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! 

Baking Gingerbread

I am making some sweet treats in the studio this week!

Little gingerbread houses in a row!

Little gingerbread houses of wool felt & vintage sheet scraps. Aren't they the cutest?  I love baking & decorating gingerbread, but I think it's even more fun to stitch up these fabric versions.  It got me into my Christmas mode & made me think of this classic Christmas tune, which is now stuck in my head :)

Fabric & trim yumminess!

 I like tiny projects & it was fun to combine the wool felt with the vintage sheets. I made up a little 4"x4" square template for the felt house, then added a fabric roof & trim.  The window & door are appliqued using Pellon WonderUnder fusible web & then decoratively stitched in black.  The chimney is actually one of my twill tape sew on labels.

All the little bits & pieces.

These are ready to decorate a tree, or to hang from garlands, doorknobs, or windows.  I think they would be cute gift toppers too!  The gingerbread houses will be listed sometime this weekend, so stop by my shop if you would like your very own cute Christmas confection!

Have a great weekend!