Frayed Edges

I spent my weekend working on projects for my shop (and for my home as well).  I made a curtain for the front door as well as a custom linen coverlet with finished edges.  I was not satisfied though so I made one with unfinished edges for the shop. These tulips were my inspiration 

In this photo you can see how wrinkled this particular linen comes out of the wash.  

I am always drawn to the tattered.  

I want to thank Brenda of Cozy Little House for featuring me on her Welcome Wagon post on Friday.  I am happy to have some new followers.   

Have a good week all.  

xo

Michele

Linking this project at 

Faded Charm's White Wednesday

The Ella Pillow

Happy Valentines Day to you all!  I have been envisioning these pillows for a while now.  I have finally gotten around to making them and posting in my Etsy store.  As you or may not know, I have a deep love of France as well as the French people.  What I like about these pillows is that they are a bit understated.  

I used my new machine to sew them together but hand stitched the decoration to give it a more rustic feel.  I know that not everyone loves the raw edges, but I do.  They get a little more tattered over time, with wear and washings, and that is exactly what I want.  (I do make them the conventional way as well for those of you who may want a more buttoned up look).   

The reason that I called this post "The Ella Pillow" is that I made the one below as part of a care package I am about to deliver to my sister.  As many of you know, my niece Ella has had some health issues recently.  My girls made her little pillows filled with lavender.  I made this one for my sister to remind her that they are in our prayers every day.  

I know in my heart that Ella, aka "the birdie" will be fine.  That being said, prayers always help a family get through something like this.  I appreciate all of you who have included her in yours.  It means a great deal to me and to my family.

with love on this valentines day,

xo

Michele

Joining parties this week at 

The Farmhouse Porch's Cowgirl up

Faded Charm's White Wednesday

Primp your Stuff Wednesday 

Freckled Laundry's Air Your Laundry Friday

Simplify

Happy New Year to you all.  What I like about this time of year is that there is a feeling of hope.  I believe that even the most cynical person experiences a glimmer of hope at the dawn of a new year.  I have many resolutions but first and foremost for me is to pare down, streamline, and use my time and energy more wisely and efficiently.  This can encompass many different sub-resolutions.  But I feel it is a great starting point.

Along the lines of simplicity, this is a fairly new item in my shop.  I like the look of white on white.

What appeals to me about this look is that it is subtle.  It doesn't have to scream out to get your attention.

I made this particular sham for a friend of mine who helped me get an appointment with a very big retailer she works for.  (for my full time job :)).

I left the edges unfinished as it gives a worn tattered look to the otherwise tailored feel of monogramming.

I made this a while ago and am resolving myself to sending it to her tomorrow.

I love the combination of white linen and hand loomed antique hemp linen.  

I want to thank all of you who have supported me this, my first, year of blogging with your kind and always encouraging words.  I wish you all a wonderful 2012!!

xo

Michele