$1 Flip-Flop Day

3 generations of flips

LIstia Lace

I won some lace on Listia a few weeks ago. It was vintage lace, and had some rust spots on it, but, I wanted it anyway. It was too pretty, rust spots and all, to pass up.

As I received it

Up close on some of the worst ones

So, my friend, and vintage quilt expert Karen Bush gave me some advice on how to get rid of the rust stains. She said it had worked for her in the past. I'm game!

Place slices of lemon on the stains and leave them alone for a day. Then, wash in a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide.

I placed my lemons -

Lemons vs Rust Stains in progress

And the next day, when I removed the Fighting Lemons -

I must have purchased the weakest lemons in the store

A wash in the water/hydrogen peroxide solution -

Soaked it and swished it

The end result?

Wah-Wah.....same as before

So, what's a girl to do with this luscious lace? Old School - tea dye it!

Now, the dark spots are just 'tea'. 

 

I think these pieces will look gorgeous on some kind of bohemian maxi-dress made from gauze and is all floaty and lovely.....

Featured Artist of the Week - Alice

She makes THE CUTEST baby and reborn doll outfits you could imagine! She has sold on ebay for the longest time and now made the jump to etsy. So, here she is!!!!
Hi Everybody! My name is Alice and I’m a Knitaholic! I am a working mom of a girl (8) and a dog (5), married for 10 years now.
My addiction started when I was 10 years old and my mom showed me the basics in Knitting and Crocheting. I started making clothing for my plushies and went up to knitting for my family.
A few years ago when I got my little baby girl, I started knitting baby clothes. Later on, I started selling them on eBay and found out that there was a great demand for handknit baby wear and Reborn clothing and so I got my first custom orders.Since then I knit and crochet custom made baby and doll clothes.

But, I also make every kind of handmade clothing: Socks, Shawls and Stoles, Sweaters, etc. I mainly use patterns from designers that allow to sell finished items made from their patterns, but if you are looking for something special, I can design something uniquely made for you! Last year, I moved from Germany to California and my American business was born: California Custom Crafts “

Links that get you to Alice:
http://www.facebook.com/CaliCusCrafts Facebook
http://www.etsy.com/people/stricklizzy Etsy
http://www.ebay.com/sch/hankiepankie2007 Ebay
http://www.rebornbabiesblessings.com/california-custom-crafts.php special Reborn Clothing website
Here are a few more pictures for you all to drool over!

There you have it!

Don’t you just want a baby to dress in all this cuteness? Well if you don’t want a real live one, maybe a little reborn doll might help.   hahahaha less diapers and sleepless nights, but still all the dressing up when YOU FEEL LIKE IT!
If you are an artist, or know of an artist you think deserves to be featured, please let me know by leaving a comment here. 

 My featured artists will go on to be featured on two more blogs this month. They just came from  Louise's blog then to the Indie Mosaic blog and was just featured on Bridgett’s blog! So you get maximum exposure! Since we all do different things you will reach different readers on each of our blogs and you really get your name out there! It’s really great. And best of all: It’s free! If you enjoyed reading this and want to be featured, or know of someone that you think should be featured, leave a comment on this post, or email me at karengass144@gmail.com

Featured Artist of the Week -Jenn Wells

Hey guys! hard to believe it, but it is already Monday, again.! The year is really flying by! My new artist, here, to share with you all is Jenn Wells. She makes T-shirt quilts and Fabric quilts, as well!! GORGEOUS WORK.
Here, check it all out and read what Jenn has to say!
I am a stay at home mom of 3. My oldest will be a Junior next year, he is super busy and ranks #1 in his class. My younger two are 13 and 14, both in the seventh grade and seem to want to do it all from choir to sports to other extracurricular. I have been married 17 years to my husband Paul and we enjoy raising chickens, quail, rabbits and a garden. I volunteer in many areas in the community and love to read in my spare time.

Love the way this one looks!
Several years ago I decided to become a stay at home mom and my mother inspired me to try and sell some quilts. I was making them for friends and family but had not thought of owning my own business. I sold our entire library of books on EBAY in order to have enough profit to get started. I started with beautiful toddler quilts and then soon moved into the T-shirt business with the help of a friend and her mother explaining the process to me. That was several years ago and now on ETSY I sell many T-shirt quilts every year. I love being able to give each of my customers something they will treasure for a very long time.
I also love to do things in the community with my quilts. I have made a few locally as giveaways. This year I made six quilts for our local choir at the school my younger two attend. They will be auctioned off to raise money for the American Cancer Society. I have also given away a few on my blog with the use of my Facebook Page.
My favorite part about quilting is how relaxing it is to me. I find there is usually something new to learn. I enjoy every part of the process from picking out the fabrics with the customer to designing the quilt that will be a blanket of their memories. I often go over and beyond adding a small touch like a label or some embroidery as time permits. Its hard to pick my favorite quilt as they each have something special about them. I find that emotionally the quilts I love to do are the ones from a customer’s loved ones clothing. To know that this person will have one last thing from their mom, grandmother, dad etc just really puts a sense of warmth in my heart. I feel the Lord has blessed me with a talent and I am thankful for each person he brings my way.
As always here are some more pictures for you to drool over!

Love the way this one looks!

Here are some links, if you want to know more about her, or even get one of those gorgeous quilts! Can you just think of a thousand occasions to give a quilt? I know I can!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunshineofautumn
http://newgrowthstartswithgod.blogspot.com/
sunshineofautumn@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/sunshineofautumnquilts
If you are an artist, or know of an artist you think deserves to be featured, please let me know by leaving a comment here. 
.
My featured artists will go on to be featured on two more blogs this month. Next on  Louise's blog then the Indie Mosaic blog and was just featured on Bridgett’s blog! So you get maximum exposure! Since we all do different things you will reach different readers on each of our blogs and you really get your name out there! It’s really great. And best of all: It’s free! If you enjoyed reading this and want to be featured, or know of someone that you think should be featured, leave a comment on this post, or email me at karengass144@gmail.com

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Featured Artist of the Week -Tanya Seidman

I have Tanya over today!
Tanya does custom knitting! So if you want a piece done, you may want to give her a shout.
I better let her explain what she does.
Tanya Seidman

Tanya Seidman! Talented knitter!
I’m a stay at home mother to our 11-1/2 year old twins, Ariel and Madeleine and a mom to a host of nine big and small pets. For 23 years, I have been married to Jonathan Seidman. That’s a long time to be married to me! We’ve been together for 26 years.

I love these mittens! LOVE THEM!!!!!

Seven years ago, a friend inspired me to knit. She would knit up these lovely ponchos for her daughter and I wanted the same for our daughters. Rather than asking my friend to knit up the garments, I wanted to learn how to knit and make them for myself. I’m a very visual and determined person, so I went out and I bought a $5 instructional DVD video about knitting. At that time, there were local yarn shops offering classes, but I did not want to throw away $200. I’m a quick learner and I knew I could do it in an afternoon. Seven years later I’m knitting just about anything. I love to add fabric to my pieces or tear apart a pattern and add something unusual to the knitted pieces. I love one of a kind garments. 
This must be *the* most fluffy picture ever! LOVE THE FLUFF!

What inspires me the most is color, art and other talented knitters. I own a crazy collection of over 500 pairs of knitting needles. All from glow in the dark to glass needles with hologram skulls on the ends. When you visit my home the first thing you might notice is my collection. They are in decorative, pretty jars sitting on the window sill or on tables. I do not try to hide them or my yarn when someone visits. I see it as… you’re visiting me and not my home. 
Oh-la-la! *wiggles eyebrows*

If you are interested in any garment pieces (big or small) or knitted toys, you may contact me via email at tanyaseidman{at}gmail{dot}com or drop me a message through Facebook. All knitted pieces are custom made to order. Also, check out my Etsy shop, Ting Ting and Owl. It’s a bit on the bare side because it is new. If you see a piece that you like or if you have something else in mind, do not hesitate to message me. Each piece is always knitted with care and in a smoke free home.
There you have it! Go send her an email! I am sure it will make her happy! Or say hi to her on FB… It’s nice to make new friends, specially such talented ones!I have a few more pictures for you too! Check out what else she does… and do you recognise the owl hat? hahahha…. yep! She can make you one of those too!

This must be *the* most fluffy picture ever! LOVE THE FLUFF!

Oh-la-la! *wiggles eyebrows*

Tanya Seidman! Talented knitter!

If you are an artist, or know of an artist you think deserves to be featured, please let me know by leaving a comment here. 

 
My featured artists will go on to be featured on two more blogs this month. Next on  Louise's blog then the Indie Mosaic blog and was just featured on Bridgett’s blog! So you get maximum exposure! Since we all do different things you will reach different readers on each of our blogs and you really get your name out there! It’s really great. And best of all: It’s free! If you enjoyed reading this and want to be featured, or know of someone that you think should be featured, leave a comment on this post, or email me at karengass144@gmail.com