I am calling these guys the Oddballs because I honestly don’t know what category to put them in. They came from an estate sale purchase a couple of years ago, along with a ton of other scraps that could be categorized. The last two gave me fall vibes and the orange made me think of…
I haven’t done one of these in a while and I thought it might be fun to share some of my vintage sheet hoard. I have been collecting and using vintage sheets throughout my home and in my sewing for many years now, but recently I have been unable to cut anything. I don’t know…
Okay, the lovely blue skies that we have been experiencing lately are making it tough to stay indoors. Unfortunately this week the bright days have been quite deceptive since the temps have been down in the 50’s. Don’t you just love those early spring mornings when you get up, look out the window, don something springy and then…
This week as I looked around for fun bunny themed fabrics I came across the Spoonflower shop of Lori Caffey Designs and was thrilled with what she is creating! Here is a great, modern bunny print that I think would be just as nice as a pillow in the family room or a blanket in…
With the coming of our second child this summer I have been in redecorating mode. First, for my son’s “big boy” room. Since learning yesterday that we are having a girl, I am now in redecorating mode for the nursery too. Yeah! Fun, but exhausting. In my search for cute juvenile fabrics that could potentially…
This week I just happened upon the Etsy shop, Happy Notions, owned by Nicole Sarvay and found it to be exactly as the name implies – SUPER HAPPY! Nicole sells vintage and reclaimed fabrics and most of what she has available is bright and cheery. Scrap Pack I found myself really drawn to the fun daisy print fat quarters…
For my last Valentine’s Day fabric feature I wanted to share some more modern takes on the holiday. Of course, the best source for these lovelies was once again, Spoonflower. Gotta love that place! First up a super cool Rabbit and Heart print from Holli Zollinger. Love Stuck by Heather Dutton of Hang Tight Studio reminds me…
Ooh, la la! In keeping with the Valentine’s Day theme I wanted to share these vintage gems that I found through Etsy shop, Alora’s Adorables. This shop is chock full of the chenille bedspreads and fabric cuts in some of the cutest and coolest patterns I have ever seen. Since she has over 300 (yep, that’s…
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