Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Some finished projects

I've had this book awhile but never made anything until I saw fairiebees post on her laundry bag. I've had this old tablecloth that was really damaged (beyond repair) that I've been saving for a some special projects so I used that to make my laundry bag.

Also in the book are directions for these "no sew" hanger covers. You just rip 1/4" strips of fabric from the salvage edge and wrap it around a wire hanger, starting at the top. I tied on a piece of lace to this one.
And then I sewed on buttons so the straps on my strappy tops don't slip off.

They were so much fun to make, I just kept making them as I watched TV. I ran out of wire hangers so I started making them with wooden hangers. I only had white fabric so that's all I made. In the book they show it with a patterned fabric and it's really cute. I'm going to get some other fabrics that match my quilt and make some more. It's hard to tell, but they have a cute shabbiness to them because the ends of the fabric fray a little when you rip it. Too cute!

22 comments:

  1. RosemaryJuly 11, 2007 10:08 AM

    Cindy,
    How very pretty and girly.
    Love it.
    Rosemary

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  2. The French NestJuly 11, 2007 10:20 AM

    Cindy,

    Such a great idea! Your laundry bag is beautiful, and the lace/button idea for the hangers is so unique!

    Kate

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  3. BeccaJuly 11, 2007 10:33 AM

    See? Now I'm hooked! I love your hangers. and...I have a massive collection of vintage buttons. I think I may have a new project on my hands. they're beautiful.

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  4. Jen KershnerJuly 11, 2007 10:50 AM

    Fantastic projects. I need to get my book back out and try another one too. I just love that book.

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  5. Betty JoJuly 11, 2007 10:59 AM

    Cindy I'm sitting here laughing at your comment!! LOL Those little bags are lovely. The covered hangers look like something even I can make. I love the addition of the lace and the buttons. xoxo

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  6. AdrienneJuly 11, 2007 11:05 AM

    That is the most exquisite laundry bag I've ever seen! I love it. The hangers and wonderful, and I like the fact that they are so do-able. Very nice. Thanks for sharing with us. I need to get that book.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 11, 2007 11:12 AM

    Oh. My. Gosh. I don't even sew adn i feel I need this book! I love your new laundry bag, and the hangers are just darling!
    Tracey

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  8. JulieJuly 11, 2007 11:22 AM

    I like the hangers - but LOVE the laundry bag. I am starting to fear throwing anything away because of the creative uses it may still have!!!

    Thanks Cindy. I always enjoy your blog so much.

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  9. Linda aka yellowroseliJuly 11, 2007 12:01 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! Something else to add to my "TO DO" list. Love the hangers and the bag.

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  10. GaylaJuly 11, 2007 12:33 PM

    So cute! I love the hanger idea with the lace and buttons and that bag!! I think I'd have to take my laundry along to the mall, to work, to the shop... just to wow people with my bag!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 11, 2007 2:06 PM

    Cindy, love you laundry bag. It's beautiful! The hanger project looks fun and easy and goodness knows I have enough wire hangers to try it!

    Manuela

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  12. LizzieJuly 11, 2007 5:18 PM

    I love the laundry bag- I would like to use that to store lingerie. Its very pretty, love the tablecloth you used!

    The hangers do seem like a fun tele craft, and look so charming!

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  13. a pink-beeJuly 11, 2007 6:16 PM

    I love your laundry bag and the hangers!!. It is a fun book with easy projects. I plan on making several more things out of it.

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  14. The Weathered PaneJuly 11, 2007 6:27 PM

    So simple yet so cute. I might have to try that! Thanks for the inspiration :) Nancy

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  15. AnonymousJuly 11, 2007 6:49 PM

    Your laundry bag is so pretty. You could make all kinds of bags for different things. Great idea. I really like the hangers..the fabric should prevent fragile things from falling of the hanger. Thanks, I'll have to look into that book.
    Best,
    Kathy

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  16. Gypsy PurpleJuly 11, 2007 8:44 PM

    Cindy, this is lovely...I love both of this ideas....will have to get this book...thanks for the introduction...

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  17. AnonymousJuly 11, 2007 9:39 PM

    Very cute ideas, especially the hangers!

    ~elaine~

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  18. brenJuly 12, 2007 10:57 AM

    These are so adorable. You are truly an inspiration. In a home surrounded my males (even the dog) I have to begin to add a few girly items for myself.

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  19. Donna, The Decorated HouseJuly 12, 2007 11:35 AM

    Really darling projects! Great use of supplies and TV time.
    Donna

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  20. Smart Living TodayJuly 12, 2007 6:25 PM

    Cindy,
    I am really enjoying your blog! Your work is beautiful!
    Peggy

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  21. Little ol' MeJuly 12, 2007 10:52 PM

    I've seen that book a time or two and keep thinking I should pick it up.... now I KNOW I need it!

    Tiffany
    scrapsadaisy.blogspot.com

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  22. AnonymousJuly 16, 2007 8:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing this book and your beautiful things Cindy. They would also make lovely gifts. I definately have to get this book now. I have Decorating Vintage Style by the same author and love it. Your home is just beautiful!! Elise

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy