Honestly, as soon as this little town of ours got a Target a couple years ago I thought, "Okay. I guess I can live here to the rest of my life." Life is what you make of it--wherever you happen to live, but some cute-stuff shopping is almost a basic necessity, don't you think? With the Easter stuff Target is currently offering this egg stand for, I think $12.99?
and if you don't have eggs, it's good for holding candy, too
by the way, it comes in a perfectly lovely shabby-chic off white. I think I was just excited to have something to paint with my new can of Krylon Ocean Blue that Monica turned us on to last summer.
So if the whole Easter thing isn't your bag you can use it to hold supplies and what-nots
Do you think if I keep these bits and bobs out in the open I'll be more likely to start making jewelry again?
eh...probably not. Too many sewing projects lined up at the moment. :-)
I'll stop with the pictures now. I'm also thinking this will get spray painted pink for Kadence's princess birthday party this Fall and have it hold white choc dipped strawberries. (yes, I'm already planning a party 6 months away. You knew I was a nut, right?)
I think with the advent of ebay, antique shopping as we once knew it will never be the same. The prices, here in CA anyway, just take all the fun out of even looking. I do still have one annual event that I can look forward to. The Cancer Society thrift shop has a Vintage and Antiques sale during this three day weekend. Some folks probably say "the prices are so high for a thrift shop!" but I say, "Yay! Affordable antiques and collectibles!" The sale started on Friday and I made the sad mistake of taking Madison in with me. She was in a stroller, but screamed her head off the whole 8 minutes that I tried to shop. I tell you what--when I ran back the next day sans kids, it about killed me to hear they had $7000 in sales that first day. OH what did I miss!? I guess I don't need to know. I did a fair amount of damage to the wallet even only getting second day stuff. Lots of hankies and pristine mercury glass garlands and fabric and various doodads. I did want to share this lovely hexagon or honeycomb quilt top that I got.
It's all hand sewn, of course. I clipped it up on the 10 foot quilt wall to show how big it is. The fabrics are so sweet and still vibrant
I know some will shudder to hear this but I think I've decided to use it, albeit sparingly, as fabric. Small projects like bags and totes, maybe individual pieces as pincushions. It would see a lot more of the world that way than finished off as a quilt and hidden under a bedspread or shoved in a closet. That's what I'm thinking for now, anyway.
Well, I hope you all are having a fine weekend. And don't forget to look for the egg stands if you happen to be by Target. :-)
OH!! And check out the links in my new right sidebar for Creative Jens. Just like you always notice other pregnant people when you are in the same boat, or when you're feeling chubby and only notice skinny people---over the years I couldn't help but notice how many other creative Jen's I run across in blogland. So I finally put together a list dedicated to them. They're all awesome in their own particular ways. Please let me know if I've forgotten someone!
Just subscribed to your blog and may have to unsubscribe. I'll never get anything done cause you have too many cool things! It's everything I can do NOT to run off to Target right now to get one of those egg holders. My dining room is teal/brown and that would look fantastic in there!
I love the idea of using the quilt as lots of small projects. Too perfect!
Seriously, love your blog and I promise NOT to unsubsribe.
Posted by: Barb | April 07, 2009 at 06:41 AM
LOVIN'the quilt, all the different colours and patterns! You'll be able to make so many different projects. Blessings, Heather
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2009 at 05:06 AM
What a good "meaty" post. So much to look at and think about. This quilt is amazing. Good for you. The Target find is wonderful.
Posted by: Nanette | March 31, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Great quilt top...can't wait to see what new shapes it takes on. Creative Jens? I have always thought that I might do that with Sues.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | March 31, 2009 at 08:49 AM
I am off to target after I drop of the kiddos to school for that holder. I love it. So happy I found your blog :O)
Posted by: Kristy Murphy | March 30, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Saw that egg holder at Target the other day and passed it by - but NOW I SEE it in a whole new light...love the turquoise paint! I'm headed there tomorrow to see if I can find a holder to work some magic on!
Posted by: laurie - magpie ethel | March 30, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Ahh, Target. They are closing my Target, yup, because it is moving down the street to soon be a brand new SUPER Target!! I love the quilt top and I don't think there is anything wrong with cutting it up. Spread the love around. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez.com | March 30, 2009 at 05:57 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the hexagons they are stunning. Lovely post.
Posted by: Sarah | March 30, 2009 at 12:52 AM
So cute! I just bought a bunch of vintage egg plates. I'm going to put a chunky ring in each egg divot at the craft show.
Posted by: Lotta | March 29, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Hehehe... I love the creative Jens list, thanks for including me!
Posted by: jenny b harris | March 29, 2009 at 06:49 PM
I always start planning my kiddos birthdays waaaay in advance, too! My hubby thinks I'm crazy and that I put too much into it, but it gives me something to look forward to.
Posted by: Kelly O. | March 29, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Oh lord, the hexagons are so pretty I could cry. But if you cut it, I really will cry. I will have to look away. LOL
Posted by: Sarah | March 29, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Um, you said you wanted to share the hexagon quilt? As in, half the year at your house and half the year at my house? I'll take July - Dec, thanks.
what kind of house do you live in that you hide quilts in closets and under bedspreads?? Quilt that puppy up and hang it on a wall, over a couch/chair/loveseat/futon, nap under it everyday, go on picnic's with it, take it to the ballgame, put it on top of a card table for the coolest ever tent, have it at the foot of your bed so you can have sweet dreams every night, snuggle up in it and watch jane eyre, table cloth for a cool spring baby shower/bridal or book club.....i could go on. A train for a princess, camp under the stars in it, hang it on the wall when you have it for your 6 months, oh, now I'm repeating myself. Whatever you do, don't let the dog sleep on it. THAT is where I draw the line. Aren't you glad you asked? :)
Posted by: Des | March 29, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Okay, I went to target and guess what? It was not there! I found it online - which is far harder for me because I am much better at purchasing thins like this by impulse. Ordering means thinking about spending the money...hmmmm ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | March 29, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I love the Target egg holder...got to get one of those...and I LOVE the hexagon quilt you found! Amazing! It will be great made up into a lot of fun projects...hope you share them all with us!!!
Posted by: sherri | March 29, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Love the new look of the blog. I can't believe you set up the new egg holder so many ways! I can't believe I missed the Sale at the Cancer Society! love your quilt and think it would be fine if you used it as fabric. better than siting in a box somewhere till it rots!
Posted by: BrendaLou | March 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I want to go get one! :) I love it!
Posted by: CherryTreeLane | March 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM