PLEASE NOTE: My blue dress and bonnet, “Springtime Delight,” for the 13″ Little Darlings, ends this evening on Ebay. You can see it by clicking the picture at the right side bar or you can click HERE. I hope if you haven’t looked at it, you’ll take a peek.
I forgot when I showed you the pictures of the Antique store yesterday, that we had stopped at a little thrift store in one of the small towns we go through on the way to St. Louis. I ran in and found a “fabric/sewing” section and found these four pieces of fabric… I couldn’t resist. The blue and pink plaid/tufted fabrics are super lightweight and semi-sheer. They will make pretty dresses…
I didn’t get the colors in the picture right, but the dress that I have Eden modeling, matches the two fabrics nicely… I’ll show you when I get them started…
These two fabrics inspired me to write this silly little poem…
More pretty doll dresses, I want to make…
I’ll get things a going, and not make you wait
I’m going to make some, a pink and a blue
I’m not making ONE, but rather, it’s TWO
One will be pink with some pretty white lace
A stylish new dress full of elegant grace
The other, a blue, in the prettiest tone
It will be lovely, and beautifully sewn
Maybe you need both for Easter this year
Maybe you don’t, so have no fear
I’ll get them cut out and sewn in a flash
You just start saving your dolly dress cash!
Sorry, that was a Dr. Seuss moment from me… :o)
I hope to have something “dress-wise” the next time we meet…
Maybe I’ll see you cheering at the Finish line on Ebay this evening!
See you tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
Oh, what lovely lovely fabrics, Jeanne! Can’t wait to see what you make with them.
They remind me of maybe my favorite fabric/dress of all time, a lavender/white gingham PLAID (not check) with pink eyelash (tufted) flowers and green eyelash leaves in the center of about every other white square. Mom and I had been to the Bon Marche’s annual spring remnant sale (about 1961) which was a very big deal in those days, and I found this piece in a bundle a man had just dropped on one of the tables. I asked mom if there was enough to make a shirtwaist dress out of, and she said, yes, if she didn’t make the skirt quite so full. (Their remnants were sometimes 3-4 yards each!!!) So, that was my Easter dress that year, and I wore it and wore it and wore it To Death (just about)!!! And you know what?!
I STILL HAVE IT!!! Did I tell you, I ****LOVE**** that fabric?! I can’t wear it any more, of course (it’s worn out under the arms), but I love that fabric……
Hi Charlotte,
Well, all I can say is…PICTURES, PLEASE…WE HAVE TO SEE YOUR DRESS… with a closeup of the fabric if you can.
Thanks Charlotte,
Blessings, Jeanne
Oh yes, picture please! While I was reading your post I was hoping you at least had some of the fabric. Can’t wait to see it.
Dear Charlotte, oh yes, please send in photos so we can see!
Hi Charlotte,
I had a white shirtwaist dress with pink and blue “eyelashes” that I wore to death too! Loved, loved that dress!
Love, love, love the pink fabric with the blue fuzzy dots and white windowpane plaid. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Thank you Mary Sue,
I can’t wait to see how it sews up either. It was a fun find! Glad you like them.
Blessings, Jeanne
The pink/blue has that springy look. Can’t wait to see the design you choose.
Mr. Google helped me figure out the round pocket I was trying to make. Have the dress cut out and ready to sew for Ardyn. But, need to find the time as the yard overgrowness is calling. We did a major hedge trim yesterday. Now, I think I would like to completely get rid of it. Around here, everyone is being encouraged to keep any plants at least five feet from the house and landscape with rocks for fire prevention. Makes sense, but pretty ugly. There are some fire resistant plants, but most are not those I prefer.
I’ve also been trying to find some fillet crochet examples that look like that tablecloth from yesterday, but haven’t been successful. I have seen that tablecloth many times so you wouldn’t think it would be so hard. In my search, I also found a lot of needle lace. Lovely.
Hi Joy,
I’m working on the dresses right now. I hope you like them…
I googled those kind of pockets last night and was going to tell you there are lots of tutorials to look at.
I should look in my old Delineator magazines…as I think I’ve seen some like the one I showed…
Thanks Joy,
I hope you figure out what to do in your yard…
Blessings, Jeanne
Hi, Joy, Enter Filet Lace on eBay and tablecloths, hundreds of them, show up at ridiculously low prices. All sizes in white and various shades of ecru and darker beige. Have fun. I have a tablecloth one of my great-great-grandmothers made during the depression. My mother said she had no idea how she obtained the yarn or string she made it with as she had no income. I feel like only antique-style dishes look good on it.
Thanks for the into Susette! Now that I know that Filet crochet has only one L. Anyway, I’m of the opinion that it may be Cluny Italian Filet lace or even French knotted Cluny bobbin filet. It may have some crochet in there, but it looks more like drawn thread needle lace to me. Just to get picky. 🙂
Hi Susette,
It’s nice to know the filet tablecloths can be found so easily on Ebay. I’m with you…antique dishes HAVE to be used on these tablecloths…
Thanks for the information!
Blessings, Jeanne
Hi Miss Jeanne,
I agree with Mary Sue, I really love the pink with little blue tuffs. It feels little something from the late 50s early 60s. No I wasn’t around back then lol. Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing what that creative mind of yours is thinking. Thank you for all the eye candy in the last two blogs. I loved seeing all the goodies Charlotte received from her gift exchange. Charlotte I LOVE your name. I’ve never been very keen on my name but as I’ve grown older I’ve realized it’s unique and thats neat so it’s all good.
Jeanne your trip to the Antique store looked like fun. Im glad I was only along virtually because I see lots I would have snatched up. I love the filet crochet. Joy goggle advanced filet crochet and you’ll see lots of examples. Years ago at our local flea and antique market I picked up a filet table runner for a dollar.. score! I really need to find it, I packed it when we moved and haven’t seen it since. Im very guilty of putting things away only to be found years later. Im the plastic tote queen! Just take a peek into my basement. Lol
Have a lovely Wednesday
Hugs
Ingrid
Hi Ingrid,
I hope you find your table runner…if you do, let us see it.
I’m working on the dresses right now, and yes, they’ll be late 40’s and 50’s styles… I hope you like them.
Thank you,
Blessings, Jeanne
I love that springy look of the fabrics Jeanne! They remind me of something, I can’t figure out if it was something from my childhood or when I was sewing for Jennifer. But aren’t they some kind of dotted Swiss? I remember my mother making me and my sister yellow dotted Swiss dresses, and the dots were just like those, not perfect circles. They certainly do look like vintage material.
I can see these dresses having a pretty slip underneath to hold them out!
HI Linda,
Yes, these dresses are certainly the epitome of Spring! They are coming together wonderfully! Some people call this fabric a dotted Swiss variation, some call it Clipped dots and some call it tufted cotton. Whatever it is, it’s vintage…only about 34-35″ wide. It’s been nice making them and I do have something to show tomorrow! yay!
Oh, and yes, a pretty slip underneath is definitely in order!
Thanks Linda,
Blessings, Jeanne
What beautiful pieces of fabric!! I can’t wait to see where inspiration leads you. I agree with Ingrid that I’m glad I was only virtually shopping at the antique store. So much to love – and buy. For years on our anniversary weekend David and I would go to a B&B in Bellville, TX, that was opened in the late 1800s or early 1900s (can’t remember for sure) and still had the period furnishings. We would always take the room that had the adjoining bath and sitting room. Then during the day we would browse the antique and gift shops. It was a wonderful way to spend our anniversary. We would eat supper in the Victorian pub and lunch in the tea room. All owned by the same people. Then one year we went up and, while we could still get the room, they had closed down the pub and tea room and were trying to sell the building. So sad. It took forever to sell it, but it ended up being sold and used for modern-day shops. If I had had the money or the inclination to be an innkeeper, I would have bought it. I was sure someone would buy it and keep it as it was, but sadly that did not happen.
Ingrid, you have a basement! How blessed you are. I was raised in the northeast where even the simplest tract home had a basement. When I moved to Texas I couldn’t believe the excuses they had for not having basements in homes, including the one about being at sea level. Delaware is at sea level also, but we had basements, and Houston has a huge underground tunnel system with shops and restaurants. Sure do miss having one, both for storage and a recreation room.
Looking forward to seeing the new dresses. Hope you do really well at your auction.
Hi Barbara,
I do have a basement. It’s 1800sq ft to be exact; All the mechanics are down there in one room. Hubby has a large room down there. It’s a man cave kind of deal… Bar, tv, dart board, he loves making wine. He stores his winemaking things there. Half the room is lined with shelves filled with wine he’s bought or made. It stores really well down. I know there are plenty of states where basements aren’t possible. My son said in SC where he lives it’s not the norm because they sit on stone and blasting to create a basement is expensive but there are areas that are just to wet with water being only 3 or 4 feet below making a basement not possible.
I really like this tufted fabrics! They have such a nice vintage look to them. I can remember being in junior high in the 1970’s and shopping with my mom. She found a dress with a tufted fabric, and tried to get me to try it on. I remember being horrified and telling her that was a “grandma” dress. Amazing how much our tastes change. I love it now, and am anxious to see what you make with it.
Hi Carlyn,
It’s funny how our tastes really do change over time. I have several pieces of this tufted fabric in my stash and just thought it was normal stuff. but when I saw this stuff, I knew it was the real deal… vintage, 35-36″ wide, and a totally different feel to it than what you find today. It’s sewn up beautifully today and I’ll share what I got finished on it tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
Hi Barbara,
My hubby and I like to visit antique shops and see what kind of treasures we find (and sometimes buy!). It’s fun to step back in time and see things from the past. They just don’t make furniture like they used to!
We have been to several B&B’s too and love the feel of them. It’s too bad yours went out of business.
Thanks for your kind words Barbara… I hope the auction does well too… It is kind of a new start for me, with momma not being here to tell her about it. :o(
Blessings, Jeanne
Barbara, I have been to that B&B in Belleville! It was lovely. If you don’t mind me asking, where do you live?
Dear Jeanne, I love your poem! You must have known that April is National Poetry Month and decided to get ahead of all of the poets and create your rhyme in advance.
I look forward to seeing what you create with the new fabric.
HI Dorothy,
I didn’t know it was National Poetry Month in April… I was just feeling a little Dr. Suess-ish, I guess. I’ll have to put on my thinking cap and think up a few more for April!
Thanks for the heads up! :o)
Blessings, Jeanne