FRENCH LAUNDRY DEUX

Introducing my new line of sleepwear. The night gown is inspired by a vintage gown that I got at an antique mall. It is 100% cotton and made in the french heirloom sewing style. It is full length and a one size fits most.

I trimmed the neck with a vintage vanity scarf from my collection, I like to use vintage items when I can, they add so much to the look of vintage but yet new. I used part of the vanity scarf for the pocket to keep the look flowing.

Notice the intricate work on the lace inserts, this lace is called entredeux which basically means between. The lace is from my collection of vintage lace that I collect when and where ever I can. The lace where the ribbon is woven thru is called beading and is especially for that purpose,weaving ribbon.

Adding the entredeux to the hem line makes it very dressy even tho the material is cotton. I hope you enjoy the new line and check back often as I will be adding more soon.

You may purchase this gown for

$49,74&

$7.75 shipping
You can contact me at my e-mail that is on my side bar.

Bird Nest in box.

Birds nest are so popular these days, perfect for the cottage look, even shabby, and country. I made this cutie from tree twigs and clematis vine. I think it turned out adorable. The nest is about 3" by 2 1/2". It is lined with sweet grass and feathers, the ribbon roses are handcrafted as are the wool felted eggs, the birdie is free clip art and I covered him with glitter for extra sparkle. This is the way the nest is presented, in a blue box, the box is 4" square x 2 1/2" high. The box is trimmed with a picture of a bird in a nest, done in glitter.

You can see the detail on the top of the box. The lace is vintage from my stash.

A view of the side of the box. This would make a wonderful gift, already in it's own box.

Add this to your home decor., for just $16.75 plus $4.50 shipping.

This is my latest offering, this Victorian vintage style needle case. You can read the story behind it on my other blog Roses In winter, there is a link on my side bar. This little needle case is just about a 3" square, it is made from recycled velvet, silk, and flannel, and vintage lace. The picture is a photo transfer on dupioni silk. The ribbon embroidery is also silk.

On the inside you can see there are 2 pages for the needles , I added the seam binding down the center to add interest.

This would be a wonderful addition to any sewing basket, or tuck into a gift for a friend who sews.

$8.75 plus $2.50 shipping This item has sold.

Pink bird pillow

This is my latest bird pillow. It is my own design, the bird is satin and I applique it on and add the feathers with embroidery. I use dupione silk for the body of the pillow, here I used pink, cream, and soft green. In this close up you can see I used vintage lace behind part of the birdie, and vintage lace on either side.
You can also see the embroidered feathers,in pink, green and yellow.
On the back I made a sham finish and embroidered with a feather stitch for added detail. the buttons are vintage. It would make a great gift or addition to your home decor.
The pillow is aprox. 12" square and has a poly fill form.
It is $19.75 plus $4.75 shipping Sold

Butterfly Pincushion

This is my latest creation, I had thought about if for quite sometime before I felt I could do it the way I wanted it to look. It came out pretty much as I anticipated. It was fun to make. The butterfly and the base are made from felted wool, and the flowers are handcrafted by me from ribbon. The darling little strawberry is from hand dyed velvet, with seed beads for the berries seeds.

This is a close up of the butterfly landing by the flowers. I made it's little feelers from stamens.

In this close up you can see how pretty the flowers are, I like the complementary color scheme of the lavender and yellow.

Just $22.50 plus $4.50 shipping

It would make such a wonderful gift for the sewer in your life, or just treat yourself. I think also it would be very attractive on a vanity table with lapel pin in it.

SOLD 2/11/10

I am in love with this darling pincushion, it turned out so pretty. The Burgundy velvet just matches the hand painted rose on the little pitcher.

You can see the tiny velvet strawberry, it is in the same color tones as the pitcher. I have used seed beads for the seed of the strawberry, and seam binding for the calyx. The stem of the berry is a crystal bead and seed beads.

Pink ribbon flowers finish it off, there are 2 pink satin rose buds, 1 filler flower and 1 large ribbon rose made form a multi colored ribbon of satin and organdy, the leaves are wired ribbon.

You can add this little darling to your sewing accessories for $22.00 plus $4.85 shipping.

Mini party hat lampshade blue

Here is the latest mini Party hat lampshade. It is a cutie, I covered the shade with vintage lace and added a ribbon pansy as the feature flower, the 2 roses and the pansy are made from satin ribbon. The fuchsias that are hanging down have beaded stems. I put Ivory gimp around the bottom of the shade. There is a big ivory satin ribbon behind the flower arrangement, and the blue bow is also satin ribbon. Some of my ribbons are older and I buy vintage when ever I can.

You can get a better view of the flowers and lace here. I like the blue and the chartruse they are such a good contrast. the back ground lace is of 2 variety's, one is over all and the other is just scattered overlays.

This cutie is $22.50 plus $4.50 S&H. You can also see it at my Esty.

SOLD 2/24/2010