Embroidering Pillowcases For My Daughter

I feel like I've been out of the crafting game for so long (a much needed break!), I thought it would be fun to rekindle my blog and document my progress on a new embroidery project.  I've always really enjoyed embroidery because it reminds me so much of painting or drawing, but with thread and white fabric canvas instead of brush or pen and paper.  Plus, anything with a vintage vibe that can be passed on as a handmade heirloom is always exciting to make.

I'm embroidering two pillowcases that I found at Joann Fabrics with horses and flowers on them for my horse-crazy tween daughter.

A few years back I found a case of every color of embroidery thread you could imagine at the Goodwill for just a few dollars.  To finally be able to use that thread and so many colors makes me happy!

The progress so far is from just over a day of embroidering.  It feels good to use my hands again and to do something relaxing that doesn't involve a tv, computer/phone screen or a camera.

Say hello, transfer complete and sugary sweet aprons!

Hello Blogsphere!  I've noticed that folks are in fact reading my blog, but no one has left a comment as of yet!  I would love to hear from you.  Leave a hello if you pass through!  ;)

So I think I've finally moved over all the old posts from Wordpress.  I just never took to the place, over there at Wordpress.   I used to have a Blogspot a few years ago (long gone now,) and so I know my way around here much better.  Things are gonna get fancy from now on, watch out!  ;)

I've been spending the week tweaking all my Etsy listings.  I had a bunch one right after the other last week and this week it's all lookers!  But I'm happy with lookers.  Here's hoping they turn into buyers!  I've also been busy trying to get done as much work as I can since the kids are now officially done with school.  It won't be long before the novelty wears off and I start to hear the dreaded "MOOOOM, I'm bored!" 

Here's some of what I've been working on (please ignore terrible modeling job.  Hopefully my photo skills will keep improving and I can find someone who's adorable in a burlap sack to model for me):

Ruffled Skirt Apron #1, made with vintage embroidered pillowcases, vintage fabric and all vintage trims.

Ruffled Skirt Apron #2, made with vintage pillowcases, vintage fabric, floral fabric from my stash, vintage lace and trim

Patchwork Skirt Apron, made with vintage fabric, upcycled skirt from a dress, vintage buttons and trim

Really need better photos of this one because it's really cute.