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Thursday, September 10, 2015

OOAK~~*^Olive green crochet duster

--OOAK~~*^Olive green crochet duster--layered with tea stained vintage trims--lace crochet-pearls-and buttons bottom is layered with lots of crochet/lace trims Nice roomy sleeves--to wear over any outfit~- SIZE 2 X --created for the loose long duster look
Creating a tea stained duster from a vintage tablecloth~

Creating A Pin able pocket with safety pins

Sitting here tonight -"JUS A Thinking~ I love pockets, many of my favorite sweaters -DO-Not have pockets-- I wear a lot of crochet sweaters and mostly in neutral colors--creams/ecru's/warm chocolates SO I thought how bout if I create some "Pinable" pockets. Create the pocket add lots of vintage trims-button-and more--- add a safety pin for pinning--- can be removed and pinned to any sweater......... Ok, So here I sit sewing a few to see how I like... sampling~~

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Beautiful~~OOAK Oversize--Paris slouch bag

~*^OOAK Paris Slouch Bag~ created with layered-- vintage crochet,Paris themed Fabric-lined in a coordinating fabric--
pockets inside-Red Rose Patch--My Ladies Dairy vintage lady hang patch
bling butterfly~ tattered rose--buttons--
Beautiful~~OOAK Oversize--Paris slouch bag Paris themed Fabric-- bling butterfly~ tattered rose--buttons--pearls -main slouch bag is a good quality Paris cotton fabric---- lots of room to use as a overnighter bag---- Shabby cotton linen bag handmade with upcycled vintage fabrics and lace. This slouch soft fabric bag has lace and linens in mostly white and ivory colors. Embellishments include vintage lace trims, My Ladies Dairy vintage lady patch. Tea stained Red Rose Patch---- Lining is made of a soft cotton coordinating creamy muted rose fabric Interior has 2 good-size pockets. Please note: that fabrics are laces are charming vintage pieces that are tattered, frayed and tea stained. MEASUREMENTS: (approx. in inches): - opening: 26 inches - Body: 22" wide, 19" tall (excludes trim) - Strap: 32" (end to end length) 95.00 plus ship Thank you for viewing Tea's Vintage Rags Upcycled Clothing

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Sweet Tattered Rags Needle book

Sweet Tattered Rags Needle book I created~~using a Paris stamped linen~shabby trims-buttons-vintage brooch-lace and roses~~

Boudoir Bag~

Update... my finished Boudoir bag..
Just look at all this "FLUFF"~~OH La La *~*Satin.....now this pretty silk will be a beautiful ~~Boudior bag to hang on your bed post....could hold your favorite novel~tissues...lotion ~ A Ladies Needful Things~ This is a vintage dress that had a few stains...This will be a gorgeous bag tomorrow... adding a few how to's tomorrow as I make the bag....so grab that old Vintage dress /gown out of the closet...or run to the nearest "Thrift Store~~ grab a old silk rag---.and~ Create~~~
leaving this section long-( will be folded together to create the bag---pin the tops with pins to pleat--sew in pleats- at this time I add a lining--just meassure the length of the fabric with your choice of fabric---"pin in" and pleat the lining and the main fabric together---- sew--trim edges
sew up sides invert----add the top binding--- I used the extra fabric from the dress to make the straps and around the top opening--
sew up sides invert----add the top binding--- I used the extra fabric from the dress to make the straps and around the top opening--
pinned the straps on ---I will add a rhinestone button on the flap closure add tattered laces---a paris patch..a touch of Victorian ~~ will post pics when finished---My Upcycled Vintage Boudior Bag~ remember to Upclcle/Repurpose~~

Friday, September 4, 2015

~*^Willow Creek Farm~*^ Welcome ~*^ recipes

Willow Creek Farm ~*^Willow Creek Farm~*^ Welcome ~*^ *This is a place to share recipes, photographs/stories~, about foods-history of your family recipes *Foods that you are trying to learn how to prepare. *Stories about your tried and true recipes, granny & mama's hand me down recipes. *Cook books,cook ware,cast iron,vintage cooking items--share your photos and the history. *Cooking history in your part of the world. *Share a family memory *Create your own album in the group for all your recipes/photos so they will be easy to find. * Have Fun -share our group with family & friends Join our recipe page..share your favorite Recipes and more Willow Creek Farm

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Creams Peach Lace and Crochet

Creams -soft peaches--lace-crochet-- I paired this outfit up for that shabby chic look.. added a pair of sweet cream ankle boots--the peachy lace top looks great with the creams-- added the vintage look jewelry--a touch of bling -- a tattered removeable peach rose pin back~ The lace skirt is from my daughters wedding dress- Now on to the next outfit~ Not too-- Shabby wink