Greetings dear friend and blogging buddies! ~ Ahh... 'tis another day of busyness ahead of me. Those are just about constant these days it seems! I thought I would take a minute to show you all the fruits of some of what is keeping me on my toes these days.
I just had to start Bushel & A Peck right away! What bit I have gotten done on it has gone much faster than I anticipated. I can hardly wait 'til it is done. I think I have found the perfect place for it! :) Thanks again dear Myra! As a result of your generousity, it has given me the oppurtunity to meet someone who isn't too terribly far from me. ((( Waving big to you Tina! )))
Now I have been talking for some time now about wanting to redecorate my smaller bathroom in the Patriotic style.Finally, here are a few pics of that. First off, I was able to get some fabric for a valance for $3.49! I didn't want to make a very full one as I was wanting the stars to really show. I just love the way it looks and I LOVE the bargain price! :) I found some paper mache' stars, painted them dark red, antique white, and navy blue. Then I used poster gum ( handi - tak to some of you) to attach them to the wall. Those were just 50 cents a piece, so only $3 to frame the window out!
Some time ago I borrowed the pattern "Patriotic Row" from Bent Creek from Natalie. I was going to originally make a valance out of it , but decided to make a window sill pillow instead. I used ribbon that I got in the 4th of July exchange I was in for HOE/ HOE II . Just perfect for it!
Up next is another design from Bent Creek simply title Flag. I thought this would go quite nicely. Then I have Hometown Gameboard from Little House Needleworks that I had made into a little checkerboard game tray some time ago. That sits on the back of the toilet and the Flag piece resides above.
The flag arrangement I'm sure you all recongnize from a recent post. The candleholder is from Partylite and has long since been discontinued. I have had it tucked away in a drawer for eons and due to the color, I found just the right place to use it.
Oh, here is a closer shot of that gameboard....
.... and one of the flag.
I still have two more walls to go . I know that I am going to be adding LHN's America when I get it framed. I don't know just yet what to do with the other wall. It's a very small space. so it won't need much.
Well, that will be it today folks! I hope you all have a great great day ! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the comments. They truly make me smile!
'til next time,
don't be a stranger,
Sharlotte
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The bathroom redo looks just lovely. I love the wat you finished off the gameboard on the tray. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe patriotic bathroom is coming along great...love the idea! And so many beautiful stitched pieces...you sure have been busy!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri
Love your 'bushel and a peck' Sharlotte! Like you my Mom used to sing it to my brother and I when we were little. When I saw it I thought it might be one I should get for my stash! Your patriotic room will be just lovely when finished. So many beautiful pieces !
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bathroom. I love the way you have all your patriotic things displayed. That little window pillow has given me an idea. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love your bathroom! I love patriotic decorations too! And the window pillow is adorable.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have so many pretty stitcheries to decorate with! Impressive and darling!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!! I had a patriotic bathroom in our last house and then 'repurposed' all those items to the guest bed when we moved here. I just love those colors together.
ReplyDeleteOh Sharlotte! I love, love, LOVE your patriotic bathroom! I have always loved patriotic designs and you have given me a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on "Bushel and a Peck!" I just started stitching that for my mom for Christmas. She used to sing that song to me when I was a little girl. It holds special meaning to me. Kinda neat that we are having a SAL without a formal SAL! I look forward to more pics!
Love your bathroom changes! Just a thought - since the fourth wall is small, and all your stitching is so lovely already, maybe just a few more of the stars that are around the window???
ReplyDeleteCalamityJr~ That was exactly what I have been thinking of putting there! I think that must be what I should do! Thanks for the nudge!!:)
ReplyDeleteBushel & Peck is one of my favorite finishes! Your bathroom is too cute....just love all the patriotic and who doesn't love a good bargain!
ReplyDeleteABAAP - good progress! And I love the new decorating!
ReplyDeleteLove your Bushel and Peck! It's looking good. Love your new decorating and all those patriotic finishes are great!
ReplyDeleteI like your Bushel & A Peck WIP! My daughter (yes, the 20 yr old) sings that to our dog so I've been planning to stitch that for them, LOL. I love love love your patriotic bathroom!! I want to redo my son's room into patriotic stuff but need to put some pep into my needle and get going with some patriotic stitching! Your special touches look great.
ReplyDeleteLove your newest WIP and all of your patriotic stitching and decorating, Sharlene--there is just something so cheery about all the red-white-and-blue, isn't there?
ReplyDeleteLove the new start!
ReplyDeleteYour new decor looks so great!
Your bathroom is darling.
ReplyDeleteI love Bushel & A Peck, such a pretty project.
ReplyDeleteYour new bathroom looks wonderful with all those gorgeous stitchy pieces and look forward to more of your beautiful WIP.
ReplyDeleteLove how you redid your bathroom - it looks great! Can't wait to see how you've progressed on your newest WIP!
ReplyDeleteOh my heck, it's so cute!! Maybe too cute to use for a tinkle. :) hee hee!
ReplyDeleteLove your Bushel & A Peck, it reminds me of my childhood. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharlotte,
ReplyDeleteI love your patriotic bathroom. My family room is decorated that way too. I'm so inspired by all your finishes. We're heading to your neck of the woods next week...to Branson. Didn't you say there is a needlework store there?
Have a great weekend.
Jackie