gettin' crafty

i finally was able to squeeze in some time for selfish crafting!

i mentioned awhile back that i really wanted to try these ideas, and it was more fun than i expected.

i started with a cheap t-shirt that i loved the fit of.

my mistake was in getting too thin of a shirt as this one got caught in my machine a lot.

live and learn.

i had some white jersey on hand and decided to just use it, even though one side was ribbed.

i just flipped it over and used the backside.

i just free handed a bunch of random sized circles on 2 layers of fabric, definitely not uniform.

then i layed out the circles in a pettern that was purposefully asymmetrical.

that was a fun challenge for me, since i tend to like symmetry.

then i pinned them all in place.

next i pinched each circle in the middle.

i was not precise at all about this.

then i took my threaded needle and did 2 or 3 tiny stitched through the point, just enough to pleat it a bit.

next i just stitched it in place witha couple hand stitches and knotted it.

see? cute, huh?

2 is even cuter than one!

here they are all pinned down, after i stitched them all.

i liked how they looked all fluffy and flowery, but i wanted something a little flatter for this shirt.

i machine stitched random lines and squiggles until i got all the edges down that i wanted to be tacked.

and here's the final product!

i have a fun grey shirt up next...

ps - i have a confession: i'm sucking in my gut in these pics. honesty is the best policy.

-linds

grump

in this pic, the boy is telling me, "NUH-UUUUUHHHH!"

it stinks, because even his naughtiness is cute.

but i don't think its going to last much longer.

its starting to wear on me.

but i'm feeling his grump.

this computer thing is buggin' me!

if you're wondering how i'm able to blog, with a dead computer,

i hijacked nicole's for a bit.

and that pic above?

do you see the high quality?

ok, not really, but it's with my new camera!

yippee for new cameras!

but boo for no computer and a nearly full memory card with nowhere to download to.

more posts to come.

i loaded a bunch of pics to nicole's computer.

and i made a new shirt last night!

maybe i'll show you that tomorrow...

i'm such a tease!

-lindsey

out of commish

again.
seriously! when is this technology drama going to end?
my computer is dead. as in it won't start.
but i did get my new camera (thank you so much, my sweet customers!),
however i can't show you any of the pics i've taken
SINCE I HAVE NOTHING TO DOWNLOAD THEM TO!!!

so no pics.
and spotty blogging only when i can sneak on to sean's computer.
ugh.

but i did redo all my shelves in the built-ins next to my fireplace.
and i can't show you any pics of it.

i also finished about 10 tea towels last night!
but i can't show you those either.

blogging is no fun without pictures.
sorry.

-linds

master bedroom redo, part 2

for part 1 of this series, see here.

this is an old picture of our master bedroom, but it still looks a lot like this, just a little cleaned up.

things that will stay in the room:

the bed.
got it about 4 1/2 years ago when pottery barn made a mistake on their sale price and i took full advantage of it. our last bed was made of 4 x 4's. i don't love the fake pewter finish, but the crystal knob finials are fun. there is a very slight possibility that i may be open to painting it.
the window frame above the bed.
i made it for sean for valentine's day when we were engaged. i'm not super sentimental, but i still love it and can't get rid of it. i may change out the hearts hanging in the center window.
the rug.
although i'd love to change it out, rugs are expensive! we've had this for 6+ years and most of the stains are hidden under the bed. i like having my feet hit something warm and cozy when i wake up, rather than the cold wood floor.

the wall color.

it's restoration hardware's flax. i still like it, but it is really hard to decorate with. anything brown can be difficult. wood tones have to be just right.
the wood floor.
duh.


the fan.
i know it's a design faux pas, but we use it every night in the summer and much of the rest of the year (that's california for you).
the french doors.
don't worry, they don't really look like that. these last pics were taken just after it was painted, before we moved in.

these flea market pieces.
they used to be in the playroom, but have since been replaced by some fabulous built-ins. i *love* them in my room, i don't know why they didn't land there before. the house all my folded clothes and some of sean's.
the mirror.
no pic, sorry. but its a full size mirror leaning against the wall with a thick black frame.

what's going:

the bedding.
i made it about 5 years ago. i still really like it, but am ready for something brighter and maybe more modern. it is still in really good condition, so i'm actually going to be selling it soon (pics to come). it's got lots of amy butler fabrics on it that are now discontinued.
the window coverings.
pathetic. paper shades. i shouldn't complain, you say? well, my husband sells window coverings, so there's not much room for excuse.
the bedside table.
it has already been replaced with a hand-me-down from a friend, and from shopping the house.

remember i'm trying to do this for free?
what are some of your favorite free redo's?

-lindsey

petal pusher pockets

a sweet customer, sarah from create studio, shared with me a fabulous idea i thought you'd all love! this is a fancy way to make a little gift so much more special.

she bought a handful (or 2) of the deep red petal pushers to give to her committee of helpers for a church function. each lady was to wear the petal pusher on the day of to distinguish them as committee members. cute idea!

but instead of just handing them the pins, she wrapped them in these little pocket boxes. and she was so kind to share a little tutorial on how to make these!

thank you so much sarah, for supporting me and for the great idea!
please go check out her blog - it is chock full of fun ideas and inspiration.

and if you're looking for some petal pushers of your own, i have a few colors available right now, along with some new black ones i just added!

and my new camera should be arriving tomorrow (yay!!!!!!) so you won't have to suffer through these terrible pics much longer.
aren't you so relieved?

-linds

new!

posy hair clips

crayon rolls

posy headbands

i'm a little worker bee lately and i just keep filling up my shop! go check out all the fun new stuff, and start your christmas shopping early!

-lindsey

save the date!

attention all you crazy locals!!!

i'm having my annual handmade holidays

craft boutique at my house again this year.

mark your calendars for

thursday, december 3rd, from 6 until 9.

lots of the same vendors, and lots of new ones.

i'm so excited!!!

email me if you want to be on the evite list with directions:

thepleatedpoppy@gmail.com

later gators -

linds