Friday, March 15, 2013

a birthday placemat

Happy Friday!
This week flew by and it has been such a busy one. Thank you all so much for the sweetest comments on my vintage quilt!! It was so fun to make, and I am already thinking of making another one and I am on the hunt for another cutter vintage tablecloth!
  
I have been working on quite a few projects for some dear friends and custom orders for my shoppe. One little project is for a special boy who is turning the big "1"next week. I have been inspired by Amy's placemats from NanaCompany, and thought this would be the perfect gift for this birthday boy! 
I used some of my favorite grey and blue prints, along with some cute 30' reproduction ones. It was so hard not to add any pretty scallops or lace! 
A little hand quilting was added to some of the patchwork pieces to give it a handmade touch.
And, his initial sweetly placed on pretty aqua gingham! This birthday boy lives a couple states away, so it has been wrapped and will be off in the mail today!
Last week was filled with pretty mail! I ordered some gorgeous rose fabric from the most lovely Donna of Donna's Lavender's Nest! She has the sweetest selection of beautiful prints in her Etsy shoppe!! 
I have had my eye on this pretty one for awhile, so I was happy to finally be able to get some!! Thank you so much Donna!
The most lovely Holly of Damita's Pretty Wrap sent me these darling Easter goodies!! So, so cute they all are! Thank you Holly!
The sweetest Kim of Musings from Kim K sent me this adorable Easter basket that she created, which is so darling, and some wonderful vintage crochet and embroidery pattern books! I can't wait to try the patterns! Thank you so much Kim! 
And, the most lovely Jaime of Raising up Rubies sent me a little package, with this darling dress garland. She has a beautiful Etsy shoppe filled with pretties for all the crafty hearts out there! Thank you so much Jaime!
Well, I am off to finish working on my projects, and will be back to show you one of them on Monday! Do you have any crafty plans?
Wishing you all wonderful and crafty weekend sweet friends! 

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55 comments:

  1. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~March 15, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Lovely gifts Heather! Glad you like the Easter papers :) That little boy will love that darling place mat you made! Have a wonderful weekend!! :) xo Holly

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  2. Helen PhilippsMarch 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love the adorable little boy's quilt, Heather! Such lovely fabrics and a sweet style but still boy-ish.....and I love the addition of his initial too. The dress garland is so pretty, and so is the Easter basket.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Thank you so much Helen! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  3. Sandra (Cherry Heart)March 15, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful Heather. You did one of the hardest things - made a lovely thing for a boy! I love Nana Co so much too, she's awesome :)

    S x

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Thank you so much Sandra! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  4. Musings from Kim K.March 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Darling placement. You always find the perfect fabric for your creations. Lots of pretty packages coming to your house. How fun!

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  5. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    The placemat for the little birthday boy is so sweet. Looks like you received a lot of lovely things in the mail! I love the cute clothesline full of dolly dresses. No crafting time for me this weekend... It's spring break and St Patrick's Day. We've got boys to load on airplanes and two parades to go to.

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      Thank you so much! Have a wonderful and fun weekend! ;) xo Heather

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  6. Annie CholewaMarch 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    The place mat is gorgeous, what a lovely gift :)

    I'm rather taken with that string of paper dresses too :D

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  7. KathyMarch 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Such sweet goodies! I am looking forward to what you create from those crochet pattern books.

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  8. Swallow BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    that placemat is absolutely lovely and your sewing is so neat. just gorgeous!

    Nikki x

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  9. Vintage Sheet AddictMarch 15, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Such lovely parcels Heather, loving your quilt too! :) x

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  10. HannapatMarch 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Very sweet 1st birthday pressie for a very lucky boy. Its gorgeous. I love the fabric arrangement. You've clearly been spoilt this week! One lucky gal. xx

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:06 PM

      Thank you so much!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  11. craftylesMarch 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    What a cute boy place mat. He'll love it! Such pretty gifts and goodies too.Have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. donnaMarch 15, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Your birthday mat is so cute. What a lucky little boy. I am so happy that you like your fabric. Looks like your received some beautiful goodies.
    Hugs
    donna

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  13. Cranberry MorningMarch 15, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    What sweet fabrics in the quilts! I love the one with the balloons and umbrellas especially! Looks like something from Babar.

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  14. Donna@AllthingsMingMarch 15, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Such pretties to look at !
    Have a great weekend !

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Thank you Donna!! Have a great weekend, too! xo Heather

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  15. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    OK where to start... Love the placemat! And all your Easter packages hold such fun things! Received the eggs I ordered! LOVE them! And thanks for all the little extras!!

    Chris

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      Aww, so glad it arrived safely for you Chris!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  16. homemade@myplaceMarch 15, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    lovely place mat!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  17. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Heather,
    Love that little place mat. So sweet for a birthday boy. :) Love that little dress garland too! I'm just working on my massive afghan this weekend .... and reading of course. :)

    Enjoy your St. Paddy's Day!

    ~Liz

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      Thank you so much Liz! Happy St. Paddy's Day, too! xo Heather

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  18. Sewn With GraceMarch 15, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    How darling! The placemat is so pretty and your quilt is absolutely stunning! I love seeing what your hands create. Have a great weekend!

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM

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

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  19. Erica of Golden Egg VintageMarch 15, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Love love love the placemat! The fabrics are so great! And I love how you did some handstitching to give it a vintage look! Great Job Heather.
    Erica :)

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    1. vintage greyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      Thank you so much Erica! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  20. SophieMarch 16, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    What can I say.....gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. From start to finish this post had me ooohing and ahhhing at every picture!

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  21. koraleeMarch 16, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Such an adorable placemat! Love this idea.
    Hope your weekend is going well...your packages are lovely. xo

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  22. Clara {Clover and Violet}March 17, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Your little baby boy quilted placemat is just adorable, the initial is the perfect touch!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  23. PrudenceMarch 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    What fun packages! I love the placemat with the vintage inspired fabric. and your vintage quilt is gorgeous, oh how I would love to make a quilt!

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    1. vintage greyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you so much Prudence!! Oh, you could definitely learn and you would love it! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  24. FranMarch 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    That placemat is exquisite! I love everything about it, but the dark hand-stitching around the letter A really makes it pop. Happy St. Patty's Day! :) --Fran

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    1. vintage greyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you Fran!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  25. PaulaMarch 17, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Happy Sunday sweet Heather! I love your posts so much! I look forward to your next vintage quilt! I love the sweet placemat you made for the birthday boy! The fabrics are so cute! You did a fabulous job! Donna is so sweet and I love her shop too! That fabric is gorgeous and so are all the other pretties! Holly, Kim and Jamie sent you some gorgeous things sweetie! I am so happy for you! I will see you tomorrow. I can hardly wait to see your makes! Lots of love, Paula xo

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    1. vintage greyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      Thank you so much my sweet!! Have a beautiful day!! Lots of love and hugs, xo Heather

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  26. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM


    Hi Heather! So many pretty things to look at! I love that pretty fabric with the roses and your quilted placemat is beautiful. Your crochet eggs are cute, too.
    Have a great week,
    Dorothy

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    1. vintage greyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      Thank you Dorothy!! Have a great week, too! xo Heather

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  27. Chenille CottageMarch 19, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Oh...My goodness! What a delightful week you have had with so many pretties landing in your mailbox. They are all equally wonderful! It's so amazing just how many incredibly talented bloggers there are out there in blogland.
    Have a blest day,
    Hugs,
    Carolynn xo

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  28. Chenille CottageMarch 19, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    I almost forgot to tell you how darling your sweet placemat is for a little boy. I truly love Aunt Grace's reproduction fabrics. The conversation prints take me back to my childhood. My gramma made little dresses for me and my two older sisters from feedsack fabrics that she saved over the years.
    Happy Spring, sweet Heather!
    Smiles,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  29. Old Fashioned GalMarch 19, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Aww! What a lucky boy to receive one of your sweet creations! Love it! :)
    -Denise

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