Monday, April 22, 2013

Weekend Update/Fun with Flags

 
Silly title I know, but this little flag had quite a journey...
(and I love to reference The Big Bang Theory
whenever I get the chance!)
I've had this little flag for years, it's one of my favorites, so cheerful and uplifting.
Last week I needed all the help I could get, so I put it out in front of our door.
Thursday night was blustery...
When I woke up in the morning the flag was gone!
I looked all around the outside, up and down the block...
Every time we got into the car I looked...
Then Sunday as we got to the end of our block,
I spotted it!  It was in a puddle covered in mud!
I jumped out of the car and did a happy dance...
You know the one...you raise your hands like Rocky
and jump up and down.
I picked up the dripping nasty flag. (Honey really didn't want it in his car, but I convinced him ;-)
After a soak in Oxyclean, it is good as new, now safety pinned
so it can't fly off for another adventure.

 
Saturday morning!

 
Not just a dusting, real snow!

 
It didn't stop us from our rummaging. Hi honey!

 
Some treasures...

 
I wanted this book a few years back but balked at the $20 price tag...
$1 at a local rummage sale
with all the patterns

 
Old buttons and a cake pan.

 
Yes, another lamp.

 
Score of the day, cotton fabric for rug making.  No price on the box...
I held my breath as she counted out the skeins...  Then she said, "They are ten cents each, but everything is half price!"  SCORE!  Kristen has first pick and was equally excited by my bargain.
It is kinda like bias tape for crocheting. (anyway that's what we will use it for)

 
Some beautiful old fashioned fabric prints, and a yard of black rayon velvet!

We made some progress on the home front.  Hubby installed a new faucet in the kitchen.  The old one, though beautiful, leaked...  We needed new phones for the house, the old ones sounded terrible.  Are we the only people that still have a land line?  Anyway, it was not the phones but the line.  Waiting for the technician.  Then the dryer started squealing...tech coming tomorrow.  One step forward, two steps back...The joy of home ownership!

Hope you had a great weekend, and have a wonderful week ahead.  Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments. Enjoy this beautiful day my friends.


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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Here is the capper of the worst week....





It's called adding insult to injury. Things are looking up, I think...
Have a great weekend dear friends!


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Friday, April 19, 2013

8 Pillowcases

A little sewing, a little crying...What a week! I'm glad to see the weekend, even though it's snowing yet again. Better than more rain, as so many try to dry out from the week of pouring rain.


I used fabric that I had left from other projects and the king sized pillowcases I thrifted.



Cuffs from Ikea fabric...


The beautiful print from the thrifted pillowcases. Keeping busy, making things is balm for my soul. Do you feel drained by the events of this week? Imagine how they feel in Boston and Texas.

To the good people of Boston and West Texas...stay strong!

Love, Penny

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Sewing...




I found 2 king sized pillowcases at the local thrift weeks ago. I just loved the cheerful floral. I took them apart and recut them to make 2 pillowcase bodies and 2 cuffs.
I had the bright green in my stash. All that's left to do is the French seam to close them up.



As long as I was sewing, I also pulled a few other fabrics out. This ticking stripe paired with a Ikea floral makes a fun combination.

Yesterday, vacuuming prompted rearranging the living room, painting my coffee table and many tasks to keep me occupied. The weather is gloomy, and so is my mood. Working and keeping busy is how I cope, and with the news since Monday...
I know we all feel the same. Back to work.



image from Pinterest

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.

Love, Penny


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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

By My Bed

 
Here's how my little lamp from the rummage sale looks next to my bed.

 
On my table is my needle keep from dear Barb,
with my Mom's crochet hook safely tucked inside

 
Under the glass a photo of a small girl dressed as a bride
for Halloween...

 
A new addition to our bedroom.  This towel holder now holds some treasures.

 
Irish Linen from dearest Lynne, a vintage towel from Barb, these girls are the sweetest! 
Vintage tablecloths and runners.

 
and a shamrock for good luck!


Thinking of Boston today...Believing that Good is stronger than evil and Love overcomes hate.

Take good care my friends.


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