How exciting is this? The Kris Kros pillow: Has made it to Sew, Mama, Sew! blog as a pillow of the day for Feb 24. Makes me very happy! Thank you all for your comments and nice words!
As I mentioned in the previous post, as of recently, I have developed a “thing” for vintage sheets. I like the colorful ones that I have seen around the blogosphere – those being used in quilts, aprons, skirts, little girl dresses… but I am also drawn to those with small flowers on white background. Especially … More grid pillow
I have posted pictures of this quilt as I was making progress on my flickr page, but have never written about it.So here we go… Recently I have been… I am reluctant to say this… yes… “a bit” hooked on thrifting… vintage sheets to be more precise. A few weeks ago I found a flat … More flutters quilt
Yes, using some of my stash, together with some thrift finds… here are some new pillows: The striped fabrics is from… can you guess?… Ikea. Interior decorating weight, fun stripes. The appliques are upcycled from a tablecloth I found at a thrift store. All fabrics are cotton. Don’t they look cheerful? I usually do envelope … More I have been sewing – pillows
I took pictures of a finished pillow, a finished quilt top, some new vintage sheets and planned for a long post, but I think I am going to turn in early tonight. Hubby is in bed with fever and I just now I am next. So I need rest. But just one photo of what … More just a quicky to show what I’ve won
The very first winner of the very first giveaway here on Flekka is….. (according to random.org) comment number 4: Emily thanks for the giveaway! I love the FQs. Emily, I don’t have your email address and so no way of contacting you. Please contact me so I can send you this package. Congratulations!
When I bought some of the vintage sheets, specifically those with delicate flowers, I thought they would make really nice napkins. But they were too thin, too flimsy to stay on their own. Then I remembered seeing this tutorial from Purl Soho. And I thought – linen. I love linen. Love the look of it, … More new napkins
OK, one of the goals for this year has been accomplished. The store is open again! Enjoy the vintage sheets!
Yes, I have had one of those days. When you have things planned out. Then sh.. stuff happens. Except it lasted for two weeks. First a little one got sick. Fever, congestion, coughing. And coughing is the worst, because it almost always end in throwing up. So when he starts coughing, we run to the … More one of those days… except it’s been almost two weeks
*** the giveaway is now closed. Please check back again, there will be another giveaway soon. If you would like to purchase some of these (and other) vintage sheets FQs check my shop. As I mentioned in the last post – I have gotten my hands on some vintage lovelies recently and I wanted to … More and now… the GIVEAWAY
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