Monday, February 21, 2011

Retro Twilight Pillow

When I saw this fabric, I had to have it!  My intention was to possibly make a border for a tablecloth or table runner. But there was only about a yard left on the bolt. So, I purchased the yard and ordered some more.
I like fabric, and sometimes I buy it, not knowing what I'm going to do with it. I thought this would make a fun purse, or purse lining. I needed a quick project. I just wanted to display it in my home. It would even look fun, simply framed. I decided to use the yard I purchased to make a pillow. I find it is a quick way to change things up a bit.

I've also been having fun making these simple blooms into pins, hair clips or accents. I think I'm still hibernating my energy for sewing Spring costumes for my girl's dance classes, furniture painting, and perhaps a Spring or Summer quilt. So the key here is, my latest projects have been quick ones.
Some quilt doodling . . .
 a little accent . . .
and my Retro Twilight Pillow is done!

                                                             Back into hibernation I go!

Monday, February 14, 2011

My Little Valentines

 Seems I always have a tune in my head. I think "Beatles Rock Band" had something to do with this one. I had this idea lurking in my brain since last year.
From brain to paper:
A thrifted frame ready for the spray can-


Designed to embroidered -
Happy Valentine's Day!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Friendly Find

The quickest cross stitch yet!

I found this at the thrift store for 50 cents.  It did come in a cherry frame (sorry, no before picture). I simply repainted the frame and antiqued it. Much better!

I just thought it was appropriate for Valentine's Day. Afterall, My Valentine is my friend first.