A few new goodies!!

Which button is the PERFECT button???

That's what I'm always asking myself when making something new ~

So I dump out jars of them so I can pick through

to find just the right one.

Aren't they like little jewels???

I even have them sorted into colors!

That really helps when trying to find the right one.

I found a beautiful old earring that's perfect for one of the sachets!

Yes, it was in the pink button jar for some reason and I'm glad it was.

I just removed the clip-on back and sewed it right on!

Here are the pretty lavender sachets I just finished!!

I've used quilt scraps, doilies, vintage laces, embroidered linens and

gorgeous old buttons. Each sachet truly is a one-of-a-kind!!

I just love using these forgotten fabrics, buttons and trims to give them a new life.

They've all been listed in my Etsy shop if you want see more photos ~

OH!!! And I had a new idea!!!

I took this precious, tattered and stained baby bonnet and

FILLED IT WITH LAVENDER!

I simply sewed up the front, filled it with fresh lavender buds and

then sewed the neck closed. I added an antique lace bow and sweet button

to finish it all off. Then the ties became a hanger!

It's listed in my shop too ~

I love looking at beautiful, old things like this.

They outlived their original purpose but by re-purposing them

we still get to enjoy their beauty.

I've been busy!!! And that's a really good thing ~

Wishing you a wonderful Thursday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Old linens and ticking ~

Some things just look beautiful together, don't they?

I've had these fabrics and linens laying together for quite a while now...

just waiting for me to do something with them.

I knew that I didn't want to cut the linens up though.

They have a few light stains but I'm a weirdo and love that about them.

It shows their age and gives them character.

So what I decided to do was make small pillows

that would fit inside the pretty linen pieces!

I also wanted them to have a lavender sachet inserted inside

so I made a pouch of about 1 1/2 cups of fresh lavender buds

and inserted it right into the center of the small pillow.

They are loosely filled the rest of the way with soft poly fil

and then sewn closed.

And I guess you know I had to had a little seam binding too!

They've both been listed in my Etsy store if you'd like to take a look ~

I just can't believe school starts here tomorrow!!!

Noah will be a junior in high school and little Clara is starting kindergarten.

Time just flies by, doesn't it???

Our schools start early because every six weeks they get a whole week off

and two weeks at Christmas. It really works out great for the students and teachers!

Now if I can just get up early...ugh.

Happy Monday in advance precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Roses, ticking and toile!

I'm just so proud of these babies!!!

I finally finished all four of the composition notebook slipcovers

I've been working on!

The slip in the front, the red vintage roses one, is already sold...

but the other three have just been listed in my Etsy store ~

The wonderful thing is that these pretties can slip off one notebook

and slip right onto a new one!!!

I kind of underestimated how long it would take me to make four though ~

The rolled roses were the thing. They take time to make, as do the fabric leaves...

But I'm so pleased with the outcome!

I hope you're having a beautiful weekend dear friends!!!!

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