GeorgiaPeachez

Pat on the Back and Something New

I'm all smiles and quite proud of my self this week because I finally taught myself how to use a serger.

I scored this Bernina serger at the thrift store several years ago for the insane price of 20 bucks.  Crazy...right?

With the help of Youtube I finally sat down a couple of weeks ago and figured it out!!

I know, I know.  Using a serger is not rocket science and now I realize that.  I don't know why I let this sit and collect dust for so long.  Using a serger is FABULOUS :->

I immediately was inspired to dive into my extensive (can you say hoarder) fabric collection and make some pillow covers.  I think it's a great way to finally whittle down the inventory and share the vintage fabric love.

 

These are just a sample of what I made so far, there are many more in my shop and I am adding more every day.   

Into Jewelry Today

Well, it can be said that I am into jewelry any day, but I've been throwing my creative energy into making necklaces this week. 

I scooped them all up for a group picture and they look very interesting all massed together.

They are all made from bits and bobs of vintage beads, brooches and earrings.

I've sorted them all out and listed them in my shop.

Vintage Jewelry Redux Explosion

I don't have snow to keep me housebound, just tradesmen.

It's the dreaded/anticipated bathroom remodel that has kept my butt parked right here at chez georgiapeachez.

The bathroom proximity to my sewing studio has forced me to find other household locations to stay close yet out of the way.

I did not have idle hands however, I've been quite busy with something new for the old etsy shop.

Mullets, Crochet and Beads??

I'm wearing my jewelry making hat this weekend.  My love of vintage jewelry really pulls me towards jewelry creating. 

I love the look of vintage jewelry remodeling.  You know, put together a few vintage pieces to create a stunning new piece.

I've been studying this 1971 craft booklet.

I've also been organizing all my old jewelry stash.  Taking apart a lot of old pieces and sorting the beads.

I've been very inspired by these looks.

The jewelry, not the hairdo. 

That is one hell of a mullet though :->

Here is what I've been coming up with.

It's Frieze Inside

Bev over at 44th Street Fabric did a nice little interview with me.

She asked where I am currently getting my inspiration from.

This is my collection of vintage upholstery fabrics.  This fabric is known as frieze or frise.

Used to upholster furniture from the 40's and 50's.  I'm in love with this stack of fabrics. 

These are my vintage swivel chairs from Kroehler.

It's been great to work with so far and makes a wonderful purse.

Apronologist At Work

Vintage Christmas Monday

Two words I love to put together...vintage and christmas. 

I'm joining the list over at  Anything Goes Here.  It's a blog block party every Monday and I'll take any excuse to share my vintage christmas goodies.

Now you know I can't pass up christmas items from the past and I will stockpile them even if I have no clue what I'm going to do with them. 

Such was the case when I discovered a huge box full of old (and probably dangerous) strings of christmas light.  The colors really grabbed me, shades of orange and lilac, jadite greens and even pink.  Not those uniform primary colors in use today.

I tossed out the fraying electrical cords and started hoarding the bulbs.  The swirly C-9's being the most desirable.  I pondered on what to create out of my growing collection.  I knew a wreath was a logical choice but it was a few years (and more bulbs) before I had that aha!  (light bulb, ha!) moment and my first light bulb wreath was born.

I made a few wreaths that first year and then a couple more after that.  But I haven't made any for over 5 years now. 

It takes a long time to accumulate enough bulbs for these wreaths.  They aren't that easy to find (in quantity) and they go for big bucks on eBay. 

So I've made three bulb wreaths this year and that's probably it for a long time. 

Unless I hit the mother load at a future estate sale.  It could happen.  

Our Booth

It was a quick trip, up to the DC area yesterday, craft fair today and now I am back home in Hampton.  Tired and ready for a rest.

Beth and I had a great booth space this year at the craft fair.

Colorful, yes?

Thank you to everyone that stopped by and made a purchase.

Thanks to friends that stopped by for moral support and some good conversation.

OK, I'm exhausted now, I can barely raise up my glass of wine.  Good night and sweet dreams.

Late Night Glue Fest

And only one blister to show for it.  Not bad.

The List is SO Long

My "to do" list today is as long as my arm.  I've got so much to do today because tomorrow AM I am heading up the road to visit my BFF Beth and Saturday we are heading to the BIG FLEA!!

After that we are going to stop in Fairfax, VA and drop in on George Mason University and littlepeach#1 in her freshman dorm.  It's my first visit since she moved up a few weeks ago.  On today's list is making a pair of curtains for the dorm room. 

I will be packing a small bag of clothes to take and because I am such a jewelry whore I will also be packing up my little jewelry travel tote.  Just like this one that I made out of the Summer Soiree fabrics.

This one will be available in my etsy shop.

Also on the list of things to do today is to start organizing my christmas crafts.  I have been scavenging all year to find cool vintage christmas stuff to use in my creations. 

I have a huge collection of vintage christmas fabrics.  I really love these old kitschy designs.

I've decided to condense my collection  and I am letting all of these go so these fabrics are available in my LittlePeachez etsy shop.  Gotta run, so much to do today.