Hello...My sweet friends! I posted my little icon photo yesterday and thought it might be fun to share just what that little RED shoe actually is... Can you guess?
Yes...You guessed it! It's a pincushion...Made from a little child's RED patent leather shoe.
I find myself heading straight for the shoes when I go into a thrift store! There are so many darling little children's shoes...Some nearly new and others lovingly scuffed by the feet of little ones.
If any of you decide to make up your own little pinnie...Please let me know if you post it on your blog! I'd love to see it! :)
Have a wonderful weekend, my sweet friends! Carolynn xoxo
Hi to all my dear family and friends, Today I have three special people that I want to THANK. Cindy from "OLD TIME FARMHOUSE" BLOG surprised me by choosing my name to win her vintage apron Giveaway. I love aprons...and, especially, gingham ones!
Paula from "SUGAR SWEET AND PINK" BLOG created and lovingly stitched such sweet gifts for me. I'd like to share a few of them with you. I love each one! Mark...my hubby Thank you, Honey, for the cute as pie polka dot tea pot and the matching polka dot plates. You know just what I like. You are such a sweetheart
Polka Dots... Whiskers on Kittens... My favorite color...Red These are a few of my favorite things!
Paula, My darling adopted daughter created this adorable kitty cat. She designed the pattern and the hand stitched touches. Paula added the crowning touch...the tiny blue and white creamer and saucer. I adore it, Paula!
You guessed it... A few more of my favorite things! Gifts from my hubby...
More RED... and More pretty Polka Dots!
"My Little RED shoe Pincushion" It sits proudly in my sewing room.
"Raggedy Ann" Do you see the light blue gingham apron draped over the chair back? Can you guess WHO gave it to me?
Heart Shaped Pockets... Oh...How cute, Cindy! I love your darling giveaway!
Cindy sent me this sweet vintage apron. I don't have the heart or wear it and get it dirty... I think it will hang proudly in my kitchen.
My RED vintage kitchen chair with country tole painting. I found this at a Craft Faire in Tennessee. It has been used as a high chair for little visitors and has sat in my kitchen for many years.
Sweet Paula gave me this beautiful vintage linen table cloth. I love the fine stitching and RED crocheted edging. Thank you, dear.
Gifts from my sweet Paula Play Pals... Patti, Penny & Kitty
"When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you.
If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do.
Fate is kind She brings to those to love The sweet fulfillment of Their secret longing.
Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps in and sees you through Your dreams come true."
(Disney Theme Song)
Special thanks to: Paula at www.sugarsweetandpink.blogspot.com and Cindy at www.oldtimefarmouse.blogspot.com
Each week I love joining in my favorite blog parties. I'm linking with: Boogie Board Cottage www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com Mockingbird Hill Cottage www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com Sunny Simple Life www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com The Dedicate House www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com The Little Red House www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com Etsy Cottage Style www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com Cozy Little House www.cozylittlehouse.com Knick Of Time www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com Lavender Cottage Dreams www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com Have A Daily Cup of Mrs Olson www.jannolson.blogspot.com My Rose Chintz www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com Common Ground www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com I Gotta Create www.igottacreate.blogspot.com Rooted In Thyme www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com The Charm of Home www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com Show-Licious Saturday's www.sew-licious.blogspot.com
Welcome! Sandy from "521 Lake Street" hosted an Easter Swap. Thank you, Sandy, for hosting! The challenge was to create an original "Spoolie" for our partner.
This was my first attempt at needle felting. Thank heaven for YouTube tutorials. I made this for my swap partner, Joyce of "Scrap For Joy" blog.
Do you remember seeing this?
"Little Chicklette" Almost finished.
"Little Chicklette" Sittin Pretty atop her wooden "Spoolie"!
Easter "Spoolie" Variation Egg Cup Pincushion
Work In Progress
I made the cutest little Polka Dot Easter Eggs... You may ask..."Where are they?" My kitty, Schlomo, ate them!
Another "Little Chicklette Spoolie" for my sweet friend, Jann, of "Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs Olson" blog.
Not quite finished... Just a few more touches.
"Little Chicklette" She needed a little Bling!
Blessings to each one of you on this glorious weekend! Carolynn xoxo
I'd like you to meet my friend, Joyce. Her blog is "Scrap For Joy". www.scrapforjoy.blogspot.com 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
Last year I had the pleasure of making this little pinnie for my darling adopted daughter, Paula, of "Sweet Vintage Rose Cottage" She has become so very dear to me as she has gone through so many adversities with her health. We have prayed for each other every day and encouraged one another. If you haven't visited her lovely blog, please do. You will come away blessed by one of the sweetest, most feminine blogs, ever!
I love searching for little children's shoes at thrift stores and have found such precious ones. This is a little snippet of the "before"...that, I made darling Paula's little pink and white pinnie. Happily, I still have one more sweet little shoe waiting to become a pretty little pinnie!
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving me your kind comments! Blessings, my dear friends! Carolynn xoxo
I am still pinching myself to make sure that I'm not dreaming...
Oh, my goodness...Just look at these adorable treasures. Precious Paula of "Sweet Vintage Rose Cottage" knows how much I love the color Red!
I spent a lovely afternoon just ooing and ahhing as I opened each charming gift!
I adore this chubby little elephant perched high upon a bright red tomato...This is the cutest pincushion! I love it and will enjoy displaying it in my sewing room! Thank you, my darling adopted daughter! I do feel extremely loved and you have blessed me so abundantly!
"Every good and perfect gift comes from above". James 1:17
Blessings to you for sharing this moment with me...and, love to my darling adopted daughter, Paula! Carolynn xoxo
