabric or any puckering at all. It was a dream to quilt. 

My favorite part....The back.

Isn't this vintage sheet perfect for the back of this quilt? 

I cut a strip off the bottom of the sheet and sewed it to the top so I could make sure the top of the sheet with the eyelet and the row of flowers were left intact across the back. 

Size : 60 x 60

I thought you would want to see the happy couple with their quilt. =) 

I finished up the Simply Play quilt I was working on playing with the other day. 

I wanted to do scalloped edges on it, but it don't go so well and I gave up.  The mitered corners at the bottom of the scallops wasn't happening and it bugged me. Perhaps I need to start with gentle waves on the edges instead. 

This quilt quilted up perfectly. I didn't have on bit of trouble with shifting fabric or any puckering at all. It was a dream to quilt. 

My favorite part....The back.

Isn't this vintage sheet perfect for the back of this quilt? 

I cut a strip off the bottom of the sheet and sewed it to the top so I could make sure the top of the sheet with the eyelet and the row of flowers were left intact across the back. 

Size : 60 x 60

Well...That was easier than I thought it would be. =) 

I decided to use vintage sheets. 

 I didn't want to put binding on the seat cushion cover, so I sewed it right sides together and turned it right side out through the zipper opening. 

Using piping on the edge would be cute...

The only zipper I had on hand that was long enough was purple. It works for me! 

Well...That was easier than I thought it would be. =) 

I decided to use vintage sheets. 

 I didn't want to put binding on the seat cushion cover, so I sewed it right sides together and turned it right side out through the zipper opening. 

Using piping on the edge would be cute...

The only zipper I had on hand that was long enough was purple. It works for me! 

Recovering...

A new chair for my sewing room. 

Floor model + rebate cash = $7 dollar chair. Sweet! 

I like it to be a bit taller when I sew, so I added a chair cushion to get that extra height. 

It's a disgusting chair pad. 

My goal for today....Attempt to alter the zippered pillow pattern and make a new cover for it. 

The hardest part for me is picking out what fabric to use... 

A new chair for my sewing room. 

Floor model + rebate cash = $7 dollar chair. Sweet! 

I like it to be a bit taller when I sew, so I added a chair cushion to get that extra height. 

It's a disgusting chair pad. 

My goal for today....Attempt to alter the zippered pillow pattern and make a new cover for it. 

The hardest part for me is picking out what fabric to use... 

On our trip last weekend, I found a full/queen size down comforter for $9. It was in pristine condition. Its cold here in Iowa, and to help with the heating bills I the thermostat is turned down to 60℉ at night. A comfy down comforter is welcome on our bed to keep us toasty warm. 

I dug through my vintage sheets, chose 3 pink ones that were 100% cotton (I like the crisp feel to them)  and made a duvet cover for it. I didn't have enough Velcro to use for the closure, so I chose to make ties out of the extra fabric. I like the look better. 

Not bad for just winging it. =) 

On our trip last weekend, I found a full/queen size down comforter for $9. It was in pristine condition. Its cold here in Iowa, and to help with the heating bills I the thermostat is turned down to 60℉ at night. A comfy down comforter is welcome on our bed to keep us toasty warm. 

I dug through my vintage sheets, chose 3 pink ones that were 100% cotton (I like the crisp feel to them)  and made a duvet cover for it. I didn't have enough Velcro to use for the closure, so I chose to make ties out of the extra fabric. I like the look better. 

Not bad for just winging it. =) 

It's super soft and so much prettier in person.

I think it's sweet...

It's for my Casey, if she wants it. =)

PS...She wanted it...=)

It's super soft and so much prettier in person.

I think it's sweet...

It's for my Casey, if she wants it. =)

PS...She wanted it...=)

It feels great having these two bags all finished. They turned out really cute and much better than my first ones did a few months ago. I tried taking a picture of the pockets on the inside, but the pictures kept turning out all goofy, so I spared your eyesight and my pride by not posting them. I hope the recipients I made them for like them. I was told I could do whatever I wanted, so I did. =D

Garage sale season is in full swing. Look at the beauties I have added to my stash...The blue flowered pillowcase on the far left is my favorite. It's 100% cotton crispiness. I was thrilled to find 2 pillowcases and 2 top sheets of the fabric. 

I'm thinking I need to not be stingy and share the wealth, so to speak, one of these days. {smile}

It feels great having these two bags all finished. They turned out really cute and much better than my first ones did a few months ago. I tried taking a picture of the pockets on the inside, but the pictures kept turning out all goofy, so I spared your eyesight and my pride by not posting them. I hope the recipients I made them for like them. I was told I could do whatever I wanted, so I did. =D

Garage sale season is in full swing. Look at the beauties I have added to my stash...The blue flowered pillowcase on the far left is my favorite. It's 100% cotton crispiness. I was thrilled to find 2 pillowcases and 2 top sheets of the fabric. 

I'm thinking I need to not be stingy and share the wealth, so to speak, one of these days. {smile}

Look at the beauty that was waiting for me at Virginia's house. Judy found it and blessed me with it. 

I ❤ it!

Look at the beauty that was waiting for me at Virginia's house. Judy found it and blessed me with it. 

I ❤ it!

I don't have many and a couple aren't vintage, but I liked them. For example, the first pillowcase in the 2nd row. My favorite one in this picture would have to be the pillowcase in top row far right. And as I say that, I must confess that I love them all...

I almost hate to cut them....Even though a couple of these sheets have holes that were repaired in areas and will need to be fussy cut. I will be brave and cut them sometime. Some I will leave whole to use as a quilt backing, however. 

We had this one when I was growing up. It's so buttery soft. I was able to score two of them at a thrift shop. 

With spring here and people cleaning out their closets, I hope to get more as they make their way into the thrift stores.

I don't have many and a couple aren't vintage, but I liked them. For example, the first pillowcase in the 2nd row. My favorite one in this picture would have to be the pillowcase in top row far right. And as I say that, I must confess that I love them all...

I almost hate to cut them....Even though a couple of these sheets have holes that were repaired in areas and will need to be fussy cut. I will be brave and cut them sometime. Some I will leave whole to use as a quilt backing, however. 

We had this one when I was growing up. It's so buttery soft. I was able to score two of them at a thrift shop. 

With spring here and people cleaning out their closets, I hope to get more as they make their way into the thrift stores.

1~ A vintage pillow case...

A very pretty one at that...

2 ~ Insert wedding shower gifts...

3 ~ Tie it up with a pretty ribbon...

 

Equals ~ A cute way to wrap a present and much cheaper than wrapping paper or a paper gift bag.

What do you think? Good idea or not?

1~ A vintage pillow case...

A very pretty one at that...

2 ~ Insert wedding shower gifts...

3 ~ Tie it up with a pretty ribbon...

 

Equals ~ A cute way to wrap a present and much cheaper than wrapping paper or a paper gift bag.

What do you think? Good idea or not?