Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Project of the Day

I've been seeing these amazing ruffled bags all over blogworld, so I thought I would give it a go.....
I think it turned out perfect and am excited to actually leave the house so I can carry it!
I used a $1 curtain panel and $1 sheet from the thrift store plus added a flower pin from Michael's dollar bin.  (Total of $3 woohoo!!)

I also made an amazing pillow today....
You may have heard I don't iron, but I had to with the pillow because it required an iron on I printed out.

Well the stinking iron leaked rusty water on my pillow! Now I have to run to the store this evening (yay, somewhere I can carry my cute new bag!!) and buy something that removes rust, before I can post pictures. 
I hope it comes clean! 

*Linking to these fabulous parties*

Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 1:23 PM

26 comments:

  1. All That JazzApril 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Ah, the awful rusty water thing! I hate that! I've ruined shirts before. I try to remember to drain the water but never think I'd need to. I guess I don't iron often enough?! ;-)
    The bag is beautiful, nice job! How did you do it?
    ~michelle~

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  2. Amy ChalmersApril 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    for a beginner sewer you are doing amazing things. That bag is darling!

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  3. The Vintage FarmhouseApril 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    @All That Jazz
    It was my first time ironing..I had no idea what I was doing.
    I just cut out all the pieces from a curtain ($1 thrift store) and a sheet (also $1 at a thrift store) for the ruffles and sewed them all together the way it looked like it should go. I'm still very new to sewing and pretty much just throw things together as I go and hope for the best!

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  4. The Vintage FarmhouseApril 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    @Amy @MaisonDecor

    Thanks Amy! I keep thinking it is beginers luck but each project gets better and better. Sewing just isn't as hard as I always thought it was. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner!!!!

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  5. stefanieApril 6, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    oh, it turned out just gorgeous!!!!!

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  6. AmandaApril 6, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful bag! I am inspired!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  7. American in BathApril 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    There is a prime example of why we should not iron anything.

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  8. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Cute, cute, cute :)
    Visiting from BTPF...have a good night, Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  9. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    So adorable! JEALOuS! Sorry about the rusty water hate when that happens! Traci

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  10. Camilla April 6, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Darling! I'm glad the bag didn't need an iron on. ;) Newest Follower, love your blog!
    http://rosyredbuttons.blogspot.com

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  11. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesApril 6, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    GORGEOUS and fun! A great combo...a great bag!

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  12. The Vintage FarmhouseApril 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    @American in Bath
    Agreed!!!

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  13. lvroftiquesApril 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Nikki it did turn out great! And Happy Belated Birthday! I just HATE when the iron leaks! Or when my husband puts so much spray starch on his shirts that it burns on the bottom of the iron and I have to use a darn brillo pad to get it off or have big brown marks on my (usually) white clothes! Grrrr! Sorry about the lapse into rant there *winks* I can't wait to see your new pillow! And your dining room looks great too. Vanna
    PS I wanna see that peacock of yours *winks*

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  14. Fishtail CottageApril 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    pretty pretty pretty bag! don't laugh, but i don't own an iron.....so i have no idea what you are talking about! xoox, tracie

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  15. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 7, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    STUNNING....just love it!!!

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  16. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 7, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Love love love that bag. It is gorgeous. Great job. ~~Sherry~~

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  17. Alison AgnewApril 8, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    such a pretty little bag of ruffley goodness...are you going to share this at fridays unfolded?

    blessings,

    alison

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  18. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaApril 8, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Soo cute! I love anything with ruffles!

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  19. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    It is fabulous, so pretty! Thanks so much to linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.

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  20. Kirsten @ Mushki LovesApril 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Love it! I need one!

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  21. LynneApril 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I found a link to your blog through the Shabby Next...love the bag; it's so cute. I've made pillows like that, but for some reason I hadn't thought of a bag like it, but I think I will now! One other little thing that caught my attention...my husband grew up in Zionsville - we're now just over the IL border, so we go back on occasion -- such a quaint little town!

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  22. Megan GunyanApril 12, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    That is the cutest bag ever! Did you follow a tutorial or just think of this beauty on your own? ;) Love it!
    I'm having a jewelry giveaway...would love to have you join! www.alittleknickknack.com

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  23. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    aww this is adorable!! what a cute idea! Would love for you to come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings next week! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  24. JessApril 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today on FTF! Thanks so much for linking up and grab a featured button if you would like! Thanks!

    Jess

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  25. chrisApril 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely! What a fun bag to carry around. Enjoy.

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  26. AbbyApril 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Super pretty! I love those ruffles...I think I need one!

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