tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58636072973986416142024-03-05T21:19:19.287-05:00le petit cardinal rougeyesterday's fabrics, today's beautyLynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-24309186143440569252012-05-31T09:34:00.000-04:002012-05-31T09:34:40.616-04:00Embroidered Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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My to sew list is a mile long, and I can finally cross off one item. I found this beautiful hand embroidered tablecloth I would have loved to use but it had an unfortunate coffee stain. I still loved the fabric and embroidery so I decided to make it into a skirt for my Lola. The child's dresser is starting to overflow!</div>
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It's so light and airy, perfect for out hot, muggy summer days. Although, how long will it stay white? <br />
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Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-87890955820602545602012-05-29T19:47:00.001-04:002012-05-29T19:47:24.766-04:00Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Winner!Wow, what a great response to my giveaway! It's nice to know I have company when it comes to my love of vintage sheets. I updated my giveaway post to announce the winner but in case you missed it, congratulation to Heidi! Your package is on it's way!<br />
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It was interesting to read all of your comments. Blue took an early lead as favorite colour in vintage sheets. Pink eventually took over, but yellow, orange and green also got lots of love. A few mentioned purple and commented that they are hard to find. I had never noticed, but I also rarely find purple ones. <br />
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If you are interested in vintage sheets, I do sell some in my shop. The link is in my sidebar. I would love it if you checked it out. :)<br />
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I have a new finished project I will be showing you soon, made with a vintage, hand embroidered tablecloth. Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-47563302261142139732012-05-22T14:08:00.000-04:002012-05-29T19:31:18.122-04:00Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!Contest now closed. I had 224 entries which is just incredible. Thank you everyone for participating! The random number generator has picked comment number 12.<br />
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<cite class="user"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #a1b862;">Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove]</span></a></cite><span class="icon user"></span><span class="datetime secondary-text"><a href="http://lepetitcardinalrouge.blogspot.com/2012/05/sew-mama-sew-giveaway-day.html?showComment=1337714834008#c1880780456619260120" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #d66233;"><em>May 22, 2012 3:27 PM</em></span></a></span></div>
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<em>I love them all!! :) But if I just had to choose, I'd pick green... there's some great green sheets out there!</em></div>
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Congratulation to Heidi! I'll email you shortly!<br />
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It looks like I'm arriving fashionably late to the party. This week is Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day! There are hundreds of great giveaways going on from now until Friday May 25th. <br />
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I'm happy to participate for the first time! Since I love vintage sheet fabric so much, I have put together a rainbow scrap pack. There are 16 different prints of beautiful vintagey goodness. They are a variety of sizes, some smaller, some close to fat quarter size. They weight just over 11oz.<br />
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To enter, please leave a comment below. I would love to hear what are your favorite colours in vintage sheets. Please make sure I have a way to reach you! I will close comments Saturday morning and pick a winner. <br />
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See all of the giveaways at <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew here</a>.Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com221tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-63689060668797379592012-04-28T10:42:00.000-04:002012-04-28T10:42:25.338-04:00Coral Dress - Spring KCWCI have had this light gauzy cotton shirt for a while and it just didn't fit me properly. Time for a refashion. I don't think I have made anything pink yet for Lola and she'll be three soon. Although close, this doesn't count as pink for me as it's a deep, gorgeous coral colour. <br />
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Thanks for reading!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-43904530329872528302012-04-26T15:15:00.000-04:002012-04-28T10:42:46.818-04:00Plaid Skirt for KCWCI'm hoping I have found my sewing mojo. I joined the <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kids-clothes-week-spring-2012.html" target="_blank">KCWC: Kids Clothes Week Challenge</a> over at Elsie Marley.<br />
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I don't think I had touched my machine since January when I made a few neck warmers. Yesterday I made Lola an A-Line skirt with a woolly plaid fabric I had in my stash. I decided to cut the skirt on the bias but cut the waistband on the grain. At the last minute, I decided to hem it with bright yellow bias tape which matches the yellow in the fabric. It's about a size 2.<br />
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Thanks for reading!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-51109142316715244952012-02-22T09:28:00.000-05:002012-02-22T09:28:40.478-05:0040 Bags in 40 DaysI have had this challenge on my "to do" list for a few months now. The goal? To get rid of 40 bags of stuff in 40 days. Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life reminded me of this challenge this morning and I'm jumping on board. She wrote a great post explaining it <a href="http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2011/03/stuff.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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This morning, I'm making a list of areas that need a good purge and then filling my first bag. I always have such a hard time getting rid of stuff. I always think I can still use it, it's still good or I'll need it as soon as I get rid of it. However, my closets are jammed, the toy room overflows and my office, well, let's not even go there. Wish me luck!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Valentines day!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-17813383140948210032012-02-11T11:13:00.000-05:002012-02-11T11:13:08.980-05:00Vintage Fabric Eye CandyA little vintage sheet eye candy to brighten up a cold day! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've had over 70 sales in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lepetitcardinalrouge" target="_blank">my shop</a>! Thank you for all of your support! I'm hoping to reach 100 soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">May your weekend be filled with joy, beauty and warm blankets!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brrr!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-40585489424458385142012-01-13T16:46:00.000-05:002012-01-13T16:46:27.048-05:00Blogger's Choice Fat Quater Bundles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You may have noticed I'm a little obsessed with fabric. Laura over at <a href="http://quokkaquilts.blogspot.com/2011/12/bloggers-choice-fat-quarter-bundle.html">Quokka Quilts</a> is enabling me by hosting a contest called Blogger's Choice Bundle. Bloggers choose 12 prints and 3 solids from the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a> and make a mosiac displaying their choices. I was inspired by Lola's nursery and decided to go for pinks and greens. It's really a neat contest and there are lots of entries. I'm off to check out the competition :) Meanwhile, here are my choices. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=62257&Parent_Ids=">Amelia Cotton Glowing Green Dotted Swiss Yardage</a> 2. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=41023&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Crazy For Dots & Stripes Green Dots on Pink Yardage</a> 3. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=50178&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Kona Cotton Bright Pink Yardage</a> 4. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=67946&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Early Birds Strawberry Strawberry Serenade Yardage</a> 5. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=67423&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Power Pop Strawberry Big Star</a> 6. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=41702&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Me and My Sister Favorites Green Rick Rack</a> 7. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=63131&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Hyperreal Garden Emerald Radiant Bouquet</a> 8. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=68954&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Pajama Party Pink Dots and Stripes </a> 9. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=61557&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Heirloom Fuchsia Blockade Blossom</a> 10. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=63651&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Divine Hot Pink Animal Skin</a> 11. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=53476&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Kona Cotton Pale Mint</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span><span class="DetailedViewProductName"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="DetailedViewProductName"><span class="DetailedViewProductName"><span class="DetailedViewProductName">12. <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?sid=33271131040233327&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=67943&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Early Birds Strawberry Cheeky Checks Yardage</a> 13. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=27778&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Bella Solids Green</a> 14. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=56404&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Pimatex Basics Pink Dotted Lines</a> 15. <span class="DetailedViewProductName"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=21711394948217&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=66353&Parent_Ids=" target="_blank">Meet Me At Sunset Pink Gridlock</a> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was my first time combining fabrics online. I would love some feedback. What do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lucky winner of the contest will win their bundle, in half-yard lengths. Amazing! Wish me luck!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-89839584421249891542011-12-21T21:00:00.000-05:002011-12-21T21:00:57.300-05:00Mery Christmas!It's been an incredibly busy last two months at the Petit Cardinal Rouge household. <br />
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But now the tree is trimmed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite one from Lola... she insisted he needed lots of eyes :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And the treats are made.<br />
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Bring it on Santa, we're ready! I wish all a very Merry Christmas!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't you love those big brown eyes? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course, his favorite way to wear it. Boys.</td></tr>
</tbody></table> <div align="left">pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-balaclava">wee-balaclava</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/LynneV/wee-balaclava">raveled here</a>.</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">have a great weekend!Thanks for reading! (and keep warm! :)</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-71725067873610557072011-10-19T07:00:00.001-04:002011-10-19T07:00:13.349-04:00Kale chips... really?I just had to try baking a batch of kale chips since some claim they taste like potato chips. Well, I don't know if it was the cook (likely) or the fact that they are kale but they were not a hit here. I felt I was eating papery dried herbs. My assistant had lots of fun though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kale washed and ripped into pieces</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>At least they looked good. I'm tempted to try again with a different kind of kale and using olive oil instead of cooking spray. Any recipes to recommend? Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-84922065059802413502011-10-17T11:23:00.001-04:002011-10-17T11:23:00.523-04:00Organizing Kids Clothes - Storage<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As I've mentioned before, I love hand-me downs when it comes to kids' clothes. I will happily take any clothes your children have outgrown, if you have any, please send them this way! : ) But seriously, I have been lucky to swap my boy's clothes for girl's clothes with a friend. I also am given some items from friends and family every once in a while. What to do with it all so I can actually find it easily when I need it? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>First step, sort by gender and size. I don't sort by season or type of item since it then becomes too complicated to manage and requires multiple bins. Simple is best. It doesn't matter to me if there are shorts and winter coats together. <br />
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Next, label the box. I love reusing my old diaper boxes since they are sturdy, have handles and I can write the gender and size directly on the box.<br />
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Finally, have a designated spot for each child's clothes. I now keep Charlie's too big items in bins under his bed. It's tidy, hidden away and his clothes are there in his room when I need them. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lola is still in her crib so I keep a few boxes of upcoming sizes on the top shelves of her closet. The rest goes into our tiny storage room downstairs. Do I ever miss my huge walk in closets (yes, plural) from our previous home. Even the home office had a walk-in! Sigh!</div><br />
I'm always open to new ideas and suggestions. What works for you?<br />
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</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-68623745932442421032011-10-15T15:23:00.000-04:002011-10-15T15:23:28.215-04:00Does this happen to anyone else?I'm working on a Christmas skirt for Lola (yes, I said Christmas... groan) and needed some red thread. So I made a quick stop at the sewing store for this:<br />
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Since Charlie was with me, I only took a minute to poke through the remnants bins. Looks what came home with me:<br />
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How comes it all coordinates? Last time this happened, all my fabrics were grey. Does this happen to anyone else? <br />
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Weird.Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-64505891895152023382011-10-12T11:28:00.000-04:002011-10-12T11:28:20.471-04:00Apple PickingWe have a tradition of going apple picking as a family every year. We almost missed out this year since we've been so busy. We finally had the chance to go yesterday. The trees were pretty bare and the apples were far from perfect but they taste amazing, the weather was gorgeous and we had fun.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today, let's tackle clothes for school. Have you seen those collapsible sweater holders that Velcro onto a closet rod? I picked one up last year and it was the best 7$ I ever spent. Seriously. Check out Charlie's closet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfCukBck0BRXFOceVrfkXXof9rAc0H8Lh3Ee9jCzQVBxwZKM7JKA_BWYDF9wc6rXmyv0xE-tqVXVvCsgCZ6LFuOsSgs4Ssfmq6HKcWLsg6AXSJ43VP-N8F1MXnVb5Qo-93ITWw_a_3pti/s1600/organize+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfCukBck0BRXFOceVrfkXXof9rAc0H8Lh3Ee9jCzQVBxwZKM7JKA_BWYDF9wc6rXmyv0xE-tqVXVvCsgCZ6LFuOsSgs4Ssfmq6HKcWLsg6AXSJ43VP-N8F1MXnVb5Qo-93ITWw_a_3pti/s400/organize+002.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>He wears a uniform to school, but this would work for any child... or me for that matter. When I put away laundry, I simply toss a pair of socks, underwear, pants and shirt in each cubbie, one for each day of the week. I keep his out of season uniforms in the top spot. <br />
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At a glance, I can see if he has clean clothes for school. The best part is Charlie can dress himself every morning, no fuss, no panic. He knows Monday is the bottom cubbie and to work his way up from there. You could add the days of the week to the shelves to get the kiddos used to seeing and reading them. Educational and oh so useful at 6:30 in the morning!<br />
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Underneath the organizer, I keep a large box for outgrown clothes. As soon as I notice something no longer fits, I can toss it into the box in his closet. When it's full, I simply pack it up and store it or pass it on. It's already clean and organised by gender and size. Simple and easy since it's all right there in a logical spot when I need it. No more piles in my room or in the laundry room waiting to be put away!<br />
Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-73872978271597980832011-09-19T11:31:00.000-04:002011-09-19T11:31:20.761-04:00Mmm... cake!I was the lucky recipient of this birthday cake... mmm. <br />
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Yum! Thanks Marc!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-65505814311242607042011-08-26T07:00:00.003-04:002011-08-26T07:33:33.407-04:00Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I have been putting off joining Pinterest because, really, do I need to spend more time online? I finally gave in and I'm in love (sorry hon, you've got competition!)<br />
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<span id="goog_1008143353">Pinterest is basically a series of bulletin boards you create where you can pin and categorize any picture you find online. This sure appeals to my Virgo tendencies. I love it because I can save any tutorial, pattern or recipe I find online on a specific board with a picture, and it is linked to the original post or site. I can now find what I'm looking for in mere seconds. Fabulous!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a view of my vintage sheet board</td></tr>
</tbody></table> I've added the "follow me on Pinterest" button on my sidebar. Please take a minute to check it out. It's really a great site if you like to save recipes or any pictures online. It is, however, quite addictive. Just a warning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two of my boards... I can't wait to finish our mudroom!</td></tr>
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Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-2336195070377032492011-08-24T07:00:00.002-04:002011-08-24T07:00:06.793-04:00Yellow and Orange Vintage Sheet SkirtI snuck in a bit of sewing time a few days ago. I have been doing some sewing in the last few weeks, but it has been items that had to be done, such as hemming and repairs. Not the fun stuff. This time, I wanted to make something beautiful and creative. I love how it turned out.<br />
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I tried French seams for the fist time. Love! much neater than my regular zigzag finish.<br />
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Narrow hem on the yellow fabric, selvage for the vintage sheet.<br />
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I tried a different kind of elastic. I like the waistband much better.<br />
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I really love this skirt.<br />
Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-67545283759843380032011-08-22T08:00:00.002-04:002011-08-22T08:00:16.456-04:00A few great thrifting findsI haven't had much time for thrifting with both kids at home this summer. I did find a few beautiful sheets this week.<br />
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I have a vintage sheet skirt to share with you soon.<br />
Thanks for reading!Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-61529192210237519632011-08-19T13:15:00.000-04:002011-08-19T13:15:23.199-04:00On my needles<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pattern: Baktus scarf with modifications found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Eskimimi/baktus-scarf">here</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball. More information can be found in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/LynneV/baktus-scarf">Ravelry project page here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieiz8yZZDzZTqi7B81bs32dOqgHtdDTXmCu4h70pmDSNLyzEM4AB5fkOcXY1Ea4U1cLKlX2uwOH3XQwE_8SVGDrwMjO96FwvSEKvhExdq5_AdqiBNq4x4s7GBX85qmPxL_RZ3jVv0c9V04/s1600/handmade+138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieiz8yZZDzZTqi7B81bs32dOqgHtdDTXmCu4h70pmDSNLyzEM4AB5fkOcXY1Ea4U1cLKlX2uwOH3XQwE_8SVGDrwMjO96FwvSEKvhExdq5_AdqiBNq4x4s7GBX85qmPxL_RZ3jVv0c9V04/s400/handmade+138.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Charlie turned five and the whole family went mini-putting to celebrate.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We sneaked away for a few days and went to the Laurentians. I even went biking in the mountains. I never ride a bike, I don't even own one. 16k in the mountains was a big deal for me.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>The scenery was gorgeous.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Somebody stop me! Maybe I do need that self-help group <a href="http://lepetitcardinalrouge.blogspot.com/2011/07/and-another-dress.html">I mentioned last week</a>. Yes, Lola needed another dress. We'll just go with that. :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We spent two days at Parc Safari with some friends. Instead of making healthy snacks and packing our luggage the night before, I made Lola a Safari Dress. I don't think the kids minded the chips and peanut butter jelly sandwiches :)</div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here are a few other random pictures of our trip.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlie trying to feed the deer... look, they ran away with his box of treats!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a fabulous water park.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lola feeding the animals during the safari.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I love summer!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Thanks for reading!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863607297398641614.post-63138335187511834322011-07-16T18:31:00.000-04:002011-07-16T18:31:40.008-04:00New fabrics in the shop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyMBqYCrP6JCHVMtVPz9yXCh6HkyPi2Gcw-H-fyD8ZKyBvixQUw0N26IrKE73SBIOeUa-vrfJkLSQJFugV8HMJCk2tbYa0DGKZoqSLWgDv3nn0Fr9E6_JVqLAGyHHwfR_kMYKUb4SxRFP/s1600/etsy+FQ+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyMBqYCrP6JCHVMtVPz9yXCh6HkyPi2Gcw-H-fyD8ZKyBvixQUw0N26IrKE73SBIOeUa-vrfJkLSQJFugV8HMJCk2tbYa0DGKZoqSLWgDv3nn0Fr9E6_JVqLAGyHHwfR_kMYKUb4SxRFP/s320/etsy+FQ+035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have reached 21 sales in my Etsy shop! Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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I have been updating and have some new fabrics in the shop. There's more to come. <br />
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Thank you for all of your support!<br />
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Here's my attempt to hold onto that freshness for a little longer. I made a triple batch of strawberry freezer jam and one batch of cooked strawberry rhubarb jam. Yum.<br />
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The strawberry freezer jam came out a bright red and looks and tastes amazing. I find it still has that fresh taste since the strawberries aren't cooked. mmmm....<br />
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Here's the strawberry rhubarb jam cooking away.<br />
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And done!<br />
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</div>I followed the recipes in the package of Pectin Crystals. Easy, quick, and oh so good!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for reading!</div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956131083412233074noreply@blogger.com3