Friday Finishes, New Job, and More Projects

Pretty Flowers...I'm still working on "centers" for my flowers.  I have some buttons, beads and other things to experiment!

I used scraps from a jelly roll.  Folded and ironed the strips lengthwise.  I used the ruffler attachment for my featherweight for some, for others I sewed a simple basting stitch and pulled the threads for gathering.  There is a base piece of fabric, approximately a 3" square to sew your ruffled/gathered pieces on.  I will attach a bobby pin (for the hair)on some and others will have a pin (to wear on clothing).  I like how they turned out!

Simplicity #4277.  I've had this pattern for about, ummmmmm, more than 3 years.  I finally made a top, or two, View F (circled, 2nd row, left)!

Here's a detailed look of the bodice fabric (cotton).  The solid aqua color is linen.  There are also owls on the bodice...so cute!

And, here is the lilac in linen!  This is so pretty, sparkly, and girly!


I'm so happy how my summer wardrobe is turning out!

Good News!  I've returned to school and have a new job!  It's part time, which is better than "no-time".  All Praises to Him!  I'm hoping to teach sewing classes soon!

Next summer wardrobe project is from the 70's shorts jumpsuit pattern (shown here).  I will convert to pants (which is fairly easy) and use a vintage fabric find!

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend!

HAPPY SUMMER SEWING!

Junk Love...Beads, Fabrics, and MORE Patterns!

Happy Hump Day!

I'm so glad to report that I found a new and exciting thrift store...and, worth the drive!  Here's some goodies I found!

...bag full of vintage patterns for $1.90.  When I have a chance to clean out my storage, I think I might have some giveaways!

...with a few modern ones.

I also found some vintage fabric!  Well, the first pic is an actual fabric cut.  It's a thin polyester and would be perfect for a maxi dress!  The floral is a lightweight cotton drape.  I see a cute skirt that will match an orange knit top I'm working on!

Next, here's a blast from my past thrifting!

I got this cute bead carrier, bin, thingy last year for about $4 and, here is what I made with some of the larger beads...

stitch markers for my knitting projects.

Until next time...
Peace and Junk Love!

Junk Lovin Crazed

This past weekend was awesome!  When hubby gets home from the road, we always have a 'family together' nite; then, he and I have a lunch and/or dinner date complete with thrifting!  It's usually a two-day event for us!  I love my husband!

Yarn, Yarn, and More Yarn!  Eyelash blue fur that I will use as hair for a cloth doll creation!

2 more knitting looms and letter beads
(Alyssa loves to make name bracelets)!

Of course, MORE fabric!  Check out the "Smurf" fabric!

a small bag of scrap fabric.

Perfect pieces for the Teeny Tiny Nine Patch Challenge and the Asterick Quilt-Along!

fleece blankets for quilt backing

and, wooden spools!

Needless to say, I had a blast!  Have a Great week!

Until next time,

Peace and Junk Love!

A Quilt Story

I am a virgin quilter! I've always wanted to learn to quilt and about a year ago, I borrowed "Kids Start Quilting" from the library to learn the basics. I was able to complete a piece quilt and it came out great!

Last week at my sewing group meet-up, my friend Peggy taught me to free-motion quilt! I was so excited and I worked on my practice piece the rest of that weekend! Now, quilting is becoming one of my sewing addictions!

I worked for Goodwill about 2 years ago, and in that time I met some interesting and crafty people (customers). On their regular visits, we would share all sorts of craft and sewing ideas and projects. An elderly lady who regularly visited wanted to give me her hand-sewn blocks for a quilt. We met each other for lunch and I accepted her offer.

I'm sure the fabrics used were 1960s and 70s. Colorful and bright, and a lot of polyester!

I sewed the blocks together, in the order she had them laid in the basket and then sewed the rows together. 9 blocks per row, 8 rows. Now, all there's left for me to do is batting, backing and knotting.

I am happy I learned the basics of quilting in order to finish this quilt in her honor!

HAPPY SEWING!