Friday, May 18, 2012

pretty friday

I was in need of a new wreath for my door. I like simple wreaths, so I made some sweet felt flowers, and hung a vintage embroidered doily in the middle. So, now a pretty new wreath for my front door! 
I received some pretty calicos, and feedsack reproductions from The Calico Cottage Quilt Shop this week. 
They have such a great selection! Love all the vibrant and cheery colors!!
These first three pretties are from the sweet Kerri at Sew Deerly Loved, and the last three are from a wonderful Etsy shop called The Heyday Shop!! Both are such great places for pretty fabrics!! 
I am finally getting some time to quilt my vintage baby quilt top that I finished awhile back! Thank you to sweet Trish from Notes of Sincerity for helping and supporting me as I hand quilt for the first time!! It was quite intimidating!! I am hoping to finish the quilting this weekend. We'll see!!
Wishing you a beautiful and creative weekend!! 
I am linking up with the lovely Sherrie from A Ruffled Nest for Friday Pretties!! Make sure you head over to her sweet blog to see more prettiness! 


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  1. Jacqui WiseMay 18, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    What pretty fabrics and your quilt is just adorable. I love all your hand stitching.

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:16 PM

      Thank you Jacqui!! Hope your weekend is going great!! xo Heather

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  2. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Lovely idea it looks really sweet. Gorgeous fabrics i love your little images on your quilt you are making, dee x

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you Dee!! It has been fun being able to finish the vintage embroidery blocks into a quilt!! Hope you're having a great weekend! xo Heather

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  3. Musings from Kim K.May 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    How sweet is that vintage baby quilt! Have a beautiful crafty weekend.

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you Kim!! I am excited to be finishing it up!! xo Heather

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  4. MelMelMay 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Such a pretty wreath...really lovely!x

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  5. TinaMay 18, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Hi Heather,
    What a bunch of pretty things you have to share today! I love the wreath. Simple but oh-so-beautiful!
    Have a gorgeous weekend, hun.
    xx

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM

      Thank you Isobel!! Hope your weekend has been wonderful!! xo Heather

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  6. Erica of Golden Egg VintageMay 18, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Love your wreath Heather! And all of your beautiful fabrics...so fun! I found my first feedsack at a garage sale last week. The print is so cute! I've also found some other vintage sewing things. I'm excited to get sewing cute things...just like you!
    have a great day, Erica :)

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

      Thank you Erica! Oh, how exciting!! Can't wait to see your feedsack! Happy sewing my dear!! xo Heather

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  7. Brenda PruittMay 18, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Love the wreathe and the fabrics.
    Brenda

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  8. Shirley HatfieldMay 18, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I love the dear baby quilt. Did you embroider the blocks yourself...or recycle embroidered pieces? I can't remember. It makes me want to make some cute pillows from some very loved old pillowcases. I'm proud of you for learning to hand quilt...it was starting to die out. I started making quilts in high school...a LONG LONG time ago. =D

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

      Thanks Shirley! I didn't embroidered the blocks, they were from an estate sale. I wanted to finish the quilt someone had started, so long ago! I only wish my embroidery skills were that great!! They are an inspiration to get there, though!! You should do that!! I actually have some old pillowcases too, and never thought about cutting them in to pillows!! Great idea!! Thanks! I am enjoying the process!! xo Heather

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  9. birdie blueMay 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    love your new wreath, heather. simple and pretty, my favorite combination. the new fabric is darling, and can we talk about that vintage baby quilt? it's adorable. can't wait to see the finished product.

    have a lovely weekend.
    xo
    molly

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      Thank you Molly! I look forward to finishing it!! Hope your weekend has been most lovely, too!! xo Heather

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  10. Sentimentally MeMay 18, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    adorable little flowers on that sweet little wreath :) Sometimes simple is all we need, right?

    And seriously, nothing makes me happier than a pile of pretty fabrics ~ just lovely!

    Have a lovely weekend!

    xo P

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you!! Simple is all we need!! Hope your weekend has been wonderful!! xo Heather

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  11. KerinMay 18, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Charming... simply charming :)

    Love the new fabrics, and I just know that you will use them in a beautiful way!!

    Have a lovely weekend.
    {{hugs}}
    Kerin

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you Kerin!! Hope your weekend has been wonderful! xo Heather

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  12. My Vintage MendingMay 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Really really sweet...between your fabric and your stitches I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful pretties...smiles...Renee

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:28 PM

      Thank you, thank you!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  13. Perfectly PrintedMay 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love the fabric and the wreath! Sometimes simple is the just the best!!

    chris

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  14. becktovintageMay 19, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Hi dear Heather,
    I always like your fabric so much. You find very pretty and soft colors. This time as I am near my family, I showed all your blog posts to my mother. She liked your blog so much too. Also I like your very cute wreath. I visited the blog which you shared. That is a nice blog too and I joined Ruffled Nest. Thank you for sharing your beautiful style.. Best wishes from me and my mother...

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM

      Hi Beck!! You and your mother are both so sweet!! So glad she enjoyed her visit here!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!! xo Heather

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  15. PaulaMay 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Hello sweet Heather, Your wreath is so sweet and charming! Love the felt flowers and vintage embroidery. Your fabrics are so pretty and I love your baby quilt! The embroideries are so sweet and so are the fabrics. I can hardly wait to see it completed. I hope you have a beautiful and creative weekend too sweetie! xo~Paula

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM

      Thank you Paula!! I hope that you are having a wonderful and creative weekend!! xo Heather

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  16. koraleeMay 19, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Your wreath is darling...I have been looking for a new one for my door too.
    Love those fabric prints...so so darling..something about calico! Happy weekend.

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:46 PM

      Thanks Koralee!! I love the plain vine wreath that I can change the decor on! Calico is so sweet!! Hope your weekend was great! xo Heather

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  17. craftylesMay 19, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Your little quilt is turning out beautifully. Can't wait to see what you create with that pretty feedsack fabric. You gave me an idea for a wreath with yours-really springy!

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:47 PM

      Thank you!! Ooh, can't wait to see your wreath!! xo Heather

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  18. Protector of VintageMay 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Love that cute baby quilt!! Pretty embroidery. Thanks for visiting!

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:48 PM

      Thank you!! Hope your weekend was wonderful! xo Heather

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  19. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 20, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Cute little flowers on your wreathe and love how the baby quilt is coming along!! I can't wait to see it! ~blessings~ Holly

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:49 PM

      Thank you Holly!! Hope your weekend was great, and you got some treasures on your hunt! xo Heather

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  20. Vintage HomeMay 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Oh the cutest stuff is over here! and the pretty baby quilt!

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:50 PM

      Thank you so much Colleen!! Hope your weekend was wonderful! xo Heather

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  21. ...Nina Nixon...May 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    What a lovely way of reusing.

    Almost the end of the weekend *sigh*

    Nina x

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:51 PM

      I know, the weekend went by so fast!! Happy Monday, my dear!! xo Heather

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  22. RebeccaMay 20, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love your fabric and the flowers on the wreath. The embroidered quilt is just the prettiest thing ever! - Becky Xx

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  23. K @ Aurora BlytheMay 20, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Heather, this is such a sweet wreath! I am so inspired to try my hand at one similar now. The fabrics you chose add such a happy pop and the idea to hang a vintage embroidery in the middle was brilliant!

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:58 PM

      Thank you so much! I can't wait to see your wreath!! I love using the simple vine wreaths, and be able to change them up! Happy wreath crafting!! xo Heather

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  24. TinaTxMay 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Your little quilt is precious! I seriously need some fabric therapy right now.

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    1. vintage greyMay 20, 2012 at 11:59 PM

      Thank you Tina!! Oh, good!! Have you had enough paint? :) xo Heather

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  25. Amy, a redeemed sheepMay 21, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    The fabric is wonderful! I really love the red one. So dreamy....

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    1. vintage greyMay 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

      Thank you Amy!! The red one is dreamy! xo Heather

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  26. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I never thought of having a wreath other than at Christmas, but I really love it! So very pretty! xxx

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  27. Corey May 26, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I can't wait to see that baby quilt finished!

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