This is the work area- what shall I put in that blank space above the thread?????

This is what you see as you come down the stairs- I sure need to improve this!

Storage for lots of stuff! Fabric, thread, books and more!

Closer look at that wall- I love my vintage shelves! The little silhouette is me when I was young- my Aunt did it.

Wire racks with lots of fabric- and more stuff to find a place for!

All in all- I have lots more work to do! We take our daughter back to college today, our son is home one more week and then he starts a real job in the Detroit area!!! Then I will have more time to devote to getting this mess in order!!!!

The couch was my parents- bought in 1952....just had it recovered and LOVE it!

Basement sewing area

OK- I've moved my sewing area to the basement...the blue room will be a guest room for now- it just works out better this way. As you can see- this is still quite a mess! I am figuring out where everything will go and share this space with a "rec room" area. Our daughter was home from college for a month and spent much time down here playing Zelda with the Wii....
I am still so frustrated with my organization but there is a reason! We have run out of room!!!!

Custom Arm Sling

Custom arm sling for my baby sis...she's a real cowgirl!

the "Jenny" purse

This small purse is a custom order for a client named Jenny. She specified the size, handles, inside pockets and picked out the fabric. I think it turned out well- it's a cute size that can hold the essentials. Maybe I'll make some more in other colors...

Sewing Studio WIP

So- I am still trying to figure out how to arrange the new studio. What looks good on paper doesn't necessarily work out when you move the pieces in the real world- UGH!!! Oh well- it is a WIP-work in progress. Feel free to give me advice....and if you want to come over and take some of the things I can't fit anymore- let me know!

Baby Quilt 012

Baby Quilt 012
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

The backing is a sea-life flannel, nice and soft.

Baby Quilt 011

Baby Quilt 011
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom ordered baby quilt. I am quite happy with this! The center fabrics were all from my stash. The border fabric is from Joannes and it ties it all together nicely- I think it's happy!

Cher's party bag 003

Cher's party bag 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom order. Customer has a yellow dress that matches the yellow in the fabric- going to her sons' rehearsal dinner on a boat. This was fun to do! Inspired by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gardenhouse/5687795038/in/photostream/

Cher's party bag 002

Cher's party bag 002
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Close up of the "bling" button....

Eyeglass-Pen cases

Eyeglass-Pen cases
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Fun and easy eyeglass case pattern at:
duringquiettime.blogspot.com
I've done mine with scraps of vintage tablecloth pieces.

Bride's "Necessity" Bag

This is a custom order for a bride- to keep 'necessities" in during her big day. It matches the colors of the bridesmaids dresses. Lots of pockets for different items.

New bag

This is my newest bag- vintage tablecloth piece and several coordinating newer fabrics. The double button is vintage. I decided to really mix up the fabrics on this one-with the back being completely different- you don't see the back much so I didn't want to waste my precious vintage tablecloth pieces on that- show them off on the front! I think it's fun- happy, bright colors.

Sweatshirt Pillow

Sweatshirt Pillow
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom job- made from sweatshirts from a trip to New York City

Sewing....

Finished these 2 projects today. The pillow is made from a beautiful wool coat that belonged to a friend's Aunt. I had to put the labels and one of the buttons on it - how cool! The wool is sooo soft!
The bag is for another friend- I've had the fabric for years- she probably doesn't even remember I have it...I can be SO slow! I had fun with the adjustable strap.
Now- what to make next????? hmmmmmm

Spring Break

Lucky for me, my daughter, Kelsey, spent some time with me at the Gallery working on her art project. We had a lot of fun and both got work done, too! Those of you in WI , or who have heard of our political situation, may recognize what she is trying to portray in this painting....the finished product may be for sale soon!
She's back at school now and it's very quiet here without her!

Lynn's pillow

Lynn's pillow
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Finished this yesterday- have one more to finish today. She purchased the ties a t a thrift store, the denim is from her old jeans.

What I'm working on today

What I'm working on today
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Have 2 of these to do for a friend....log cabin block made from old ties. The block will be the center of a pillow- the rest is from recycled jeans.

December 23, 2010

I always make my kids a pillowcase for Xmas....this is Kelsey's: she can sleep with these guys and I won't worry- ha ha!

Me!

Here I am at my studio space in the Gallery. I'm working on some chidrens aprons for a Christmas order. That's George behind me- he owned and operated the Pocorn Wagon for many, many years.

Thread L

Thread L
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

How funny! This thread fell into this beautiful "L" on the floor...had to take a picture!

Marcia's Pillows

Marcia's Pillows
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

What I sewed today....this is an awesome piece of bark-cloth!

"Jody" purse

"Jody" purse
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Latest purse- will call the the "Jody" because my friend Jody brought me a purse she had bought and wanted me to replicate the style. I would really like to know where to get some nicer zippers- the ones from the fabric stores are just too plain for this! anyone have any ideas?

2 more bags...

2 more bags- I've had that piece of vintage bark-cloth forever and finally it spoke to me! It's a cute little bag! I'm on a little kick with the other style, too. It's a good way to showcase pieces of my vintage tablecloths and I usually don't have too big of a piece to use after cutting around all the stains and holes.

new bag

new bag
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Just finished this yesterday after finding the perfect vintage button for it! Outside pocket from a vintage tablecloth piece- not much left of this one. A customer suggested outside pockets so I designed this. There are 3 pockets inside, too.