LATEST CREATIONS....

I recently finished this lovely custom jumper and the client loved it.

 She provided the embroidery place mats. They were lovely...I almost hated to cut them up....She tried it on and fell in love....

 This lovely crochet over blouse was a first for me. I used all vintage pieces to create this beautiful top. It is for sale and can be found on my Etsy page...

I created this 1920's style shift with a dress and curtain panel. It has a nice flow when you twirl. It can be found on my Etsy page.

I have been collecting vintage crochet pieces with green for a while and I finely found a dress that would go with the green. It had a second layer so when I cut the hem of the dress to create the blouse I left the

under layer longer to give the new blouse much more umph....lol The neckline, sleeves and waist all have elastic and are very expandable.

This blouse can be found on my Etsy page... 

CHECKING IN...

It has been a few days... since I last posted on here...

Here is an example of my latest work...

              This lovely started out as a double lined lace long john shirt.

 I cut the collar, sleeves and hem off. I ripped the under shirt up and sewed it to the neckline and down the front. I also added a bit of lace here and there. I used some of the cut hem to make the bow tie at the neck.

 After all this I tea dyed it and dried on delicate..

All my clothes can be dried on delicate...as wash and go...no ironing needed. Just something to remember....easy peasy...

...a pretty booth.

This my booth this week at the Craftsmen Cottage.

Since I took this photo the little girls dress in the front has been sold. A local photographer plans to use it in her work.

The 9 new pieces are a Large or larger. if you see something you like you can request extra photos.

prairiechilddesign@gmail.com

This lovely outfit is more beautiful then the photo shows.

I used a bed sheet to create the blouse. It has wonderful lace at the hem that was actually a dresser topper. It has a tie off in the back to create more of a waist if wanted.

The pantaloons are a first. I started with a small pair of pajama bottoms. It was a cotton with a white pattern. I added a  very soft vintage cotton tablecloth to the outside legs and the same bed sheet fabric area and a simple lace to the gathered hemline. The 2x-3x blouse is sleeveless and could be worn with another Prairie style blouse or your favorite denim shirt.

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Here is a sweet little jumper blouse. 

I wanted it to have a little French feel..so..I used a a curtain panel to make the skirt part an a fancy embroidered tea towel to make the bibby. The shoulder straps criss-cross in the back. It has drawstrings on either side sot that is adjustable from Small to Large. It is listed on my Etsy page.

CONVERSATIONS:

CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST 

Bonnie Strauss

I recently asked Ms. Bonnie Strauss what inspired her and here was her answer..

"Tough question. Everything inspires me. From fabrics, to a bead, colors in nature, old lace, paintings, the sky, faces, hair colors, makeup colors, music, vintage laces and sometimes I just free form it and let it happen. Nature is my number one inspiration."

One of the things we had in common was that she has been an artist since she was 4 years old. She use to take her fathers old T-shirts and cutting,  painting and creating. Isn't that wonderful....at such an early age  to be creative.

 " I was always creative and every thing always turned me on..still does...I love that aspect of my life but I hate the business part of it." She only does the designing and dyeing these days.

One of her favorite things is Vintage Lace....I too love vintage lace...it is so soft and lovely and I am always on the lookout for that tattered piece of history...

This is an example of Ms. Strauss's work. It will be of the 2013 Spring season.

Before our conversation came to an end she complimented my by saying that my clothes reminded her of Magnolia Pearl.

Until next time, here is Ms. Strauss's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bonnie-Strauss-Clothing-and-Jewelry/210965085583961

BLOGS AND THINGS....

FIONA AND TWIG

ALTERED COUTURE MAGAZINE

 JUNK SALVATION

Just a few of my favorite things.....and I will be adding more.

Have you ever wondered how some of these wonderful ideas come into play.....well me too and I would love to know what inspires some of the most creative folks around. I NEED TO FIND OUT!

 In the meantime here is another site that has a style similar to mine....Check her out...she is a wild child down in Louisiana and a real sweetie....METTA MARIE

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

I have been busy just getting through the holidays and I happy to say it is all over for the year...

I am looking forward to 2013 as a life lifting space in time. 

I did pretty well at the Craftsman Cottage, Athens AL and it seems the nice  ladies are really liking my work...I had several repeat customers as well as lovely customers that bought my work and gave as presents that ended up in other states...which is wonderful....I am so glad.

I went up to the shop yesterday to try to de-holiday it...not much luck with that....I made more of a mess than I had intended ..I had put cedar boughs here and there which looked beautiful at the time...but a month later those same beautiful boughs turned to sharp needles of torture...lol and tiny pieces flying everywhere. Sorry, Ms. Pam.

I will be adding more pieces in the next few weeks to my booth as it got a little skimpy...woo hoo..:) 

At the moment I am working on a dress that has a long waist and a drawstring that will fit from Large to 1x. I will post photos of it as soon as I am able.

I do hope all my followers had a wonderful holiday season and that the new year leads you to many more exciting moments in time.

I am adding adding GirlGab...The PLACE Where Girlfriends Gather to Gabble, Gush an Gadabout....

                                      MaryJane Farms and Girl  give them a looksee and enjoy.

One other thing.....I am looking to this year to be uplifting and very enjoyable....I do hope you will tag along with me...cause it going to be a wild ride.....PC

I have been listed in Athens Spirit blog in Athens Alabama...

Along with 40 others artists from the surrounding are.

If you are in the area....come by and check us ALL out.... Christmas is right around the corner and the Craftsman Cottage will be open Sunday the 23rd....so that that last minute shopping done with a warm cup of coffee in your had...now how many shops will offer that.......

.http://athensspirit.blogspot.com/2012/12/craftsman-cottage-opens-downtown.html