The Room

12.28.2010

I finally have my own room. It's not my very first room; that room contained yellow shag carpet, a white canopy bed, pink quilt wallpaper I picked out myself, and a 5 year old girl. Ahhh, the 80s. This is my first sewing room that isn't shared with baby gear, office stuff, or guitar amplifiers.

I don't have very many knick-knacky things in my house or even sweet wall hangy things because of my two little big bruising boys who make me say crazy mom things like, "Don't lick the refrigerator," and "Where are your pants?". But now! I have a room that I can decorate any way I choose.

Inspired by this gorgeous mini quilt and my own UFO, current whereabouts unknown, I decided to make my own birdie Dresden plate wall hanging.

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What a luxurious afternoon was spent making something just because! I didn't already have a template, and so used the one from this tutorial. You really should try this, it's easier than you think. The center of the plate is Pink Birdseed from Alexander Henry.

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There are 20 different prints around the center, and to be honest, I was worried that it would turn out looking a bit busy. But Little Birdie told me they were her favorite colors and it would all work out, and I agree that it did. The background fabric is a cotton/linen blend that is super easy to work with, and a lovely creamy color.

I hope to share more photos from My Room as it gets fixed up just the way I like. And I must bid you Adieu for now, so that I may say Hello, Vintage Etsy Sellers!

Happy New Year!
Kim

17 comments:

  1. This is wonderful. It is nice to have your own space. Look forward to seeing how you "fix" it up.

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  2. I love your dresden wall hanging. The bird in th ecentre is just so sweet, I should make one of these. I don't have my own room, ahhh it must be lovely.

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  3. I love this and that you made it "just because" :) Can't wait to see more of your new room!

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  4. How dreamy to have your own room.......

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  5. I'm all inspired to start making dresden blocks.
    thanks!

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  6. Love your wallhanging.
    It's certainly Perky.
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  7. Great wall hanging. Love the birdie in the middle!

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  8. That is so very beautiful and will brighten up any wall. I love your use of fabrics and colours. Enjoy your room will look forward to seeing it. Happy new year, Dee x

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  9. Olá, querida, vim fazer a primeira visita do ano e desejar um lindo e próspero 2011 pra você e para os seus!

    Vamos continuar em contato neste ano, estarei seguindo seu cantinho e visitando e comentando sempre que possível.

    Se puder, faça um tour pelos meus espaços tbm, ficarei feliz com sua presença e seus comentários.
    Agradeço desde já!

    Abraços e até breve!!!

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  10. Wonderful! I too have a room of my own for the first time... and I'm hanging a couple of pieces of art I've collected on it's walls tomorrow... but I have no quilted wall arts - but plans to make some! Yours is just beautiful!

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  11. Congratulations on your room! I've had one for awhile now and it is wonderful to not share! Love the little birdie.

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  12. This is just absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could sew!

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  13. Hiya Kim! Wow, this one is intricately beautiful! (O_O)

    Anyway, I have an award waiting for you on my blog. Please come see it when you're free! :))

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  14. Oh my gosh, could that be any cuter or what? I just love it. It's adorable! Congrats on reclaiming your very own "big girl" room. Can't wait to see what you're sewing in there.

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  15. One of the finest gifts I have ever allowed myself was my office/sewing room....Good for you!
    smiles!

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  16. It doesnt get any better than " just Because" well done, cant wait to see the new room?

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