I've just added a few new items to my Etsy Shop - three new felt needle books, and three "quilt scraps".
The needle books are similar to the ones I had listed before - approximately 3x4" with wool felt pages in shades of pink, raspberry, cream and yellow. The covers are made from vintage handkercheifs (above) and vintage look heavy cottons and linens. Decorated with ribbons, buttons, laces and image transfers from a 1926 Bird Field Guide.
These are a sweet little addition to your sewing basket - a place to keep your needles, pins and tiny bits and bobs. You could also use them as a small traveling sewing kit!
I've also listed three "bird quilt scraps" - these are from the same series as my little wallhangings, but they are left as is. I thought people might enjoy incorporating these into their own larger projects - as part of a wallhanging, a journal cover, or maybe a pillow or apron (a pocket on a tote bag??) I'd love to see how people decide to use them!
And now for the GIVEAWAY! (yes, the one I had promised for my ill fated 500th post!)
I have put together a little kit of many of the items used in my recent projects - the bird image transfers, bits of fabric, lace, ribbons, buttons - so that one of you might make your own little creations in this same pretty color scheme. Leave a comment with your idea of a NAME for this color scheme, based on these photos. I will randomly choose a winner next Monday night and announce the winner on Tuesday June 30th.
Good Luck!
How about Rustic Red.
Posted by: Barbara | June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Strawberries and cream.
:) Lelainia
Posted by: Lelainia | June 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
How about "Twitter-patted"?
Posted by: Lorelei | June 26, 2009 at 12:35 PM
How about Rosy Posy? LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)
Posted by: LindaSonia | June 26, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Oh sign me up! What a fun giveaway. The first thing that came to mind was Cherry Blossom.
Posted by: jerusalem | June 26, 2009 at 04:01 PM
They're so sweet Melissa! How about "English Summer"?
Diana
Posted by: Diana | June 26, 2009 at 04:51 PM
I love the reds... so very fresh and summery! I thought of Red, Red Rose or the Rose Queen!The colors and patterns also remind me of the County Fair!
Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
amzanioli@yahoo.com
Posted by: Jamie V | June 26, 2009 at 05:24 PM
hmmmm
Ruby Remembered?
Posted by: tristanrobin | June 26, 2009 at 07:03 PM
These are so lovely, as all your art is - kind of like "Summer Sunshine" Congratulations on all the posts!
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Shea | June 26, 2009 at 07:52 PM
"cherries and cream bird kit" is what popped in my head! thanks for the chance in the giveaway- here's to many more blog posts! happy summer, xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | June 26, 2009 at 07:54 PM
I'm not very good at these kinds of things but here's my contribution: Cherry Cobbler. Congratulations on 500 posts!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | June 26, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I think "Plummage Pink"
Posted by: Judy | June 27, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Your needle books are fabulous! I treasure mine. Let's see...name ideas:
-Wren Pink (or -Wren Rose)
-Cottage Nest
-Lucia's Nest (Lucia is my grandma and she LOVES everything pink.)
Posted by: Tami B. | June 27, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Ruby's Love.
My mothers name was Ruby, so it has special memories for me
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 27, 2009 at 09:04 AM
How about - "Sunshine and Poppies."
Posted by: Marilyn | June 27, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Remember me RED!
Posted by: Jerri Wood | June 28, 2009 at 09:27 AM
How about 'Rosey Memeories'
Posted by: Sue Cahill | June 28, 2009 at 10:07 AM
How bout Summer Berries?
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | June 28, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Hi Melissa,
Put "Berry Trifle" in from me :) I must need to make one, as that is what I pictured when thinking of the colors !
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Faded Poppy....or Linen Dahlia....
karen...
recycledrita.blogspot.com
Posted by: karen | June 28, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Twitter. Please sign me up for the giveaway
Posted by: Laurie | June 28, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations on the 500-ish post! The phrase "Scarlet Scraps" came to mind as soon as I saw the photos.
Posted by: Kathleen | June 29, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Congratulations on surpassing 500 posts! My suggestion for a name would be "roses and rubies."
Sherry in Little Rock
sherryef(at)swbell(dot)net
Posted by: Sherry Ford | June 29, 2009 at 06:11 PM
How about Summer Bliss or Nature's Bounty?
If I'm not too late please enter me!
searchforgod@yahoo.com
Kristen :)
Posted by: Kristen Smith | June 29, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Ohhh...am I too late? Will share anyway... :)
How about "rose oiseaux"?
xoxo
Posted by: Cristina | June 30, 2009 at 09:35 AM