tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55785774391024259402024-02-20T09:47:33.681-05:00Kitsch N Sink StudioKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-68707075737454668212014-05-18T19:06:00.000-04:002014-05-18T19:16:40.908-04:00The Vintage PlaySuit Sew-Along<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_K7HJOjqTWxK0376nl_aSUKruxMpbnTGuW_rdDKDe5RmZ3mTsn8tqTTMtZLzHpsuucNzPzd1lJLMubqnt7s51ZBbZALrBS0yAItCgctvUQ86w54ZMfkXVGAnW4Be_NdDXR095n732wc9/s1600/14044524736_cc27ef9531_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_K7HJOjqTWxK0376nl_aSUKruxMpbnTGuW_rdDKDe5RmZ3mTsn8tqTTMtZLzHpsuucNzPzd1lJLMubqnt7s51ZBbZALrBS0yAItCgctvUQ86w54ZMfkXVGAnW4Be_NdDXR095n732wc9/s200/14044524736_cc27ef9531_o.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://star-spangledheart.blogspot.com/2014/05/announcing-vintage-playsuit-sew-along.html">"The Girl with the Star-Spangled Heart"</a> is hosting a vintage play-suit sew-along! It officially starts in June, However I was so excited, I jumped Right-onit!! I have always wanted to sew-up one of those fabulous 1940's Beach ensembles. A 1940's Hollywood sewing pattern filled the bill! Below is my inspiration picture with Hollywood pattern split-screen.
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Another thing I was excited about, I didn't have to spend endless hours searching, nor a wad of money to purchase this authentic pattern.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/201037096"> LaPrairie Lady</a> , on Etsy has the pattern as a very reasonable PDF download ($ 7.50 USD ) HECK!! That's dirt-cheap when you are making authentic vintage. The pattern is tile-printed and you do have to tape it together, but it was very easy to figure-out..and yes!! seam allowances are included. Wooo-Hooo!!(unlike the Burda Patterns downloads.)
There is plenty of time to jump in, and best of all, it was a very quick project. I'd like to THANK THE Girl with the Star Spangled Heart.. This sew along opportunity gave me a MUCH needed boost, The crazy job i have, leaves me little time(or mental energy) to do things I enjoy. and I'm finally feeling accomplished again. Thank YOU!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFc5ALtMHq9wuF-Bh8YMZJW52FX0-AzagC9oYYAEiVaqgOGyUyJQqH9NFOej3VThaEOyYvkNKwdu2l052I4dtp_oDI9OiOl67BMHHu30E78vE3DR7VW6rqJwvBcmYkSVXycuXuXU_PnDEG/s1600/40's+play+suit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFc5ALtMHq9wuF-Bh8YMZJW52FX0-AzagC9oYYAEiVaqgOGyUyJQqH9NFOej3VThaEOyYvkNKwdu2l052I4dtp_oDI9OiOl67BMHHu30E78vE3DR7VW6rqJwvBcmYkSVXycuXuXU_PnDEG/s320/40's+play+suit.jpg" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.astitchingodyssey.com/2014/02/vintage-sewing-pattern-pledge-will-you.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc14xtAF4IiWnnWHhIxETgAcAtgAT0xf0RJLfpnKzhhpcbcnMKnsSFzWhWGsf0Hy1EBlcUtrlAk7Z931yaLabOv-tSBbDS-LIDuKy0v-wiDAwh_N0xUjRQVdOIAmCxeLOlMZ1hBRpmamk/s1600/VSPP+300.jpg" width="300" height="300" border="0" alt="Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge" /></a>
I have joined with <a href="http://www.astitchingodyssey.com/2014/02/vintage-sewing-pattern-pledge-will-you.html">Marie of A stitching Odyssey</a> and many others to pledge to start using my selfishly hoarded vintage patterns. I'll be finishing some UFO's too! Remember Lucky Lucille's 40's Challenge Last spring?? ( I hang my head in shame )...some-sort of misfortune happened and it kinda tripped me up, then the season came and went, well, you know the rest(no dress)..UGH!..But My Chin is UP!! and its Spring again! Time for a fresh start!!! This time, I have a jump on that outfit. just some sleeves, a button placket, bottom-band on the blouse, buttons and I'm done!! That is pretty exciting to me! :) If you are reading this, won't you join us? The widget button will take you right to the sign-up on Marie's page. I can't wait to see What I finish! In the meanwhile, I'll leave you with images of the First UFO I'm going to tackle. Yes! that is a Lucille Ball pattern (circa 1939-1940)in a coveted hoodie-dress. (squeal!) :)
Kristine~ :)
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This is a skirt I made using <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1607-misses-skirts.aspx">Simplicity 2655</a>; view B.
This is the EASIEST pattern! and a great one to use when
someone has very little time but wants a couture looking skirt.
its a simple A-line, gore skirt, with a separate yoke and flounce.
A fun pattern for mixing and matching fabrics or colorways.
LOTS of possibilities here.
I used a out of print Alexander Henry fabric in 2 color-ways called
Frida's Garden, and rather than making a traditional turned hem, I used a wide bias tape. I LOVE how it turned-out.
The instructions are very clear and so easy to follow.
I will definitely sew this skirt again; However, next time, I would make the
yoke and flounce on the bias. this is the only recommendation I have to make this garment even better.
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A Picture of me, my husband, and friend Sam Granger when I wore the skirt to Sam's FOlk-Art show opening at "The Collective" in Macon,GA.
Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-53396907743496829682012-06-18T19:32:00.000-04:002012-06-18T19:32:06.667-04:00A detour through the shoe dept.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyHCY10RvEZ7zLYFczGSNGZOmtCkZLvr6OcIji4azjuObuwxRH1RLzgIoJy85xRx4Xj5S-gsraZ5j02ArvHDZ09KYAzAPsY08yi3g6wKz6w8i0wFNJrl59ODTGTFfjGQwcYr3u-TtrrdF/s1600/%2524%2528KGrHqMOKoYE6fF9Tzg6BPUj%252CRQtpw%257E%257E60_57.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyHCY10RvEZ7zLYFczGSNGZOmtCkZLvr6OcIji4azjuObuwxRH1RLzgIoJy85xRx4Xj5S-gsraZ5j02ArvHDZ09KYAzAPsY08yi3g6wKz6w8i0wFNJrl59ODTGTFfjGQwcYr3u-TtrrdF/s200/%2524%2528KGrHqMOKoYE6fF9Tzg6BPUj%252CRQtpw%257E%257E60_57.JPG" /></a>
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who is Sam Edelman? as in shoes..I don't know designers;
I just know CUTE when I see it! :)
I just had to snap them up when I saw them. A huge bargain(10.00/ gently used)
I've never owned teal-green suede shoes before. kinda 1940's vintage-y aren't they? :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-65691803992099110232012-06-10T08:06:00.001-04:002012-06-10T13:05:57.343-04:00Butt-Ugly Fabric Stash?? A New Challenge..Make a silk Purse From a Cow's Ear:Ida Reiter~
UPDATE:
Ive now put together my first "Butt-Ugly" challenge,
Pictured is fabric from the 1970's, paired with a old pattern from the 1990's,
while the print doesn't photograph too heinously, the texture definitely is!!
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Ewww..70's knit!!:P... If you'd like to play along..continue reading below!
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Butt-ugly fabrics..we all have them (don't we?? or am I the only one?):D How did we acquire it, and WHY do we keep it? Perhaps it was given to us by someone who also hated it, and knowing we sewed, "gifted" us with it?? But then, why hang onto it? I don't have an answer for that one! As for myself, I'm tired of that lump in the back. It mocks me, and rears it's ugly head(or butt?? I can't tell which) every time I open the door! My solution is to make a Butt-Ugly stash-busting game of it!! :) My challenge to myself, (any you-all are my witnesses to keep me accountable) :)
During down-time,(you know, the lag-time while you're waiting for the Good-Stuff to arrive?) make something from the "Hideous-Stack". No notion-shopping either, just using what I have. If nothing else, these will be work-practice pieces to hone my sewing skills. and who knows?? A pleasant surprise may come of it.
Anyone else want to play? Give a shout! I'd love the company. :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-352803514000514612012-06-06T07:08:00.001-04:002012-06-06T07:17:51.463-04:00What I've been up to..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCn4ky8sd7i0GVRvZXFv5kNi0zvSjGsmT066wiJKknleNFqWwVnvxLPNAGFNyG-tm9O8nVZFmTdiU6QAKTeDQzyJG7ziWTbz3n_weFzQFSFs2h9oRRGSHcPscP9Ncm2t_Z_ze3uZkN499L/s1600/becky_toga3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCn4ky8sd7i0GVRvZXFv5kNi0zvSjGsmT066wiJKknleNFqWwVnvxLPNAGFNyG-tm9O8nVZFmTdiU6QAKTeDQzyJG7ziWTbz3n_weFzQFSFs2h9oRRGSHcPscP9Ncm2t_Z_ze3uZkN499L/s200/becky_toga3.jpg" /></a>
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The last couple weeks have taken me way off-schedule from my personal sewing goals.
Firstly, My Daughter Graduated with Honors!! Woot! and my son, a Freshman, was awarded Cadet of the Year in his ROTC program and was also awarded the pleasure of marching- around Fort Benning for a week of ROTC camp...Whatever floats your boat, Son! :D
I also had to make preparations to get him ready for his First year of being a paid staff Member at the Boy Scout Camp.
I had forgotten what a manic rush school year's-end brings. The expense! Oh my!.. and the whole week of all those awards programs for every school activity!!! and the crazy, busy build-up to the High School commencements. ..Oh and crazy me, without having fore-sight, I agreed to a sewing order for my sister to make a dress for a Toga Party she's hosting, I worked like crazy sewing "down to the wire"..I had to next-day mail it to her in New Jersey..While I'm very proud of my Kiddos' accomplishments...
Phew, Stick a fork in me, I'm done!!Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-73380229755448373252012-05-21T08:25:00.000-04:002012-05-22T19:53:44.247-04:00A Few Threads Loose is having a Give-AwayIf you love instant, vintage patterns, dont delay in hopping over to Anna Depew's blog <a href="http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-on-vacation-but-that-doesnt-mean-we.html">"A Few Threads Loose"</a> (creator of the "Uber-fab" Oooh La La pin-up patterns)
She is having a fabulous giveaway on her blog. So much better than a box-full of kittens. :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-23200372690297216422012-05-15T21:19:00.003-04:002012-05-16T08:32:32.688-04:00Pyjama Party Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Late again!! woe is me..but I am proud to have another finish. Here I am wearing my newly-sewn pyjamas! What do you think?? The fabric is vintage 60's tricot found by a dumpster-diving friend, so it was free. Now that I've gotten the early 60's shortie pajamas craving out of my system, I'm now ready to sew more elegant, perhaps age-appropriate(??) looks.
Here's a closeup of the fabric and trims. I thought the cute daisy buttons went well with the little daisies in the print..too "sweet"?? ah well...nobody will see except a few hundred of my closest friends. :D
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd0oBjYKezgkLhsp1ZxHiiNuP77MpZanMcETlcWXrQslxEBlzorkSfGDyGUwYwCroKZuOyyYZYkwDwdJEIHq6vyQxsSTkcEKXr2__lXq2mFSUx7xv9Pac79LiDHDfDp4vZDz5ONeMlHrr/s1600/IMG_0453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd0oBjYKezgkLhsp1ZxHiiNuP77MpZanMcETlcWXrQslxEBlzorkSfGDyGUwYwCroKZuOyyYZYkwDwdJEIHq6vyQxsSTkcEKXr2__lXq2mFSUx7xv9Pac79LiDHDfDp4vZDz5ONeMlHrr/s200/IMG_0453.JPG" /></a></div>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-45100165082821396532012-04-09T08:58:00.004-04:002012-04-09T13:57:37.598-04:00Another Sew-Along!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI12eggVl5q9ZfsmomWcEUseUXhjADvbE-dHPn8hHESI1bdNGIgEAEbEz3TEQssPxSBQlHggU0kyFEOMXC0cepH4c-lZy_R-ZDGB5zd9EaHJGIO4qQOSBB3CjoL4tQVEYz6vMXszF9wL7J/s1600/pyjama-party-large-logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI12eggVl5q9ZfsmomWcEUseUXhjADvbE-dHPn8hHESI1bdNGIgEAEbEz3TEQssPxSBQlHggU0kyFEOMXC0cepH4c-lZy_R-ZDGB5zd9EaHJGIO4qQOSBB3CjoL4tQVEYz6vMXszF9wL7J/s200/pyjama-party-large-logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729384998682996482" /></a><br />Yes, I have stumbled-upon another sew-along I couldn't pass up! :)<br />Pyjamas are on my immediate list, so it was perfect timing. This sew-along is hosted by <a href="http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/">"Did You Make That"?</a><br />Of course, mine will be made from a vintage pattern. <br />This is the pattern I just ordered, and will begin just as soon as it gets into my hot little hands. :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFHeWl0SBjI3yTd9FnYUFzE5DC2q6nTy472NjC6UqxhXZBN2FhIjJun9VmqhQ5WoEKVkHmPgVnLxuXb_iQ9A4b9_lBa1A4QXg_SZsaic3pDBvP4CPljfjPSfmYn7JJgmINzQJ1dUdKAXO/s1600/il_570xN.311245942.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFHeWl0SBjI3yTd9FnYUFzE5DC2q6nTy472NjC6UqxhXZBN2FhIjJun9VmqhQ5WoEKVkHmPgVnLxuXb_iQ9A4b9_lBa1A4QXg_SZsaic3pDBvP4CPljfjPSfmYn7JJgmINzQJ1dUdKAXO/s200/il_570xN.311245942.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729461228330665138" /></a><br />Hop over to "Did you make that" if you're interested...As they say, The more the merrier!! :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-45891566561140567842012-04-07T08:24:00.007-04:002012-04-07T12:30:37.141-04:00Oooh La-La..a quick update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojk-Xx_CysDTpZJq2vEIuoz6qY8Wc1J79stWT8k7cXTNsAPk2a5cGWo0ELK6H5g4fV_r_J2yz-pCAAb7uFDIg4eHKyZi47eSEkf_vAYT_gTGjKS56Y4Ehn3fJaMSfjYSjf8pSozDW8PTn/s1600/Ooh+la+la+Sew+Along+Button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojk-Xx_CysDTpZJq2vEIuoz6qY8Wc1J79stWT8k7cXTNsAPk2a5cGWo0ELK6H5g4fV_r_J2yz-pCAAb7uFDIg4eHKyZi47eSEkf_vAYT_gTGjKS56Y4Ehn3fJaMSfjYSjf8pSozDW8PTn/s200/Ooh+la+la+Sew+Along+Button.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728634002499849394" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKxC4kJfytbC1VQJcRcVmCSWixaAqCrcuLE3OU6L5PMvsa7qitTNw78FIFQmbLV7r4-iPc2etl9FGy5ObMIOI4KB1NnKoX-gkie1riqtNrUXGY6GgzhDuJm2Hq1AJOvA6_4O3cwbhRUZC/s1600/emb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKxC4kJfytbC1VQJcRcVmCSWixaAqCrcuLE3OU6L5PMvsa7qitTNw78FIFQmbLV7r4-iPc2etl9FGy5ObMIOI4KB1NnKoX-gkie1riqtNrUXGY6GgzhDuJm2Hq1AJOvA6_4O3cwbhRUZC/s200/emb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728634197863872258" /></a><br />I just wanted to show you-all real quick how I plan to embroider the bra..First, I traced a chosen design onto tissue paper, which I found at <a href="http://maureensvintageacquisitions.blogspot.com/2010/03/wisteria-from-four-seasons-wallhanging.html">Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions blog</a>. I loved how the design was already "Cup-shaped". I used thread tacks to keep it in place. (the photo shows my wisteria design is a little wonky, so I'll be repositioning it.)<br />I'll then be embroidering right over the tissue paper. when done, gently tear your paper away. If you decide to do something like this on a similar or other projects, be sure to keep a pair of tweezers handy. :) That's all for now! till next time.Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-26844741991157811752012-04-06T18:26:00.009-04:002012-04-07T12:57:06.206-04:00A New Project...The Oooh La-La Sew-Along<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2OSLkx7RRGlqR-nuwifILMmzfaKW4-AsSIS2D7b5GVqA0cG-DGoZQwp5WqLswy9g-h-hVeWGR3806GqN21e1Vmsb-hK4yBDYvbSut_PdQyTH-EFhSQWwVInXXdYvcOwma5RR3R2RNJbk/s1600/Ooh+la+la+Sew+Along+Button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2OSLkx7RRGlqR-nuwifILMmzfaKW4-AsSIS2D7b5GVqA0cG-DGoZQwp5WqLswy9g-h-hVeWGR3806GqN21e1Vmsb-hK4yBDYvbSut_PdQyTH-EFhSQWwVInXXdYvcOwma5RR3R2RNJbk/s200/Ooh+la+la+Sew+Along+Button.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728418223831126722" /></a><br />Hosted By <a href="http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.com/2012/02/ooh-la-la-pin-up-sew-along-with.html">A Few Loose Threads</a>. <br />Here's a pic of The Patterns we'll be using:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut7V5LcZzxGPpoRzFdiue2PcWP9i5zwe-MxPjpT6TnxyT1zBx0OrNOE4VhYRvr66Cr8Bpd3B3r7Ax1GYpyy5atRx4qTfRfCRsBZzEwF3eNISurIGY87HCzVvBdrD9JdOCpYXWIcjHMYnM/s1600/il_570xN.312976523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut7V5LcZzxGPpoRzFdiue2PcWP9i5zwe-MxPjpT6TnxyT1zBx0OrNOE4VhYRvr66Cr8Bpd3B3r7Ax1GYpyy5atRx4qTfRfCRsBZzEwF3eNISurIGY87HCzVvBdrD9JdOCpYXWIcjHMYnM/s200/il_570xN.312976523.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728702831631686834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lmkMP9FV_4wtx36YORi2U9uP_VOu7cgqpBEPiWP-O_hLsyLlyO74BPknGKgIUeU1Usz3DsXCpXNA3SNDmix_b5SXjLZamJuhq8Z8wW6JZe0QIz4YcHkfQIUU8Wwb7yCQvStab1FJswN-/s1600/il_570xN.313104206.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lmkMP9FV_4wtx36YORi2U9uP_VOu7cgqpBEPiWP-O_hLsyLlyO74BPknGKgIUeU1Usz3DsXCpXNA3SNDmix_b5SXjLZamJuhq8Z8wW6JZe0QIz4YcHkfQIUU8Wwb7yCQvStab1FJswN-/s200/il_570xN.313104206.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728702744341541602" /></a><br />I love this <a href="http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.com/">BLOG</a> I have been wanting to join-in on the fun of this sew-along for awhile now, I have enjoyed watching Anna's progress, and the progress of other participants, and I finally had a day-off and got my chance! I'm beginning with the Vintage French Bra Pattern, but you can start where you like..Anna has posted great photos to help you follow along..<br /> I started with a ivory, lightweight satin..too flimsy in my estimation, so I added interfacing to all the outside pieces..I may add interfacing to the both back-band pieces, I just hadn't decided as I'm not that far-along yet. I did try out the instructions she posted on adding a lace over-lay..Sooo Easy!! Here is where I left-off for now..I'm going to try a delicate wisteria hand-embroidery design over the lace, so it will be a while longer before I'm done. This pattern is really alot easier and fun than I expected. If you would like to try it, Anna has the links to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93272026/ooh-la-la-sew-along-kit-1950s-pin-up-bra">etsy</a>, and Artfire on her blog..Do give this a try!! Only 3 Easy Pieces!! I can see so many variations using this pattern. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudytT7nJdzAiEZ2EGKKd7s6XI9MWfdcMy4u4E3atOYlt569ejlKtt2keAiI4EjyMZubcYnEKXfX1yaKSdk4UmdQtUaGIAornCif9paVipQyB7pGIw3U0gA-pe9SLlVz5TMDDamT7xVrpU/s1600/pattern.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudytT7nJdzAiEZ2EGKKd7s6XI9MWfdcMy4u4E3atOYlt569ejlKtt2keAiI4EjyMZubcYnEKXfX1yaKSdk4UmdQtUaGIAornCif9paVipQyB7pGIw3U0gA-pe9SLlVz5TMDDamT7xVrpU/s200/pattern.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728424108050729186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIVZumatazpfqyj5F_g8IOGPCKTibj5IUS90IMpOCH95SzGlEnj1hFqZNkgkrw_MlogQvWlToU2MwA3uU9SS3bjSzoIOOWGo3Xifl-lB1dWQYO0zA0W_PMHOxfZmJG9xUwS6gLJgVhWcm/s1600/progress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIVZumatazpfqyj5F_g8IOGPCKTibj5IUS90IMpOCH95SzGlEnj1hFqZNkgkrw_MlogQvWlToU2MwA3uU9SS3bjSzoIOOWGo3Xifl-lB1dWQYO0zA0W_PMHOxfZmJG9xUwS6gLJgVhWcm/s200/progress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728424557116916370" /></a>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-88645647087394712022012-03-25T19:22:00.003-04:002012-03-25T19:38:00.604-04:00The "Peggy" -esque Dress: Mad Men Sew-Along..The Finish!!I am so excited about the premier of MAD MEN TONIGHT!! are you all ready??<br />I've been working on my dress for the sew-along hosted by Andrea, at<br />No Pattern Required. I won't bore you with all the details, but let's just <br />say I'm waaay too A.D.D, for my own good, and it's been quite the adventure! Beginning with salvaging my fabric which nearly frayed to shreds, to picking apart because I decided I wanted lining(I don't like inside seams..lol) to setting my sleeves first, inside-out, THEN to "correct" the situation..I set them in Up-side down!!! argh!!!..<br />I'd rather NOT be running around Like E-T with his arms up in the air..haa.ha..<br />Needless to say, my seam ripper got quite a workout! :D Sooo without further ado here's my dress which I have labored upon the last few weeks..I still think it rather plain, so I may be adding contrast top-stitching in the same blue as the buttons. We shall see. :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEbvIbrrCHmXH-80QU26qJECO5ozuGaKFu2CZ-foott-hELbte_BEUFPEu5QToZKPVjvtF4zTZNgWzohWZEiNlka-BYss_pjNbU5rQmhiAk6tCe-1KCKfqWpxXwWU9l1fXlzmxq8Blo3T/s1600/finished+dress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEbvIbrrCHmXH-80QU26qJECO5ozuGaKFu2CZ-foott-hELbte_BEUFPEu5QToZKPVjvtF4zTZNgWzohWZEiNlka-BYss_pjNbU5rQmhiAk6tCe-1KCKfqWpxXwWU9l1fXlzmxq8Blo3T/s320/finished+dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723982150720248594" /></a>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-55062353158563912142012-02-06T08:53:00.009-05:002012-02-06T09:11:40.118-05:00Early Spring comes to Georgia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl09IlwXjUi8fyLXoL8wPnQpFx8GKv24fRwQZUcBJXKKqm5QbebzU2wkJetawkPTdgTfvi2_BYUTOD4HhyphenhyphenBky92CcOf6J8ysAcmh01RYxjJaH5ZSthboltunKXC4VH2ccM88fkDedoYXrj/s1600/earlyspring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl09IlwXjUi8fyLXoL8wPnQpFx8GKv24fRwQZUcBJXKKqm5QbebzU2wkJetawkPTdgTfvi2_BYUTOD4HhyphenhyphenBky92CcOf6J8ysAcmh01RYxjJaH5ZSthboltunKXC4VH2ccM88fkDedoYXrj/s320/earlyspring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706020640969886210" /></a><br />Our Ground Hog "General Beauregard Lee" was right! :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-9497301120445994822012-02-06T08:32:00.005-05:002012-02-06T08:52:14.665-05:00Kitsch Finds on Sunday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uzor7HLcr1zqbYGQQes2Uvgyy0gWOshl2tPd-DKXWYD3BorVn2_GNCGaWCZQ35jMELYcUrN7fdBTOVpE5oLorEqoY-GXat42P2TCEx7uwDsuf0VHyMlOMgtkLx1Qp5VmaXAhUsU0RC6C/s1600/lefton_bluebird_sugarcreamer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uzor7HLcr1zqbYGQQes2Uvgyy0gWOshl2tPd-DKXWYD3BorVn2_GNCGaWCZQ35jMELYcUrN7fdBTOVpE5oLorEqoY-GXat42P2TCEx7uwDsuf0VHyMlOMgtkLx1Qp5VmaXAhUsU0RC6C/s320/lefton_bluebird_sugarcreamer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706018020978104386" /></a><br />I thought I'd start a new ritual.."Kitsch Finds on Sunday" Sunday's are the only day<br />I can slip-away from my busy family and work. A couple of weeks ago I popped into my usual haunts and spotted these adorable Lefton Blue Bird Collectibles.."swwooon" I couldn't get them out of my head, So I went back and scooped up these two little peeps for a song..I'll definitely be back for the remaining little peeps later! SO Adorable!! I'm not disclosing where they are just so noone will scoop them up before I do!..Ha! :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhemdeBuOZn06AxLiq6tbziXwx9TadTojksCvUFyt-aFnFUfDk7rxOLDFjCT5m_Q6uBgBE6s01G1yYFPlRxNeAcgYj-7rhw1r03qaTZfZccloYn3aYcz7GZHvuHp9PS9YG4y3uKRN83iG/s1600/IMG_0159.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhemdeBuOZn06AxLiq6tbziXwx9TadTojksCvUFyt-aFnFUfDk7rxOLDFjCT5m_Q6uBgBE6s01G1yYFPlRxNeAcgYj-7rhw1r03qaTZfZccloYn3aYcz7GZHvuHp9PS9YG4y3uKRN83iG/s320/IMG_0159.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706018633908234242" /></a>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-35227881684436156012012-01-31T20:52:00.010-05:002012-02-01T07:39:45.990-05:00Mad Men Sew-Along..Fabric choices have been made<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO7acI3bi15uL9TQqYLN6btCvLg1BwyHdsGpJ86jM-EXRg7Ot12iF19boRxWxWx3XJeIUe6jfnOMVjSCm4qMvocslxRWYO8zNrJmnbU7dU9AJJbF_X9ujCBSKdBDyTDoawT3B614mHfkf/s1600/madmen-blogSpan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO7acI3bi15uL9TQqYLN6btCvLg1BwyHdsGpJ86jM-EXRg7Ot12iF19boRxWxWx3XJeIUe6jfnOMVjSCm4qMvocslxRWYO8zNrJmnbU7dU9AJJbF_X9ujCBSKdBDyTDoawT3B614mHfkf/s320/madmen-blogSpan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703982085308251170" /></a><br />I first posted about the Mad Men sew-along <a href="http://kitschnsinkstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/mad-men-sew-along.html">HERE</a><br />I am sooo excited!! I just made my final fabric purchases, and cant wait to get my hands on it. I ordered the turquoise linen off Ebay, and a complimentary fabric for the front pleat came from Etsy. I went for "FUN", rather than "authentic"..It probably wont match perfectly, but I don't Care! Remember, it will be for just a "Kick" of color on the inside pleat.:) This printed linen-cotton blend is just too fabulous. It's from Melody Miller's line Ruby Star Rising in Cameo..OH my GOSH!! A perfect accent to a Mad Men Themed dress!!! I never imagined I'd find a whole series of perfectly prim 60's secretaries on fabric!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHsvF-NnK-1w0dU9T-0tGiDGrH-ekMTqg_KtE2EKGvNbEdyWjjB8uWKkQc3SUWiBOCzXkrbBC9x6Qo4_oi7lEDdCvqq1wZ5saA3lBi_wx_WirGMt2kiRy-NOa8r8mam3kpAh2KLrI_p4t/s1600/il_570xN.255452757.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHsvF-NnK-1w0dU9T-0tGiDGrH-ekMTqg_KtE2EKGvNbEdyWjjB8uWKkQc3SUWiBOCzXkrbBC9x6Qo4_oi7lEDdCvqq1wZ5saA3lBi_wx_WirGMt2kiRy-NOa8r8mam3kpAh2KLrI_p4t/s200/il_570xN.255452757.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703980848102072834" /></a><br />and what's a secretary without her typewriter?? I'm planning to make a typewriter themed handbag just for fun to complete the ensemble. I'll unveil the details on my plans for that at a later date. Till next time!!Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-87165410006349508482012-01-29T17:37:00.005-05:002012-01-29T18:21:10.069-05:00January "New Embroidery Using Vintage Patterns" challenge<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6785077263/" title="January "New Embroidery Using Vintage Patterns" challenge"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6785077263_2a78b123b0.jpg" alt="January "New Embroidery Using Vintage Patterns" challenge by Kitsch N Sink Studio" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6785077263/">January "New Embroidery Using Vintage Patterns" challenge</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/">Kitsch N Sink Studio</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>I'm starting the year off right with a finish!! Woot!! I first posted about this challenge <a href="http://kitschnsinkstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-year-resolution-1.html">Here</a>.</p> and <a href="http://kitschnsinkstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/puttering-on-saturdaythe-beginning-of.html">HERE</a> I made it to wear while sewing..There's a handy little scissor pocket, PLUS.. who besides me is always hunting tape measures for "eye-balling" measurements?? now there it is!! sewn right to the side so that it's always ready in my lap.<br />and a tiny china-man pincushion at the waist, so I'll never lose my hand-embroidery needle again.I'm planning to add more scrappy bits..but the wkend(play-time) is nearly over, and "it's like the sun going down on me"..lol to para-phrase Elton John..lol. :DKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-29561302617772296652012-01-28T12:43:00.016-05:002012-01-28T15:54:11.327-05:00Mad Men Sew-Along<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghREgMV1IGxrFL4PILHbHcQjy3j85ZnLO6ynqMBuZTcNNEyPx50TzTpB1LeBQLcib3Lwl7sDH7PR95fp9cTKIagTh0NwL_p3DU0b0xMxPj7SKpWDs7Jg43cW4T_pZsU5gyJ2daYMDoO0E0/s1600/mad-men_amc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghREgMV1IGxrFL4PILHbHcQjy3j85ZnLO6ynqMBuZTcNNEyPx50TzTpB1LeBQLcib3Lwl7sDH7PR95fp9cTKIagTh0NwL_p3DU0b0xMxPj7SKpWDs7Jg43cW4T_pZsU5gyJ2daYMDoO0E0/s320/mad-men_amc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702752068412311682" /></a><br />Have you heard?? Mad Men begins a new season on March 25!! To celebrate, One of the gals over at No Pattern Required is hosting a <a href="http://www.nopatternrequired.com/2012/01/a-mad-men-sewalong-peggys-perfect-red-and-blue-skirt/">Mad-Men sew-along</a>...the pattern selected for the sew-along was inspired by the Character Peggy Olsen.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0DB_3nbqciV-gH_az4K8gF4QPB6K14UQ9aSyrz2s-iSozdQEeOxeibIhRXO26_CCXW2v5MXzOtYzkgh8nTtD5ZNbwNCaLGkK0poPgkk8iY9hPl31KmOTfSZ7zBl6VIFMcUjNjeq_iD21/s1600/vintagepattern07-332x500.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0DB_3nbqciV-gH_az4K8gF4QPB6K14UQ9aSyrz2s-iSozdQEeOxeibIhRXO26_CCXW2v5MXzOtYzkgh8nTtD5ZNbwNCaLGkK0poPgkk8iY9hPl31KmOTfSZ7zBl6VIFMcUjNjeq_iD21/s200/vintagepattern07-332x500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702750160220610930" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVgnXdDv461-eX8s3HRDCN9bHpZcyrTvfUZLP7H90Yt1Aq9nul3BNhcsb0ZuVQVg-SU-zaVNR5niXE0TOZ3fTxaS91vVWz9mQs2N8kmHieeQtghkwHA3If_ktv5HJ1dFs6olGGCCcyb_F/s1600/peggy03-388x500.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVgnXdDv461-eX8s3HRDCN9bHpZcyrTvfUZLP7H90Yt1Aq9nul3BNhcsb0ZuVQVg-SU-zaVNR5niXE0TOZ3fTxaS91vVWz9mQs2N8kmHieeQtghkwHA3If_ktv5HJ1dFs6olGGCCcyb_F/s200/peggy03-388x500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702749930167269330" /></a>while My pattern purchase isn't exactly the same, It's similar, and from the same time period. I selected this little 1964 number with a center knife-pleat flair.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4904lLsz23miRw9nXIkvNTBKo-kBLtcX7RhQcYL7rP56LGmf_5i4Fjhh4KjYeFxFu0W6enpTSuoZYra7m9bkguhSQtfDqNyVgr8SWSppTHmRd3KPwj42xcPFAeCWABeLQeOc_mtIHVbZV/s1600/%2524%2528KGrHqYOKpsE6TDSLZGKBOws1pwk%2521Q%257E%257E60_35.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4904lLsz23miRw9nXIkvNTBKo-kBLtcX7RhQcYL7rP56LGmf_5i4Fjhh4KjYeFxFu0W6enpTSuoZYra7m9bkguhSQtfDqNyVgr8SWSppTHmRd3KPwj42xcPFAeCWABeLQeOc_mtIHVbZV/s320/%2524%2528KGrHqYOKpsE6TDSLZGKBOws1pwk%2521Q%257E%257E60_35.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702745424878740066" /></a> I'm pushing what I call, "30-15" this summer, so the double-pleat cheerleader look was a little youngish for me..:D Now, which fabrics to choose?? I've been looking for retro-inspired and I'd like to do the knife pleat in a contrast for some pizzaz, similarly as Peggy's dress. here are some of the choices I'm mulling over...<br />in Linen, we have this brown stuff..which i'm not wild about since I wear a BROWN Boy Scout uniform to work EVERY day..lol but with a turquoise pleat perhaps not so bad??..or maybe just go with straight-up plain turquoise??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaCWmZ75rTk50xnVFYV5SxTxmDXydMpjGL3vEc8lIVyyeX0TpjwhcKqHaEvLSi2yR3j8rIIHLi60UcYY09wNfDgCRwScvHt1Ga6qFaS0IHFCfuFgLru_K9uSbGwnasBI1d3cEMw1btdLC/s1600/List_DU-689.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaCWmZ75rTk50xnVFYV5SxTxmDXydMpjGL3vEc8lIVyyeX0TpjwhcKqHaEvLSi2yR3j8rIIHLi60UcYY09wNfDgCRwScvHt1Ga6qFaS0IHFCfuFgLru_K9uSbGwnasBI1d3cEMw1btdLC/s200/List_DU-689.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702753918324448322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXox8_49iGZFtriIpmadzepdoVrMyqgtNyX1rAOX8HEy9l-4wAWPNi3lzdIBZ6vLUrBjFun2qYYV9sVUvXDpVgSYvaYWmSK4JA9JFI2F-fzE19XZI4lfXWZlFv5vuTKDKAiYBW0DyIt3T/s1600/List_CV-174.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXox8_49iGZFtriIpmadzepdoVrMyqgtNyX1rAOX8HEy9l-4wAWPNi3lzdIBZ6vLUrBjFun2qYYV9sVUvXDpVgSYvaYWmSK4JA9JFI2F-fzE19XZI4lfXWZlFv5vuTKDKAiYBW0DyIt3T/s200/List_CV-174.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702753585091788578" /></a><br />Or maybe this plum suiting with a stripe pleat??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQMJqP0opBUgWZIGlUZm_wApP-cjd4DxFiSyd3qUbQp3mvBmLtWFl8jFju5860wKcKK8djJ1_HC6aoLDyd7C1VWHKLeAKqH887LP1ZQlQDaO2SYJ7pdcGD1U9Gdkj6EsTMOldvp0gdIYd/s1600/List_DF-758.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQMJqP0opBUgWZIGlUZm_wApP-cjd4DxFiSyd3qUbQp3mvBmLtWFl8jFju5860wKcKK8djJ1_HC6aoLDyd7C1VWHKLeAKqH887LP1ZQlQDaO2SYJ7pdcGD1U9Gdkj6EsTMOldvp0gdIYd/s200/List_DF-758.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702754796155238098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQngGg6gyYthXCWKCqSG9rLLbCxS-rXYJcRHO67Fs9WVzWAi4VltNxuTtFJeKhBSzRY5s4TCHHjK155f1ULEb05P6kBu5_Sn0tEoAerPz-qaGpSpw81asTR0woC4wsmE-78d04Lsani0ah/s1600/List_EE-670.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQngGg6gyYthXCWKCqSG9rLLbCxS-rXYJcRHO67Fs9WVzWAi4VltNxuTtFJeKhBSzRY5s4TCHHjK155f1ULEb05P6kBu5_Sn0tEoAerPz-qaGpSpw81asTR0woC4wsmE-78d04Lsani0ah/s200/List_EE-670.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702754566539454498" /></a><br />If YOU have a opinion, <span style="font-weight:bold;">PLEASE</span> chime-in. <br />Orrrr...should I stop trying for "authentic" and just have FUN? this linen with the transistor radio print sure is cute!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lK6v4cxituAhfNaTgzMP32RjJ9kBBgqvV802Df_dkGWnib_ZFK8gerN5X-ikVnFbkBTYds3UsiGkbA87IWahOxJNZOrQWvG71ZVyAf4iaaK8T2oKNbYShdV6h7B1iDL-zNy27kAlAaTR/s1600/Medium_ET-818.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lK6v4cxituAhfNaTgzMP32RjJ9kBBgqvV802Df_dkGWnib_ZFK8gerN5X-ikVnFbkBTYds3UsiGkbA87IWahOxJNZOrQWvG71ZVyAf4iaaK8T2oKNbYShdV6h7B1iDL-zNy27kAlAaTR/s200/Medium_ET-818.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702760286755220610" /></a> Although, at this angle, it looks like bathroom scales..lol Remember, Im not sold on these choices, I can be swayed..:DKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-24770419116325901812012-01-12T08:09:00.005-05:002012-01-12T13:52:17.524-05:00January 12...Then and Now<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_U9I1nYeOKOymTzmcwJdPz-fDjriXPWLC5XTijnK5eAKmEYBKQdXS0P357muYvo_Yjj2vjhSDiQ-yh3LMx0kWtz6eNah2zciqndbkMu32cIxIexCGbpzclVvSK7V40Hl-w_9UJxjSvdj/s1600/Jan12%252C1990.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_U9I1nYeOKOymTzmcwJdPz-fDjriXPWLC5XTijnK5eAKmEYBKQdXS0P357muYvo_Yjj2vjhSDiQ-yh3LMx0kWtz6eNah2zciqndbkMu32cIxIexCGbpzclVvSK7V40Hl-w_9UJxjSvdj/s200/Jan12%252C1990.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696820275787909842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLsaKL8rgm2DENkkGLMxfCkq8c8sH-mHKfEHqjjKfVZQFcqJUR9-ZL6NAhAuYtmccGlCRPiFXJrRx28_iABIIFN1qS3K_hTCfM8mzOexrWsL7kpwbfqHqOuySUxfa65aQipfIauXwE0qM/s1600/Kris+%2526+Andy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLsaKL8rgm2DENkkGLMxfCkq8c8sH-mHKfEHqjjKfVZQFcqJUR9-ZL6NAhAuYtmccGlCRPiFXJrRx28_iABIIFN1qS3K_hTCfM8mzOexrWsL7kpwbfqHqOuySUxfa65aQipfIauXwE0qM/s200/Kris+%2526+Andy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696820170535754386" /></a><br /><br />Happy 22nd Anniversary to my Mr. Honey!! You're Still the One after All These Years!<br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ietl-YbjZQ0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-61541205942083753672012-01-10T03:33:00.009-05:002012-01-10T08:35:52.895-05:00I Survived Inventory!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnDnuyTAn8mhuuPefzvhF1lHEJ1CSxeHem0UkxgE88WTXuHmbzeKtfdDGzVl2KzoEEqzV8Ju2So04swP24jiqK83WsEUK2a5_wqTKdLgUdAXULHhFSUCrJH1oPvmqbeo5D89zp7ycnfLG/s1600/2-phantom-of-the-opera-1925-granger.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnDnuyTAn8mhuuPefzvhF1lHEJ1CSxeHem0UkxgE88WTXuHmbzeKtfdDGzVl2KzoEEqzV8Ju2So04swP24jiqK83WsEUK2a5_wqTKdLgUdAXULHhFSUCrJH1oPvmqbeo5D89zp7ycnfLG/s320/2-phantom-of-the-opera-1925-granger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695920346615939586" /></a><br />I just finished tonight,(or was that Last night?? as it's now the wee hrs. of the morning) If computer and software systems had co-operated, I would have been done Dec. 30. OMG!!what a TOTAL nightmare!!Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-43737774344357870752012-01-09T20:01:00.011-05:002012-01-10T09:00:01.306-05:00Resolution #2<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6666877573/" title="Resolution #2"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6666877573_158a56f30a.jpg" alt="Resolution #2 by Kitsch N Sink Studio" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6666877573/">Resolution #2</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/">Kitsch N Sink Studio</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>Wasting time IS<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span> for the birds!<br /> This is another design that will be added to my scrappy 2012 Resolution Apron. Some may wonder what all this stitching is about??..I'm a whimsical, sometimes creepy, figural, paper mache, sometimes cloth- (but always vintage-inspired), artiste' !!<br />(ar-teest) lol..well, Frankly, Its [stitching] something I can do from my couch!..honestly, since beginning a new life with a full-time job, I hadn't the energy nor the inclination for anything ambitious. It had always been my intention to get my wheels back-in-motion, and get back to my art figures, but I'm not much of a willing night-owl, so it's just not to be..not yet..Still..a creative person MUST create! So for now, I'll be stitching and hopefully something lovely will come from it. The only constant around here...is change.Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-33362196665477578612012-01-07T17:30:00.006-05:002012-01-07T17:44:56.239-05:00Puttering on Saturday..the beginning of a collage apron<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMoPysj119tCBjcPPFV6i92LIyDC-XlHk51Beuywo61aC6NXqvC0bKn70Z1NDyb0enjVodb4JWvUb_nHsVmOVrFzUJIjGOs1gidtqfGEIA9lh_udL2qxWOuyolrkooWFblEPzu_o13Du3/s1600/IMG_0049.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMoPysj119tCBjcPPFV6i92LIyDC-XlHk51Beuywo61aC6NXqvC0bKn70Z1NDyb0enjVodb4JWvUb_nHsVmOVrFzUJIjGOs1gidtqfGEIA9lh_udL2qxWOuyolrkooWFblEPzu_o13Du3/s320/IMG_0049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695021275651741762" /></a><br />Here's a picture of what I've managed to do today..<br />Destroy a pair of old jeans!!..:))<br />This is just the foundation. I'll be mixing and matching, (or not matching)scrap fabrics,appliques and all kinds of do-dads,and trims for a new scrappy apron..<br />the top portion of the apron, used to be the legs, I'm rearranging the front and back<br />pockets..<br />The waistband was cut away for ..well. the waistband!..lol.it is after-all already<br />my size, just turned around to button-up in the back. Lazy or ingenious??? you decide..LOL...<br /> It is a pretty fun way to spend a Saturday. Will keep ya'll posted..till next time,<br />happy Saturday!<br />Hugz,<br />Kristine :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-37264604328573028362012-01-05T13:59:00.004-05:002012-01-05T18:54:19.486-05:00Retro Phone Purse..A real conversation piece..lol<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1DVt12JLVELKqKyaV44hBV9fS4XK7f0c4NSKitzq6wZfTFMN4egX2T-oVymN7l06R40v4nVYisf-Ix3EdWjnR2eM1mDPOuum7RMdo731AF1dF2OnWw4Iqpu1tWN3piOuZD1uRn5bC5vnV/s1600/rotary_phone_purse_78.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1DVt12JLVELKqKyaV44hBV9fS4XK7f0c4NSKitzq6wZfTFMN4egX2T-oVymN7l06R40v4nVYisf-Ix3EdWjnR2eM1mDPOuum7RMdo731AF1dF2OnWw4Iqpu1tWN3piOuZD1uRn5bC5vnV/s320/rotary_phone_purse_78.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694224816999675330" /></a><br />Isn't this cool??..I don't know how I stumbled upon it..I was actually looking for something else on google when it caught my eye..It's by "Chica and Jo"<br />Go <a href="http://www.chicaandjo.com/2012/01/04/retro-rotary-phone-purse/">here</a> for the tutorial and downloadKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-91713103923019504272012-01-03T19:28:00.004-05:002012-01-03T19:36:00.689-05:00Program interruption because of inventory..I've been working on inventory for my workplace since last Wednesday..BLAH!! it's been a nightmare, and nearly driving me insane, but I'm still working on my New Year's Resolution to look on the bright-side of things, and find some joy in it. :) I did waiver but after watching this little video, I feel ALOT better and smiling again.:)<br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3e7yYBDHOgg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-67974060350983158572012-01-02T16:50:00.003-05:002012-01-02T17:34:21.471-05:00New Year's Resolution #1<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6622748617/" title="New Year's Resolution #1"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6622748617_5726ce44ac.jpg" alt="New Year's Resolution #1 by Kitsch N Sink Studio" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/6622748617/">New Year's Resolution #1</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18458570@N00/">Kitsch N Sink Studio</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>The flickr group "New Embroidery with Vintage Patterns" has a couple of stitch-alongs going on right now. One is to illustrate your New Year's Resolutions using vintage embroidery designs..What a FAB idea!! <br />Here is my first.. To stay positive and make Lemonade from Life's Lemons..:)...From this day forward, I'll be doing my best to remember to keep on the sunny side of life. :)</p><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6fP6mhxoIbs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578577439102425940.post-28280165661556586892011-12-26T12:17:00.009-05:002011-12-26T13:06:07.089-05:00Ahhh...the Day After,..what are you doing today?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU5yrK3qJPPWTT6wGqqyt7rcy_Q__o3VCzd1dMNb5ciTLe0kgOHVRdnLiF59lVrbPJf2nYOxOAqKOwvhlkB7kLGEKcfhyhZ5kAm5kwZha7eXYWPUqrVoVKMq_BYlRUQN1X_HWOZy2p0Tx/s1600/IMG_0006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU5yrK3qJPPWTT6wGqqyt7rcy_Q__o3VCzd1dMNb5ciTLe0kgOHVRdnLiF59lVrbPJf2nYOxOAqKOwvhlkB7kLGEKcfhyhZ5kAm5kwZha7eXYWPUqrVoVKMq_BYlRUQN1X_HWOZy2p0Tx/s320/IMG_0006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690491287169775650" /></a><br />When I was small.. it wasn't Christmas that was my favorite day..It was always the "Day-After"..There were always lots of left-overs, so there was No cooking, no cleaning, no chores of any kind, so I was left-alone to play with my new presents. Well that still holds true today. These are my presents from my family, who knows me so well. (not the kitty, Otis just came-by to check things out) lol..<br />My favorite things have always been vintage kitchen and sewing things. I'm so excited, I cant' wait to try-out my new antique chocolate mold with paper mache!<br />Also today, I'm looking thru vintage embroidery transfers for a New Year Challenge on the Flickr Group<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1440036@N24/"> "New Embroidery with Vintage Patterns"</a>. a vintage embroidery design must be used to make something to convey a New Year's Resolution. I think I've thought of just the thing..<span style="font-weight:bold;">I need a Attitude Adjustment!!</span>..this past year (Or 2) have been full of Time-management, and financial challenges. <br />My resolution is to start seeing the Glass as Half-Full..Rather than Half-Empty..or make Lemons from Lemonade...anyways, you get the idea..lol. Here's one idea, from Hoop-Love-Transfer-Finds I've found so far for my theme..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsZzHG1AKIk6pc9tiKJwqmgzF9D1sIUarsYj60FMJydX5jKC74O4fyOpQYazIXl94JAc3IWmi9LGfj86ig2hrHybypEZ_Es_OTtCSzibOTIq5c-uYSzJjLXjjkLUT_C9YitkdFMPkkfpw/s1600/3995658222_13c7d1bd95_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsZzHG1AKIk6pc9tiKJwqmgzF9D1sIUarsYj60FMJydX5jKC74O4fyOpQYazIXl94JAc3IWmi9LGfj86ig2hrHybypEZ_Es_OTtCSzibOTIq5c-uYSzJjLXjjkLUT_C9YitkdFMPkkfpw/s320/3995658222_13c7d1bd95_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690496968164012466" /></a> I'm still looking for other lemony images for my over-all project, which will incorporate some thrify recycling too! So stay tuned!!This one won't take long! :)Kristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676567004908363633noreply@blogger.com0