Strolled right through the quilt shop.....not intended to pick up anything but a couple of flosses....and ended up getting this book. I don't quilt but they are having a beginning quilting class series of 6 weeks starting in July and I might will sign up.
By the way the garment bag behind this book is Emily pattern, Vera Bradley that I found as a rare item, hardly used at all on Ebay last week. I had several of Emily pattern pieces such as the hanging makeup bag, pencil case, curling iron holder, and another little piece. I never thought I would get the garment bag ever as it has been retired a long time. Well, I found one this week.
I'm dreaming of one day being able to sew well enough to make items like this tea cozy. I know it probably looks simple to alot of people but I really have to work on my skills and my new machine.
Picked up this little pack with muted blues, golds and browns
to play with........
And picked up 2 fat quarters for a backing for a runner I hope to put in the kitchen this Fall. Am I dreaming or what????
A pretty little fat quarter that jumped in my hand.
And then found this spool.....
with a little nest topper. How cute for my sewing room?
and this basket......for a good deal
with 3 fabbie apples made with cinnamon sticks.....
a few old clothespins
And this must be retro week for me. This is an old dress I found and sorry for the wrinkles....it was bagged awhile before I got it out of the hot car today. I love the simplicity, the vintagey pockets and rickrack. I would only wear this at home. It has a tie back sash in the back. The color is a muted teal with black trim.
A pretty little front and a simple old button in the back.
And of course, this little hand towel was so Summery and bright
and it's a fact here:
Oh, I also picked up at the quilt shop a remnant piece of this for some winter pillowkeeps.
Methinks I have enough to play with now.
Tomorrow I will show you Miss Abbie and........
her new bikini.......LOL seriously......this will be fun...stay tuned.
