Wednesday 2 March 2016

What's on my workdesk today

 
I got these curtains ages ago in the charity shop with the intentions of putting them up in the bedroom. Well they never got there because they were to short. So my friend is making me a skirt out of them.
 
With the pieces that are left I have cut around the some of the flowers
and I am making her a Thank You card
She is also making me a dress from another curtain that I had
I saw one of my Goddaughters using a card system to keep a track of her school work
and I have pinched the idea for things I might do or things that inspire me.
I've attached photographs to index cards, punched holes in and held them together with a ring.
Time for a pop over to Julia's place to see what other people are working on.

24 comments:

  1. what a cool idea to use the scraps for your ideas prompt! Helen #2

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  2. How brilliant to have a skirt made from that fabric and then use scraps to make a thank you card. I think that is a terrific idea all round.
    Have a good week.
    Hugs, Neet 1 xx

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  3. Those curtains look gorgeous and I love how you've re-used the flowers.
    Can't wait to see the skirt! xxx

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  4. Ooh,great idea! I really would like to see the finished clothing...how wonderful to wear something truly unique :-). And those ideas cards are fab..how many times have I thought of a fab idea and then it floats out of my butterfly mind?!
    Hugs, LLJ 14 xx

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  5. lovely thoughtful thank you card. Great idea of the indexcards. Happy WOYWW Vicky #3

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  6. What a nice and talented friend you have, huh? The one who deserves a special handmade thank you card from you :)I hope you will show the skirt and the dress when they are ready.

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  7. Can't wait to see the results of the sewing Lynn....Such talent. The card is so pretty too....clever you to use the flowers.
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 7

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  8. I love that pretty fabric! My sewing skills have fallen by the wayside but I love seeing what you have been doing.
    Glenda #27

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  9. Love the idea of the skirt and dress from the curtain fabric Lynn, they are both so pretty. What a lovely idea to make a thank you card from the fabric as well. The index cards look like a great idea. Judith xx #32

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  10. Great fabric for a skirt and dress and a lovely idea for the thank you card.

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  11. Love how you cut out the motifs from the fabric! Looks so lovely! You must show us your new skirt when it is ready! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa #34

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  12. I love those retro prints on the curtains, which I'm sure will make very fashionable pieces for you to wear. I like the idea of using cutouts from it for cards too. Happy WOYWW!

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  13. What a cool idea for your scrap material. Love the card!
    Diane WOYWW #31

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  14. Oh I need to pinch that idea too--brilliant! And I love upcycling fabric. This is such a great plan for pieces of fabric you don't necessarily want to use as a whole but love an element in them--love it all. And you'll be as fancy as Scarlett O'Hara in your curtain dress! Happy Wednesday. Sandy Leigh #36

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  15. What a lovely friend to be making a skirt and a dress for you! Both materials are beautiful. Can't wait to see the end result.
    Great idea to cut out some flowers and make a thank you card. I'm sure she will appreciate that.
    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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  16. I want to see a pic of you in your 'curtains' - good bit of upcycling there and how lucky to have such a useful friend! I never make lists of things anymore because I have never stuck to them but the card idea is great for a more organised person - it seems my whole life is on the phone now with alarms. Have a good week x Jackie 23

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  17. I love the way you used the material for the card. I hope you'll post a picture of the skirt and dress that she'll make.

    Sharon K #42

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  18. That system makes you a closet journaled too, because any minute you'll be making notes! We had the pink floral curtains and matching duvets covers too if my memory serves me well!

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  19. Great use for the spare fabric. Love to see the skirt and the card is so sweet. Have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 22

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  20. Love your card and I love using material for cards and all kinds of projects. Awesome idea on the "skirtains" :)

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  21. Ooh, you're lucky, those prints are fab and will make a gorgeous dress and skirt. (Wearing a dress I made from a 1950s curtain myself today!)
    Such a pretty card, and your Ideas-and-Inspiration Ring is a clever idea! xxx

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  22. hope you'll share pics of the dresses. I love repurposing things. Great 'swatch' idea. Creative Blessings! Kelly #49

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  23. I reckon that top curtain looks like a Sanderson print, but it's the barkcloth which has my heart. Are you going to model them for us when they're done? Xxx

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  24. I have a desperate urge to start singing songs from The Sound of Music! :)

    I hope you love the finished shirt - it looks as though it's a lovely pattern!

    Thanks for visiting earlier in the week x

    Clair #8

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