GIVEAWAY from Sew a Fine Seam {Handmade Ruffled Scarf}

I've followed Jill Flory @ Sew a Fine Seam's blog and admired her work for quite some time.  Her business and blog are appropriately named, because this gal is a gifted seamstress!

It's a real pleasure to share her shop with you today, as my newest sponsor and offer a giveaway for your choice of one of her gorgeous handmade scarves!

This Black Ruffled Scarf is my favorite!

But she has other pretty options you can choose from as well.
 
There's a lot to love in her shop!  I'm a real fan of Nordic style, so this Swedish Inspired Tote caught my eye right away.

I love her beautiful Camera Straps,

and the casual style of this Union Jack Linen Pillow.

She also has a large line of Children's Ruffled Leggings in lots of colors and sizes.

Her floral pennant banner is adorable and would look wonderful for Easter!

You can get up to 8 entries to win your choice of one of her scarves.
You must leave a comment for EACH entry.
1)  Required - Follow the Sew a Fine Seam blog
2)  Required - Follow Knick of Time (left sidebar)
3)  Follow Sew a Fine Seam on Facebook
4)  Follow Sew a Fine Seam on Pinterest
5)  Add Sew a Find Seam as a favorite shop on Etsy
6)  Pin this Giveaway on Pinterest with the image below or post about it on your blog or Facebook.
 (Leave a link to your pin or post)
2 Bonus Entries)  Make a purchase from Sew a Fine seam (comment what you purchased).

This giveaway ends on Feb. 9th and the winner will be announced at the Knick of Time Tuesday party on Feb. 12th.   It is open to anyone 18 or older - worldwide!!


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Thursday's Theme - {My Hang-Ups}

We've all got our hang-ups, right?  Well, one of the many I have, is my love of old wood.  I don't just bring it home piece by piece - I'll bring it by the truckload if I can get it.  But, what started out as a massive pallet of wood, purchased almost 2 years ago at an auction, is down to about 25 boards.  I wish I would have taken a photo of the whole pallet of planks, so you could see just how many pieces have made their way out of my workshop.

(Well, a whole bunch of them got used on the walls in my ladies' room, but I've still repurposed a bunch of them and sold oodles of the planks as well).  If you haven't been around this blog long enough to have seen my bathroom, you can see the before and after HERE.

I only had a few pieces left with the pretty, chippy turquoise paint on them, and they look so pretty turned into coat hooks and wall hooks.  I could have bought 2 more pallets of this fabulous old wood, but I was afraid my husband would have a fit about picking it all up, so I didn't, but I really wish I would have now.   I'll miss having these pretty planks to work with.  These are are the last of them, other than some very small pieces.

The pretty shades of blue remind me of a country cottage, so I like to photograph them with simple, pretty white things.

Larger hooks were added to this plank.  The color is a richer turquoise on this one.

To this smaller piece of wood, I added a smaller birds wall hook and the numbers.

 This plank was unpainted, so I used some pretty robin's egg blue paint I got off the "oops" section at Lowe's.  I added an antique door mortise lock to use as a little shelf and really love it.  Makes me wish I had a room with some robin's egg blue to use it in.

I bought a whole box of these locks when a thrift store was going out of business.  I sold a few of them, but the rest have just been waiting for me to do something with them.

 I did a combination of dry-brushing and just a little distressing on the wood.

This small piece is the end of a plank that my husband cut when putting the wood on our bathroom walls.  Just a pretty antique-style glass doorknob was all it needed.  I love how the pretty blue stands out against the rustic wood.

This last piece didn't come from my pallet of wood, it was salvage from the shelves we created for our kitchen.  If you've forgotten - those shelves were made from the front panel from my antique piano.  So, I guess this piece has been salvaged twice.  I love the combination of the deep burnt red chalk paint with the metal key hook plaque, and the pretty edge at the top just sets it off.

Side note - remember my sad tale a few weeks ago, about my favorite gravy boat I broke after taking this photo?

Well, Stephanie @ The Cozy Old Farmhouse contacted me and said she had a similar, pretty gravy boat, with a matching pitcher that she would sell me!  Needless to say, I said yes, so the pretty little pitcher you've been seeing in these photos is one of my new little beauties.  Do I love them?  Yes, I do!

If you've never visited her blog, you've gotta get over there.  She has an absolutely charming, vintage farmhouse style, so be sure to drop in and say "hi".

Well, that wraps up my theme for Thursday!

Blessings,

Angie

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Antique Graphics Wednesday - 1900's Sewing Goods Images

Today, I have an assortment of sewing-related advertisements from the early 1900's to share with you.  These would be wonderful for as framed art for a sewing/craft room or studio.

(Click on these images to enlarge and save.)

I especially love the small emblem inside the DMC advertisement.

Here is an ad for a set of household and sewing scissors.

Here is just one pair of the scissors, with the background removed.

I especially love this image, because I love bolts of fabric.  Growing up with a mother who had a professional drapery business and who did lots of sewing, means I spent a lot of time in fabric stores.  I just love to see bolts and bolts of fabric, all lined up - especially pretty ginghams and calicoes.  If I ever fix up my workshop into a nice studio to work in, I want bolts of fabric on a shelf!

Here is the image with the background removed.

All of the magazine pages these advertisements came from were sent to me by Audrey @ Timeless Treasures.  Thanks Audrey!

Enjoy!

Angie

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Knick of Time Tuesday

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Knick of Time Tuesday #71

Welcome back to Knick of Time Tuesday!

 
You are welcome to link to your shop,

as long as they are vintage items (over 20 years).
Have you added my button to your post or sidebar?

Please do so before you link up.
You've gotta have the link be featured.

If you plan to pin any of these images to Pinterest, 
PLEASE do so from the original posters blog or shop - not from here.

I want to give a special shout out to Jeanette @ Creating a Life.
She used the antique apothecary labels I shared for Antique Graphics Wednesday and
added them to some lovely bottles.  She used Picmonkey to turn them into "Love Potion" labels for Valentine's Day.  Don't they look fabulous?!!

Hop over to visit her to see them all.

Here are a few great features shared at last week's party!

This Green Life has an amazing collection of antique toy sewing machines.

Joy @ A Vintage Green has been very busy turning some vintage items into chalkboards.

Amy @ All Things Home is bringing some bright and cheerful flowers into her decor,
to make the long, winter days seem less dreary.

Shanna @ Restoration Redoux did an amazing job making a worn out dresser look amazing.

Jeanette @ Creating a Life sharing some absolutely breathtaking images around her Colorado home.
Be sure to go check them all out!

The winner of the "Red Hot" Fire Starters from Three-1-Seven Designs is 
Jann Olson @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson.
Don't forget, you can get a 10% discount at Three-1-Seven, with the code KOTIME.

Today’s Sponsor!

Lucy @ Bel Monil has some new Leather Quote Bracelets that are fantastic!
Use the code KOTIME to receive 15% off your purchase!

Now, it's time to strut your Vintage Style!

Down at the Corner Store - Mon Reve & Co.

I totally understand using vintage pieces alongside modern home decor, but I'll be honest, the thought never occurred to me to shop for vintage clothing, until being introduced to Shadai Jennings.

Shadai is the owner of Mon Reve' & Co. - a shop full of gently worn, vintage and unique clothing, shoes, handbags, hats & jewelry.

It comes as no surprise that she has a keen sense for finding quality vintage goods to incorporate into a modern wardrobe, as she is the daughter of Cynthia Jennings (owner of Sweet Harvest Farms).  Shadai takes her inspiration from her travels around the world when she was young, combined with her southern roots in her home state of Texas.  She's developed a love of all things vintage, bohemian, retro, southern, punk, European and ethnic.

Mon Reve' and Co. offers these unique vintage and pre-loved finds and styles them with modern pieces to create outfits that work into your everyday wardrobe, but doesn't look like the standard "mall" garment.  Each piece has "history".

Here are a few of my favorites from her shop.
I love the loose, flowing look of this Floral Maxi Dress.  I rarely wear dresses, because they always seem too fussy and uncomfortable to me, but this one looks incredibly comfortable, yet stylish and flattering for even the "I've had 4 children" mom.

This Boho Multi-Color Rag Vest looks just plain fun and unique.

I love this Brown Leather Embossed Handbag.  I'm hard on purses, but this one looks like it could hold its own, and still look great.  I'd love pairing it with blue jeans and a white shirt for summer.

Check out the pretty feathered hem on this Floral Maxi Skirt!  Again, this looks totally comfortable, but so pretty at the same time.

This Floral Silk Scarf works well with something dressy, or a t-shirt and jeans.

Mon Reve' and Co. is here to help you discover that amazing and extrodinary find!
Shop Mon Reve' & Co., and add it as a favorite shop on Etsy, so you'llee each newly listed item in her shop.
Take a moment to visit the Mon Reve' & Co. Blog and like Mon Reve' & Co. on Facebook, as well.

Your business can be the next one featured at Knick of Time.
I still have a few spaces still available.
Being a small business owner myself, I really love to see other small businesses succeed,
and work hard to spread the word about your business.

The advertising rates are very low
(as little as $8.33 a month for a small ad),
and I promote your business {or blog} several times
each month, in addition to writing a dedicated post about you.

You can also try ad sponsorship FREE for 15 days,
with the code PROMOTEME!
Go HERE for more information.
Shop Small!

Angie