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Do you want to see something really cute?

Sandy from "521 Lake Street" had an Easter Spoolie Swap.
I was paired with Joyce from "Scrap For Joy".
She created this darling Spoolie.
It is perched high atop a vintage Jello mold.
I just love it, Joyce!

Joyce is an amazingly creative lady.
She made this adorable swag.
I love the tiny creatures she so artfully crafted.
Thank you, my sweet new friend!

Do you see what I see?
Polka dots a plenty...
Joyce gave me two of the cutest little egg cups.
I just love them!

Bunny Express with a truck load of fresh carrots...
Could they be from Mr. McGregor's Garden?

Tea Time at Chenille Cottage

Bunny Hugs...

The Red Hutch all decked out for Spring.
My grandmother passed her Desert Rose dishes on to me.
I have many memories of Easter dinner at her house as a girl.
I miss her so much!





Dearest Joyce,
Thank you for this darling keepsake.
It is so sweet and will grace my kitchen this Spring.
I love every thoughtful gesture and each lovely gift.
In the coming weeks I will be sharing all of your red pretties, too.
I am thankful to have gained a dear new friend.

I'm so happy you stopped, my dear blogging family and friends.

Blessings to each one of you
and a Happy Spring!

Carolynn xoxo

"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of the singing of birds is come
and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs,
and the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell.
Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away."
Song of Solomon 2:11-13
I'm linking with these lovely blogs...

*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
Seasonal Sunday
www.thetablescaper.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Coastal Charm
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Budget Decorating Party
www.creativecaincabin.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
You're Gonna Love It
www.kathywithane.com
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Tuesdays The Scoop
www.cedarhill-ranch.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Friday Favorite Features
www.foxhollowcottage.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
Anything Blue Friday
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot .com

Hello...My sweet blogging friends!
In my post I'd like to share some of the bright red cherries that are sprinkled throughout my home. From cotton aprons trimmed with old fashioned red rick rack to cozy quilts...They are all such a lovely addition to any country cottage decor!

Each year my sister, Sherry, blesses me with lots and lots of cherries. I like to dehydrate and then freeze them. They are delicious in homemade ice cream, nut breads and homemade granola bars!

I've been busy in my sewing room this past week making up thissweet little 1940s vintage apron.I found this wonderful vintage pattern thenmodified it a bit for this apron.

Pardon my camera exposure...The apron looks blue, but it's black with tiny little cherries
and cherry red rick rack.

Aprons always look so sweet garnished with rick rack.
The original 1940s vintage pattern incorporated lots and lots of it.

I was thrilled to find this 1940s Vintage Apron pattern.
When I have an etsy shop I will be stitching up
these darling aprons for sale.

I love...love...love the back of this apron.
If you look closely there is a band between the shoulders to
prevent the straps from slipping off your shoulders.
I attached the straps at the waistband
with buttonholes and shiny black buttons.

The finishing touch!

MORE CHERRIES! 


The table runner with the bright red cherries was lovingly made by my sister, Patti, for my birthday.
Doesn't it look pretty snugged in with the vintage quilt and red pillows?
(I "TWEAKED" this sadly worn antique settee...It's in dire need of a
new upholstering. All the soft textiles offer a simple disguise!)

So many of my blogging friends have a penchant for cherries.
And, so do I!

HERE ARE A FEW CHERRIES FROM AROUND MY HOME.

This is a closeup of a large tole painted glass jarthat I store my twill tape that I use for my"Chenille Cottage" labels.

Isn't she lovely! My darling adopted daughter, Paula, from
"Rose Fairie Cottage" made this sweet little quilted portrait
for me for Mother's Day.

(This is the fabric I used to recover my ironing board.)
Thank you my sweet friends for stopping by for a visit.

How I would love to share a slice of freshly baked cherry walnut bread
and a hot cup of tea with each one of you!

Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him."
Psalm 34:8

LINKING WITH

"Sunny Simple Sundays"
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com

Common Ground

www.commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

Cozy Little House

www.cozylittlehouse.com

NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

www.kathewithane.blogspot.com An Oregon Cottage

www.anoregoncottage.com Lavender Garden Cottage Linky Party

www.lavendercottage.blogspot.com Sue Loves Cherries

www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

www.jannolson.blogspot.com A Delightsome Life

www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com The Brambleberry Cottage

www.thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com The Charm of Home

www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com Common Ground

www.commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com Blog Party Sunday-Show Off Your Handmadeswww.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Welcome to my Cottage Guest Room... Last April I posted just a few photos of this room. I have added several more. My April 24, 2012 has been my "most viewed" post with 2385 views.

There's nothing like a good nights sleep.
My desire is for my guests to sleep well and wake up refreshed.

I love all things vintage!
I found this old chair in an antique store in Lebanon, Tennessee.
It's the perfect place to squirrel away with a good blog.

To protect the little woven husk stool that belonged to my husband's grandparents
I slipcovered it in a minty green toile.
The images are from my favorite nursery rhyme...
"Hey Diddle Diddle...The Cat and the Fiddle".

"Precious Moments"
Each one has been a thoughtful gift from my family and friends.

"Star light, Star bright, First star I see tonight.
I wish I may
I wish I might
To have this wish I wish tonight."

"Sweet Dreams"

"Chloe's Quilt"
My sweet kitty, Chloe was only with me five years.
She suffered kidney failure.
I made this small quilt for her.
She loved to curl up and nap on it.
I miss her!

Collecting and displaying vintage children's clothing is something I love to do.

"For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son,
That whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life"
John 3:16

I love soft, cuddly chenille.
That's the reason why I named my blog "Chenille Cottage".

I made this Teddy Bear
with my favorite 1930 Aunt Grace's reproduction fabrics.


Lilac
Lace curtains
A Lavender and white quilt
Rose colored lighting

I found this sweet doll cradle several years ago.
It needed a little TLC.
It soon became the perfect place for a few of my favorite things.
A chenille pillow Quilted teddy bear Several small quilted pillows and my 1950 baby picture.

"Birdhouses"
This miniature quilt is something I made several years ago.
I enjoy displaying it in the Spring.

Something soft for your toesies!

"Corner Cubby"
Each item on all the shelves was thrifted.
One of my favorite things to do is to spend time hunting for treasures in my local thrift shops.

The beautiful hobnail bedspreads were thrifted.
I paid $8 for each one.

I love kitties!

Sittin pretty!

My gentle little grey tabby cat, Schlomo.

"May Day Basket"
May your day be filled with joy!

Thank you for popping in and visiting,
my dear family and friends.

Hello My dear friends...I'm so glad you stopped by!
Is your kitchen beginning to smell like hot apple cider, maple syrup and fruit pies fresh from the oven?.
How I love this season of the year. It is truly my favorite. There's the sweet scent of Fall in the air.

A Bowl Full of Autumn Wishes!

What a beautiful time of year the Fall is with it's rich warm hues of orange, red, green and gold.
I enjoy the long awaited cooler temperatures, nice breezes and vivid colors.

I had fun stitching up these sweet little quilted pillows to add a homespun touch.
One of my very favorite quilt shops is "Little Quilts" in Marrietta, Georgia. The patterns for these little pillows are found in their book "Little Quilts Around The House".
I have visited their shop and fondly remember their warm and friendly staff.

Autumn in the Country


I designed and made this Fall "WELCOME" quilted table runner. Each year I look forward to displaying it on my antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine cabinet.I like using a wide variety of textures in my seasonal vignettes.

Isn't this a delightful Harvest Image?
It was a free graphic from
"Mom On Time Out" blog.

"Chenille Cottage"

Thank you for visiting my blog and my home.
I have enjoyed visiting your blogs so very much.
So many of you have shared your cozy homes, richly displayed with artful
Fall arrangements, handmade creations and delicious Autumn dishes.

I pray you have a bountiful week just brimming with God's richest blessings!

Carolynn xoxo



"Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done."
I Chronicles 16:8
I'M LINKING WITH Sunny Simple Sundaywww.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com Mosaic Mondaywww.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.comNifty thrifty Tuesdaywww.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.comCottage Style Linky Partywww.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.comYou're Gonna Love It Tuesdaywww.kathewithane.comTuesday Garden Partywww.anoregoncottage.comTweak It Tuesdaywww.cozylittlehouse.comRednesdaywww.suelovescherries.blogspot.comIvy and Elephantswww.ivyandelephants.blogspot.comHave A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonwww.jannolson.blogspot.comA Delightsome Lifewww.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.comThe Brambleberry Cottagewww.thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.comFrench Country Cottagewww.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.comCommon Groundwww.commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

I have been busy in my sewing room making more aprons! On hot days it's so nice to squirrel myself away in the air conditioning and stitch away!

I love making aprons as gifts. They are a passion for me with their old fashioned charm. I have always felt that the gifts I give should be the gifts I would love to receive.

Just right for Mommy's little helper!
I had the fun of making this little apron for my great niece, Ainsley. She's our family's miracle baby! She was born two years ago prematurely at 27 weeks. Baby Ainsley weighed 2 lbs. 11 oz. Last week, she went to the doctor and weighed in at 29 incredibly wonderful pounds. She's healthy, happy and such a sweet little girl!
She celebrated her second birthday this past weekend. Happy Birthday, Ainsley Marie!
To God be the glory! We thank Him for touching our little angel girl!

It was a pleasure stitching up this summery apron for my friend, Sharon. I hope she will wear it in comfort and good health. It is a colorful version of my original flapper style apron that I shared in one of my previous posts.

I enjoy personalizing each apron I make with my "Chenille Cottage" labels.
I machine embroidery my labels on twill tape.

AN APRON WITHOUT RICKRACK...IS LIKE A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE!!!

Thanks, so much, for popping in...my sweet friends!
I hope you have a wonderful week!

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice!"
Philippians 4:4

What a busy week it has been and I have loved every minute I've spent in my sewing room!

So many fun things to SEW...
SEW little time!!

Oh, how I LOVE APRONS!

An apron without a pocket...Would be like a bird without wings!

Making "Chenille Cottage" garment labels

And now for my inspiration for the rickrack bedazzled, paisley and polka dot apron...
DRUMROLL PLEASE...

This vintage apron is from the 1920s and is referred to as a "flapper apron".
Isn't it wonderful?!

I have another sweet little project nearly finished that I will be posting...once I sew a button on it. :)

Thank you, my dear friends, for stopping by and for your many thoughtful comments!

Blessings and fond friendship,
Carolynn xoxo

Hint about my next post: One can never have too many _ _ _ _ _ _?????

Summertime Sewing...
I love...love...love aprons!

What a joy it was to stitch up these children's aprons for the precious little ones!
I thought I would share my latest projects.
There are four of them.

One of my favorite fabric collections...1930s reproductions.

Adding a ruffle in a coordinating print.

Close Up...
My favorite gathering method:
1. Knot one end of DMC floss and then...
2. Zigzag over floss (lay floss 1/4" from edge of fabric).
3. Find center of ruffle piece and apron and then pin together.
4. Tighten DMC until gathers are equally spread on both sides of center pin.
5. Pin entire ruffle in place.
6. Stitch carefully along gathered edge making sure to hide zig zag inside seam. (1/2" seam)
7. Remove DMC after stitching is complete.

(I like this method because the DMC floss doesn't break when gathering.)


I love using coordinates...the more prints the better!
The apron bodice is lined with a coordinating fabric for extra strength and wear.


Making my own "Chenille Cottage" labels
and adding them discreetly to the inside of the apron.



Red, white and blue beach balls.
I love sewing with my favorite color...
RED!


My signature label...


PINK POODLES!
Ooo Lah Lah!


Feit Avec Amour
(Made With Love!)


Vintage reproduction prints
add such a sweet old fashioned look to this little apron.


Instead of a tie...I chose to add a "scrunchy" that slips over the child's head.
It's so much softer on a little ones neck.

Thank you for spending time with me in my sewing room.

I love to sew
I love sharing my latest projects
and
I love blessing others with the work of my hands.

Have a wonderful week, my sweet friends!

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Thank you to my sweet friend, Jann...for featuring my aprons
on your lovely blog.
I hope you'll take a moment and pop in and say hello.
"Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson"
www.jannolson.blogspot.com

Thank you, Elaine, for featuring me on
"Sunny Simple Sunday".
I hope you stop over and visit her blog.
"Sunny Simple Life"
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com

It's Summertime at Chenille Cottage!

Make yourself at home...I hope you'll stay for a while.
My sister, Patti, made this lovely red, white and blue quilt for my birthday.
I just love it!

A Cuppa Spiced Tea...
One for You
And, One for Me!

Be a Lamb...and Stay For a While!
My Blue and Yellow Canisters were given to me as a gift in 1970.
I have always loved blueware of any kind.

"Summertime"
Red, White and Blue
Stars and Stripes
Bouquets of Daisies
Mouthwatering Watermelon
Beachcombing
Picnics
Fun!

My sweet husband brought this Gzhel Sugar Bowl back from a trip he took to Russia. He has a tradition of bringing something blue home to me when he travels overseas. I love this darling sugar bowl with it's lovely shape and rich blue hues.
The sweet little Dutch Girl was passed on to me by my Mother. It was given to her in the 1920s when she was a little girl. I have fond memories from my childhood of admiring it, but, never touching. It is a precious keepsake!

Milkglass from my friend & distant cousin, Laura
I love Chickens...
Any way, shape or form!

"This Little Piggy went to Market..."
I have had these little salt and pepper shakers for over 30 years.
Aren't they cute?!!

"Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt,
so that you will know how you should respond to each person."
Colossians 4:6 NASB

Sometimes I fall so short of this challenging passage of scripture!

"Blue sounds like the mighty Pacific.Blue smells like a blueberry on a bush.Blue tastes like a blueberry on my tongue.Blue feels like a turquoise puffer fish in the ocean.Blue looks like a shimmering sea.Blue feels like a shard of beach glass.Blue sounds like a whale singing."J. Bowers

Sweet cream comes from Contented Cows!My kitchen isn't complete without a few happy bovines!
Thank you for stopping by for a visit, my dear friends!I hope you'll come back again, soon!
Blessings and Friendship,Carolynn xoxo
"Kind words can be shortand easy to speak,but their echoesare truly endless."
Mother Teresa
Happy Rednesday! I added this post to Sue's lovely blog. I hope you will pop in and spend some time!www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com

It's "SHARE YOUR CUP THURSDAY" at Jann's blog. I hope you'll stop in and visit her lovely blog!
www.jannolson.blogspot.com

I posted at "VERY MERRY VINTAGE STYLE"...I hope you'll pop in and visit this darling cottagey blog!
www.verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com

Oh, how I LOVE APRONS! They treat my heart to so many wonderful memories like...My precious Gramma Peggie, her warm, sweet smelling kitchen, her strong faith in God, her loving heart, and her melodious laughter...Times past that are dear to my heart!

SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR SHIRLEY...OF "Zetta's Apron"

This week I have been stitching up something special for the very first person who left a comment on my new blog. Her name is Shirley from "Zetta's Apron" blog. In a loving tribute Shirley has dedicated her blog to her Grandma Zetta's memory. I was so touched by this that I thought it would be most appropriate to make an apron in honor of her Grandmother. Shirley loves the color RED (like me) and she has a penchant for polka dots. My dear Shirley...I hope you enjoy wearing your red, white and polka dot apron in good health!

***AN APRON ISN'T AN APRON WITHOUT A POCKET***

***ALL TIED UP WITH A PRETTY BOW***AND A CUSTOM "Chenille Cottage" LABEL***

BLESSINGS, SHIRLEY...I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW APRON!
LOVINGLY,
CAROLYNN xoxo