WIP Wednesday - Vintage Handkerchiefs

WIP Wednesday - Vintage Handkerchiefs, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Hello everyone, this weeks WIP Wednesday is a new addition to the Cottage Collection. Pillows made with vintage handkerchiefs.

Some of the hankies were given to me and some I have picked up from various antiques fairs. I have been kicking around different ideas on how to use these lovelies for quite a while.

It seems like every couple weeks I get them out stare at them longingly, play with them for a while trying out ideas and then put them back away.

But this time I think I have it and I am so excited to see how they turn out! I can't wait to post them finished for you all to see.

I am hoping to get at least one completed before the weekend, as the Royal Oak Antique and Garage sale is this weekend. If they turn out as cute as I hope I will be picking up a more handkerchiefs to add to the collection. If you should be in the RO, Michigan area this weekend you should come and check out the show, it's really great I look forward to it every year.

Last week's WIP pincushions are now posted up in the shop click here to pick-out your favorite.

Thanks for stopping by!

Vintage Finds

Over the weekend Mr. Payton and I trucked out in the rain to an Antique show in Howell.  I had heard that there would be vintage aprons to be had and could not resist.  

You see I have a thing for vintage linens and aprons, I try to be good and not buy too much but every once in a while I splurge.   My love of vintage aprons is actually what got me started on Sweet Things.  I loved them so much I wanted to create my own, but I still like to collect.

So here they are my finds, this super sweet sheer pink and blue apron with matching pink clip on earrings (also vintage). 

Also I picked up some vintage handkerchiefs as well and am playing with some ideas on how to incorporate them in a sewing project, maybe an apron.  I'll keep you up-dated :)  

Check out my new bag posting on Etsy here!