Monday, April 22, 2013

sweet makings

 Hello dear friends! Hope that your weekend was wonderful!
It was a busy, but productive one for me, and I am happy to show you two more pretty hexie flowers for my quilt. 
 The process is going quicker than I thought, so I hope to be able to keep up with two a week. The hardest part so far is choosing the fabrics, but it has been a great way to use up some of my scraps! 
  I also worked on some vintage tea towels over the weekend. They are getting their finishing touches and will be in the shoppe at the end of the week, and just in time if you are planning on doing some Mother's Day shopping. 
 I've been playing with a new idea for an item to put in my shoppe with this pretty cross-stitched rose, which I still need to add some leaves and little flowers to. There will be this pink one and an aqua one, so we'll see how my idea turns out!
And, I just finished this sweet vintage embroidery that will be made into a larger project I have stirring in my head. I told you my weekend was busy, but definitely what I like to be busy with! Are you working on any crafty goodness? Well, I am looking forward to catching up with you!

Wishing you a most lovely and creative week!  


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  1. DeborahApril 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Your hexi fabric selections are perfect! And your crochet edged towels are just my cup of tea!

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  2. Pam~ Virginia RetroApril 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Everything is beautiful! Your hexi squares are wonderful, as is your embroidery. The vintage tea towels...be still my heart!

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  3. Tammy's in LoveApril 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I bet you have some favorites in the calico prints that you're putting together for hexies already. Your dish towels are so gorgeous Heather, of all your beautiful projects, they are the sweetest to me. It's snowing here, again. We had the Jesus Culture concert at the church last Thurs. nite, 7" of snow fell afternoon and all evening. This afternoon it started again and we are now expecting 5-8" more. YUK.

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you so much Tammy! Hope the sun is shining for you! xo Heather

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  4. homemade@myplaceApril 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    such beautiful things!!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  5. Sherri B.April 22, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I really like your fabric choices for your hexies. I used to have the exact fabric that you put in the center of the flower on the left, it was maybe 15 years ago that I bought it.

    That is a sweet embroidery project with the three little kittens and their mittens.

    Have a great week. xo

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you Sherri! So fun! It is such a pretty fabric! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  6. SLRApril 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    i don't know how i've missed your blog, but i love it and all of your projects are just so darling! I really love those tea towel...you do beautiful work :)

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  7. Naturally CarolApril 22, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    I absolutely adore the three little kittens...are they the ones which lost their mittens by any chance? Looks like they found them anyway..hehe!

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  8. gillyApril 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Gorgeous - all of it! Your hexies are beautiful and those fabrics, just perfect. Looking forward to seeing your vintage rose hoop too, it looks so pretty already. Sounds like a perfect weekend to me!
    Hugs xx

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  9. HenApril 23, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Heather,
    You are such a talented lady, I love all the things you are working on. I would like to do one of those cross-stitched roses, myself. I especially love the vintage tea towels with the yellow floral background. Yellow is becoming a new fave colour. Have a super week.
    Hen xxx

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:13 PM

      Thank you so much Hen!! xo Heather

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    2. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:13 PM

      oh, I would love to see your cross-stitched rose! :)

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  10. Vintage Sheet AddictApril 23, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Love your crochet edges! :) x

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  11. trishApril 23, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Your flowers are precious!! :0)
    What a lovely quilt they will be.

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  12. Musings from Kim K.April 23, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Squeal! How adorable at those sweet little kittens! You have some beautiful projects going on right now.

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  13. Sandra (Cherry Heart)April 23, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    I love your cross stitch rose and those embroidered kitties are jut so adorable. Can't wait to see what plans you have for them:)

    S x

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  14. Ruby and ArthurApril 23, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Can't wait to see your kitty cat embroidery project! It looks so sweet, Jean

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  15. Perfectly PrintedApril 23, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Your fabrics are lovely! The colors are terrific!! I have a soft spot for embroidered dishtowels!! I love the kittens! chris

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  16. Donna@AllthingsMingApril 23, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Well you were a busy bee!! Those hexies are Fabulous !!! Keep it going !

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  17. jaime ♥ raising up rubiesApril 23, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Heather! love the cross stitch on gingham! was a super cute idea ♥

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  18. BarbaraApril 23, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Three little kittens, washing their mittens - what could be sweeter? Well, all of your projects are pretty sweet, but that one really stole my heart!

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks Barbara! It is such a sweet embroidery pattern. ;) xo Heather

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  19. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Heather, each time I see your work it's like breathing in inspiration. It's always so lovely and original. I can't wait to see what you do with the kittens! Elizabeth

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  20. Emma CollinsApril 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Gosh - you have been a busy girl - I have an image in mind to make some tea towels just like that for my kitchen ... one thing at a time Emma, you have to finish the decorating first ....!
    Em xx

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      I definitely have been!! Yes, you should! Happy weekend Em! xo Heather

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  21. HannapatApril 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Oh Heather as always it is such a delightful post. I love your little Hexis and LOVE LOVE the teatowels (I have a bit of a thing for endging on teatowels), they are lush! The little kittens are too adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Thank you so much!! I love edgings, too! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  22. KathyApril 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Wow, that is a lot accomplished in one weekend, especially piecing the quilts. Looking forward to hearing about the new project in the works!

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  23. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    I just adore all of your projects Heather!! All so pretty and so cute!! :) Happy Tuesday! xo Holly

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  24. Blessed SerendipityApril 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Those vintage towels are so pretty Heather. I will have to go check out your shop. Such sweet projects. Vintage linens are such a weakness with me. I hope you have a happy week.

    xo Danielle

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      Thank you so much Danielle! I have a weakness for them, too! I just listed them all in the shoppe! ;) Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  25. PaulaApril 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Hello sweet Heather, I am enjoying catching up on your lovely posts sweetie! You are doing a beautiful job with your hexie flowers! The fabrics are so sweet and you sew beautifully and perfectly! The vintage tea towels you are making are so cheerful and the rose cross~stitch is very pretty! You are so creative and I always love seeing what you are making! The vintage embroidery is adorable! I can hardly wait to see your projects! You always inspire me! I wish you a beautiful and fun crafty week! Love you, Paula xo

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      Thank you so much my sweet!! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  26. Old Time CindyApril 23, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    My, you've been crazy busy! The three little kittens project is absolutely adorable.
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  27. FranApril 24, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    I find myself looking forward to your blogposts in the way that I look forward to a favorite show--I can't wait to see what you'll be up to next! I love the photo of the tea towels and their pretty pink edging.
    Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments. :) --Fran

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you Fran! I always love your sweet visits!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  28. Helen PhilippsApril 24, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Such pretty things, Heather. I love your sweet tea towels, especially the gorgeous strawberry one! In fact all your projects today are really lovely...you have been very crafty and creative.
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you so much Helen! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  29. Vintage HomeApril 24, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    oh my , those Three Little Kittens Have Lost Their Mittens is adorable..they are so sweet washing their mittens!
    Your quilt blocks are fabulous! Any hesitation you have had picking fabrics translates to fabulous!

    Can't wait to see more!

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      Aww, thank you so much!! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  30. Vintage HomeApril 24, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    p.s. Love the rose!

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  31. Corey April 25, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Lovity-Love that kitty cat embroidery!!!

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  32. Sewn With GraceApril 25, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Adorable, adorable, adorable! Yep, it's all adorable! :)

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  33. LauraApril 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Heather, your blog is always a delight! LOVE the kitty embroidery! I actually did that same one last year. Now I need to dig it out and make something with it. ;)

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    1. vintage greyApril 26, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      Thanks Laura! Look forward to seeing what you make with yours! ;) xo Heather

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