Senior portfolio sampling.

All designed and made by hand from yours truly. Enjoy!

1. Quilted carry-all tote bag.

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2. "Simple Love" tunnel books

4.75" x 4.75" fabric, book board, kraft paper, vintage papers

*detail of interior image w/ book expanded.

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3. Provencal Garden Dress

*industry size 10. Cotton bodice, linen skirt.

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4. Girl/Boy Quilts- hand embroidered.

60" x 70"

60" x 70"

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5. Embroidered Tea Towel w/ crocheted edging. "lambie pie"

*Lacoste, France. Fall 2009

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6. Embroidered wall hanging w/crocheted edging. "Mr. Bunny Pants"

*Lacoste, France. Fall 2009

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6. Embroidered wall hanging w/ crocheted edging. "Lovey Dovey"

*Lacoste, France. Fall 2009

(Ps. scroll down a few more entries incase you missed the little blouses!)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

I finally got my thank you cards in the mail today. Hooray!

Bb is for Blouse

Here are some images of the little Girls' ruffled blouses that I made for part of my senior portfolio. Inspired by that good ol' vintage circus imagery, these little blouses are fun and full of personality. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed making them!

Thank you times a million Caitlin Betsy Bell, for the photos!

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Mail Call!

It came! It came! About a week ago I ordered this lovely 1940's Rex Fifth Avenue Flapjack Compact from a seller on Etsy. It was actually an exact replacement of a compact I had purchased at a local antique store about a year ago but sadly lost not long thereafter. I just love the dainty little design on the top and the fact that the compact is so big. I'm just so glad to have "it" back!

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Some fun history: This compact dates back to the 1940's, during WWII. The company was able to meet war restrictions with this compact by creating a non-metal case. Made in the USA. Hooray! I'm a happy girl.

Getting Crafty: Spool Hooks

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Oh my goodness, love these! I found this fun little project on Haylie B. Waring's Blog. Her DIY project was also featured on Design Sponge as a step-by-step tutorial with great instructions and photos. Check it out here and go try it for yourself! I know I'm going to!

I would like...

more vintage dresses...Yes, please!

It's been a while...

It's been a while since I've done anything not related to finishing up my senior portfolio...but now it's done! And today I had the pleasure of scrolling through some blogs that I haven't been able to keep up with lately. Here are some lovely photos I ooh'd and ahh'd over while scrolling through OnceWed today. love love love.

P.S. photos of work from my portfolio coming soon!