Wednesday, 29 February 2012

WOYWW - hearts galore!




Sorry folks my room looks even worse than last week! So, just a quick peek at some of my car boot bargains on my table.

I tidied some of the bags etc and then started all over again - this time helping daughter M with some of her "heart" cushions.
She sold all the beautiful, grey, velour cushions that she made before Christmas and decided she would re-stock with creams and beiges this time.


They are gorgeous little cushions - the small ones are about 10" square and the larger ones are 14" square.  I think she is hoping to sell the large ones of £17.50 and the small ones for £14.50. They all have a little zip across the back and are filled with polyester filling. Each one has a little Tilly Tea Dance label. I guess she will load them up to her Etsy shop - Tilly Tea Dance - if they don't sell before then!!!

As you will see from my post below - I had a happy time clearing some of our dress fabric by cutting out 25 more little frocks ready to sew.
BUT - this week I am making a little smocked dress for my twin great niece baby L. I love smocking and did loads when I was much younger. I find it quite theraputic.
Pretty isn't it....


Short and sweet again this week - I really do need to tidy that room don't I?

Have a great week and enjoy your blog hop - I will see lots of your desks later!
Now to hop to Aunty Julia's desk and see what she has been up to this week.

Have fun.
x Jo
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23 comments:

  1. Annie29 February 2012 at 07:35

    Those cushions are just gorgeous Jo and that little dress is going to be just perfect. Thanks so much.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  2. Kate29 February 2012 at 08:17

    Is it boot sale season already? Great bargains.

    ** Kate **

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  3. Crafting Queen29 February 2012 at 10:29

    Must visit some car-boot sales. :) Love your cushions.

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  4. Hazel29 February 2012 at 10:54

    Love the smocking on the dress and those cushions are gorgeous (Hazel, WOYWW #5) x

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  5. May29 February 2012 at 12:28

    Love those cushions the hearts are Fabulous, Have a great week! Hugs May x x x

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  6. jude29 February 2012 at 13:10

    The cushions are absolutely gorgeous!im sure they will sell no problem.That dress is just so cute!Have fab wednesday and creative week
    hugs judex10

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  7. JoZart Designs29 February 2012 at 13:43

    Love your booty but adore that little smocked dress. I love to smock and had almost forgotten about it. The cushions are very stylish so no wonder they sell for M.
    Love JoZarty x

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  8. Polly Polkadot29 February 2012 at 14:07

    Lovely buttons - vintage or purchased? I never took to smocking, but loved wearing as a child.

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  9. Ann B29 February 2012 at 16:33

    I learned how to smock at school for my 'O' level but don't think I have used it since. Your little dress is beautiful as are your daughter's cushions - clearly a very talented family.
    Have a great week.
    Ann B
    #70
    My blog candy ends Thursday if you are interested

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  10. CraftygasheadZo29 February 2012 at 16:45

    Those cushions are gorgeous! Happy Wednesday to you, enjoy your snoop around the oh so creative desks and take care. Zo xx 83

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  11. Princess Judy Palmer29 February 2012 at 16:56

    Sweet little cushions. I'm sure the neutral colors are hot sellers since they will go so well with most anything. Such a precious little smocked dress!

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  12. mckinkle29 February 2012 at 17:23

    Hi Jo,

    Love M's cushions, very stylish so I can see why the first set sold quickly!

    I just love the smocking youve shown, I dont think Ive ever tried it but like you I think it is beautiful. Definitely a trend that Id love to see come back for baby clothes.

    Keryn x

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  13. ScrappnBee29 February 2012 at 18:40

    I love the color on the of that dress! It is darling! The new pillows are great too. I am sure that they will fly off the shelves in no time! Have a great WOYWW! -Amanda 80

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  14. kay29 February 2012 at 19:16

    what a cute dress,happy crafting,x

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  15. Bugged Designs29 February 2012 at 20:39

    Those cushions and dresses are gorgeous - very talented :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  16. Unknown29 February 2012 at 22:30

    Fab bargains. I don't think I have done smocking since I was at school. Yours look great.
    Happy WOYWW
    Carol

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  17. Sherry29 February 2012 at 23:41

    The little smocking dress looks so sweet. Love your daughter's cushions too.

    Thanks for already visiting me :)

    Sherry - WOYWW #6

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  18. Angie1 March 2012 at 01:05

    Smocking ...now that taked me back ...I was taught it at school ...probably the last time I did it too.
    Looks like great car boot bargains xx

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  19. Sylvia/LittleTreasures1 March 2012 at 03:35

    The little smocked dress is beautiful. I love the effect it gives. And I love the colors.
    Man you keep soooo busy.
    The button pillows are so sweet, great gift ideas. Enjoy your week and Happy WOYWW

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  20. Julia Dunnit1 March 2012 at 20:12

    Aw Jo, I learned to do stocking for O Level needlework and still love it, Miss D had a few special dresses when I controlled what she wore! The cushions are beautiful and I see no problem with your desk, it would take moments to tidy..not a problem at all! congrats on the little dresses for Africa too, really amazing and generous work.

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  21. Bleubeard and Elizabeth2 March 2012 at 00:31

    I am SO impressed with all those dresses. Not sure you will EVER call it quits. Gotta love the smocks in the post above, too. I would have been here earlier, but I got caught in a tornado early Wed morning. Here's to a belated WOYWW from #3.

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  22. Elizabeth3 March 2012 at 23:34

    Hi Jo, gosh that smocking took me back ... I have 2 younger sisters and my mother used to hand smock our dresses when we were little. I cheated when it came to making dresses for my own daughter using the embroidery stitches on my sewing machine instead. The little dresses you've made for baby L are just so sweet. I didn't participate in WOYWW this week - I wasn't too well at the time but well enough to catch up now. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Elizabeth x

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  23. Maggie's Crafts5 March 2012 at 18:18

    Running late this week... Love your photos. :) Stunning creations!

    Happy WOYWW!

    Maggie
    x

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