~french grainsack style pillow~

I made up some french grainsack style pillows for a recent market

and they were such fun I just kept going!

~so now I'm listing a couple in my etsy store~

don't you love my vintage wire shopping cart, one day I'd like to make a pretty liner for it

anyways, back to the pillows, they have

barn red stripes front and back and a french graphic in black on the front

side ties, just because that's how I pictured them made up

they're a nice heavier weight fabric

$25 including the 12x16" insert

available at my raggygirl etsy store

i love them so much i'm keeping one for myself!!

Tracey

~fieldstone vintage market~

if you live anywhere near Vancouver don't miss out on the

Fieldstone Vintage Market

 coming up in just two short weeks

if you made it out to the Old School Market, this market is being organised by the same dynamic duo, Rachel and Lily of Birch and Bird...

they have teamed up with Bakersview EcoDairy to host a large outdoor market

with 50 vintage vendors and local artisans, including moi

~raggygirlvintage~

i went and checked out the venue and it is fab, horses grazing in the field behind, gorgeous view of Mt Baker, nicely laid out "field" with walkways and grassy patches

~and of course the sun will shine all day~

click on the link above (click the bottom half of the poster - blogger gremlin), or click the link on my sidebar for more details

it's a family friendly venue, but you'll also find information there on local hotel deals and shopping spots if you're making it a girl's weekend:-)

 it will definitely be worth it peeps, see you there!!

Tracey

PS. For the Washington gals, the market venue is just north of the Sumas border crossing

~from flop to pop~french farmstyle pillow

sometimes it's the oops in sewing that have the most potential

and yes i know

~measure twice - cut once~

blah, blah, blah

i do, really, i'm a perfectionist when it comes to sewing, especially items i plan to offer for sale

but still i can't tell you how many times i've sewn pillows together with one of the backing panels reversed....

usually late at night

so what to do when i cut a panel too small?

and not just any panel

let me tell you, these transfers take a lot of time and elbow grease

well, how about overlay it on a red ticking background

fray the edges a little

love it!!

perfect for a french country home

flop to pop

get it:-)

(tell me i'm not the only one!)

and here's how one customer put it all together, doesn't it look so wonderfully french country

{Tammy purchased my chanticleer rooster pillow from The Passionate Home in Langley, where Carrie carries a selection of my pillows and products}

~don't forget to come visit at the market tomorrow~

Tracey

 

 

~etsy treasuries~

~i love etsy treasuries~

it's always a treat to have my handmade items included

my runners seem especially popular recently

i love the assortment of items that are put together

reflecting the diverse tastes and interests out there

and you get to see other etsy stores you might not have found otherwise

i always get a kick when i see other bloggers i know featured too

here's are two recent treasuries for your enjoyment

~a little bit of country~

~in my darling cottage~

Tracey

featured!!

Thanks Jen for featuring my burlap and ruffles runner here at Tatertots and Jello!

here are some of the other burlap and ruffles creations I've posted about...

Be sure to check out the other neat ideas Jen featured this week, like super-cute pincushions made from old tin cans!!

happy days,

Tracey

burlap sack ruffled runner

just can't get enough of burlap and ruffles...

this is my farmhouse kitchen runner I just finished up...

yummy layers of cherries and green gingham....

topped with white anglaise lace....

I have it pictured here on a tall side table I have...

but it would be perfect for the kitchen table, bench, porch...

just having fun!!

I'm linking up to Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Take a Look Tuesday
Lucky Linky Tuesday
Get your craft on Tuesday
Anything related Tuesday
Whatever goes Wednesday
and
check out Jenny's new linky party at Seamingly Smitten
Get your craft on Thursday
100 ideas under $100
Weekend wrap up

happy days,

Tracey