Do you ever look at something you have collected and think "what can I create from this?" Or is just me that does that......
I have been collecting "things" for a long time, some might call it hoarding, I love anything related to vintage sewing and will go out of my way to scour through drawers and cupboards at op shops to find those little treasures. Just recently I found two bags of vintage ribbon and some ric rac...total price $4. The colours are beautiful and remind me of a time when a haberdashery shop was a feast of the senses when you walked in!
I have been collecting "things" for a long time, some might call it hoarding, I love anything related to vintage sewing and will go out of my way to scour through drawers and cupboards at op shops to find those little treasures. Just recently I found two bags of vintage ribbon and some ric rac...total price $4. The colours are beautiful and remind me of a time when a haberdashery shop was a feast of the senses when you walked in!
I also collect buttons....I love them, do you remember when every household had a button tin? Did you play with them, sort them and hold them up to the light to see the the pyramid of colours within them?
I also love collecting doilies and anything embroidered. Another trip to the op shop and I found in a bin full of them.....priceless....cost me $2.00!
These little treasures are brought home, washed, hung on the line, ironed ready for them to be repurposed. Did I tell you I love washing lines....that will be another story some other time!
I also love collecting doilies and anything embroidered. Another trip to the op shop and I found in a bin full of them.....priceless....cost me $2.00!
These little treasures are brought home, washed, hung on the line, ironed ready for them to be repurposed. Did I tell you I love washing lines....that will be another story some other time!
Well over the weekend I have given these doilies new life......I have created little skirts for little girls, each one is unique......I am in love with them and think that I will make myself one! See my Design page for a peek at them....
Until next time.....
AJ xx
Until next time.....
AJ xx