In Celebration of Spring?

I've decided with the snow storm of 9 -10 inches last week, to just ignore the 20 degree temps and forge on to spring.  To celebrate this mind bending decision, I am making flowers...out of anything I can get my hands on.

So here's some flowers using the linings of recycled blazers, used/new zippers, old lace curtains, and some new fabric scraps.  I've viewed quite a few tutorials, bought a few books, and practiced, practiced and practiced some more.  Many crafters use glue guns - I have burned myself, glued my tools together, and strung glue from here to there.  I mainly use a needle and thread...its so much safer for me and my pets and anyone/anything else standing near.

All zipper - both metal and nylon!

Variety of rosettes using cotton and recycled linings!  Love my yo yo's too!

From fluffy roses to flat rosettes - all made from recycled linings and old lace curtains!

I have a whole tote full of nylon zippers of many colors so my stash will keep me in zipper flowers forever.  My friend's Mom does alterations so she is supplying me with the metal ones, otherwise they are difficult to find.  I also use zippers for trim to coordinate the zipper flower to the tote bag or jacket. 

My sewing room should be declared a disaster area...except that its filled to overflowing with every color and pattern so making flowers with leftovers from quilts I've made uses up those scraps.

When I'm in the mood - nothing is safe and everything gets embellished.  I waiting to be crowned Queen of Repurposing! 

Have a great day - the sun is shining here!!!  Yay!

Bonnie

Where art thou Spring???

We are a pretty patient bunch here in Minnesota but we are on our last nerve now.  There is snow in the forecast again!  We just were gifted with 10 inches this week - so enough already!

So I thought I would bring you some spring from Gamla Stan Stockholm, Sweden.  As we were walking down the cobblestone streets in this Medieval town, we turned a corner and there was this vision of loveliness.  I can smell them from here.

So enjoy and know that spring has to be just around the next corner!!!

Take care!

Bonnie