Crafting, Shaggy Ship Makeover and Pants in Drawers

That blasted cat needs a new name....quick!  Whoever heard of calling a cat Pants anyway?

Paul was heard shouting "Pants  - Down Now!" which brought a smile to the whole neighbourhood and a delicate pink blush to my cheeks! (the last bit is not true actually, 'cos after the mental pause one cannot blush no matter how embarrassed. ....If I think of any more good things about it I will let you know...but don't hold yer breath!)

Here is a pic of Pants in drawers - get it?.... Pants, drawers?

 

No? Well, we'll carry on so.

Oooh I have been a busy lady on the crafting front lately (the upside of insomnia) (if I think of any more I'll let you know but don't hold yer breath)

This is a knitting bag I made for myself. My machine did the embroidery for me. The fabric was left over from the quilt I made earlier this year.

I added this little crochet angel Angie gave me. I want to learn how to make them as I think it is lovely.

 

I forgot to line it and then had a go at doing so after the fact. Not the usual way of doing things but it worked. The lining came from my stash which never seems to get any smaller now matter how much I use. Like the story of the loaves and fishes..."the loads and stitches"

 

I finished my union jack cushion...here it is on my bed with a 1950's exquistely hand embroidered cushion cover and 60's quilted bedspread by Diana Cowper (the forunner to CK and LA) It looks just pale pink but up close it has delicate roses, satin piping and lace trim - divine! How could I have insomnia in a lovely bed like this!!!  

Ohhh , I think I am getting sleepy looking at this restful bedroom of mine. Pic below shows my thrifted lamp and hand made table square with one of the bedside lockers we had commisioned to be made from vintage salvaged wood. I painted the flowers on the drawer myself. The colour of the feature wall behind is called Adare Dusk. Yawn. A very restful colour....Yawn.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

 No! it was not a nap just a false alarm!

Speaking of stashes: some of my goodies...buttons..gotta love buttons.

 

 

Also for the bedroom I made these cushions for the wicker chair. I am thinking of painting it white. The crosstitch roses and striped cushions I thrifted lately. Looks very shappy shack... shaggy ship....shabby shi... Oh sh...you know what I mean!

 

For my next project I am going to do this... I got this idea and photo from another blog. So sorry I can't remember the name. Hope she does not mind me using it here.

 

I already have a blue light fitting and I will look for blue china cups to match the cottage kitchen or I might use the gorgeous ones Kimme sourced for me when I challenged her to find me some treasure last year. Here's the light fitting...

 

and here are Kimme's cups..on the right of the shelves in this picture (which I unashamedly nicked from Twiggypeasticks blog as I know she wont mind) It was easier for me to get it from her's because I don't remember which post I put my one in.

 

..and a close up of one of Kimme's cups. They are all different, but  similar to each other.

 

Back to the bedroom (I am obsessed with the bedroom now) I could never get a valance for my (Dublin) bed as it is so high. It was one of my big spending splurges and was handmade in Killarney. It is called "The Gleneagle" I love it (just can't seem to get any sleep in it at the moment!)

However I solved this (valance) problem by using some lovely embroidered chiffon fabric from my stash to make a tacked on valance. First a close up of it.

 

and this one shows it in place...great for hiding allsorts under the bed!

 

 

I saw this and thought of you!

When Angie was in Warsaw recently she brought home these prints and bookmarks. She said the print in middle reminded her of my wildflower meadow (euphemism for field of weeds at the front of the cottage) ...and so it does!

 

 

BREAKING NEWS! My son, Chris, has agreed that "Pants" is not such a good name for his cat. It is now called "Knickers" Ah sufferin' heart!

Night night now - I'm off for another try at sleeping. Wish me luck!

Comments

[jus]

Oh, please, please, please, next time your cat is chasing birds make your husband go outside and shout,
'Knickers, drop 'em now or there'll be no dinner for you!'
Thanks for your lovely comment, what else did you find on your crime spree?
Have a great weekend, x

[Kay Flynn-The Wrought Iron Gate]

So many fun things in this post, starting with "Pants- Down Now." Hubby heard me laughing, even though he was on the next floor up.

Love all the shades of pink in your latest creations.....knitting bag, and the cushions, both wicker chair and union jack. Wonderful quilted bedspread, as well. The embroidered chiffon is exquisite. Your stash must be amazing!

Can't wait to see your interpretation of the cup light. Great idea!

Best Wishes,
Kay

[Lorraine]

Your bed looks so lovely and restful - strange how insomnia can affect us despite such a perfect environment for sleep!

Love your cushions and knitting bag, your machine does embroidery?! How clever.

As to Pants or Knickers...well what can I say?

Oh and what sort of candle making kit do you need?

[Margie]

Hi Pam, great work indeed, I love the bag, and it is great to see that someone else also hoards ribbons, buttons and scraps of material, I am running out of storage space and the attic is full too. I laughed so much at Paul's words to the cat, then got worried when you suggested you were obsessed with the bedroom, and cried laughing when I read the cats new name. Thanks for the entertainment. hugs, Margie.

[angie lee]

I gave you that Angel !!!

[Angel Mc]

i love it all...the bag, the pillow, the bedroom (which could easily be in a magazine) and i especially love the cat, he is quite the handsome guy.

[Val]

Awww the cat is gorgeous

[kimme]

L.M.A.O!!!!
Pants down!!! LOL! I had to tell Patrick that one... we
both got a good laugh. I think I prefer the name Knickers...
but Pants was soo cute too!
I can't believe all your treasures. They are wonderful. The buttons made me drool... I have a thing for buttons. I don't have any now, but my dream is to collect them one day and have loads. LOL!!

Great idea on the cups... Shout out If you ever need me to source anything else. I love to go on a good thrifting adventure.... especially on someone else's dime. LOL :)

hugs~kimme

[Tanya aka Chyna]

Knickers?! LOL Somehow that is worse for yelling out the window but way cute. You're son has quite a sense of humor. ;)

Lovin' all the frills and prints you have going right now. Maybe you should make some lavender pillows and see if that solves the non-sleeps.

[Marilyn in NM]

Oh Pam, I love the knitting bag. You knew I would see it and covet it, didn't you? Well, I don't have a machine that embroiders but it sure makes me want one. I've been looking on etsy.com for bags like yours and I know I could make one but I'm just too busy knitting....lol.

I also love the chiffon valance you put up. I just love lace and anything that resembles it. I also love the china cup chandelier project. How beautiful it will be.
OK, Knickers it is! I think that's a cute name for a kitty....lol. I love Jus' comment to use the phrase when calling Knickers for dinner. Very cute!

Keep on Knitting!!!!
Hugs,
Marilyn in NM

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They are too adorable. I cant wait to see more. And the new fabric line I just love. I had my list of what I wanted to order and it looks like I will be adding more. I love the summer colorway. I was thinking of decorating my daughters room with it. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more!

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