Working on the Weekend...

Projects done!
It's too hot!!!  We live in Minnesota - its not supposed to be this hot!!!  In spite of the heat - I don't like the heat!!! - I accomplished a few things and Hubby did too!

Hubby soaking stamps off of envelopes
 so he can put them in books or file!  He's so cute!
First I made myself another caftan...its cotton batik and so comfortable!  Nothing binding....

My go to comfort outfit in this heat!!!
Three yards of fabric, fold in half,
cut out a neckline,  turn neckline edges over,
 stitch edges using decorative stitches,
 and sew up the sides!
Then I got out the paint and painted two old gold mirrors (the plaster decorated kind) Vintage White.  They will be part of a vignette in the store I'm supplying decorating items to tomorrow!  I finished a muslin pillow with burlap rose on a burlap sleeve and added embellishments to a burlap wreath I made a while ago.





So now I'm off to make some tattered burlap and lace roses for more projects.  Stay tuned!!!  I love making flowers with fabric.  They all turn out so differently.

I hope you've had a glorious weekend!  After hitting 100 degrees tomorrow, we should cool down.  Come on - its Minnesota - turn off the heat!!!

Take care,

Bonnie



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  1. I am in Minnesota too, and agree that it is just too hot. Love your caftan idea; I have been thinking about sewing some tops as I can never find much I like in the stores. I love it that you are a great grandma and Junking.

    Jane

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    1. Hi Jane! I thought about making a short one for a top...I used the width of the fabric but for a top, I think I would cut it down some so its not quite so big They are very cool tho - thanks for stopping by! It's always good to hear from another Minnesotan!!!

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  2. Wonderful Kaftan! Wow, you make it sound so easy to make ... look forward to seeing the finished mirrors and frames. : ))

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  3. Hey Julia! It was easy - I decided that I wasn't going to make facings and I didn't. I looked at another neckline and decided to just wing it so with scissors in hand - I just starting cutting and then sewing! I just paid $40 for one and this one cost half that...and so little time! Thanks for stopping by!!! Is it still raining??? I hope you get a reprieve during the Olympics...

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