The Good and The Bad of it All

These beautiful little angels are now sold.  They were my very favorite of all my finds.  They are only 2" tall and now they are going to live in someone else Christmas Memories for years.  I am happy they have gone to a new home . . . but I miss them anyway . . .

To make myself feel better I have placed this darling wire corner stand by my front door and decorated it with plants, birdhouses and pumpkins.  It really looks darling and I also placed two done shaped ivy trees in pots at the entrance to the porch.  I will post a photo for that tomorrow.  It looks nice when people come to pick up furniture now.  I feel better . . .

I have finished this five drawer dresser.  It has a rose marble top on it and is really just a lovely piece.  It is not really large but I like it anyway. 

It is about the height of a raised side arm on a sofa.  30" or so.  It is so cute I almost had to keep this one.  Love the french curves on the legs, well all over the darn place.  This one is not yet sold, so I can dream of where in my home it would best fit!

I have found that I love painting furniture and having an antique booth.  I go to the booth five days a week for a bit each day.  I sell more when I spend a bit of time there.  It feeds my soul, just as the designing patterns and working with fabric has.  I miss the fabric but you will be the first to know when things are better and I can go back.  I am going to have a larger booth soon . . .more painting to be done . . . I am getting painter's elbow . . . ouch!  Have a blessed day with what every you choose to do . . .

It is always a good day . . .

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

New Projects

I have not deserted quilting, just so you know.  I am finishing a Presidential Pardon for my sister Darlene and a cute pumpkin table runner for my sister Jennifer and myself.  I am a little out of practice but I am trying to get back in the swing of things.

In the meantime . . . this is what I have been up to . . . . .   my bill paying job, at the moment . . . some are still for sale, some have sold.

Secretary . . . $89.00

Sold

$450

Sold

Has a rose marble top . . . $189

Buffet/Credenaz/Dresser 9 drawers $249

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

A Little Finish

Here is the before and after for the Shabby Hutch.  Good bones on a piece makes everything easier.  Painting stationary panels top and bottom is a pain but the over all look is great.  Let me know what you think.  Be brave and just paint it.

I started with this

and ended up with this.

Interior color is Zen, Behr paint and primer all in one.

The Egg and Dart moulding is so beautiful on this hutch.

Original knobs painted black

The center drawer pull was broken so this was used in it's place.  The drawer opens fine with the two outer handles.

Pretty top door pulls with knob painted black.

I found a color I like better than the one shown here.  It is Glidden, Swiss Coffee, from Home Depot.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Not too Shabby

I just love the details in the legs of this table.  It is elegant and a wonderful shabby look.

I have sanded just a bit to give it a worn look.

I am really liking the fine accents found in this piece.  It was unusable as it was, stained and the veneer coming off.  It was unpainted, so I sanded lightly, wiped it off and began painting with an off white paint.  I tend to add to much paint when I paint but the finish is nice and I don't want paint chipping off each time you touch it.

The table is not blue, just a shadow.  It should have a leaf but one was not available.

This dresser cleaned up nicely and sold the next day.

The Chiffarobe sold yesterday and the new shabby table will take it's place in the booth.

I did not think I could paint furniture but it is easy and fun.  You just have to pay attention to what you are doing and have paint clothes.  I am getting better and better at this!!

A new pattern for the Whimsical Flowers Block of the Month will be available on July 12th for your enjoyment.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Turquoise Table

This little table started out brown and tired. I bought it for $10.00 in an Antique Mall last year in Mesa, AZ. It is now inbetween two chairs in my bedroom with flowers on it. I am loving the color . . .

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Funky red chair

This cute funky red chair was a yucky green, now it is a beautiful red.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy