Treasure Rescues - Spring Themed

Once I get over the novelty of being home with no deadlines

I'll stop swannning around looking for inspiration on

Pinterest

and driving around trawling op shops for my next project

while I enjoy waiting for that to happen

here's some of my latest 

Op Shop Treasure Rescues

I noticed there was a definate

Springy Floral theme running through most of my aquisitions this week

which after all the rain we've had lately

was a nice reminder that it is Spring

the best time of year.

Before I go I'd just like to thank you for your kind words and supportive comments on my last post 
both here and on facebook

Stella appreciated them very much. x

Sally in the Studio by Stella

The youngest is 12
and in her last year of Primary School

she's always had her sights set on a particular High School which offers a fantastic range of Academic & Art focused Specialist Programs 

and because it's not in our school zone

the only way for her to gain access to this top ranked secondary school was 
if we sold up & moved

or she produced a jaw-dropping-knock-their-socks-off Portfolio 

so she set about doing just that 
armed with a borrowed camera & tripod and little-to-no knowledge of movie making

and it worked

this is one of the short stop-go movies she created which got her in....

to say we're proud is an understatement

I don't talk much about family stuff on here

and if it wasn't for the fact that Stella shot this in my sewing Studio
 using my REinventing Samples

I wouldn't be sharing the video

in doing so I'd also like to share that 

the road to this point has been paved with pot holes 

even though this child was born with a smile on her face

[I know this because you only see her dimple when she smiles]

she has suffered her own demons over the past few years

and to see her take control of her destiny

and set her own course is all we could have hoped for

and

to say we're proud 
is an understatement.

Creations - Some of Them

It's always a little sad when it comes to the end of a Term

not just because we say adieu

also because the images I take of everyones creations fall way short

of what I know was acheived

a mosaic is only a glimpse

1. Colour, 2. Apron Frock, 3. Dots & Spots, 
4. Ribbon Denim & Aqua, 5. Zebra Frock, 6. Wrapped, 
7. Kimono REinvent, 8. Protea & Stripes, 9. Doily Jacket

there's no photos of 

Inges tea frock or the gifted jigsaw jacket

 she made for her sons girl friend

you also don't get a look at Reggies colourful quilts or perfect-for-summer frocks

Sues change of heart skirt isn't here 

or all the baby stuff she's been making for her & Reggies new business

I'm pretty sure Ellie may have snuck in another change of heart skirt 

along with all the REinventions

and poor Nilda didn't even make it in the team photo

she finished her first ever semi lined summer frock 
and took it with her to Europe before the end of Term

I too have missed out 
there's no evidence of the tea frocks or REinventions
completed by moi this Term

the weather has been less than conducive to outdoor photo sessions
 so am blaming it on the weather

Last Day

 Today saw the Studio doors open

for the last class

for the Term

l-r Sue, Inge, Ellie & Reggie....gorgeous girls.

for the year

for ever...?

not a chance

Inges cupcakes are TOO delicious to stay away from forever

and with bookings coming in already

a fresh batch of workshops will be up and running again in early Feb. 2014.

Treasure Rescue - Secrets

The tipping point for me 

when deciding whether or not to rescue treasure

can sometimes be what's revealed on the 'wrong' side 

fabric can be much nicer when flipped over

garments, especially knitwear if pilled, can look way better when turned inside out

and other items when turned backwards
will sometimes reveal their secrets

as was the case with this framed rose tapestry



after bargaining the price down to an almost acceptable amount
I discovered evidence of Providence on the back
which was all I needed to make my mind up
gladly handing over the cash

Framing & Tapestry by Evelyn Turner [Auntie Eve] for our 40th Wedding Anniversary July 31st 1985

this pretty Orchid Petit Point Tapestry 

was another lovely surprise

so beautifully hand stitched 

 it wasn't until I looked on the back

 that I realised she wasn't in fact a piece of framed fabric

I am very pleased to be able to offer

Auntie Eves thoughtful gift & the hand stitched Orchids 

a new home

along with all the other orphans 

adorning the walls

they will be admired for many years to come

before being rescued [I have no doubt] by someone else 

just as appreciative as I

What I Wore.

I used to be afraid of colour

and now I love it....