Now, Beth might have just happened to include this sentimental bit of ephemera in with the gift pack she brought me, but in my mind, she added it with true affection! I know I just love her to pieces.
With affectionate thougths of my own, I'm offering this necklace as my prize for the March Giveaway.
This is the one I chose, because it is filled with rosebud and posy charms and seems to be just right for welcoming Springtime!
All you need to do is leave a comment to enter. As always, all comments, all month count.
Beth came over yesterday to finish up our sewing projects started last week, and as much as we both dislike sewing, sometimes you just gotta do it. Unless you have unlimited funds and can have hire a seamstress, of course. Which we don't.
And she showed up with gifts!! Well, she always does. Beth is a hunter/gatherer and is always on the prowl for goods for resale. While she is out, she picks up tid bits she knows I'd like too and since she knows me so well, they are always perfect!
Great stuff, huh?
But we didn't spend the whole day opening gifts and eating scones, we got some work accomplished too. The tablecloths are DONE. whew. And for some silly reason, who knows why (since neither of us enjoy sewing), we both started making bags from some vintage scrappy stuff we had around. Hers is from a quilt and mine is old curtains and doilies.
The bag I made is far from perfect, but looks OK as long as you don't examine any stitches or look too closely. I made up the pattern as I went along, to fit the doily I wanted to use. I think the bag would be better with a bit more embellishing, but I quit. While Beth was here, it was going OK, because we were at that slap happy stage, the one where no matter what you say or do, it makes you have a giggle fit. None of it would be in the least bit funny if I tried to tell you today what we were saying, but in the moment, we were hilarious to each other.
The tablecloth I'm using on my studio table now is a gift from Beth too. She brought it to cut up and I said, NO WAY, its too nice. So she gave it to me! Apart from it being really pretty, I love it because my great grandma made one very similar that I don't like to use, because my family is a bunch of pigs I don't want to ruin it. I call this one my "stunt double" table cloth, I can use it and be reminded of the one I have from my great grandma.
Some of you were asking about this bench I have made new pillow shams for. It was a Victorian heard board that I got at a garage sale, in bad shape. Sugarwing's Daddy is an accomplished carpenter and he made the headboard into a bench, and I painted the flowers on it.
Today, while avoiding putting away all the sewing paraphernalia, I cleaned up my Boutique a bit and deleted some SOLD items, added a few new ones.
As tempting as it is to hang out at the computer and list more things, I need to get back to work. That sewing machine and all the mess that accompanies it needs to be stashed away, hopefully I won't be getting it out again for a long, long time!
I love the bag you made Karla! I think your a good sewer!And how awesome to have a friend like beth!
O my goodness love the necklace!
Beautiful necklace! So generous of you to give it away. And no matter how much you deny it, I think you are a great seamstress. And yeah it is so much more fun to have a sewing companion.
Karla, i think the bag you made is fabulous!!!
I think I would spend less time over here if I told you what I don’t like, hehehe, I love everything again! That necklace, mmmm I have to give more comments, would you mind if I commented every post a few times? (only kidding). Could we have a close up of the table covers you and Beth made, now that they are finished or don’t you want to spoil the surprise for the visitors? I love your post as always Karla, it is great to read about friendship! You never envie each other and always have fun, great to read!
I love how you post all the wonderful little (well and I guess big) things on your blog. I love it when you have a new update because I know it will be something I love.
The neclace is beautiful and your right, it reminds me of spring. I especially like the purse you made. I have and old pillow case that my Grandma made. I think I’ll make a bag with it.
Your bag looks terrific Karla but what a sad looking little dorkie sitting behind it. Whatever could be wrong? Did you not share the scones….LOL.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Beautiful bag, beautiful bench, beautiful
necklace and I see beautiful Twinkle too!
I miss her pictures!!
Loved the bakery that you went to.!!!!
Gorgeous and yummy pastries. I wish we
had such a lovely bakery as that in our
area. I hope you are doing well.
Thinking of you and Miss Sugarwings.
Glad to hear that the sewing is done and the bag is cute. I love the tid bits from Beth. You 2 girls have too much fun!
I love that bag! What a great piece of inspiration you’ve given me, and I just so happen to have a drawer full of “cutters.” Thanks for sharing that – and happily, I love to sew!
Karla the necklace is stunning. The gifts that Beth brought for you are really sweet. Having a daughter named Beth I know that are sweet loving girls. If you get a chance I just posted a swap that I was in on my blog. It includes some of the wallpaper etc I bought in your boutique. Next up is to make myself a journal using all the blue goodies I bought. I love reading your blog, thanks for sharing.
Karla, I love that you and Beth are such good friends – actually I’m jealous, lol. I want a friend who likes what I like and to create with. What a blessing for you both.
Everything is beautiful! Love the gifts and the bag! Linda
That necklace is gorgeous. So feminine and summery. I would love to win.
Karla, sounds like you and Beth have a lot of fun together, I have to say I was a bit jealous, wish I had a friend close by that loved the same things I do.
Hugs, Diane
I love the bag Karla, as a matter of fact, I love everything!! As always….
Sonia
Well you may not like to sew but you sure do make pretty things when you do!
Your giveaway necklace is beautiful too!
I love to come to your blog and daydream as I look at all the pretty things you show us.
How is mamma doing. Is she used to her little girls being gone now?
Hugs,
Joanne
the bag is beautiful! You two are so creative!
I love that beautiful neckace! And your bag is so pretty…beautiful job!!
Aw, I love your bag.
The necklace looks like Sarah Coventry. I remember those jewelry parties my mom had … I think the ladies had them to drink martinis and giggle together.
BTW, Karla, I have some Beatrice Potter wallpaper sample squares. Is that too juvenile for your collection?
I also love the bag you made! And without a pattern? I’m impressed! Sounds like you had a great day filled with laughter and sharing with a great friend!
Oh, I just love the new necklace! I would love to win! Your bag is adorable, what a great idea. You are putting me in the mood to sew and boy do I have a lot of projects!
Wow, you lucky thing! To have a friend bring you all those goodies! The necklace is beautiful, and I think it would look great with my new, shorter haircut! {hint, hint}! Becky G.
Karla,
Sounds like you and Beth had a great day, productive and fun, too! The necklace is so cute and I love your bag! Isn’t it fun to just improvise and come up with something so great!I rarely use a pattern, sometimes it works but a few times, no so much. but that’s the challenge! I see Sparkle in the background, I just love fluffy puppies! I have 2 schnauzers, one will be 16 on Friday.
Look forward to your next post, I’m going to hop over to Beth’s now to see what she’s got going on.TTFN
Sandyt
Hi there!! I LOVE that necklace! I watch your flickr video of your studio all the time!!!!! I just love your world!!!!! Oh, and YESSS, that necklace would look wonderful on me!! hahahaha….
Enjoy your day!
Your necklace is gorgeous, Karla! I hope I win it. And your bag turned out pretty, too. No one could guess that you hate to sew from the looks of it.
I think your bag turned out so pretty!! It’s fun to make yourself something once in awhile!
Of course I picked out a gift of affection especially for you- I looked at everything I brought very carefully to make sure that it was all politically correct, too.
That bag turned out REALLY cute-thats a perfect way to use scraps- too bad we hate sewing so much – we could make a ton of bags.
Love all of the goodies. The tablecloth is just so beautiful and I just love the handbag.
Hugs 🙂
Irma
Beautiful sewing projects! Love that cute, colorful little bag. Can’t wait to see what projects you will be working on next.
Kay
Karla that necklace is amazing!
Loving the bag you made, it’s really sweet! Beth did find some fab things for sure 🙂
What a nice friend, that Beth is! Love the little goodies she brought. Your bag is beautiful, Karla! And the necklace is gorgeous!
I would love to paint like you do. What a pretty bench!!!!!
Sounds like you are having a ball creating things and they turn out so pretty. Love you bag!!!
The bag you made is great! Maybe the sewing machine should be out more often??!! Also, love the necklace you made… and all of the little treasures from Beth are fab!
Gorgeous necklace!
What a great friend she is – to bring you things that are just right for you, to giggle with you, share the sewing pain. 🙂
I think the bag looks great! Good for you!
Susan G
That necklace is amazing!
c
Can’t believe how far behind I was on your blog and it hasn’t been that long since I was here! Everything looks lovely as usual. Sounds like a fun day with Beth:)
Hi Karla!
That necklace is so gorgeous!! I would so love to win it 🙂
The bag is fabulous!! You make the prettiest things! It sounds like such a fun day. I could eat a whole plate of scones, lol! How sweet of Beth to bring such lovely gifts! I adore the tablecloth too!
Hugs,
Amy
The necklace for the giveaway is absolutely stunning! I will definitely keep my fingers crossed this month!
You always show such beautiful items here. Love the necklace and the bench.
Karla~ ~
The Necklace is lovely, hope it comes my way!
The flowered pattern on the tablecloth has me drooling. It’s beautiful!
Thanks for stopping by for a visit and leaving a sweet comment.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
I just adore that bag! Is there anything you can’t do?!
Karla
Its great to have such a good friend to play with! Your sewing looks pretty good to me! Rachaelxo
I have a bunch of fabric sitting in a bag just waiting to be made into something fabulous. But I haven’t sewn a stitch since my 7th grade HomeEc class:) I keep saying I am going to take a sewing class and just jump in!! I love the bag! And the necklace isn’t too bad either;)
Karla, you and Beth did real “good” together. Your goodies were really great too.
The necklace is a fantastic giveaway present. It is so unusual.
Have a wonderful evening.
Jean in virginia
This shameless post is just because I absolutely adore that necklace which is the prize of your March giveaway! It is wonderful! It would find a lovely home with Mehitable & Azubah (my 2 mannequins dressed as yours is).
~Marilee
Love the necklace, and the bag!
Thank you for the give away.
Diane
Ah, what a beautiful necklace! You are too generous.
It’s been so long since I’ve been here. Missed all your beautiful posts!
Karla – your post is as always a delight to the eyes. Eye Candy! What great fun you and Beth must have together quite often.
I too am having a give away to celebrate my birthday tomorrow. Stop over and leave a comment to enter, and please help me spread the word. Thanks!
Gretchen
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Karla, what a wonderful post full of delicious eye candy. I just love the bag and that necklace is to die for. It sounds like you and Beth had a fun filled day.
Hugs Karen
Dear Karla:
WOW ! You make everything look so gorgeous ! Everything is lovely ! The floral
bags are gorgeous, and the bench/headboard is heavenly !
Love the table centerpiece, just beautiful ! And, love to win the necklace too !
Its so pretty ! Take Care.
Love,
Deborah In Colorado
I do so enjoy your blog!
Hi Karla,
I am so excited, I just bought your yellow bunny, I love it! And I love the bag you made also, so sweet.
Kathy
Good Morning Dear Karla! Did I mention before how much I love that bench? If only I could paint…but I can decoupage up a storm….somehow it just isn’t the same….sigh….Your Friend, Bobbi
That necklace is spectacular. Please enter my name in the drawing. I found your site by way of “Raised in Cotton”.
– Suzanne
I love the necklace in your giveaway!!
So pretty!!
And Sugarwings looks so sweet as usual!!!
Can’t believe you don’t like to sew — you certainly do a good job createing with your machine. I also love the necklace. Just discovered your blog from Raised in cotton. I’ll be checking more often. Hope to see you at the Miss Frenchie sale. Jan
Hello there, I love the necklace you made, it is so vintage looking. I really like the bag you made too. Do you miss the puppies? I would have kept them all…christyennis95@aol.com
Wow, how gorgeous! Everything is so beautiful!
Ohhhh…that necklace is what dreams are made of…too pretty to be real!
I’d sooo love to be the lucky one to wake up & find my name as the winner and have that dream come true.
What a generous give away from such a talented lady! Whoever wins will truly be blessed to own this treasure from your heart and hands!
Kindest regards,
LuluBelleRose
Wonderful necklace…..I hope I win!!!
Love the necklace and your blog.