Neato News

Do people even say neato anymore?  Oh, well.  I do.  And speaking of "I do", guess what??  The hay bale wedding from June was featured yesterday on Style Me Pretty, the Little Black Book Blog!  Sarah's florist submitted the photos, and voila, they were chosen.  You can click the link to scoot on over and check out the gorgeous shots from this special wedding.  Be sure to click on the text link within the article that says "And there are more of them right here".  You definitely must see page two of that gallery for the BEST photo of the hay bale covers... and lots of other really drool-worthy details, too.  Congratulations on the feature, Sarah, and thank you for including the sosovintage link under "fabric dealer"!!

New Year, New Thing

My vintage fabric bins runneth over! Starting soon, I'll have bundles of 5 coordinating 12" x 12" squares available for $6.25 at sosovintage. I'm starting with this blue pack, then moving on to yellow and pink and then who knows?! Initially I'll be using up some fabulous remnant pieces, so each of these first packs will be "one of a kind"! Happy New Year!

Fabby Fabrics

I've been playing with the mosaic maker over at bighugelabs again! These are some of the *just in* vintage sheet fabrics coming soon to sosovintage. If you love something and want a larger cut, now is the time to let me know :)

Shout Out to Durham NC

Check out the talent that comes from my neighboring state. This photo was sent in by a lovely customer who showcased some super 70s prints from her sosovintage flower power and brights charm packs in this fab creation. Now that is MY kind of quilt!

Friday's Favorite: BananaSaurus Rex

This feature comes with a warning! If you have a *thing* for vintage fabrics, cover your keyboard and prepare to drool!

The shop announcement captures it better than I ever could: "BananaSaurus Rex features astonishingly beautiful things for post-modern bohemian Mamas and retro-stylish Babies — made of amazing vintage, recycled and other rescued materials."

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Rebecca Thoms Hanley, a "semi-retired graphic designer", has not only created beautiful and unique products to share with us...she has made shopping in an online shop feel like browsing through a cozy boutique. Her policies are clear, fair and professional, and her feedback is not only 100% positive, it is an absolute joy to read. Her customers clearly love her and her products; many of them keep coming back for more!

Rebecca's sense of humor is evident throughout B. Rex; this line from her policies cracks me up: "MY STUDIO: Is smoke free and pet free but riddled with children. Also, it's my dining room". Or this one from her flower power brooch listing: "Made of rescued power ties and scraps from the necktie factory, the Power Flower brooch is the perfect adornment to wear whilst coldly surveying your dominion and plotting to crush the rebellion. Or, to the market. Come on, Mama. Unleash your inner Gordon Gekko." As an aside, wouldn't this make a phenomenal boutonniere for the green-minded groom?

I spent a LOOOOOONG time in BananaSaurus Rex preparing for this post, and I loved every minute of flitting from one section to another, reading and smiling at the informative and witty descriptions, gazing longingly at the pictures...

B. Rex has 8 shop sections brimming with ultra special items like those pictured here - items that you would definitely be proud to own or give. From market totes to wine bags, baby bibs to brooches, lavender eye pillows to "remark cuffs" there is something for everyone (and every budget) in this treasure trove.

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Carry, love, rest, restore, scent, wear (baby), wear (mama), and wrap are the section names, and you'll want to be sure to visit each and every one! I know you are anxious to do just that right now...go forth and enjoy! Don't forget, Mother's Day is right around the corner!

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When you're done oohing, aahing, and shopping, come on back and post a comment about your experience! Did you make a purchase? Do share!