Tuesday, June 29, 2010

One Saturday I took a walk to Zipperhead...

I've had the idea for these pillows for about ten years now, but I finally sat down to work on them last month. These punk rock pillows are made with authentic 100% brushed cotton tartan plaids. I didn't want to just stick a zipper on, all messy and punk rock-like (I know... the messiness is anti establishment.. blah blah blah) so I separated the zipper and backed it with either a super colorful polyester satin from the 60's or some really great moire I picked up back in the 80's when the Prince of Chintz reigned supreme!

These little gems are further spruced up with pins, buttons, badges, iron-ons, feathers and gorgeous embroidery done with vintage cotton thread. Each pillow is generously stuffed with premium fiberfill and gently hand stitched closed. Each pillow measures approximately 12" x 12" and are all one of a kind! They will be added to my Etsy store soon... I promise!! The yellow one is just a prototype and has been loved nearly to death... so ignore the lumps and bumps because that one isn't for sale :D




Thursday, June 24, 2010

Weenie Dogs!

I've put my Etsy shop on vacation so I can work on some new pillow and plush designs. My favorite new design is a plush Doxie made out of vintage hand screened fabrics from all over the world and vintage stock French ribbons :) This design seems to be quite a hit because I haven't even listed them in my shop yet and I already have orders going out!! Here's a preview... Woof woof!




Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Two of my vintage fabrics were featured in an Etsy Treasury!

What a beautiful collection of all things Chinoiserie by Jambo Chameleon ! You can also read her blog at Colors of Time . Thank you Anita!!

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