tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067609413660310212024-03-20T03:07:19.466-07:00Niesz Vintage Home...and fabricVintage fabric, sewing projects, home decorating tips, gardening, DIY and Easy Weekend Projects.Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-64535470811546019392015-06-15T07:52:00.001-07:002015-06-15T13:29:09.134-07:00Vintage Fabric DIY Teepee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back after a bit of a break, with a fun project. A DIY teepee! <br />
I'll be watching my little niece while she's on her summer break from school, so I try to have something new for her. I had been saving the sturdy cardboard rolls from upholstery fabric thinking that they would be useful for some craft project and this was it!<br />
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I used an awl to make a hole through the top of each one...<br />
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Then threaded twine through the holes and wrapped the 4 together.</div>
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Next I found a large piece of vintage fabric from the stash (It was a couple pieces that had been sewn together, probably for use as a quilt back). I made a rough template and used that to cut out the pieces I needed. I also added a contrasting trim fabric, just because. ;-)</div>
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In order to keep the seems lined up on the poles, I sewed small ties on the inside.</div>
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It was a quick project, folds up and stores easily, and finally got those cardboard tubes out of my sewing room...crafting success!</div>
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Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-72822361636255722472014-09-29T05:53:00.000-07:002014-09-29T09:17:40.050-07:00Overdyed Cut Velvet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tried my hand at a fun project this weekend... dying velvet. If you've been here before, you know about my <strike>crazy obsession</strike> affection for vintage cut velvet fabrics. I have a pretty <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2013/07/vintage-cut-velvet-fabric-collection.html" target="_blank">good variety</a> of colors and patterns, but, at times, I find myself craving something a bit brighter. Last year, one of my sweet customers on Etsy (who makes the most gorgeous bags at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadidaHandbags" target="_blank">Ladida Handbags</a>) told me about her experience with dying velvets. And that's when I turned to Rit Dye. For these first attempts, I chose velvets that had light backgrounds and could withstand hot water.<br />
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For the pink, I tested a piece taken from a used bates bedspread. As you can see if the first photo, it started out as yellow, tan, and cream. The end result was a pretty mix of light and dark pink, orange, and yellow. <br />
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The next piece took a bath in teal. (If you give this a try, I suggest covering everything with a layer of plastic and towels and get yourself a cute pair of long rubber gloves.)<br />
Once it reached the desired color, I hung it outside until it was just slightly damp.<br />
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Then I popped it in the dryer to fluff up the fibers.<br />
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And here is what this one looked like before,<br />
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Although I really like the original colors, especially the yellow, its nice to have the ability to create a piece of hard-to-find cut velvet in the color I want. :D<br />
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I hope to turn these pieces into small bags and pouches this week. <br />
What about you, have you ever tried overdying fabric? Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-66567450063062781162014-07-30T05:28:00.000-07:002014-07-30T05:35:01.597-07:00Lace Tiaras and Crowns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a fun craft project that I did with my little niece last week. We used small pieces of vintage crochet lace from my stash and some store bought lace to make dress-up crowns and tiaras.<br />
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I know this has been around Pinterest for years, but since I don't have kids of my own, I'm a little slow to see some of these crafts. Anyway, I followed one of the many tutorials out there at <a href="http://thegirlinspired.com/2013/07/princess-crowns-tutorial/" target="_blank">thegirlinspired</a> or <a href="http://www.joyfolieblog.com/2011/09/diy-wednesday-lace-crowns.html" target="_blank">joyfolie</a> or countless others (seriously, just search for it on Pinterest, there's a lot)<br />
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Here's the main supplies I used.<br />
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It was pretty hot outside when we made ours, so after saturating the lace, we just dried them outside on wax paper. In the photo below you can the variety of laces we used in there pre-painted state.<br />
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Hunny agreed to guard them for me on the deck. :)<br />
After they were dry, they all got sprayed with either gold or silver spray paint, then some got a light dusting of mod podge and glitter. <br />
Since many of these crowns would be going to our friend's children, I wanted to make sure to keep the glitter shedding to a minimum. After the glittered ones dried, I used a brush to get off any loose glitter, then gave them 3 coats of a clear spray acrylic.<br />
The ones that were too short to create full-circle crowns became tiaras. I used boning leftover from another project to make the size circle I needed, then hot glued the stiffened lace to that. It made for a nice base, so I even used it on one or two of the crowns. Then the fun part of decorating them happened. Various gems, bits of ribbon, and pearls found at yard sales and craft store clearance aisles made for a nice variety.<br />
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I also attached a sheer pink "veil" to the back of the purple one to give it a renaissance-ish look. That's also the only one we didn't paint.<br />
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So have you made any of these for your little princess or grand-princess? Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-8864552751477848862014-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:002014-06-05T06:00:02.349-07:00Flea Market Fabrics!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The exclamation mark in the title is to convey my excitement. :)<br />
It seems like F O R E V E R since I've been to the Lawrenceburg (antique and vintage only) flea market. Many of the scheduled weekends last year were rained out or conflicted with family events and I was sick for the first one of this year. But Mom and I finally made it there this past Sunday.<br />
It was a beautiful day and I was able to find several pretty fabrics.<br />
Let's start with the one that did not make the group picture above.<br />
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It's a mid century modern rayon dress fabric with orange poppies...and there is over 7 yards! Love it!<br />
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I also found a couple of cute border print fabrics in pink.<br />
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And what I really like about these is that the pretty floral border is mirrored along the other selvage, too.<br />
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A couple of aqua quilt fabrics also came home with me.<br />
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And last but not least, a few rolls of pastel blanket binding...just because they were so pretty. :)<br />
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So , although it wasn't the largest haul of fabrics, it was a nice start to flea market season for me. What about you? Any good flea market finds lately?Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-75269332569042722272014-05-01T07:35:00.000-07:002014-05-01T07:35:19.625-07:00Spring Gardening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the horrendous winter we endured, I couldn't wait to get out into the yard and start gardening.<br />
I wanted to focus attention on the hosta area in the back yard first. Lily of the Valley were taking over and water coming off the hill during hard rains had washed away a lot of the top soil and leaf mulch.<br />
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I dug out for the dry river bed in hopes that it would direct runoff water around the plants instead of burying them in debris. We've had several days of rain since, and so far so good. :)<br />
I also added a thick layer of leaf mulch to keep weeds at bay.<br />
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Now if I can just get Hubby to remove that giant log...<br />
Next, I moved on to the side yard, a small strip along the retaining wall.<br />
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Mainly weeding, a clean edge, and some moving of plants was all that was needed for now. It also got a layer of compost until we can get mulch down. The only thing blooming over here this early is the Forget me nots. The ferns are a pretty bright green, though. And the orange poppies will be opening soon.<br />
On the other side of the gate is a very shaded walkway. One side is filled with a variety of ferns and hostas, and along the house I have bleeding heart and yellow celandine poppies which are in bloom now and will bloom on and off through the summer.<br />
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There's still lots more to do, and I'll be starting in the front yard this weekend as well as picking up a few annuals for the containers.<br />
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I had fun sewing baby items for a friends shower last week. I used super soft flannel fabrics for bibs and burp cloths. Joanns had their Snuggle flannels on sale so, I pick up a few.<br />
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I also had a couple of solids in my stash and a pretty <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=806" target="_blank">vintage pink rose flannel</a> that I found at an estate sale last summer.<br />
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For the shower gift I used the mint green cherry blossom paired with a pink minky dot for one set...<br />
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And the vintage pink rose and solid pink for the other set.<br />
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I used the same pattern for the bib as the <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2013/08/sewing-for-babies.html" target="_blank">last one I made</a>. Its from <a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2013/04/free-baby-bib-pattern-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Heather Bailey's blog</a>. <br />
For the pink rose burp cloth I just free-handed a pattern.<br />
Then, along with several items from her registry, I packed them all into a handmade fabric bin.<br />
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I constructed this one slightly different than the others I've made <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2009/04/fabric-storage-basket.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2013/08/sewing-for-babies.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
It is a bit smaller and the handles are attached to the sides rather than the top edge.<br />
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I think bins are always useful...for toys, diapers, blankets, dvds, books, etc. So, hopefully she can find a place for it. :)<br />
Babies are so fun to sew for! And I'm always looking for new ideas. What type of projects do you like to make for baby?Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-14433873589543577992014-02-19T06:28:00.000-08:002014-02-19T06:28:13.027-08:00A Little Break From the Cold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hubby and I headed south to visit family in Florida. Sunny and temps in the 80's was a welcome change from the snow, cold, and ice we were experiencing here in Ohio.<br />
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Most of our time was spent inland working on my In-law's house, but we did squeeze in one day at the beach. We stayed in Casey Key which is about an hour north of Ft.Myers.<br />
These <a href="http://www.onthebeachsarasota.com/" target="_blank">colorful bungalows</a> looked as though they had just been built or remodeled and we were able to stay in one of the beachfront rooms on the back side that faced the ocean. <br />
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It was awesome to wake up to a view of the beach!<br />
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Back to reality...although thankfully this week Ohio is seeing a few days of 50 degree weather. :)<br />
I also got to sew some fun items for another baby shower, and will share them in a few days.Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-60324996250897646012014-01-10T05:51:00.000-08:002014-01-10T07:19:29.893-08:00Cold Weather and Warm-Hearted Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like much of the country, we have had our share of snow and cold weather this winter. And earlier this week, found ourselves in the deep freeze of the polar vortex. brrrrrr <br />
But a sweet package arrived to brighten my week. A lovely pair of handmade kitchen goodies from the talented quilter, blogger, and pattern designer, <a href="http://www.designsbyloftcreations.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie of Loft Creations</a>! (Who, by the way, now has her very own book!)<br />
I just had to share a picture of them in front of the vintage bread sign hanging in my kitchen. Look how awesome they go together. And the little pear applique on the hot pad is all vintage fabrics...too perfect. :)<br />
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<span id="goog_1591766757">And in an effort to make peace with all the snow, I've put together a few vintage fabrics that remind me of snowflakes.<br />
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These are all from the 1950's. The design is sort of a Penn-Dutch, geo-floral that was quite popular at the time. I've always liked them as they were reminiscent of the Spirograph designs of my childhood. And although similar, they were each unique, like snowflakes. :)<br />
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Stay warm, everyone! Only 10 more weeks until spring! (ugh, can that be right?)lol</span><br />Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-62726838873899270962013-12-16T05:04:00.000-08:002014-03-21T19:45:26.273-07:00EpiPen Case<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a little project for a friend of mine. Her daughter has peanut allergies and she wanted a pretty case for her Epipen.<br />
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I made two different styles (actually 3, but didn't get a picture of one of them). I also made a small label to identify the contents.<br />
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I used a computer printer fabric sheet for the label, backed it with interfacing and satin stitched around the edge. Then just trimmed any excess fabric close to the stitching. Because the ink isn't washable, I just basted it on to the case with large stitches. That way she can remove it if she ever does need to clean it. (Update: I just found out that they do make one that's washable.)<br />
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Have you ever used the printer fabric? I'm wondering how I could use the other 3+ sheets in the pack. :)Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-52602264933407337572013-12-09T04:33:00.004-08:002013-12-24T17:45:37.262-08:00Cotton Laminate Bible/Book Cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently got a new bible and it's light gray leather. It an effort to keep it from getting pen marks or scuffs, I wanted to make a cover for it.<br />
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I used a cotton laminate by Amy Butler. The cover is a very simple design, unlined. I just measured from the edge of the front cover around the spine to the edge of the back, then added 7 inches (this left me 3.5 inches for each side to hem and fold to the inside). I also added 1" to the book's height for seam allowance. I sewed the pockets right sides together and then turned them out. Then stitched down the section between the pockets at the top and bottom. </div>
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I also cut 2 long thin strips of laminate to use as extra page markers. I glued them in between a folded piece of card stock 1" wide, and slipped it down behind the leather at the spine. I could have attached them directly to the laminate cover, too. But I'm not sure how they will hold up and if they get too frayed looking, I'd like to be able to remove and replace them.<br />
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I like it! Now I'm looking around to see what other books might need a pretty cover. :)<br />
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This past weekend I got together with a bunch of friends at the local library for a sewing/craft party. We had coffee and snacks and all brought projects we wanted to work on and fabric we wanted to trade or give away. One girl was teaching crochet techniques, another was hand sewing a doll, and several of us had our sewing machines and were finishing up half-started projects.<br />
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Here's what I accomplished that night; A little bunny wristlet and a few vintage fabric key chains.<br />
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I had cut most of the pieces for this little pouch years ago, but as with many projects, it got stuck in a drawer and forgotten. I love this vintage children's fabric (its a 1940's Puritan Print called "Mail Time") and have <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24241129@N05/2387032107/in/set-72157604384535659" target="_blank">used many</a> of the cute little scenes <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2008/05/busy-sewing-and-gardening.html" target="_blank">before</a>. On this wristlet I used the bunny on the front and a strip with the bluebird on the back.<br />
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I also tried out some new key chain hardware. This was just another way to use up tiny scraps of vintage fabric that I can't throw away. I only needed about a 1.5 inch strip for these.<br />
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It was a fun and fairly productive evening. I wish I would have remembered to take some pictures while I was there, but apparently I felt the need to defend my title as "World's Worst Blogger". lol<br />
Have a great week everyone!<br />
Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-14778198779412740072013-11-19T05:56:00.000-08:002015-01-16T19:26:23.143-08:00Quick Sweater ReMake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't usually sew clothing items, I'm much more comfortable with small accessories. But, this weekend I did attempt a very simple sweater remake. I had been looking for a taupe cardigan to wear with skirts, dresses, and also jeans. You'd think it would be easy enough to find, but I wasn't having any success despite hitting 2 large malls and several other stores like TJMaxx, Target, and Marshalls.<br />
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But, I did find a V-neck pullover at Macy's. It was the perfect color and it was on sale! So, I thought it might be a good candidate for a remake.</div>
I simply cut it straight up the center and then serged the cut edges.<br />
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Then I just hand stitched a rolled hem.<br />
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I wore it yesterday, and I'm happy with how it turned out. I'm debating about whether to add a closure of some sort. Maybe a little hidden hook and eye, or a small ribbon tie, or possibly a vintage button with loop.<br />
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I'll play around with these options and see what I like best. All in all, I'm happy with the outcome. :)<br />
How about you? Have you attempted any clothing remakes lately?<br />
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Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-30174981218004289402013-10-29T07:14:00.000-07:002013-10-29T08:20:58.345-07:00Vintage Feedsacks from Arkansas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just returned from a trip to Arkansas. We were there mainly to visit dear friends, but also to see a part of the country we hadn't been to before. We spent a few days in the Ozarks in the lodge at <a href="http://www.mountmagazinestatepark.com/" target="_blank">Mt Magazine</a>. Gorgeous place and stunning views. <br />
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Then we headed over to our friends in Fayetteville. Fayetteville is a cute little college town with a Farmer's market in the town square, little coffee shops, and hip vintage stores showcasing Midcentury Modern décor. <br />
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While I would have loved to come home with some of the furniture pieces, room in the car was tight, so I had to limit purchases to smaller items. As with many of the antique malls around here, fabric yardage was scarce, but thankfully, I was able to find some fun feedsacks. <br />
Of course, <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=788" target="_blank">the pink</a> is my favorite.<br />
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I really like it when I can find multiples of the same print and this <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=789" target="_blank">navy blue dot</a> and <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=790" target="_blank">pink & blue floral</a> came in pairs. :)<br />
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And I thought this <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=791" target="_blank">blue one</a> with little doodle flower pictures was just too cute.<br />
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I also found a couple yards of a <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=792" target="_blank">Waverly Glosheen fabric</a> in pink and orange...such a fun color combo!<br />
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I bought a 6 yard length of vintage toweling, but it's still drying on the line, so I'll have to share that one another time. :)<br />
It was still pretty green in the Ozarks, but we drove through some pretty fall color in Missouri. Have the leaves turned yet where you are?<br />
Enjoy the week, everyone!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-17350964815681433932013-10-07T09:04:00.000-07:002013-10-07T09:36:34.177-07:00Antique Fabrics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think most collectors categorize "antique fabrics" as those that are 100 years old or older. In quilting cottons, that means that generally the selvage width is around 24"-27" wide. (By the 1930's, most cotton quilt fabrics had transitioned to a 34"-36" width.)<br />
Although I've found small scraps and quilt blocks, I can't say that I've found very many unused, full width antique fabrics. But I do have a few...so, I thought I share them with you today.<br />
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This first one is my favorite. Its a <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=429" target="_blank">double pink</a> or cinnamon pink dating from the 1880-1900's. It is a 4 yard piece in lovely condition with a 24" selvage width and it retains it's original "Allens Pinks" label. SCORE!<br />
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I also have a cute <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=430" target="_blank">paisley with polka dots</a> likely dating to the early 1900's. It, too, is several yards long, has a 24" selvage width, and is in amazing unused condition. (I should hold up so well after a hundred years on this planet. lol)<br />
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<a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=382" target="_blank">Another paisley</a>, a popular design motif of the era, this time in darker, richer colors. This one feels like a brushed cotton or light weight flannel and has a slight twill weave.<br />
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This next pretty paisley is terribly faded and was likely used as a part of a quilt back. But, it was so pretty, it had to come home with me for reference or just a bit of eye-candy. <br />
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I can only imagine how pretty the colors were when it was first made...pink, tans, and robin's egg blue. Such a pretty combination!<br />
That about does it for the quilt fabrics of that era, I think the only other antique piece in my inventory at the moment is an <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=431" target="_blank">unused toile</a> home décor or drapery fabric. It has a 30" selvage width and a finely detailed cherub and pastoral scene in a deep aubergine or eggplant color.<br />
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I imagine that these early fabrics may be more readily found on the east coast, but around here, they are few and far between. So, I'm grateful for even the small collection I have. :)<br />
I have a couple listed in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NieszVintageFabric" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> this month, but they are also available on the<a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/" target="_blank"> website</a>.<br />
How about you? Any antique textiles in your stash?Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-61637097356144098662013-08-12T06:19:00.000-07:002013-08-12T06:19:45.382-07:00Sewing for Babies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past week I was able to sew some fun baby items for a friends shower. She's having a girl and judging from the crib set she registered for, the nursery will be decorated in pinks, orange, yellow and green and have a slight jungle animal theme.<br />
So, I put together a pretty fabric toy/diaper bin. I followed the same construction methods that I used for <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2009/04/fabric-storage-basket.html" target="_blank">this larger one</a> that I made a few years ago, but scaled down the size just a bit.<br />
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I also made a couple of applique burp cloths using a giraffe and elephant template that I found <a href="http://www.sew4home.com/projects/pillows-cushions/michael-miller-fabrics-citron-gray-nursery-animal-appliqué-pillows" target="_blank">here on Sew for Home.</a> <br />
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And using a <a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2013/04/free-baby-bib-pattern-tutorial.html" target="_blank">free pattern</a> provided by Heather Bailey of Hello my name is Heather, I made a baby bib out of cotton toweling and vintage fabric scraps.<br />
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I also filled the basket with a number of smaller items from her registry, a couple of books, and a cute stuffed giraffe (love him!).<br />
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Have you been able to sew for babies lately? If so, what kind of items do you like to make?<br />
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I have been collecting cut velvet fabrics for a number of years now. As I am quite taken with them, you probably have seen me gushing about them <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2009/10/vintage-cut-velvet-fabrics-and-pouches.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-vintage-velvets-for-fall.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2010/12/vintage-alphabet-velvet-whitework-x.html" target="_blank">here</a> or using them in projects <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2008/12/boho-chic-meets-tailored-classic.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2011/10/inspired-by-colors-of-fall.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-ive-been-sewing-clutch-handbags.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-vintage-cut-velvet-chenille.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2011/12/ive-been-in-sewing-room-making-some.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2011/12/lime-vintage-cut-velvet-boho-bag.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2011/12/blue-cut-velvet-boho-bag.html" target="_blank">here.</a> whew...you get the idea. (and no, I don't really expect you to visit all the linked posts, it was just to make a point)<br />
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Anyway, I have come to the realization that I have to start letting some of them go. I did sell a few pieces on Etsy earlier this year, but I recently came across 2 more beauties, and it is just way more fabric than I can ever use myself. One of this summer's finds was a vintage velvet bedspread. Gorgeous and unused, with the original paper label. There were a few storage stains in one corner, which allowed me to cut it up for projects without feeling too guilty. <br />
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And the other recent acquisition was several yards of an upholstery fabric in a pretty dusty blue cut velvet with a damask pattern.<br />
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So, I have reluctantly started to list many of my <strike>selfishly hoarded</strike> treasured cut velvets on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NieszVintageFabric" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. Of course, a sizable amount will still remain mine...all mine. lol<br />
And the rest of this post will just be pretty photos of them because I just can't get enough. :)<br />
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Have a great week, everyone!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-84077080140328135062013-07-16T04:50:00.000-07:002013-07-16T04:50:58.868-07:00Latest Vintage Fabric Finds from Indiana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mom and I took a little trip to Indiana this past weekend. We stayed at the lodge in Brown County State Park and ate lots of good food and did a tasting at the local winery. We also shopped the nearby antique malls and I managed to find some pretty fabrics!<br />
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In the pink floral category we have a trio of valance panels with pretty bouquets in pinks and aqua, a light weigh cotton lawn with salmon-y pink rugosa roses (or maybe cherry blossoms?), and 3 yards of a small scale print of tiny roses and gray daisies.<br />
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I also found a few red fabrics. A cute kitchen print, a nautical themed novelty print, and several yards of a diamond geometric in red white and blue.<br />
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And last, I found a fun set of napkins with a Scandinavian type design. I have no idea what I'll do with them, but they were just so bright and cheery I had to bring them home. :)<br />
I'll be getting some of the fabrics on the <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/" target="_blank">website</a> today (the ones I can part with, anyway).<br />
Its waaayyy too hot here in Ohio this week to do any work outside, so I think I'll probably start on a slipcover project I've been putting off. <br />
Stay cool, everyone and have a great week!<br />
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It's time to plant the annuals! I love planting flowers, its like therapy. :)<br />
I've been doing a little better the last couple of years, not going totally crazy at the greenhouse...but it is hard! I limited myself to buying just enough to fill 2 hanging baskets and 4 pots on the deck and the 3 railing planters on the front porch. In this year's planters I have Million Bells petunias (in orange, red, and pink), sweet potato vine, New guinea impatiens, and vinca.<br />
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My <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2011/06/porch-railing-flower-boxes.html" target="_blank">previous blog post</a> and various pictures of the railing planters have been getting lots of traffic from pinterest lately, so I thought I would do a follow-up on what I did this year to improve them a bit.<br />
I wanted the planters to have the same look as my <a href="http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2009/05/moss-lined-flower-basket-garden-how-to.html" target="_blank">moss-lined hanging baskets</a> . I found expandable ones at Home Depot. (I don't think they carry them anymore, though).<br />
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They are meant to hold one of those plastic window boxes, but I ran some wire around them so that I could line them with spahgnum moss and plant directly in that. It worked out pretty well, but I noticed that by mid to late summer, when the plants were full grown, the boxes just weren't deep enough and didn't hold enough dirt to keep the flowers happy.</div>
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So this year I lined them with chicken wire that extended about 2 inches above the top. Much Better! There should be plenty of room for healthy and happy roots well into fall.<br />
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And as long as we're out here, here's a few more front yard photos. :)<br />
Ooohh, and you can see in the picture above that we also finally got our bubbler fountain (from the other house) installed at the new place.<br />
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And this is a photo of the house when we purchased it 2 and a half years ago...<br />
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And this is it now...<br />
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We still have quite a bit of work to do on the front landscaping, but that will all come in time.<br />
Have you gotten any annuals planted yet? Happy gardening, everyone.Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-86028185282918937452013-05-14T11:07:00.000-07:002013-05-14T11:07:01.881-07:00Pink and Blue Feedsack Pieces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across these lovely feedsack pieces in my stash and decided to list them on<a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/" target="_blank"> the website</a>.<br />
I have these <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=775" target="_blank">3 smaller pieces listed as a lot</a>.<br />
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And the <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=776" target="_blank">other two</a> listed separately. Love that <a href="http://www.nieszvintagefabric.com/productdetails.aspx?productID=777" target="_blank">aqua and roses</a>!<br />
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The last two antique show/flea markets I wanted to go to were pretty much rained out, so I'm getting a bit antsy. Hopefully we'll have clear skies for the next one or I think I'll have to do a road trip!<br />
Have a great week, everyone!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-25280920249671472952013-05-02T05:50:00.000-07:002013-05-18T05:30:19.084-07:00Progress on the Sunroom and a Roll-Up Shade Hack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Projects move at a snails pace around here. I don't know how others do it...put their mind to something, start a house project, then finish it that same week. That never happens here.<br />
Anyway, some progress, however little, has been made. First up I thought I'd show you a quick little sewing project of how I customized an Ikea Roll-up shade. <br />
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The shade is a plain white cotton twill called Emmie, and was 12.99. All I did was measure the space between the button holes. Then cut my pretty yellow floral fabric to size, adding a half inch seam allowance on all sides, turn back the 1/2 inch and press. Then pinned in place, sewed around the edges, and called the door done. Easy peasy.<br />
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Next I moved on to the bench. I found the linen bins at <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-storage-bin/-/A-14488780#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton" target="_blank">Target</a>. Then made a long bench cushion in linen to match.<br />
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The 3 inch high density foam is crazy expensive and wasn't in the budget for this penny-saving make over, so I used a full size egg-crate mattress topper that I found on sale. I cut it into 3 long pieces and stacked them for my cushion. It doesn't lay as smooth as a single piece of hi-dens, but for a $50-$60 price difference, I'm ok with that.<br />
I once again employed the nifty little trick at <a href="http://whipstitchfabrics.com/blog/continuous-bias-tape-tutorial/" target="_blank">whipstitch</a> for continuous bias tape to make my piping, and found a long 48" zipper in my stash for the back closure.<br />
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And the cute red poppy fabric (by Joel Dewberry) was made into an accent pillow.<br />
On the other side of the room I added some wall flowers to the brick . Not sure if I'll keep all of them up yet. I'm going to live with them for awhile and then decide if I need to edit.<br />
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And lastly, I brought in the antique chest from the other room and accessorised with some of my yellow pottery pieces, a cute little picture my mom found, and a round mirror (that still needs to be hung).<br />
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Well, that's about it for now. Still looking into what can be done to the floor economically, and I'd love to bring in a little table and chair for me to sit in, since Hunny has claimed the wicker bench as her own. LOL<br />
Have a great week, everyone!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-63210079983549450052013-04-18T05:51:00.000-07:002013-04-18T05:53:24.534-07:00Painting the Sunroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started a make over on the sunroom last week. Its a small 12'x14' room off the kitchen that we've been using as kind of a mudroom. Its the entrance we use most often and where we kick off muddy shoes, grab a jacket and where we keep Hunny confined when we leave the house. Majorly neglected! (the room, not the dog)<br />
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It is lined with yellow pine paneling and has faded rusty orange carpet. And despite the 9 windows, it always seemed dark and cave-like....NOT my favorite room in the house. The paneling bugged me the most. Now, I understand there are those who feel natural wood should be left as is, but I'm not one of them. lol<br />
And I think even the most die-hard wood lovers would have to agree with me in this case. The paneling appears to be pieced together from remnants (different grades, finishes, and colors) and you may also notice in the photos that on some walls its hung vertcally and on others its horizontal. There is also some exposed brick (greyish brown) thrown into the mix.<br />
So, I decided to paint the room and hopefully brighten the space and mask some of the craziness.<br />
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I started by removing the wood blinds, taking down the dust-collecting shelf at the peak, and wiping down the paneling.<br />
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Because of the grooves in the paneling and all the cutting in around the windows, I had to paint the entire room with a brush. Fun. But after a coat of primer and one coat of paint (Behr's paint and primer in one) I was already happier with the room. I decided not to paint the ceiling becasue I just didn't think my neck and shoulders could handle it, although I think it would look lovely in a pale sky blue. <br />
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I painted the door in a blue-green color that I already had on hand and plan to use yellow and red as accents in the room.<br />
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Although I like the wood blinds, I was craving somingthing a bit lighter for summer. So I had hubby install curtain wire from Ikea so I could hang sheers. The wires will be nearly invisible if I later want to take down the sheers and put the blinds back up.<br />
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While we were at Ikea, we also picked up an Expedit bookcase and 6 Besta feet and plan to use it as a long storage bench.<br />
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There's still some work to do. We have to trim out the gable window and then put up the last curtain wire on the wall. I'm also re-making a roll up window shade for the door and want to make a seat cushion and find storage boxes for the bench. I would love to change the ugly carpet, but not sure that will happen just yet. But, its already made a big difference! Its now a bright happy room that goes with the rest of the house, rather than looking like an after-thought.<br />
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This week I made a couple of floor cushions with some of my favorite Anna Maria Horner fabrics. My mom had saved the thick cushions from a sofa she was getting rid of and thought I might be able to use them...uh, yeah! Foam padding is expensive!<br />
One little hiccup in the process was that I ran out of piping. I had bought the cream twill piping when it was on sale years ago, so I knew it wouldn't be easy finding a match. I couldn't find anything close ready-made, so I had to make my own.<br />
I used the instructions <a href="http://whipstitchfabrics.com/blog/continuous-bias-tape-tutorial/" target="_blank">here</a> at Whipstitch to make the long continuous bias strip. <br />
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From a half yard of fabric I was able to make over 10 yards of piping! A pretty good match, don't ya think? :)<br />
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I made a zipper closure, which turned out to be much easier than I thought. And it makes for a neat and professional looking finish. (of course, it would've been better if I got it centered. lol)<br />
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I'm using them downstairs in the family room. <br />
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The lighting is terrible down there so the photos aren't that great, but you get the idea. :)<br />
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Well, that was my sewing for the week. Its finally starting to warm up and feel like spring around here, so I'm heading out to play in the yard. Have a great weekend, everyone!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-77162175691209736082013-03-25T09:23:00.001-07:002013-03-25T09:24:36.804-07:00Living Room Corner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to share a quick photo of a corner of the living room that I've been working on. After selling the Tiny House, I was able to bring the few furniture pieces home that I had been using for staging. The living room at this house has kind of an awkward L-shaped layout with a large off center fireplace. This far corner wasn't working for the sofa, so I decided to hang a new light fixture (from Lowes) over a small round dining table. It can serve as a game table, or intimate dining area for two. :)<br />
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The artwork above the table was a HobbyLobby find and mimics the popular multi-print applique pillow from Anthropologie.<br />
I'm on the hunt now for some items to decorate the mantle for spring. I'll share more photos of the living room when I get it together. <br />
Have a great week everyone! And I hope its looking more like spring where you are, because here in Ohio, we're still covered in snow!Niesz Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706760941366031021.post-37472900882193957782013-03-14T07:08:00.000-07:002013-03-14T07:55:28.694-07:00Our First Home ~ Saying Goodbye<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it has been forever since I've been here...but shortly after my last post, Hubby agreed to list the Tiny house with a realtor (his sister). She got it on MLS and within 10 days we had an offer just under our asking price. YEA! Then started the long process of home inspection, bank appraisal, buyer's loan approval, and underwriting. But everything was finalized on March 2nd and we said goodbye to our first home. We've owned this house for 21 years and have many wonderful memories and did countless home improvement projects. Here's a few pictures of the house in it's minimally staged state.<br />
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I'm not sure that I've ever shared photos of the basement. When we purchased the home in 1992, it had a typical cement, unfinished basement. We did most of the major work to finish the space about 18 years ago, but the bathroom had only made it to the drywall stage and the wet bar area had only been plumbed. So those areas are newly finished and unfortunately, I never really got to enjoy them. :(<br />
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The flooring here in the lower level is a wood-look vinyl plank. We had had berber carpeting down while we lived there, but it needed to be replaced, so we thought this was an excellent choice and budget-friendly. (I'll share the installation process in a future post).<br />
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Opposite the storage room is the bathroom. We didn't get the glass shower doors installed, but Hubby did an awesome job on the tile!</div>
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And at the end of the hall is the small laundry and utility room.</div>
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Well, that's the Tiny home tour. Its a little sad to say goodbye, but we live just down the street, so we do pass it everyday. lol :)</div>
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I have been sewing lately, but I've been terrible at photographing and documenting my projects. I blame my 10 year old camera...I can't take a decent photo to save my life! Or maybe its this house...I haven't yet found a window with decent lighting. Or maybe its my complete lack of photography skills...yes, that's probably it.<br />
Anyway, I made myself a new set of pot holders. We had friends over for dinner last week, and as I was taking the pan out of the oven, I was so embarrassed by my ratty pot holders. It was time for new ones.<br />
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This is about as close to quilting as I get. None of my lines match up, so you quilters out there, don't look too close. :) But these were just for me, and I love the colors with my kitchen, so I'm happy.<br />
I also made a new zip clutch purse.<br />
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Mainly just testing out a new pattern shape, so I haven't yet decided if this one will be mine, a gift, or offered on Etsy. I used a home dec fabric I bought on sale from fabric.com.<br />
And lastly, I made myself a laminated cotton travel bag before we left for our Florida trip.<br />
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Mine is the large blue one. I wanted something that would hold all of my cosmetics and toiletries and still have room for a damp swimsuit. Its about 14"x14" and seemed to be the perfect size. My MIL liked it, so I made a slightly smaller one for her.<br />
I also got the basement family room done. But decent pictures continue to elude me. I think I need a new camera...any suggestions? Until then, I'll try to get a few shots with hubby's i-phone.<br />
Have a great week, everyone! <br />
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