what do you think from a pillow case to this

yesturday, after reading lace threads blog it got me 'itching' to make something so this is whatt i managed to amke out of an old pillow case. and a bit of crochet lace that came into work as rags...its the same crochet lace that i gave bloomin murtle a while back

what do you think as a first attempt?

ok i know..lol.. a pattern just for a stocking.

i also used an old cotton sheet for the lining on the inside, and used wadding too
here is a pic of the top

so i will prob finish it off by putting an organza ribbon bow on the top too, hubby said it was good but not very 'christmasy' lol.. well its kept me busy for an hour or too until my sewing machine packed up...

there is nothing as good as a freebie

this week its been like an emotional rollercoster for me, hubby broke his foot so is off work for 6 weeks ...eeeekkkkk!!!!

so now my tightwad gazzette is being read again, just to remind me of some money saving tips..



so that is my emtional down sorted....and now my high..

my ..FREEBIES....

LOVE THEM..

my cake plate and china cake cutter


AND 2 christmas plates


I have just been reading lace hearts blog.. wow is that lady good...that christmas cake looks sooooo yummy....and that beautifull horse that they have made.. SO you young lady!!!!! have made me want to sew.... so this afternoon. i am going to have a few hours in front of the old sewing machine.... so watch this space for my disasters..lol....if i cant shop i might as well sew....

I'm SLOWLY getting there.

yep i am slowly getting there with my website, but i am going to have to have help setting it up as i havent got a flipping clue..lol..

so hopefully within the next few weeks i will have some of my lovely vintage clothes and fabrics online for people to buy...


All the money from items sold on the website and ebay.. yes i know i hate them, but hayho if i can sell some things to get some pennies for my daydream fun... its got to be a good thing..


Pricing is going to be my problem as i dont know how much to charge ... how much do you think i should ask for this?

HELP!!!!!!

I need Help and ideas from you shabby chic'rs I am soooo piddled off with ebay at mo, i have decided to jump right in with my biker boots and have a websit to sell my vintage clothing and other vintage chich bits and pieces.

i need help in what catogory buttons to have..this is what i have thought of

Vintage Clothes
Vintage nylon nighties
handbags and accessories
Homeware
Aprons
Tea Towels
Textiles
Bits and bobs.
Craft items


The lady who i have bought the web layout from has also asked me for any text, and i havent got a flipping clue any ideas ?

Blowing off the Dust

this week my electric sewing machine decided to play up AGAIN!!!!
So i have dug out my old singer sewing machine, that was given to me when i was about 8 - 9 Years old... i spent many an hour in my bedroom with this old hand singer machine making clothes for my dolls.. well trying to ..lol..



i absolutely love the look of old machines... plus if you think about it they are sooooooo eco friendly.. you dont need electric to make them work they are practically bomb proof.. and there are so many of them still around you can pick them up very cheaply. plus they look lovely in the corner of the room as a decrative piece of furniture.



guess what i will be playing with tonight....

i am a very happy bunny!!!!!!

ooo sandie a very big THANK YOU.. i love it, its pefect look sandie from dancing on a blade of grass kindly got a bathroom sig.


plus yesturday a house clearance person i know came in and i had these for FREE
such a happy bunny.( with cheesey grin on face)




i have been looking for a cake stand for ages, but just couldnt justify spending the money that people were asking for them...
plus a beautiful mirror which i havent taken a photo of the whole thing otherwise you will see my messing living room lol.

this is going to go in bath room when its all decorated. might leave it as it it or i might do a rough coat of dimity paint on it...

i am such a lucky girl today....

i am def on the change

i am def on the change,lol.... and one of them is def liking more girlie things... i am slowly stepping away from the goth - biker look, and designs etc....

these curtains came into work a few days ago.. and i had a lovely cheesey grin on my face as i liked them sooooooo much...dont know what i am going to do with them mind you... prob annoy my hubby with them..lol..

so you chic'ers are def rubbing off on me.... flipping heck you never know i might start wearing high heels next....

what do you think of the curtains...? any suggestions on what i can do with them. they are poss 1950's with that lovely shinny sheen to them