Stitch In The New Year

Do you have some projects that have you itching to get stitching in the new year?  Well, to help you stock up on some vintage fabrics I am having a New Year Sale!

From today until New Year's Day, everything in my Etsy store is 15% off when you enter the coupon code PFNEWYEAR at checkout!  Happy shopping!

Wonky Bliss

Well, it's almost Christmas Eve!  Have you all finished up your last minute shopping, wrapping, stitching & baking??  Me either!

However, I did have some progress to show you on my Wonky Bliss quilt that I started this summer.  Yep, it's been one of those projects that got set aside, mainly since it's for hubby & I.  There seems to be a list of more pressing projects that always gets in the way of doing something for ourself.  So, it's nice to actually have something sewn for our own use!

I just love the finished mish mash of Bliss prints. I have decided to sash it in white kona cotton to give it a crisp frame.  I think I will use the pretty pink print below as the binding, and the back will be a combination of these prints I pulled from my stash:

Urban Chiks Swell in Pink & Blue, Bliss Dots in Red & Bliss Sweet in Pink

Notice the Swell rose dot prints in the pink & blue - they are a perfect match to the Bliss colors!  I have been hoarding these in my stash forever, so I am happy to see them incorporated into a quilt where I will be able to admire them.  I am thinking of doing a large square patchwork on the back - making the whole thing reversible.  Perfect for a home with a yellow lab who likes to snuggle with us - just flip it to hide the fur & paw prints!

Dog approved!

So in all the Christmas rush, take time to reflect on all the beauty of this season!  Wishing you all a very blessed Christmas with good friends & family!  xo

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

(Luke 2:8-14 ESV)

Entertaining In Style

I love receiving emails & pictures from thoughtful customers who share their finished creations with me.  I am so inspired to see my vintage fabrics transformed into beautiful & functional items!

My latest such email was from the lovely Gracie aka Veronica Grace.  Gracie purchased some of my vintage sheet scraps & created these beauties:



Serving up some vintage prettiness!

How swanky sweet are these vintage cocktail napkins?  I think Betty Draper - a la Mad Men serves up her party beverages with something like these :)  If you would like a set for your next get together or party you can find them here.

Tune in later this week to see my progress on the Wonky Bliss quilt!

Fresh Feedsacks

I have been keeping the postman busy! Lots of parcels have been finding their way to the studio, making it look a bit like Christmas around here. I don't know about you, but I love getting packages in the mail - especially when they are full of pretty vintage goodies like these:

Vintage feedsacks in sweet floral prints!

The aqua flowers in these prints are just so fresh, I had to have them in my stash.  These are large sacks in pristine condition, so they are nice & bright.  I always like to soak my vintage fabrics in oxyclean to brighten the whites & take out any yellowing from age.  It's safe for the fabric & really makes the colors pop.  The sack on the left hasn't been soaked , but the blue & orange one on the right has.  Do you see the difference?  A whiter white & brighter, truer colors after soaking & washing!

I also stumbled upon these beauties while browsing Etsy:

Feedsack scrap goodness!

These great little bundles of scraps came as irregular pieces & strips.  A good soak took out some yellowing & a few little stains, & then I ironed & trimmed them into neat squares & rectangles. I was amazed at the amount of fabric I had after all the trimming.  It was a true bargain at $6.50 for the whole lot!

Do you love & collect your own vintage feedsacks?  Share your great feedsack finds or your favorite places to shop for these vintage goodies!

2 More Days

To get a deal!  I am continuing my sale through to Monday at midnight.  Happy shopping!

Thanksgiving Sale!

It's that time of year again!  Lots of turkey, pumpkin pie, friends, family & shopping!  To wish all of you a happy thanksgiving, I am having a sale today, Friday & Saturday in my shop.  Simply use the coupon code: TURKEYDAY at checkout to receive 10% off your order.  Pick out & purchase some vintage goodies before the sale ends Saturday at midnight EST!

Doll Quilts

I have been tickled pink by my latest custom order.  Yep, lots of pink stitching going on in my studio:

Dolly duvet

Dolly quilt - binding just started.

A cute duvet cover & mini quilt fit for a doll!  After all, the weather is getting cold & she needs to be warm too.  These pink quilty confections will look so pretty in their new home - an all pink playroom complete with doll bed, retro pink play appliances, even a clothesline!  I am jealous :)

Due to the rain I haven't been able to get good pictures of my newest items.  Maybe tomorrow if the sun peeks out from the clouds!

Repro Fabric Love

You may have noticed that I have been tinkering around a bit with my blog this last week.  I have been trying to freshen things up & do some redecoration. However, progress has been slowed down by custom orders & Christmas themed sewing.  After all, that is the purpose of having a studio - to make things :) I do promise to have everything completed soon though!

I have also been redecorating my stash a bit with some new fabric additions:

30's Collection Fabrics by Atsuko Matsuyama

Words can't describe my love of japanese reproduction prints. If repro prints were a cupcake - these would be the frosting :)

Have a great weekend & check in Monday for some new store goodies!