Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Snails Quilt Faster

2 more Farmer's Wife blocks!  The friendship star in gingham and polka dots. And the calico puzzle in Lizzy House fabrics.  If I were to go any slower, I would be sewing in reverse!
Playing with bobs and bits is happening more frequently around here.  I can super glue at lightening speed.  I adhered French General accents to bobby pins for some fun hair accessories.  I feel a tad dizzy whether from my fierce movement or the glue fumes... Taking a break to bee social!  Jessica Pearl

Monday, February 24, 2014

10 & Thrift

It's my favorite game, take $10 or whatever change left me by the laundry fairies and see what I can find in my favorite local thrift.  Hospice Attic in Lake City is my closest go to thrift.  Saturday, I had a 10 and a yen for thrift!  Here's what I found-
A silk + linen blouse $1
A vintage beetle scarf 50 cents
Walking shorts $1.49 ( for walking Houston, this girl is going to Tx!  Are you ready, Shannon B?!)
Linen pants + patchwork vest $2.50 ( I may repurpose this fabric, it looks very French General to me!)
Crewel pillow $1.49 (repurpose project)
Man's shirt soon to be an apron $1
Handmade bag $1
And change for next time!  Shopping, it maybe my only true talent.  Thanks, Mom!  Jessica Pearl

Sunday, February 23, 2014

I am not a jewelry maker but...

Yesterday, I stumbled on a clearance at Michael's.  I found a basket full of jewelry bits from Industrial Chic!  My first creation is this charm bracelet.  I attached the keyboard keys with safety pins.  Hey, I have already clearly stated in the title that I am not a jewelry maker!  However, I do play with bits and bobs!  This old sewing basket turned jewelry craft basket is my newest toy chest!  Playing!  Jessica Pearl

Friday, February 14, 2014

Heart on My Sleeve

Showing a little heart today!  Happy Valentine's Day!  -Jessica Pearl

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Star Quilt

I started this quilt at our guild retreat last March.  I found it as I was hunting wip's to pack for this year's retreat!  A giant star quilt of 2 different vintage sheets.  I could say this quilt is soft but nothing I could say to describe it would do it justice! So soft in its cheery floral prints.  I had to finish it quick so that I could enjoy a cuddle on the porch swing.  Thus it was birthed and tied in quick order.  Trust me,  it's a snuggle fest!   Cuddling!  Jessica Pearl