Vintage quilt

Hi Everyone,
So, I was out doing a spot of opp shopping today (as you do)and I came across this amazing quilt.
I quickly snapped it up as I had found not much else to buy, and shoved it in a bag and continued on.
 It wasn't until I had a good look at it when I got home I realised what a treasure I had found.

it covers my queen size bed

The fabrics are beautiful 1940s-1950s fabrics

and its sewn on to a pale yellow bemsilk

best of all its signed and dated

                      I wonder who this lady was and why it was never used as its in pristine condition.
                                               I'm afraid the photos don't do it justice.
                                                      Do you have a quilt with a history?
                                                                          Cheers  Lyn

Vintage watch parts upcycle

Hi Everyone,
Mr FV& C bought home lots of watch parts from an estate on Friday (along with lots of other great stuff) and asked me what he should do with them,easy lets make some Jewellery said I.
So on Saturday I spent the day creatively giving it a go. I'm really more comfortable with fabric and a sewing machine but always open to new ideas so this is what I did.

Raw material

4 boxes of it

photo watch bands with vintage lace and buckles

pendants and no 2 brooch

intact fobs

engraved watch scrabble watch photo watch

dial rings and necklace

So that was a great way to spend the afternoon, I hope you Like!

Cheers Lyn

A New outfit for Miss Grace

Hi Everyone,
Woke up this morning with some Ideas in my head that needed to get out,and Miss Grace needed some new clothes.
Found a military style jacket the other day and had seen some great ideas that the Ya Ya s have on exhibition at the Vintage Emporium.
 So off I went with the English rose idea, with a little bit of rock and roll.
There was also a beautiful table cloth that had been hanging around with a Chinese willow pattern design in red black and white,but it had a big hole in it which meant it was ripe for up cycling !

                                         As you can see she hates to have her photo taken!
                                                                           Cheers Lyn

Really getting into my inner granny chicness

Hi Everyone,
Its Easter Sunday today and after doing an Easter hunt with Miss Grace and her best friends Sunny and Ginger we headed home for some relax time (and sewing for me!) and  I managed to get a few more designs out of my head to become some cute outfits.

upcycled top and aprons

Trying out new ways with my logo

back view of the apron dress

upcycled cardie and apron and tablecloth skirt

Miss Grace needing to be in every photo

Upcycle top with patchwork frill, by this stage of the day Miss Grace needed some fresh air so we headed off to the park for a bike ride and to feed the ducks.

Miss grace at the park on her purple bike

ducks not far behind wanting more bread!

                            Hope you had a good Easter and didn't pig out on to much chocolate.
                                                                      Cheers Lyn

Granny Chic

Hi Everyone,


 I came back from my holiday refreshed with lots of ideas keen to get in to my sewing machine. After a few technical difficulties and the call to a sewing machine mechanic I'm glad to say all is well and I haven't stoped sewing for two days so here's what I've done.

Bunting

cotton cardie with vintage buttons

                     up cycle skirt with patchwork trim

red cotton cardie with pockets

                                                                                              skirt/dress made from vintage aprons

my logo

pretty top with crochet detail

wrap pillowslip apron

up cycle dress

double sided cushions

made with pretty scraps,table cloths .doilies and vintage pillowcases

 They were lots of fun to make and will be at the vintage shed/emporium on Thursday for Easter.

                                                      Well Miss Grace is impressed anyway!
                                                            So have a great Easter
                                                                      Cheers Lyn

2 weeks of sun

Hi Everyone,
I was getting a bit burnt out for a while there and I decided after ringing my brother for his 60th birthday that it had been six years since I had been over to visit him and it was about my turn!
So I trotted off to my local travel agent an booked myself and Miss Grace a ticket to sunny Western Australia to spend some quality time with big brother( and of course to visit some new and exciting opp shops while I was there)

Big brother built a special bed for Miss Graces stay

Beautiful Mandurah

I can't help but sew(new quilt cover for my brother)

beautiful halls head beach (everyday for a swim)

Miss Grace and my big brother at the crab festival

Fremantle beach

Some nice new books I picked up

I caught up with some old friends (Phil ,Heidi,Robyn and Paul) and did lots of lovely shopping  with Miss Heidi, resting and bonding with my little Miss Grace.(and heaps of talking reminiscing and generally having a good Laugh with my brother.)
 so home today Mr FV&C has organised another estate tomorrow( me thinks it was just an excuse to spend the day together) so strait back to work, but next blog I will try and photograph some of the fantastic vintage treasures that I bought back home.
                                                    Cheers all Lyn

Aprons for the inner domestic Godess

Hi  Everyone,
After reading my new favourite blog  Dottie angel I was inspired  to do a bit of creative sewing and use up some scrappy pieces I had trouble parting with.I used a diverse range of bits and bobs from doyleys, cafe curtains ,old belts,pillowcases ,scraps of lace and I'm pretty happy with them,so I gave them names.(clearly I need a holiday or at last some quiet time!)

she"s Annabella

this is Edith

and here is Sally

detail of Sally's pocket

 So I'm heading off to western Australia with Miss Grace on Wednesday for a little break and to spend some time with my big brother who has just turned sixty! When I get back I will be back in the sewing room and creating my little heart out hopefully feeling a little more relaxed.

                                                               Miss Grace looking cute.
                                                                       Cheers all
                                                                             Lyn