recent batch of echo pillows - shabby chic

Didn't realize I had SO MUCH fabric from when I worked for interior designers. I've combined remnants of that with other pieces that I've thrifted and they came out better then I anticipated. I am now working on more shabby chic style pillow covers. Check out my shop for more listings.....simpledream2.etst.com

Check back often.......I'm on a roll.

and more - blue - pillows

I love these colors together.

My sister is gonna want this set.

I've been using some vintage thrifted fabrics,

remanents left from my days of sewing

for interior designers

and some treasures I've been hording.

Plus my stash of vintage and thrifted zippers.

I have lot's more coming......

shabby chic

primitive

reds

barkcloth

burgundy/navy

etc.

This has been a great break from quilting,

less stress on the shoulders and it's

a great way to deplete some of my stash,

by sharing with others.

enjoy...

more pillows......blues

Pillow set numbers 12, 13 and 14

The flour sack pillow is mine.

For those of you that sew

understand that sometimes you buy fabric

or an item that you would like to repurpose

such as flour sacks, drapes, etc.

BUT, have a hard time cutting it.

Then when you do and your project turns out great,

you want to keep it.

That's what I am doing with the flour sack pillow.

The rest of the pillows are in my shop- -
simpledream2.etsy.com

another set of 3 pillows

These were listed in my shop this week.

I really like how 3 reversible pillows

using coordinating fabrics

offer a variety of looks.

These 3 pillows above were turned over

and viola........

.... you get this look above.

Fabrics used were 2 different vintage curtain panels,

imported French upholstery,

remanents, newly purchased piece from

a local quilt store and

recycled pieces from my stash.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50558402/echo-pillow-cover-no11

here's a link to one of the listed pillows.

Be sure to check out the others.

I've started working on several blue, denim, ticking sets. They are looking good.Hope to have them in the shop this weekend.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/simpledream2

Lake Mcdonald Glacier NP

My son "e" is on his x-country bicycle trip and has been posting photos of his journey. It takes slowing down and appreciating your surroundings. This photo is absolutely mesmerizing.
Thanks "e".........Mom

I'm back.........

Now that I've cleaned up my sewing room from past custom projects

I have the room to sew.... and I've pulled out some of my stash

and have been making these

reversible pillows that fit

standard-size bed pillows.....

zippered on the side, removable covers for easy cleaning.


I love using these as a way to "store" guest pillows
without taking so much room
in a linen closet.

my latest projects now in my shop

simpledream2.etsy.com

green acres

is the place to be...........

My son, would be proud of me when I, the city girl, entered the chicken coop with the new rooster with HUGE spurs to retreive my very first eggs. You see, my son "e" has ventured into raising chickens. As long as we get farm fresh eggs I'm okay with it. As "e" is getting closer to leaving for his x-country bicycle trip I'm going to have to get used to gathering my own eggs, I think I can do that; especially with my newly thrifted red Bass rubber clogs and my vintage egg gathering basket.