Tuesday, May 1, 2012

a rainy may day

 Happy May 1st!! Can you believe how fast April went by!! Well, it has been raining all day today!! I enjoy the rain, but have been loving the beautiful sunny weather we were having. Hopefully it will clear up! Despite the rain, the mailman was very nice today to bring such wonderful goodies!
 Beautiful rose vintage fabrics!! Does it get any better? Not for me!! 
Here are some more sweet vintage fabrics. The pretty orange roses are a vintage feedsack. I really love sewing with feedsacks! There is something about the history, and prints, that I just adore.
These pretties are from the most lovely Kerri, who has sweetest Etsy shoppe, Sew Deerly Loved!! Thank you Kerri!! I have already started cutting into them!! Make sure you visit Kerri at her gorgeous blog, Lovely Little Handmades.
Last Thursday, I was the lucky winner of the Thankful for my Friends Thursday giveaway from the most lovely Andrea, at The Cottage Market. Yay!! I was so excited to get these pretties in the mail!!
I just love the adorable hair clips, and sweet rose earrings! Perfect for spring! Thank you so much Andrea for such sweet treats!! Make sure you take a visit to her beautiful blog, The Cottage Market !!
Granny time!! This Sunday, I was able to get two more crocheted grannies done!! I am getting so close!! 
I was also able to get two grannie blocks done!! Sorry for the fuzzy photos. Now, you know why I always take my photos outside!! ;)  

I love the colors on both blocks!
Hope that you are having a wonderful day, and are enjoying some good weather!!


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  1. KerinMay 1, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Heather..
    Lucky girl.. those are beautiful fabrics and goodies.

    We are due to get rain, as of now.. nothing..no rain.

    Hope you had a great May Day!

    Gotta run.. someone (me) needs to make dinner...:)

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:26 PM

      Thank you Kerin!! I am excited to create with all these yummy fabrics!! Hope your dinner was wonderful!! Happy May Day!! xo Heather

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  2. Musings from Kim K.May 1, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Yummy fabric. You're going to have so much fun creating. I really want to attempt hair clips for Emma's 14th birthday party. Those are just gorgeous.

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks!! That would be really cute!! You have two birthday's coming!! So fun!! ;) xo Heather

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  3. Perfectly PrintedMay 1, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    What lovely fabrics!! Love the vintage feedsack fabric! Well actually all your goodies!!

    chris

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      Thanks Chris!! Have a great night! xo Heather

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  4. Amy, a redeemed sheepMay 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I found some feed sacks fabric when I was shopping last Saturday in Kalona. They were beautiful, but I left them there. Ran out of money. But I was tempted....

    I tried making a granny square last week, but when it came time to square if up, I was off and it bugged me. I need to try again and pay more attention to my seam allowances. Yours are so very pretty...

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      I know how that can be!! ;) Well, I can tell you that my seams are not perfect at all!! It is a little hard, but I figure by my 20th one I will get them perfect! Ha, or not! Can't wait to see yours when you do!! ;) xo Heather

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  5. Brenda PruittMay 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    You've got some pretty fabrics to work with. Have fun with them!
    Brenda

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      Thank you Brenda!! I am looking forward to having some fun!! xo Heather

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  6. My Vintage MendingMay 1, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Poor Kerri has been sending me a package a week it seems. Thank heavens for her lovely shop. She always has the most beautiful fabric. I love vintage feed sacks because they iron so well. Crisp! Enjoy your sewing..I seem to be miles away from mine. Smiles...Renee

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:34 PM

      I know, she definitely has a beautiful selection! Yes, they do iron well, and they are thicker, which I like, too! Hope you get some sewing in soon!! ;) xo Heather

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  7. craftylesMay 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I love all the vintage fabrics you have gathered. Can't wait to see what you do with them. What are you going to do with the pretty granny squares? Congrats on your win-love the rose earrings. Your quilt squares are really coming together. Happy May Day!

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:37 PM

      Thank you, thank you!! The crocheted grannies are going to become a sweet blanket. It will be my first crocheted blanket!! I am excited to get it done!! Happy May Day, too!! xo Heather

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  8. Erica of Golden Egg VintageMay 1, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Everything you make is just so beautiful! The more I see, the more it convinces me that I just have to make another attempt at sewing (the first couple trys were a disaster). I'm missing out on too much cuteness! Thank you for the inspiration Heather!
    Erica :)

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    1. vintage greyMay 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      Oh, thank you Erica! I think you should give it another try!! You will love it once you get the hang of it. Let me know if you need any help!! Happy May Day!! xo Heather

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  9. becktovintageMay 2, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Dear Heather, Today It' rainy here and very cold. I like sunny days so much. I like your earrings so much. They are so cute.. You have a very good friend and also I ll visit the cottage market just now. You know I like your granny squares and colors are perfect. And I must say that your fabrics are so pretty that It is so hard to find that kind of fabric in Turkey. You are so lucky.. Good works and good days...

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Hi Beck!! Thank you so much!! Oh, can you buy fabrics online? I can give you some good sites!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  10. Shortbread and GingerMay 2, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Love your new fabrics and the quilt blocks are just gorgeous!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      Thank you Liz!! I love getting new fabrics!! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  11. trishMay 2, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Oh what pretty fabrics Heather. :0) Kerris shop is my favorite. :0) And your feedsacks are oh so pretty. I am curious ... what is the difference between feedsack material and other materials? I don't believe I have seen feedsack in person. Congratulations on your darling win. Those little earrings are too cute. And those grannies!! Your blanket is going to be so pretty! As is your quilt. :0)
    Have a lovely day. Trish xo

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you Trish!! The feedsack are a little thicker cotton than regular quilting fabrics, and were used to hold goods back in the day like flour, and other things, which is why they are thicker. They just have the best prints!! Many women used them after they got there goods for sewing quilts, aprons, dish cloth, etc. Such a fun history!! Have a good night!! xo Heather

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  12. LissyLouMay 2, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    oooo your blog is pretty!! great makes xx

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you so much!!! Happy to have you here!! Yay, for new friends!! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  13. Twyla and LindseyMay 2, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    You did have a wonderful May day! Love your granny squares and quilt squares! You are a crafter after my own heart. Have a wonderful week! Twyla

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you Twyla!! I love creating and crafting!! Have a lovely week!! xo Heather

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  14. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 2, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    What goodies you did get in the mail!!! They are all so pretty the top picture is my fav...ah I just love them! Such pretty new squares you made too!! :) Happy Wednesday! xx HOlly

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM

      Hi Holly!! Yes, the mailman was very good to me!! Thank you!! Happy Wednesday, my dear!! xo Heather

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  15. PaulaMay 2, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Hello sweet Heather! It looks like you had a very Happy May Day! The fabrics are so pretty! I love the roses! Kerri is a sweetie and I just ordered some fabric from her last week. I can hardly wait to get them! The hair clips and earrings you won are gorgeous!!! I am so happy for you sweetie! I love your crochet granny squares! I must get out my yarn and hook and try my hand at making some! I love the granny blocks too! You did a beautiful job with each one, and the colors you used are so pretty! Have a lovely day! xo~Paula

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      Hi Paula!! Thank you so much!! I just love getting fabric from Kerri, too! Can't wait to see yours!! Oh, yes you should make some lovely grannies!! They are so fun, and quite addicting!! Have a wonderful night!! xo Heather

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  16. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsMay 2, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Heather! Those fabrics are so pretty. I love your Granny Squares too! Kerri's shop is one of my favorites. Have a great day! xo Erin

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      Thank you Erin!! I think I am going to need to get some more fabrics for these grannie blocks!! ; Have a great night! xo Heather

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  17. TinaTxMay 2, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Looks like you had a great mail day! I'm waiting on a package (that I then can't share because it is for a gift) but it hasn't arrived yet. :(
    Both blocks are wonderful but I really love the second one!

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    1. vintage greyMay 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you Tina!! The second one is very pretty with e aqua and pink!! So spring!! Have a great night!! ;) xo Heather

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  18. donnaMay 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Oh my gosh Heather. Your vintage fabrics are beautiful. Keri does have a wonderful shop. Congrats on your win. Beautiful things from Andrea. Your granny squares are coming out beautifully. I have some feed sacks I may just have to try and make that one.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      Thank you Donna!! Ooh, would love to see your pretty feedsack and what you create with them!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  19. Mimos da Claralú!May 3, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Hi dear friend! I came to thank and say that the visit was very happy to see you there. Come back whenever you can, I'll be waiting!
    Each tissue is beautiful, delicate ... like everything!
    Have a blessed day!
    Kisses from Luciana

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you Luciana!!! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  20. CarlaMay 3, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Heather, everything is so beautiful and delicate : ) Just lovely

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  21. KerriMay 3, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    those are such sweet vintage fabrics!! love them!! so glad your fabrics arrived safely. can't wait to see all you create. thanks for the shout out! :)

    your granny squares are beautiful!!

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Thank you Kerri!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  22. Chenille CottageMay 4, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Dearest Heather, I am so happy to find your lovely blog through Renee's, My Vintage Mending! What sweet aprons your charming fabrics would make! I will look forward to visiting to see what treasures you create!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  23. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Carolynn!! Thank you so much for visiting!! Yay, for new friends!! Thank you!! They would indeed make great aprons!! Hope you have a lovely weekend!! xo Heather

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