Whale of a Time

I just ordered this adorable linen whale pillow cover from Etsy Store 'branchhandmade' and I couldn’t wait to share it…  I hope it’s as great as the picture!  I’m trying to put together a nautical shabby chic living area using stuff I already have and just a few new touches.  I’ve also been scouring Ebay for sailboat paintings that catch my eye.  I was outbid on a really great one on Saturday so wish me luck on the next one!

If you’ve never checked out Etsy, go NOW!!!  It’s an amazing online marketplace of vintage and handmade creations at very reasonable prices.

Take a little time to ‘smell the roses’ this week!

Jill xoxoxo

The Perfect Fabric Flower

So in my endless search for the perfect fabric flower for some of my jewelry designs, I finally decided it was time to figure out how to make my own since I could never find quite what I was looking for.  So I ordered some fabric, went to work and WaaaaLaaaaaaa.   Isn’t she soooo cute!?!? 

There are a lot of different instructions out there so I started with this one, Frayed Flower from Maize in Montana, and then improvised as I went.  I started with a 2” x 44” piece of fabric.  I got mine from CraftConn. 

I folded a small piece on one end and made a stitch, then I stitched down the bottom of one side in a large stitch pattern.  When I got to the end of the fabric, I folded another small lip and did the final stitch into it.  I then pulled the thread so the fabric bunched up.  With the thread and needle still attached, I wrapped the fabric around in a circular pattern to make a flower.  I then sewed through all the layers to secure it.  Then I sewed a button in the middle (optional).

I wasn’t happy with the flatness of it, so I pushed the flower in and made quite a few stitches a little ways up from the bottom (this will depend on how much you want the flower to poof out.  It’s kind of hard to explain but I think you’ll know what I mean when you get to that point, if not, let me know and I can help you out. 

If all that seems like too much, I may make a few into pins or clips and carry them in my Etsy store….

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!!!

xxxOOO

Jill

Sneak Peak: Etsy Shop

I’ve been busy working on my Spring/Summer jewelry line for my soon to open Etsy shop.  After seeing a few of the first finished pieces, I would have to say the collection falls somewhere between J.Crew, Anthropologie and classic vintage styles.  I can’t wait to show you everything but until then, here is a peek at one.. 

‘The Vintage Mango’ 

 

    

Hope you are having a great week!

Jill xxxooo

Budget Fashion Finds Friday III

I seem to have quite a few pregnant friends right now, so for all the pregnant ladies out there, Old Navy is having a Maternity Sale at up to 40% off!! 

These are just a few of the cute things!  Check everything out at Old Navy Maternity

Although a little pricier, Boden USA has some really cute things for babies and mom’s alike, check out the new spring line up!!  And if you google ‘Boden USA coupon code’, you can get 10% off plus free shipping!

 

Enjoy the Weekend!!!

Jill xxxooo