Thursday's Treasure

Just when I thought Tuesday's trip to the Salvation Army was a bust, I spied this beauty peeking out from the linen rack! It has a few flaws, but it also has a ton of gorgeous fabric for pillows or stuffed animals or totes, etc. I think I will sell it whole, as is, for some lucky seamstress to harvest as she sees fit.

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Funny story, while I was pushing my cart around with this hanging over it, a lady came up oohing and ahhing and said, "Do you KNOW what this IS? Um, "What?" I reply- thinking maybe there was a special name for the pattern or something.

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"An old chenille BEDSPREAD!" she proclaimed. Well, I'll be! I guess that takes care of that! Teehee. Perhaps I looked so youthful that she figured I couldn't possibly be old enough to remember these. Yep, that must be it :)

Daily Dose of Cute

Who knew skunks could be so adorable? I love the way she looks like she's waiting for some affection, and he isn't quite sure what to do. Just like a man, lol.

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This porcelain couple by Lefton *should* be found in sosovintage soon. I have a bit of a back log of things to do, so I may have to keep them all to myself for a few days :)

Sweet Baby

Oh, I have such a thing for vintage baby dresses! When I find super special ones, I always buy them- and this one is GORGEOUS. That raised/flocked dotted swiss, with lace and ribbon and pearly buttons- oh my! It is sized 12 months, and looks like it was never worn; a perfect baby shower gift. Look for it in sosovintage today :)

Makeover Monday: 3/28

I'm currently working on a custom little girl's Easter basket, and this is one of the fabrics her mommy chose.

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I know, this doesn't look much like an Easter basket yet. I've had a busy weekend, so we'll just have to do this makeover in two parts. I wanted to show you how this fabric worked up, though. I'll be back later in the week with the finished project!

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Can you believe we're here at the last week of March? And we had snow this weekend! I'm looking forward to completing several orders this week. We also have school pictures on Thursday (I'm prepared this year, I think), and watch out for April Fool's Day on Friday! I'm expecting to hear a lot of "Mommy {giggle}, your shoe's untied!" or "Mommy {giggle}, there's a bug in the bathroom!"

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How is your week shaping up? I hope you have a fabulous Monday- thanks so much for popping by :)

Coming Attractions

I fell in love with the groovy graphics on this sewing machine- it's a work of art! The book is chock full of all kinds of sewing info and tips- straight out of 1971. Right on!

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Amazing sewing patterns, with all directions and pieces present- most of them uncut! From the 50's, 70's and 60's (left to right).

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And last but never least, more vintage sheet fabrics.

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All of these goodies and more will be arriving in sosovintage over the next few days :)

Vinspiration

Yes I DID make that word up. Vinspiration is what you call being inspired by vintage. Well, it's what I call it, anyway ;)

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So, here is my fabulous pink and black metal Decoware breadbox. I got this ages ago on eBay. It was supposed to go to my antique booth at the time, but I couldn't part with it.

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It was my vinspiration for these three potholders! I used a double strand of size 10 thread, and these are each double thick as well. I'd like to sell them as a set because they look so cute together- it would be like breaking up a family to sell them individually! They took so long to make, though, with the super small stitches, that I don't think anyone would buy the set for what they will cost. I'm going to have to stew over this for a bit, and work on photos to see what I can come up with. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to leave a comment. Or, share some of your own vinspiration! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend :)

Squealllllll!!!!!!

Remember the colossal bowlee from THIS post? Look what that creative customer did with it!! See more of Sarah's beautiful newborn photography at her website or on facebook.

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