...a few new pillows...

I have this thing for vintage fabric. I almost never buy new fabric- why should I when there's so much vintage fabric out there just waiting for a new life? I decided to use some of my stash, along with a few recent flea market finds.....

These new pillows are in my Etsy shop- the big Peonies & Birds....

Big Poppies.....

..and this fun Mod Leaf print.

More tomorrow!

Meadowlark....

Here's a snapshot of a lovely Etsy Treasury curated by BlueRoseRetro. Titled Meadowlark- inspired by the "green of the meadow and the song of the lark"- here's unique variety of Etsy finds (including my vintage fabric applique pillow!). It's always an honor to be included in a treasury collection! Thanks BlueRoseRetro.

for the birds....

Here's a snapshot of a fun Etsy Treasury curated by applechampagne titled {Bird Cages}. I never knew so many people shared my obsession! My linen pillow, jewelry, wall decals, prints, and accessories all with a bird cage motif. You can see the entire treasury here. Thanks for the feature applechampagne!

As I'm posting this I realized it's been a few weeks since my last post. I've been crazy busy getting ready for Summer Market in Avon Lake, Ohio. The outdoor show, right on the shores of Lake Erie is Fri.7/30 & Sat. 7/31. This is a wonderful Summer Market including crafts, antiques, live music, great food, a farmer's market & more. Here's the link- but I'll post more about it tomorrow!

Stay cool!

The Last of the Pin Cushion Rings...

I made the very last batch of my pin cushion rings- made from hand-felted wool balls and little vintage enamel stickpins. Very cute and very useful!

I bought a whole bunch of these little vintage stickpins years ago not knowing what to do with them- they were pennies a piece. (I went through my ebay phase where I bought anything unusual and vintage I could find!) I tried to get more & saw similar pins on ebay for $5 a piece! I think they look right at home perched on their rings- just waiting a new home.

These are all listed in my sister-shop (not my sister's shop!) www.junebugz.etsy.com. Everything in my Junebugz shop is under $20- check it out!

More tomorrow!

Summer Sale!

I'm making room in my Etsy shop for new linen bags and just marked down several bags and totes. Grab them while you can! There's more in my shop.

This is a great tote made from a dusty green vintage barkcloth- with antique lace & button detail. You can find it here.

This great reproduction tropical barkcloth is the perfect summer bag! Find it here.

A pretty vintage hanky was the inspiration for this linen tote- find it here.

I LOVE this pretty high end tropical print fabric! Find it here.

New bags next week!

Going to the Lake

We've gone to this Lake for 25 years. Every summer all my sisters pack up their families, board their pets, and put their lives on hold for this one treasured week. Every summer we survived the water skiing, Dad's famous rum punches, cousins, scrabble games, sunsets, fishing, birthday parties, flea markets.....

I'm very thankful for another year we are all healthy and able to make the trip. Even though their place is small, no one treasures this week more than my parents. So many changes over the years- new additions to the family, babies, marriages, my baby niece starting college this year!

I'll be back in 10 days- rested and sunburned- ready for more crafty endeavors. I hope to read a book, catch up with everyone, find some new antique barns, and only check my email once a day!

See you all soon- hopefully with a few stories to tell!

Me & my sisters!

Have a great week!

...a few new bracelets...

I've been hanging on to these vintage glass "man in the moon" beads for awhile. They've been hanging over my table for a few years- inspiring me. I used a few in some new leather wrap bracelets- all designed to wrap around your wrist 3 times...

I love the soothing colors in this one- sea blue & pale blue quartz with turquoise accent the glass "man in the moon" bead perfectly. You can find it here in my Etsy shop.

I don't use alot of purple in my work, but I love these vintage glass flowers mixed with amethyst, Korean jade, and tiny seed beads with a vintage train token. You can find it here. The purple and green are very striking together I think....

This last bracelet features a vintage religious medal- with carnelian, quartz, and vintage glass beads. You can find this one here.

More tomorrow!

New RobinsEggBlue Website Updates-

FINALLY- my RobinsEggBlue website has been updated! Take a peak at my recent crafty endeavors- my birdcage pillows and bags, my house pillows, and my leather wrap-around bracelets.

The site links directly to my Etsy shop where most everything is available. The top bar has "what's new", "bags", & "jewelry" tabs. Email me if you don't see something in the shop. (with upcoming craft shows sometimes things don't make it to Etsy but are still available).

Let me know what you think!

...just a few new pillows...

I just realized this morning that I haven't posted anything here for awhile. I have alot going on but not alot photographed. Here's a few new pillows I made...

...appliqued on linen, using vintage feedsack and quilt fabrics. I just put a few in my Etsy shop.

I'm working on new fabric birdhouses that I'll blog about next. I'm making them for my show booth- and to sell. They're designed to both hang and sit on a shelf. More soon!

Don't forget your Fathers this weekend!

Avacado Baby

While She Dreams... featured my Bird Bag in her blog post I Wish...Avacado Baby. Such a pretty blog (LOVE the banner!) with great shopping & crafty finds.

I like the idea of her series "i wish...a series of things i really really want". Thanks A.J.! I'm thinking of doing a similar series of my inspirations.

Off to sew! Have a great Thursday!