Sunday, November 8, 2009

Bad, Bad Girl!!

Bad Girl..... that would be me. I got lazy this week. More accurately, I just burned out on denim-bibbed aprons, LOL. I DID finish one more (if you're counting, this would have been Wednesday's apron, I think).....

This is a little girl's apron. The colors in the photo look so different, but in reality they match very nicely. I thought I'd include some of the inside detailing. Yes, I did a French Seam where the two fabrics joined at the skirt bottom... And I added some lace - rather vintage-y (from the seventies)...

I spent more time than I had planned hangin' out with sick DH this week, but it's all good. He's going back to work tomorrow. :-) We did go to a couple thrift stores this week; one was a disappointment, the other netted me some Good Stuff, like fabric, crepe paper (for paper doll dresses), a small stand that I can use to elevate some stuff on my boutique table, and some books.

And I've never shown you this GREAT purse I got in October.

I can't believe this was just sitting there in one of the bins..... it had been there two weeks when I found it. I snatched it up real quick, let me tell you. It's in pristine condition. Look at that frame!!! I doubt it's more than 25-30 years old (does anyone know how to tell?). Guess what I paid for it????

Yeppers.... $2.99. I should've shown something for size reference, but I can tell you that the frame measures 14" across, and the length from top of frame (not clasp) to the bottom of the purse is 12". That's a big purse. Don't know what I'll do with it yet.

This is a rather hodgepodge post, if you haven't noticed.

At Crazy Quilting International, I'm the one who handles the monthly Challenge. This month, we're doing Silk Burning as a sort of afterthought, but the main topic is Organizing Your Stash. We've set up a database and a picture album so that members can have a place to both Show and Tell their storage solutions for fabrics, beads, laces, trims, silk ribbon, buttons, art suppplies, etc. etc. I plan to devote a separate post to my pictures. Tonight I uploaded 20 pictures to the CQI photo album, and I realized I haven't even taken pictures of my storage for silk ribbons, dyeing supplies, silkie prints & supplies and a couple other things. Hmmmm... maybe I'll have to do that in two blog postings.....

I've also been trying to update the graphics on my business card, labels, tags & signage for the boutique. Spending way too much time playing around with my Print Shop program....

And finally, I've actually been stitching yesterday and today on a CQ block for our Flower Fairies Round Robin. I should have progress - well, the whole 6" block, that is - to show in a couple days. Stay tuned.

Hugs,
Cathy

10 comments:

  1. That little purse is quite a find. Way to go.

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  2. Hello Cathy, Your vintage looking apron is lovely. The lace really add to it allot. The found needleart purse is devine and for only $2.99 what a steal. Lucky you to rescue it.

    I have made Dorset Buttons and have posted pics on my blog. Inspired by the CQMagOnline. Hugs Judy

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  3. Cathy... this pink one is my absolute fave! So pretty and feminine... love it! Wonderful purse... am definitely looking forward to finding out some storage solutions! Hugs.

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  4. I love the purse, it's very pretty. The aprons that you are making are very nice. I love all the different designs that you have created. I'm sure they will do well for you.

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  5. Your aprons are all unique - I envy your creative skills! That tapestry purse was a steal - they turn up in opshops here, and usually have a price tag of over $10.

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  6. Hi, Cathy...I love the little girl apron it is ver niffty.
    The purse is out of this world really with the embroidered design. I love it a lot.You sure were lucky with that purchase.
    Laurette

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  7. That pink apron is absolutely adorable!!!! Are you selling these?

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  8. Thanks for stopping by. I am back in circulation again after a very busy summer and a hectic schedule. I can finally relax a little and get caught up on my blogging and my friends. Great to see you again.

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  9. Awesome purse find. I am so excited about possibly meeting you in 2011 at the "CQ Gathering" in MI. I have you down..you are looking out a window in the pink house..(blog post)
    Hugs,Pat

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  10. Cute new apron and love the great find in that purse. I just love finding things like that.
    Enjoy!

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