Sewing Tutorials I want to try out:

Toddler shirt - only doll size:
http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/05/snappy-toddler-top-free-downloadable.html

Fabric Basket:
http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html

Messanger Bag:
http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com/2009/11/messenger-bag-tutorial.html

Clock Pillow:
http://www.sillypreciouspiggies.com/2010/07/craft-tutorial-and-guest-post-clock-pillow/

Kitchen Towels:
http://kleiosbelly.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/christmas-prezzies-6-1-for-you/

It amazes me the things people throw out - especially things that put a lot of work into to creating.

Take this for example:



Someone put a ton of work into that, didn't frame it and dropped it off at the thrift store. I love the colors they used. Though I haven't decided if it fits with my shabby house or will head to etsy.

Then there's this quilt:

It's not perfect; in fact it's quite flawed and weird. But someone worked really hard on it. I imagine they got rid of it in embarrassment as their quilting skills surpassed the quality shown in the quilt - they wanted to hide their shame. I love the vintage fabrics, the colors and how quirky it is. It's going in my car.

La-la-la the fun of thrifting....

Found a few pretties last week thrifting.


I can't pass up anything with an L or an E. This will go on something - or maybe just my inspiration board.



Pretty vintage trims. Love the yellow zig zag one the most.



More vintage and lace trims for dolly clothes.



Pretty vintage Holt salt and pepper shakers.



This little girl looks so sweet.

I have not been very consistent with blogging in this blog. I am much better with my T1D blog. This year when packing away Christmas I decided to archive my vintage collection with pictures. These belonged to my grandmother and were my mom's favorite X-mas decoration. She used to play with them a lot as a child and as a result a few of the little candle holders have broken arms. I wish I knew who made them.