Friday, January 8, 2010

Cut Pin Sew. Repeat.



If I don't restock my etsy shop soon, I'll have to rename it 'Vintage Abyss.' I've been spending this first week of 2010 getting crafty with my vintage fabrics while simultaneously whittling away at one of my 'Crafty Vintage Resolutions' (Number 9).


Here in the Pacific NW, it's that time of year where it feels like 4 p.m. all day long - as if the sun were just about to set. All. Day. Long. If there were any sun, that is.

Taking photos for my etsy shop, at least the kind that are in focus, is an endeavor. I suppose if I had a grasp of the functions of my not-so-fancy camera or occasionally glanced at its manual, I could learn to work with the fading light around here. Instead, I opt to put on three sweaters under two coats over pajamas and go outside to take pictures.

Now I know why they make fingerless gloves.


Meanwhile, current indoor activities include cutting, pinning and sewing. And tomorrow will be my first thrifting outing in the New Year so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that store shelves will be freshly stocked with vintage treasure in anticipation of my arrival.



And I plan to do the same with my etsy shop shelves very soon.
Hope you're all doing well in the New Year.


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18 comments:

  1. Linens Lace and LattesJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    I Love the vintage fabric in your pictures and am watching anxiously to see your creations appear in your shop.

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  2. ClaudiaJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    That fabric is fabulous! I love feasting my eyes on all your vintage lovelies.

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. SherrieJanuary 8, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Your pictures are beautifully composed. You had one thing that really caught my eye, the yo-yo piece. Over the years, I have made 1000's of yo-yo's. It is such a great was to use up even small scraps of vintage fabric.

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  4. Diane MarsJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    I sure do love the fabric, and I just cannot wait to see what you fill your shelves with. Keep going. Hugs, Diane

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  5. Andy's AtticJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Your pictures are great! And your fabrics make me wish I could sew. Can't wait to see more,
    Annette

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  6. Brenda PruittJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Those fabrics are luscious!
    Brenda

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  7. barbaraJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    The photos are great, but you went outside? Are you nuts? (Although I'm mulling it over - those are very nice photos....)

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  8. Georgia PeachezJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Well, with everyone purging and organizing and destashing, thrifting in January should be awesome. I'm hoping for some good luck this weekend too! Happy Hunting. xo, suzy

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  9. laurie -magpie ethelJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    I too, have bundled up to take those photos outside. Yesterday after wandering the yard posing those silly party birds..I lost feeling in my fingers. The things we do for blog/etsy love. Excited to see your goodies!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    I just came across your blog and love it! I can't wait to head over and check out your Etsy store! Come on over and visit sometime-Krista

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  11. anneJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Good luck with your thrifting. I hate to say it, but where I live,(south FL) thrifting has been pretty lousy lately. And may I just add that I love your sense of humor? And the things that you sew.

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  12. TrishiaJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    If I cross the river and come visit you, will you notice if your French poodle pin cushion goes missing?:)!!!!hehee What a cutie!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Yes....please get busy! LOL I am waiting..... :)

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  14. C. Dianne ZweigJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Your blog and photographs are so colorful and engaging......great job...really happy to have found you, come visit, Dianne

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  15. beachvintage.comJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    You take amazing photo's. I love them. You have a new follower. Thanks for dropping by Beach Vintage last December. Hope you had a great New Year and look forward to reading your blog in 2010.

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  16. SherrieJanuary 12, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Thanks for visiting. Yes, I do wear that necklace all the time, it is one of those pieces that doesn't have to match what I am wearing, to wear it. It just feels good. I know I commented on the yo-yo quilt in one of your pictures, that I liked, and I just saw something new. In your cupboard you have a piece of orange fabric that looks promising. What will that be? Hope for some sun your way.

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  17. LBPJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Can't wait to see all your crafty creations! I couldn't bear to put away the vintage banner that I won on your Christmas giveaway. I have it hanging in my craft room. It makes me smile everytime I look at it!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  18. karlascottage.typepad.comJanuary 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    I know just what you mean! My shop is empty too, maybe I should copy you and rename mine also. Karla's Abandoned Cottage sounds good. Or just sad?

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