: Love is in the air.....NEW ANTIQUE VALENTINE POSTCARD PILLOWS!

Friday, January 11, 2008

Love is in the air.....NEW ANTIQUE VALENTINE POSTCARD PILLOWS!

Well, the holidays are behind us and I have been getting inspired with all my wonderful antique Valetine postcard images. Here are my first creations, now available in my Ebay auctions, my MMP boutique and my website. I absolutely love the charm of these images. I will also be doing some hanging pocket pillows, some crazy quilt heart pillows and hopefully get to some altered art fabric Valentine pillows.
Check back for my latest designs and have a wonderful Winter day, wherever you are in the world!!

10 comments:

Unknown said...: Amy, these are beautiful! I have that swan postcard image and I love it, it is so pretty!

Hugs,
Amy; January 11, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Connie from Beverly Hills California said...: Oh Amy!! Your pillows are beautiful. Loved my visit. Hope you visit my blog soon! Connie; January 12, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Your pillows are beautiful!; January 17, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Rose Garden Romantic said...: Gorgeous pillows!!
Michelle; January 22, 2008 at 6:21 PM
A Romantic Porch said...: Your blog is beautiful. I love your handcrafted items.; January 23, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Karin said...: The pillows are beautiful! Karin@creativechaos; January 28, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Tina Leavy said...: those are so pretty!; January 29, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Georgia said...: Amy,
Your pillows are gorgeous...so sweet and feminine!!

By the way, you've been tagged. :)

1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person that tagged you.
2. Post THE RULES on your blog.
3.Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.

:); February 2, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Shabby in Pink Boutique said...: Hi Amy~ You have been tagged.. Visit my blog for rules! Hee Hee
Stephanie; February 7, 2008 at 5:41 AM
Meadow Street said...: Hi Amy! You've been tagged! rules are on my blog, have fun!; February 10, 2008 at 10:15 PM

A little about my textile art.....

My vintage fabric collages combine my love of vintage textiles and my love of words. Words are powerful and a beautiful phrase can evoke such emotion. My collage designs are built around the wise words of an old poet or author, which I handstitch in a simple lettering. I use vintage fabrics, laces, buttons, etc...all handstitched in a unique way to mirror the words - there is always a little mystery with the finished product, but if you look closely you will see the simple beauty of the words reflected in the design. I collect old vintage frames throughout the year to frame each collage in. Below is a sampling of some of my pieces....

A Little About Me....

I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but have lived in Texas most of my life. My home is in a small Northeast Texas town and has been for most of the last 18 years. I am an avid reader, gardener and "Junk Queen", always trying to find new life for old things. It is a joke in my family that everything in our house is a little "wobbly"! I have always loved all things old, especially early (19th century) pieces, whether they be linens, quilts, lace, embroidery, or furniture.I am a former teacher, who took a leap of faith 2 years ago to pursue my creative dream....I design with vintage pieces, as well as new fabric with always lots of pink roses!! I have loved shabby cottage style since way before it was "chic", and most of my work reflects that. I am truly inspired by the old handcrafted works of women, the amount of time put into old handwork like tatting and embroidery, lacemaking, quilting, spinning and weaving is amazing.My creative endeavors have included writing, photography, painting and now fabric creations & textile art. Alas, the urge to create always whispers at the edges of my mind.....

Friday, January 11, 2008