Getting some UFO's finished...

Well here are a few more projects that I finally finished up,,,but my pile of UFO's doesn't seem to be going down! lol!

I am not into the Primitive/Americana decor, but I just liked these & they were fun to make,,, and after all I am Proud to be an American" so come July I'll have my cute Red/White & Blue decorations.

I also had fun making the "Hanger Jacket" filled with lavender from my garden. I made 2 of these, one for me & one for a friend. I made them so that I can slide them over a hanger. These are not for hanging clothes on but rather to keep the closet sweet smelling & moth free....

And of course,,I just had to post a picture of one of my sweet babies..Peek-a-boo.

(be sure to click on the pic's to get a closer view)

>^..^<

Look what Hubby Bought me....

Well how many gals can brag when their darling husbands go out and buy them a new Vacuum Cleaner and Sewing Machine in the same day....

My sweetie bought me a super "Air Way Sanitizer" Vacuum Cleaner...circa post war 1945ish and sure enough the vacuum really sucks! no really, it sucks,,,really great..lol! It works like a dream..a bit heavy to lug around...but I could see myself in a sweet vintage June Cleaver dress, a cute apron, heels and a strand of pearls...smiling all the while vacuuming my humble abode!...lol!

Then he bought this really awesome Singer 301 sewing machine (1956). Not only is it in great condition but...it sews marvelous darling!!! I am tickled pink 'cuz it's portable like a Featherweight. So far I have tested it by sewing 6 layers of fabric and it didn't even hesitate and I haven't even cleaned & oiled the machine yet.

Hub's researched the machine in the internet & found that a lot of Quilters like using this old machine...Even saw a few on Ebay selling in the $100 to $300 price range...wowzers!

I think I just may have to go sew an Apron or lap quilt on it just because I can!

Penny Rug Projects...

Saturday my lovely neighbor, Andrea, popped over for tea and to show me some of her latest little "Penny Rug" projects....

She made these ever so sweet little goodies using scrap wool felt, some of which are/were from my stash of wool.

I love them all.

Andrea is a retired Home-Ec teacher and 3rd generation Spokanite.

She & her husband live across the road from us & her father, Alick, lives in the green house also across & down the road. I have a picture further down on my blog of Alick's little old green house in the fog.

It is great to hear about the history of this little community & of Spokane from Alick, who by the way is 90 years old.

Rather than post a "gazillion" pictures of my vintage Aljo trailer and her overhaul I have started a new blog for you to watch as "Gracie's Victorian Rose" gets all gussied up.

So pop in when ever you have a few minutes.

I only have a few pictures on it right now but I will be posting the pictures of the interior before the demolition...oh, by the by, Demolition was FUN & Messy!

http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

So come on over & take a peek!

Sassy Flirty Apron Swap

Here is the cute little apron that I received from "Laura" my secrete swap buddy from the Sassy Flirty Apron Swap.

I love the cute fun hearts and the huge Ric Rack trim.

This is the 2nd Swap that I have joined in with all these wonderful Apronistas. I can hardly wait to see what the next themed apron swap will be.

Life is messy, so wear an Apron! lol!