Friday, April 9, 2010

Sew and Tell Friday

Easter sort of sprung up on me really fast, and for some reason I didn't decorate until the day before.  That's so not like me! 

I have a Red and White Hoosier cabinet standing in my kitchen.  I bought it about this time last year at a flea market.   Happy Birthday, Miss Hoosier. 




Yes, she's a girl.  How do I know?  I just do.  She looks as though she is standing  there holding out her little apron (her marble table top). Sometimes she holds the cup of water for me while I get the dogs water bowl, but, for the most part, she holds mixing bowls, a couple of cook books, and a turquoise flour sifter.  She sort of has a June Cleaver look about her, especially when she has pearls around her neck.

A Hoosier cabinet wearing pearls?  Sure!  

Well, they're not pearls, but they are to me because they make her look so pretty.  See.  Vanessa has a tutorial on her blog about how to make your own little banners.  I have made Miss Hoosier several of these for different seasons, but I haven't made her one for Spring.   She needed some Spring fashion! 


Look how sweet!!  And they're so quick and easy to make.  I used 6 1/2 inch squares, instead of the 5 inch square that you find in charm packs, and double fold bias tape. 



A couple of bunnies, a wreath with plastic Easter eggs hot glued on, a chick cookie jar that I bought from Target last year, and a cute Happy Easter sign made Miss Hoosier look so pretty for Spring. 

The banner is the only project I finished sewing on this week.  Be sure to go see what everyone else sewed this week at Amy's blog.  I'm always amazed at the talent the Sew and Tell Friday sewers have.

14 comments:

  1. What a cool idea! I love your banner. I could see where making them could be addictive. ;-)

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  2. What a wonderful hutch for storage....love it. Are you hiding any fabric in there.....LOL

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  3. I love Miss Hoosier all dressed up! Great Sew-n-Tell!

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  4. first of all...i am so jealous that is the most amazing hoosier!!! she is gorgeous! i love the banner around her...it is perfect for spring. awesome finish

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  5. I love the hoosier cabinet. If I had room for one in my house I would have one.

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  6. Love the Hoosier cabinet!! Love how you dressed her up, she looks lovely.

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Jilly

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  7. VERY CUTE !!!! Miss Hoosier is looking quite snazzy !!!! (especially with the crowning touch of her "necklace" !)

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  8. The banner looks lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. I am a total sucker for garlands and banners. I just think they are so festive! Very pretty (and I kind of have a girl crush on your cabinet! She's adorable.)

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  10. Miss Hoosier is lovely! What a transformation some makeup, a nice hair do and accessories can do for a woman!

    Love the girly banner!

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  11. I so enjoyed reading this. How cute! I love the banner, and you made me want a cabinet just like yours. :-)

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  12. Love that little cabinet - great find!

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  13. Really cute banner! Looks great on your cabinet. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Such a pretty setup! I love the look of both! I'm kinda green about the wonderful hoosier.

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