From where I sit at my computer in the doily factory, I look straight into the lonely eye of the vintage fabric cabinet.
And those neglected, folded heaps of vintage fabric remind me that my sewing lately has been, um, not so much.
I’ll blame it on tax time, or as I like to call it, The Oppression of All Creative Urges.
Not to mention this dismal, cold & rainy ‘Spring’ weather in my neck of the woods.
Not inspiring. At all.
But this inspires me!
At last! The first pillow of Spring appears
Fabric flowers will have to do for now until it’s warm enough for the real deal.
And thank you for your helpful comments on my last post about selling at a vintage show – I appreciate it so much! I’ll have an update to share soon.
Lovely fabrics, makes me want to get off the computer and sew:)
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew how to sew! I love your fabrics and that pillow is sooooo purrty! I think I'm going to start collecting fabrics when I see some that I love...eventually I will make something out of them, even if it's just pillows and pillow cases, lol!
ReplyDeleteI too have been neglecting my vintage fabric and sewing. Thanks for the inspiration, think I may go complete a pillow that just needs a little antique crocheted lace added to it! Tiff
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Gorgeous pillow! Is that barkcloth? I love love love the texture of old barkcloth. You have a yummy collection of fabrics. I do a lot of thinking about sewing but not much doing nowdays. Seems like the pace at my "out of necessity" job has shortned my attention span to where I mostly have to start and finish something in about a half hour or I lose interest. Just about the length of time it takes me to think it up - LOL!
ReplyDeleteLOL! you are as bad as i am - i have been stressing about all my stash - and just keep buying more! my studio used to be so neat, but now all the cubbies, shelves, and closets are full and there are piles of grainsacks everywhere! it is a bit ridiculous! you would think there would be no more for sale tomorrow! so, i am taking on your resolution from last year....sewing through what i have got and turning some of it lose to make others happy!!
ReplyDeleteWe take spring any way we can huh? Loving your first pillow of spring. On my drive home from Corvallis today I was overjoyed to see so many yellow daffodils lining the roads and freeway...spring is coming!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could sew! You are a busy girl. Love that pillow :)
ReplyDeletexxx Liz
That Barkcloth is DIVINE!! I have a fabulous length soaking at home as I speak and am dying to get at and wash properly when I get home. Have to get to it as our sunshine is on the way out and sunny days are becoming a thing of the past now.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be ablw to see it all though as you work. Good for the soul!
that cushion is just divine! LOVE your fabric stash!
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous fabrics!!! Love the barkcloth pillow. And can't wait to hear your news!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow in the suitcase......is it for sale? I think it is just yummy! Wish I had the sewing gene.
ReplyDeleteAnnette
Oh those beautiful fabrics! Wish I could dig thru them!
ReplyDeleteVraiment trop joli, tout ce que vous avez fait. Bonne semaine et coucou de l'espagne.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics...Makes me wish I could sew better than I can!!!
ReplyDeleteMy fabric stash is bursting too. I should have spent this snowy winter at the sewing machine but somehow the season passed me by.. Now the sun is out and even though it is still below freezing I am out walking instead of staying indoors. You have inspired me though and maybe I will get something finished as soon as I set in the sleeves of the jacket I remodeled for my daughter... I guess I have been at the machine just sewing things for my kids Remodleing for one daughter and making scrubs for my other daughter as she embarks on her new career. And mending work jeans for my husband. Oh my... Busier than I thought.
ReplyDeleteHeavens to Betsy, is that a barkcloth quilt?!?! So pretty, just like the view from your computer. And that pillow. Yes, tax time can be daunting. We call it "Is summer vacation ON or OFF" time!
ReplyDeleteDrool......drool.......drool.......
ReplyDeleteYour stash just makes my heart sing and my fingers wish they could sew.
BTW - I have a couple of cutter vintage fingertip towels. Are you interested? Want to add to that stash?
This is why I can never make a decision and purchase at your shop...the next thing is just so gorgeous I cannot make up my mind. Your seams are perfect and color choices spot on. Its just too much to take. I hear you about the sewing. I like to mix things up and grow bored of things quickly. Smiles...and goodluck...Renee
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillow~ love all your vintage fabrics. Can't wait to hear your update!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jill
It is hard to be motivated and inspired this time of year....enough with the springtime weather angst! We're ready for sunshine!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow and quilt put a smile on my face. As always, the doily factory does not disappoint.
Gorgeous fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely gorgeous fabric you have! that pillow is so pretty as well.
ReplyDeletei am just loving this post. great writing, photos. :)
ReplyDeletexo
elyse
at least your fabric stacks look amazing and inspiring....mine are spilling out of boxes onto the floor...NOT inspiring at all!!! i walk into the craft room...look around...walk out. yikes.
ReplyDeletecold here too...sooo cold. rain. yuck. oh...tax time is the oppression of all creative urges. right you are. what a great statement. lol.
hang in there. i love your blog.
sue
totally the same here! and if the weathermen mention the S word again I will scream! loudly!
ReplyDeleteI love your flowers, I'm going to go play with some flowers myself now. heck with the housework...
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog. My family owns Apple Valley Country store and they serve BBQ there on festival weekends. They just expanded and opened a restaurant in Parkdale and it opened yesterday! It did great, thankfully. It's located on the main drag (does Parkdale even have a main drag???) by the place that serves ice cream. Hope you stop in some time-- tell my brother Justin how you found him!
ReplyDeleteAmy Love I have SO MUCH vintage fabric yet NO TALENT for sewing it together....I am SO ENVIOUS of your ability....I know if I was HALF as CLEVER I'd be in the doily factory sewing up a storm....Now GET TO IT 'cause you need to save your pennies for UPCOMING adventures....**wink**....And besides....How can I buy stuff off you if you're not making anything.... :o) !!
ReplyDeleteYour CHEEKY Aussie mate,
Tamarah :o)
Oh What a dream all those vintage fabrics are. and I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE what you created with some! I have stacks and stacks BUT I need to get more organized to make a project! You've inspired me to gather everything and "MAKE A PLAN"! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Donna