Wednesday, June 19, 2019

WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE?

 It seems like I have been so busy lately, between sewing a lot and just living.  Last week I had to have oral surgery done for the second time on the same tooth root.  I don't think I did much sewing for a couple days.  I had to return to the dentist the next day (in Salem) and was feeling pretty good, so I went to the thrift shop that is right across the street from the dentist's office.

I saw a doll cradle there for just $5.00 and with Wednesday's 25% discount for senior citizens, it only cost me $3.75.  It didn't come with a mattress, pillow or quilt though, so I had to make those.  Apparently, a lady that lives somewhere on the coast decorated this vintage doll bed by pasting fabric flowers onto it.  She made a lot of other items that were decorated the same way and donated to the shop.  (The thrift store supports a cat shelter).



When "shop hopping" a couple weeks ago I saw this John Deere fabric and bought one yard and one yard of the yellow fabric.  In July, I am a vendor at the Great Oregon Steam-Up held at Powerland Heritage Park.  At the park is a John Deere Museum, so I thought I would make at least a table runner pertaining to that.


Also made an apron.

This doll outfit was a panel of fabric.  It fits an 18" doll.


Thanks for visiting!  What's going on with you?  BTW, the weather has been perfect here!  Today it's 68º!!

8 comments:

  1. Looks like you have been very busy. Very cute cradle, especially with your quilting inside. The runner and apron look spot on and that dress and bonnet- just beautiful!

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  2. Ouch! Root canals are never fun! Hope you're feeling better by now. I see now why you haven't been posting about quilts. That cradle, and its quilt and pillow, is so cute. I bet the John Deere items will do well at the Great Oregon Steam-Up, and the doll dress and bonnet will too. You are just so creative! I could never make that doll dress. Have fun with your crafting and sales. ---"Love

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  3. That little doll bed is adorable and the sweet little quilt you made for it. I think that John Deere mat and apron will be snapped up at the Fair. Tooth work is never pleasant - for the mouth or the wallet.

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  4. Oral surgery is no fun! Hope its all taken care of.
    that is such a cute cradle!! love it so so cute
    nice table runner and sweet doll outfit.

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  5. The cradle turned out so cute! The quilt and pillow add a charming touch. The John Deere table runner and apron are sure to be a hit and the doll dress is adorable. You have some fun projects you have been working on!

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  6. Oh, ouch! Hope your mouth is healing well.
    Cute cradle. Will you leave the flowers on it?
    A smart call to make some items with John Deere fabric, if the museum is right there.
    Very nice little doll outfit.

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  7. The doll cradle is charming. Love the John Deere apron. Hope you are feeling better now that the worst part of the root canal is behind you. Take care. ;^)

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  8. I hope you are on the mend from your surgery!!
    What a sweet doll bed and bedding you made. I'm sure your John Deere goods will be a hit!!

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