Sunday, November 2, 2008

The Best Halloween Costumes

My neighbor sewed these for her daughter and friend. They are the most fantastic outfits I've seen - and check out the matching 'planet bags' to go with the aliens!! People are so creative...




















Thursday, October 30, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

The day we've all been waiting for

Our chicken laid her first egg today!!! Thank you, Chirpie!














Thursday, October 23, 2008

Calling my name...

I usually steer clear of the 'art' pieces in thrift shops, unless they are folksy or crafty, but somehow I was unable to pass this one up. It is an original lithograph signed and numbered by the artist (I can't read it) and has a certificate of authenticity attached.

The primitive houses remind me of India, and the boats say I'm in Florida! I'm quite loving it!

























Sunday, October 19, 2008

Upsala Ekeby Zebra Teacup and Saucer



















Thrifted cup and saucer - such awesomeness! Hand drawn lines to imitate the Zebra, designed by Eugen Trost.

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Pillowcase Skirt

Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since my last post! A thousand apologies to all who might have stopped by... who knew the beginning of school would be more hectic than ever!?

Something I made for a friend's daughter's birthday is a pillowcase skirt. It was a vintage pillowcase, half of which I used for the skirt, and the other half for the bag that I gave it to her in! She loved it and it was an especially cute pillowcase with a scalloped edge. Good use for a vintage pillowcase.

































Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Thanks again, Spoonflower!

The night before First Grade I was up till the wee hours making a backpack for my son. The fabric was made by Spoonflower, using drawings that my son had done. I was happy with how it turned out, even though it ended up being a little big.