Embroidering Pockets and More Studio Pics

 Here are some pix of embroidery I'm doing

 on the pockets of a jumper I'm making.

It's a vintage pattern and 

I love how it turned out!

I will be wearing it soon when it gets 

a little cooler.

 Also, I have a few pix of my studio

that I've never gotten around to posting.

Bye for now!

Little Gray Kitten

 This week is another of my old books,

"Little Gray Kitten"

illustrated by Jessica Zemsky

 I love the loose, frenetic style

so much movement!

Perfect for a story 

about a kitten who wants adventure

and excitement!

 Love this cow!

Bye for now!

I Made a Purse!

 Here are some pix of the purse I made,

that was featured in my post yesterday.

I used the same vintage material that was in the skirt,

combined with a solid med. blue.

And this is the pattern I used.

I made the small version this time.

Even though I would like to try the bigger size,

I was impressed by how much the small purse holds.

 I really love this purse, 

and I will be definitely be making some fall versions soon!

 Bye for now!

What I Wore: Patchwork Skirt

 This skirt is made from vintage fabric 

found at the thrift, hand sewn by me

using this pattern.

Purse: handsewn by me

Top: Target

Sandals and Belt: thrift

 

 I will show more pics of the purse

and give details tomorrow!

Bye for now!

Thrift Store Finds

 Thrifting was great last week, 

especially this vintage embroidered pillow!

It's got mushrooms, 

and it's the perfect colors for my 

downstairs living room.

 This lovely floral is from a vintage 

chair cover. 

I love the colors!

Bye for now!

Morning Dew and Lilacs

I thought the morning dew was so pretty

the other day,

so I took a pic!

 There used to be a path by our house, 

but the association tore it up 

and planted new grass and lilac bushes.

I like this much better!

 Storm clouds, 

bringing rain for our new lilacs.

Bye for now!

Reptile Feeding at the Dam

 It was a beautiful day last Sunday,

so we checked out the 

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

 It was built in 1913 

to provide hydroelectric power.

 Now it's used for recreation 

and education only.

I got a bit of vertigo looking down 

at the foaming water.

There were people fishing everywhere.

 But the real reason we went is that 

the visitors center 

was feeding their reptiles,

and my girl loves reptiles

(especially snakes)!

Here is a map turtle being fed.

Bye for now!

Bunny Button

 This vintage book is "Bunny Button"

with illustrations by Bernice Meyers.

Such sweet pictures!

 I've always loved pictures of someone 

tucked up in their beds,

so cozy!

Bye for now!

Oh, My Deer!

 My daughter love Littlest Pet Shop

and the other day we were at a Marshalls 

and she found this set. 

She didn't want the mini Blythe 

so she gave it to me.

She is pretty cute,

with those red braids!

 She looks ready for a walk in the woods 

and fall leaves.

 And if I can't have the LPS deer,

she does look pretty cute 

with this little ceramic fellow!

Bye for now!