Seeing beyond the obvious ~

I buy the strangest things at thrift stores.

I guess because I can see beyond the obvious ~

what something could become or

it's potential for beauty.

This blouse was already beautiful though.

Pure linen with exquisite embroidery and frog closures...

Totally not my size but that didn't matter.

I simply saw what it could become.

I've just started transforming it into a purse!

What do you think??

Can you see it in your mind's eye?

So stay tuned sweet friends....we'll see how it turns out!!

I just happened to have this beautiful Waverly fabric that coordinates perfectly

with the linen....for the lining, bottom and strap!

Little Murray thinks it's going to turn out great!!! xxoo

Happy Wednesday angels!

Thank you always for stopping by to see me ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

A finished project!

I have to share the new purse I just finished!

I really like the jute webbing combined with the toile ~

The buttons are even covered in the pretty toile.

The pattern was pretty easy to follow and I'm so pleased

with the results. It has a lot of body because it is interlined

with wonderful, soft fleece too!

This was the first time that I've added a magnetic closure and it was pretty easy to do!

I've already added it to my Etsy store if you'd like to take a peek!!!!

Wishing you a wonderful Friday dear friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

A little project ~

Sometimes when I visit Hobby Lobby they will have

some of their sewing patterns for only .99 cents each!

That's the only time I buy them...I'm a cheapie.

Well, the last time I went I picked up a new purse pattern ~

and please don't ask me how many purse patterns I have

because it's crazy!!! I love them so much and even though

most of the time I make my own pattern,

it's fun to try a new one from the store.

I liked this one because it used the jute webbing that

is used in furniture upholstery!

I'm not quite finished but you can kind of get the idea

of how it's going to look ~ I'm really quite pleased so far!!

The cream and tan ticking is the lining fabric....

I just love toile...I think it's classic and is always, always in style ~

Hopefully this will be finished today and in the shop!

Happy Wednesday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

OMGoodness!! Take a look at these precious pups!

Do you have a dog lover on your Christmas list??? Take a look at these amazing purses, YES, PURSES! Cindy at The Plum Tree had just started carrying these sweeties!

Visit The Plum Tree blog and see if there's one you can't live without.....she's running a great special on them right now!! (tell her I sent you!! :)

Wishing you puppy love and kisses, Dawn

Did I tell you I love canvas drop cloths?

I do! The fabric is just wonderful....especially when washed with a little fabric softener. It has little specks all over, and crinkles....

Well, I just finished a purse for my Etsy store created from this wonderful fabric. It's a simple shoulder bag adorned with vintage laces and buttons. The lining fabric is made from muslin. Both fabrics were washed before I cut the pieces out so I feel sure you could wash the purse in cold water and lay flat to dry, how cool is that??? I think the older this one gets the better it will look ~

And a little Sunday gift for you ~ I recently bought this precious photo from a seller on Etsy and just had to share it with you. I can SO see this little girl being a pouty fairy in a jar!!!

Wishing you a peaceful, restful Sunday dear friends,

xxoo, Dawn