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One of my all time favorite things in the world is having a super friendly and enthusiastic new customer write to ask me if I can make something special for them. I always hold my breath a little as we go back and forth ironing out the details; then the challenge of creating something completely new to me sweeps me off my feet...and I kind of hyperventilate with joy!

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I had such a happening this week with a wonderfully exuberant fellow Etsy seller from Cyprus. The large time difference and two different first languages didn't hold us back, we had such fun getting to know each other and deciding on fabrics.

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I'm thrilled that the *shabby chic* look is not limited to my country or continent! This is a sneakity peekity of what I am making for the fabulous Maria. Can you guess what it is?

Lid: Check!

The lid, she is finished!

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The bright, beautiful project keeper is ready to make her way to her new home in Michigan.
Bon voyage, pretty baby. Mwuah!
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Makeover Monday: 6/29

Good Monday morning, Friends! Thank you to all who voted for the makeover fabric this week. It was a tie, so I worked my fingers to the bone to do both. I told you I'm a pathological pleaser!

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Remember the retro scarf fabric?

I paired it with a rust cotton, and I really like the delicate and bold contrast that resulted, don't you?

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And that gorgeous cobalt and violet pillowcase?

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Here it is in bowl form! I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I knew I loved the colors, but the fabric was almost as thin as gauze. I was afraid it wouldn't have enough substance, but my fears were unfounded. It worked up to be a sweet little shape, and it is both sturdy and light as a feather!

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Here's hoping you had a great weekend, and that you have a wonderful week. So, do you have a favorite now that the makeovers are complete?

Keeper Base: Check!

I have made huge progress on the colorful keeper that I posted about the other day. Working on this is hypnotic, and I just keep wanting to do more to see what the next row will look like! The body is now finished, moving on to the lid...

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Click on the picture to see more photos!

Decisions, Decisions

I was very sad to miss Makeover Monday this week, so I am already gearing up for next week! A package of TONS of beautiful sheets and pillowcases and scarves arrived for me yesterday, and I am having trouble deciding on a fabric.

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These two jumped out at me right away; please leave a comment and vote for your favorite. The one that gets the most votes by Saturday will be "made over" for Monday!

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First up we have a very retro colorful scarf. I have always wanted to try rag topping with rayon/silk, and this could be the perfect opportunity!

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Next we have a fabulous pillowcase. Just LOOK at the gorgeous shades of violet/indigo in those roses! This would make a super cute sweet petite bowl.

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Thank you, Angela and Bruce, for your generosity, and for making my life that much more full of kindness and possibility.

Keeper in Progress

Gosh, I've missed you! Life has been on the very crazy side, and blogging just had to take a back seat for a bit. But, I'm back, and excited to share what I've done on my new custom item.

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The top photo is from my customer; it represents the colors she would like incorporated in her project keeper.

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After lots of messages back and forth, these are the fabrics that were finally chosen. My customer would like an emphasis on greens and golds/yellows, but other than that, I have "artistic license" on color placement and design.

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Here is what I have completed so far! This is 12" wide, and serves as the base of the keeper. I LOVE this color combination- it is so modern and fresh!
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So, what have I missed in my absence? Please leave a comment and let me know how you are doing and what you are up to these days!!

A New Twist

After seeing one of my desk sets, one of my very creative customers asked for a project keeper made entirely from the same fabric. Because these require so much material, and because I use all upcycled fabrics, it isn't as easy as it may sound to find THAT much fabric in just the right colors.

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After several enjoyable but fruitless trips to the thrift stores in my area, I finally hit paydirt. Angela lives in the southwest, and I found a sheet set in gorgeous painted desert colors. Here is the result! I used the ENTIRE set of twin sheets; there was nothing to spare.

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Now when I am out and about I always look for sets that might work up nicely- I just love the way this turned out. Thank you, Angela for your great idea!