Wednesday 7 December 2011

WOYWW - vintage lovelies!


Good morning all!
My table today is full of vintage loveliness.
I found these tray cloths and crochet mats at the local car boot. They are so fresh and pretty.
I was going to chop them up for my crafty activities but I might keep one or two as they are in excellent condition.

This week I made some tiny silver/white hearts for daughter M. She wants to decorate her hallway with them.








My other bit of craftiness produced this cute little hoodie for baby S.
They will be well dressed babes won't they?!



Short and sweet this week.

If you are looking for little Christmas gifts you might like to check out our blog shop...
Sisters Crafty Creations - we have lots of pretty stocking fillers and special gifts which are waiting to be posted out at short notice!

Have a great day everyone and if you want to join in our mad WOYWW bloghop, then follow me to Julia's Stamping Ground and see what all the other crafty folk have been up to.

Have a great week.
x Jo
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35 comments:

  1. CRAFTY WOMBLE7 December 2011 at 07:08

    I love that there is a distinction between old and unloved and old and loved (sorry vintage)! I think all the woolly knittedness will be well appreciated, by mummy even if not the little ones in these chilly times.....

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  2. Annie7 December 2011 at 07:31

    Beautiful finds at the car boot Jo. Make sure you do a show and tell soon.
    A x

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  3. Sue Pinner7 December 2011 at 07:46

    Hi Jo...the doilies are beautiful on Pintrest there is a picture of lots of doilies added to the edge of a table cloth and they look fabulous and make for a gorgeous cloth
    So popular at the moment for all sorts of projects
    Wish l had kept my Mums collection instead of selling them on a car boot, another reason to hoard stuff, you always want it at some point in time lol
    Merry Christmas x

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  4. Fuchsia7 December 2011 at 07:49

    Wow you have been busy !
    I love the hearts they will look stunning in a hallway .
    And those babies will look really cool .
    what a find with those doilies

    Have a fabby week :0)

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  5. Elizabeth7 December 2011 at 08:29

    Hi Jo, I can feel my fingers itching to touch those gorgeous vintage beauties ... I think I'd find it near impossible to cut into them. Love the hearts, they are soooo pretty, and the baby hoodie is sweet too. I have a question for you ... I think you have mentioned printable canvas before and I'm trying to source some, perhaps you can help? Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #5

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  6. Neet7 December 2011 at 09:37

    Those doilies are beautiful, how could someone part with them? Still I guess we all regret things later on in life that we have thrown out.
    Love those hearts - you are so creative.
    Sent some photos to Annie and asked her to pass them onto you.
    Hugs, Neet #1 xx

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  7. Di7 December 2011 at 10:19

    Adorable hearts and hoodie! You do have an eye for goodies at car boot sales Jo - I might be stalking you next time you go, to learn some secrets! Happy WOYWW! I did laugh about you covering Annie's ironing board in grot on a weekly basis - keep her on her toes :)) Di xx

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  8. JoZart Designs7 December 2011 at 10:58

    The crochet doileys are gorgeous and to think I used to make those really fine ones. Don't cut them up unless they are almost worn out... they take ages to make.
    Love those hearts too. Gorgeous post!
    JoZarty x

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  9. Chrissie7 December 2011 at 11:49

    I love those heart decorations... how pretty that hallway will be!
    Chrissie

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  10. Lunch Lady Jan7 December 2011 at 12:33

    The buttons on your little hearts are lovely - they look very elegant! You have a knack for finding lovely stuff at car boots. I just think of those women long ago doing the same as we're still doing now - enjoying creating things. Wouldn't they be amazed at how we can see everyone's work on WOYWW?
    Hugs, LLJ #3 xx

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  11. Helen7 December 2011 at 12:34

    There are some fab finds there - how could you bear to cut them up (even think of it!) Still, I am sure you will come up with something fantastic to do with them. Have a great week.

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  12. Carol7 December 2011 at 15:11

    Those hearts are lovely and the hoodie is just perfect.
    I've never found such loveliness at the car boot sales, you must get up early!
    Carol xx

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  13. Jingle7 December 2011 at 15:28

    Such wonderful pretties!

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  14. Spyder7 December 2011 at 15:59

    Lovely heart decorations and I too would want to keep at least one of them whole, brave you, I frea anything I cut into would be ruined!
    Have a great week! Happy WOYWW
    ((Lyn))) #31

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  15. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)7 December 2011 at 16:41

    As you said - vintage loveliness. What a treasure trove to find. I love those hearts too. Thank you for your visit today and your kind comments about my golden card. Maggie #34

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  16. Dragon7 December 2011 at 17:28

    Woo what lovely pieces you are so clever!!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  17. Sue7 December 2011 at 18:05

    Wow, those vintage pieces are just gorgeous as is those pretty little hearts, what a find, Happy WOYWW, Sue xx

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  18. Anonymous7 December 2011 at 18:42

    What a great desk and super finds from the car boot I love going to them as well. The knitwear is super and your lovely hearts. Have a lovely Wednesday, Laura

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  19. Michala Gyetvai (Kayla coo)7 December 2011 at 19:05

    Hello!
    I just wanted to say thanks for your good wishes.I love your vintage cloths too.
    M xx

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  20. HeARTworks7 December 2011 at 20:04

    Such pretty hearts! and what lovely buys! i so love finds like that! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  21. Polly Polkadot7 December 2011 at 20:05

    Could you really cut them up? That is why my fabric box is so overflowing, I struggle to cut up anything - even new fabric! I like the hearts, and feel inspired to follow suit.

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  22. Julia Dunnit7 December 2011 at 20:23

    As. Creative as ever Twiggers, clove those silver hearts, great idea for decorating.

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  23. Mrs A.7 December 2011 at 23:51

    I can never find such good bargains as these. Love the little hearts for M. Hugs Mrs A.

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  24. Hettie8 December 2011 at 00:11

    Lovely finds at the car boot sale. I always seem to go the wrong ones!!
    Those hearts are pretty too.
    Have a good week.

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  25. ScrappnBee8 December 2011 at 01:58

    What a fabulous find! I am totally jealous! :) the little hearts are darling! Baby S is luky to have such a talented Nana! -Amanda 17

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  26. Sunshine Girl8 December 2011 at 06:23

    Its great what you can pick up at a car boot isnt it - love the cardigan and hearts.

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  27. minnie_mac8 December 2011 at 12:02

    The white and silver hearts are beautiful.

    Marilyn

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  28. Morti8 December 2011 at 13:54

    Those vintage cloths are lovely, aren't they? And to think our Grans all made them for their bottom drawers! One day that may just come back into fashion, eh?

    Thanks for stopping by...

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  29. Shoshi8 December 2011 at 16:09

    Beautiful antique linens and love what you've done! Very pretty indeed. Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #56

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  30. sandra de8 December 2011 at 23:16

    Such beautiful creations and I love the vintage doilies. Can't wait to see what you do.

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  31. Linda D9 December 2011 at 19:33

    Your vintage pieces reminded me of my two grandmothers. They were both very keen on crochet and were always making placemats, chair backs, edgings for tablecloths and pillow cases etc. but I've no idea what happened to all their creations. I imagine their children thought they were old fashioned and got rid of them. I'm hoping that at least some of them survived and found new, appreciative homes.

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  32. Friko10 December 2011 at 20:06

    You really do make the prettiest items.

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  33. Franka Benjaminsen11 December 2011 at 12:10

    The vintage linen you've found is beautiful, but the small white/silver hearts are excellent. They look so sweet with these beautiful silver buttons. Well done. Thanks for visiting me and sorry for my late reaction. xFranka

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  34. mckinkle12 December 2011 at 14:26

    Hello Jo,

    Love those elegant white hearts, they are simply stunning! Im sure they will look amazing and M is really thrilled with them!

    Have a good week,
    Keryn x

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  35. Sylvia/LittleTreasures14 December 2011 at 12:48

    Lovely finds. I love your hearts.

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Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.