Bluebird Coat

How could I resist this bluebird embroidery in my local Goodwill?  It was calling me!

I fashioned it into the bodice of a lace angel coat, and made a pale blue lace dress to go underneath.

Yesterday, Sarah came in and immediately created this look.  Vintage pink daffodil hat, denim shorts and pink t-shirt....

 She is quite the pro at modeling and gave some great poses.  Thank you Sarah!

New Designs!

Rather than sweaters, these new "Angel Coats" are made from thrifted lace tablecloths, curtains and fabrics.

After making a few of these, I had a trashcan full of lace serger scraps that looked like this...  Hmmmm...

I couldn't toss them yet - after a little bit of effort I made these "Lace Nest Necklaces."  

They are really fun... I've made "quite a few..."  

Why I Love Thrifting!

Ken, Will, and I recently travelled to Flagstaff for a lacrosse game.

The boys generously went along with my request for a visit to the local Goodwill.

Look what I found there....

A lovely dress form with collapsible shoulders and a super cute rear end!  YAY!

Pretties

Two of my collections are these vintage heart pincushions and vintage millinery

The rose also appears on this angel costume that I have recently finished.

A new sweatercoat and I made a new flower arrangement for the foyer!  

Deconstruct - Reconstruct Videos - Fun!

More Sweater Coats for Girls

These are really fun to make.  I am hooked on making the small ones now. 

Of course they will look better on a model!

I love these bright colors!

A New Favorite!

This is my latest sweater coat!  It's about a girls size 8.  

I made it for a special student in my daughter's class.  Hope she likes it!

Sew along with me!  Purchase the Katwise tutorial here.  

James

Looking fine for an interview this morning!

Angel Skirt

I've been sewing angel costumes!  

This is my first skirt - a thrifted skirt embellished with vintage laces, buttons and trims.