Thursday, June 28, 2012

those elegant shutters...


 Well, I finished the vintage shutters! What do you think? I was going to do vintage linens, but I wanted something a little brighter for the summer. So, I chose some of my favorite Heather Bailey fabrics. Just love them!!
 This is what they looked like before...
 And, now they are elegant shutters to brighten up my home. I love that I will be able to change the fabrics with the seasons. Already have ideas for the fall and Christmas! ;) 
I have been waiting for a few months for this line of fabric, Seaside, to come out from October Afternoon. I love all their craft papers, and had the papers of these prints. So, when I heard that they were making a fabric line of it, I was so excited! It just came out last week, and you can get some for your sweet fabric stash at the Fat Quarter Shop! 
 Here are a couple of grannie blocks using the sweet fabrics! I have two more to go, and I am finished!! Then, it will be time to put the quilt top together! 
 Some patriotic granny squares since I am into the red, white, and blue lately. 
And, here is my lovely piles of grannies! It looks like I have made great progress for a blanket, but when I lay them out on the floor, they would make a small rug. ;) Okay, maybe a little bigger. So, maybe by Christmas I will have enough to make a lap size blanket. We'll see! Wishing you a beautiful day sweet friends! 



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  1. KerinJune 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Heather...
    the shutters turned out darling!

    I love that happy, cheery fabric.
    You are right.. it's perfect for summer!!

    Where are you going to use them in your home?

    Have a great evening!!

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you Kerin! I have the shutters on top of the vintage tv from my nana right now. Still deciding the perfect spot for them! Happy weekend to you sweet friend! xo Heather

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  2. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 28, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    The shutters look great! You are going to have fun with them. =)

    The new fabric...Oh, SO scute!! The kids are so darling! I'm going to add them to my wish list. =)

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you Amy! I just love this new fabric! I have stashed some of it away! ;) xo Heather

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  3. renae June 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Heather, those prints are darling. I can recall, (showing my age here) having fabrics like that when I was young and thinking they were silly. bad me! I love seeing your interest in these vintage things. The shutters look great, too. I am loving anything gray these days, along with yellow and turquoise, of course. :D Good on ya!!!! (hug)

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks Renae! My love for vintage treasures came to me in my early 20's, and never liked it when I was young! I guess that is how it goes! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  4. FranJune 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    LOVE your shutters! The fabric you chose is perfect. I was looking forward to seeing what you would do, and you did not disappoint! --Fran :)

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Aw, thank you Fran! So happy you like how they turned out! ;) Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  5. Chenille CottageJune 28, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Dearest Heather,
    Oh...I just knew I'd love your shutters! They remind me of sherbet ice cream and are so perfect for summertime! You are going to have so much fun throughout the year decorating with seasonal fabrics.
    I love your sweet quilt blocks...and, those little birdie clothespins! I spied them on My Vintage Mending a while back and had to order some, too. I have yet to use them...but, have some fun ideas still in the hopper.
    Your crochet is so beautiful...such bright colors and perfect stitches!
    Thank you for sharing your day with me!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn
    What a joy it is to find your sweet comments on my blog! They always make my day!

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      Thank you so much Carolynn! They do have the summery sherbet look to them! Thanks for such a sweet comment! Always bring a smile to my face! Happy weekend to you sweet friend! xo Heather

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  6. Protector of VintageJune 28, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    The shutters look wonderful! I love the fabrics you put together!!

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  7. donnaJune 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Your shutters turned out great. Sweet fabric I think I may have to look some of that up.
    I am looking forward to seeing your granny quilt put all together.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      Thank you Donna! The fabric is too sweet for words! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  8. Blessed SerendipityJune 28, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Your shutters are adorable Heather. Love the fabrics you chose.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  9. GardenOfDaisiesJune 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I love the fresh summer floral summer fabrics that you used in the shutters! My daughter would LOVE something like that in her room. In fact I think my daughter would love just about everything on your blog. :-)

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:34 PM

      Aw, thank you! You're so sweet! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  10. Perfectly PrintedJune 28, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    The shutters are Great!!! Love the fabric! Daughter number 3 came home a few weeks ago and said she had seen some shutters on the curb marked free....she pasted them by. Of course my response was WHAT??? And they were gone when we went back. Next time maybe :)

    chris

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:35 PM

      Thanks Chris! Oh, no! I am sure another will come along! Have a great weekend! ;) xo Heather

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  11. MaryJune 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    The shutters are superb. They look so cute. Talented you.

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  12. DienekeJune 29, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    The shutters, the granny squares, the quilt, everything looks so cute!

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  13. trishJune 29, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Your shutters look great. :0) Beautifully done.
    And you know how I love to see your grannies.
    Seaside is just the cutest. :0)
    Have a great weekend. xo

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  14. AnonymousJune 29, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Thumbs up on the shutters! Oh what fun you'll have- changing out the shutters!

    I LOVE your red, white and blue grannies. :)

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Holly! I am looking forward to changing them during the seasons! Have a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  15. craftylesJune 29, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Heather, The shutters came out so nice. I love the idea that you can change them out for the seasons. Your quilt squares and granny squares are coming along nicely. You are one busy girl!

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you so much Leslie! I have been busy, but it's so much fun! ;) xo Heather

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  16. luci wallisJune 29, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    That is a great idea.. love the colors. I have some tucked away I need to try this.
    Bristol

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you so much Bristol! Yes, would love to see yours done!! ;) xo Heather

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  17. My Vintage MendingJune 29, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Love those shutters. I really like the grey color and bright prints together. What I really want are your perfectly stitched granny quilt squares. I am in love with your color choices. Heather you have a gift. Thank you for always sharing it with us....smiles...Renee

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Aw, thank you Renee! You are always so sweet and encouraging! If only we lived closer, we could have grannie sewing parties!;) Happy weekend to you my friend! xo Heather

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  18. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 29, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Great idea to change the shutter fabric with the seasons/holidays. They certainly have a whole lot more personality now. Love the grannies -- quilted and crocheted. I've probably said that many times before. :) Best wishes for a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

      Thank you Tammy!! Happy weekend to you! ox Heather

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  19. TinaJune 29, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Loving your shutters. Have a wonderful weekend, hun. xx

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you so much Isobel! Have a lovely weekend, too! xo Heather

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  20. Vintage HomeJune 29, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Oh your granny squares are wonderful..love the colours! AND your SHUTTERS! the fabric on the right is my fav! so very pretty!
    Have a great July 4th...we have Canada Day on Sunday!...Have a great weekend!

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you Colleen! Happy Canada Day!! Hope the weather is beautiful for you! xo Heather

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  21. Ric Rac and Polka DotsJune 29, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Heather,
    Thank you so much for leaving the nice comment. As I said, I knew there would be some of you who would be genuinely happy for me, and I am so thankful to have people who sincerely care. I really asking God to bless me and my efforts, and hoping a few extra prayers find their way to him. So thank you so much for the positive thoughts. I had to smile when I saw your post. I LOVE LOVE LOVE granny squares and have a pile of them, and I love vintage handkerchiefs, so these pictures just make me happy! I love the quilt squares and the shutters too! Boy, you are a buy little gal aren't you?
    Hugs,
    Julie

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you so much Julie! So happy to make you smile! Love it! Wishing you a beautiful and blessed weekend sweet friend! xo Heather

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  22. Jacqui WiseJune 29, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely shutters and your new fabric is really pretty. Look forward to seeing the quilt top come together.

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you so much Jacqui! Wishing you a beautiful weekend! Hugs to you! xo Heather

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  23. AnneJune 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Heather your shutters turned out really nice. I agree that it looks very summery. I like the idea how you plan to change the fabric with he seasons.

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you Anne! Hope your weekend is lovely! xo Heather

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  24. KathyJune 29, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I loved how it turned out and what a great idea to switch it up for the seasons!

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    1. vintage greyJune 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you Kathy! I am looking forward to switching them out! I just bought some fun vintage inspired Christmas fabric that I can't wait to use! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  25. Sherri B.June 29, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Those shutters turned out amazing..I liked them in the before also, but the new fabric sure brightened them up.

    Your squares are all done so well, you are so good about keeping at it..soon it will be done.

    Have a great weekend! xo

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    1. vintage greyJuly 1, 2012 at 2:59 PM

      Thank you Sherri! Hope you weekend is great, too! xo Heather

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  26. UnknownJune 30, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Your Seaside blocks are wonderful! I love that my favorite papers have fabrics. Your shutters are very sunny. They will brighten any spot! Elizabeth

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  27. Hoots CoveJune 30, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Hi Heather, what beautiful shutters! I am loving your granny squares, so very patriotic.
    I'm a UK lass but have BIG connections in the USA.
    I will be 'doing up' my fireplace this weekend for next weeks July 4th Independence Day.
    Off to have a mooch at your other blog posts and your Etsy store too. Have a lovely weekend from another Heather too! xxx

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Thanks for coming by and visiting!! Happy to have you here!! Have a great week! xo Heather

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  28. koraleeJune 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Oh my I adore those shutters...you did an amazing job! I am now off for the Summer from teaching and I have so many projects I want to do...happy dance. You inspired me to get started. LOVE that sweet fabric.
    Sending you some "happy" for the weekend.

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you Koralee! Yay, for summer! What do you teach? Hope your weekend was happy and crafty! Happy Monday to you! ox Heather

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  29. CarlaJune 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    The shutters are marvellous!!!

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  30. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Oh those turned out sooo wonderful Heather!! I love the fabrics you used! So summery too :) :) Hope you have a lovely weekend! xo Holly

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you Holly! Happy Monday to you! xo Heather

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  31. Helen PhilippsJuly 2, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Hello Heather I love everything in this post....the shutters, the fabrics, the patchwork and the granny squares....and all so summery and cheerful. I'm sure your granny square blanket will soon be finished :)
    have a happy week.
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      Hi Helen! Thank you so much! I hope it will be done soon! Wishing you a lovely and creative week! xo Heather

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  32. sweetvintageofmineJuly 2, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Your shutters are too PRETTY! Yes, the colors are so FRESH and CHEERFUL! I am learning
    a lot about your Sewing! Never knew those squares are called "granny squares". How Cute!
    by-the-way, I LOVE that HANKIE those granny squares on laying on! Your BLOG makes me want to start SEWING more.....from one sweetie to another...Roxie

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you Roxie! Hope you can sew some pretties! Happy Monday too you! xo Heather

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  33. gillyJuly 2, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Just catching up on my Reading List after a few days entertaining house guests, so sorry I'm late, but these shutters are SO pretty. Love the fabrics you've chosen and also love the idea of being able to change them with the seasons, or even just on a whim!
    Happy Monday xx

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you Gilly! So glad you had a lovely weekend! Happy Monday to you too! xo Heather

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  34. gillyJuly 2, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Just catching up on my Reading List after a few days of entertaining house guests, so sorry it's late, but just to say those shutters are so pretty. Love the fabrics you've chosen and also love that you can change them with the seasons, or even just on a whim!
    Happy Monday, xx

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  35. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 2, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Heather! I love those fabrics you chose. Some of the new lines are just so fresh. But don't worry, I'll always love vintage too. I like how you are making your quilt and your afghan in little bits. Seems like it would not be too overwhelming that way. And BTW, where on earth did you get those cute birdie clothespins/clips??? I didn't notice them before but now they are all I can see! LOL

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:08 PM

      Hi Janelle! Thank you! It's okay, I agree with you! I am a lover of both! ;) The birdie clips are from amazon!! I just bought them because Renee from My Vintage Mending had them, and they were so cute! Hope you can get some!! Happy Monday! xo Heather

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  36. ★Carol★July 2, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Oh yes, those are indeed elegant shutters, and Iove your bright happy fabric choices! And if I ever learn how to crochet, it would be so that I could make a patriotic granny square afghan!

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:09 PM

      Thank you Carol! Oh, that would be a beautiful afghan!! The grannies are the easiest to crochet, you should learn! ;) xo Heather

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  37. Sentimentally MeJuly 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    oh miss heather, you are amazing!! Love love LOVE the shutters and all of your other handwork is yummy!

    Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I picked up my parcel from you at the post office today,love love LOVE my little flag and towel. PERFECTION!!! Thank you so very much, Heather :)

    Have a safe & happy Fourth of July xxooxo

    Patrice

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:10 PM

      Thank you so much Patrice! I am so happy your goodies arrived safely, and you are enjoying them!! Yay!! Thank you for your sweet purchase! It truly makes my day! Happy 4th of July to you and your family!! xo Heather

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  38. Erica of Golden Egg VintageJuly 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I'm so excited to see your finished quilt top Heather! It's coming along just darling! Great job picking out your bright Heather Bailey fabrics for your shutters! It turned out wonderful. Hope you had a nice weekend. :)
    Erica

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    1. vintage greyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you Erica!! I am looking forward to getting it done! I have just started my last blocks, and then the quilting! Yay! Happy Monday to you!! xo Heather

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