June Cleaver


I was in bed sick for a few days and decided I would spend my time watching Leave it to Beaver.  I used to watch the show a lot as a child – loving all the predicaments Beaver would get into.  As a teenager I enjoyed watching the show because Wally was so cute!  As an adult I am drawn to it because I love June Cleaver.  After watching about 25 episodes in 2 days – I feel somewhat of an expert on her!!  The pearls, the dresses, the linen table cloth, the home cooked dinners, the tray of sandwiches on Saturdays, the parties, and the propriety of it all.  Don’t you want to be her?  As I was laying sick in bed with my hair in a messy bun, pjs on & Kleenex everywhere – I decided I would be more like her. 
 I visited an antique shop while visiting my parents & found these little items which reminds me of my new goal!  I don’t think they are all from June’s kitchen in 1957, but they are old enough to remind me to have a little more class, patience, and simplicity!
 

In every episode June is sporting a half apron.  I picked these half aprons up for 50 cents each.  They have hand embroidered work on the bottom of each.  I love them!  And more importantly I will be wearing them!


Ruffled Tote Winner Announced

I have been out of town for the Memorial Day weekend.  Now that I am back I have a winner for my Ruffled Tote bag!  The winner was drawn at random and it is Beth who commented “I am a new follower via GFC.  Love the bag!”

Thanks to all of you who stopped by my blog.  I wish I had enough bags to send everyone!  As a consolation prize, I will be posting the tutorial of how I made the ruffled tote this week so you can make your own!

Giveaway Day

 This week is Giveaway Week at Sew Mama Sew.  If you are new to my blog – WELCOME!!  I am Amanda aka Jedi Craft Girl & I love to sew, craft & quilt – all while being really thrifty!  Here is what I came up with for my giveaway – a Ruffled Tote Bag.  It is a denim bag with 4 ruffles & fabric flower.  To enter to win this bag, become a follower to my blog & leave a comment.  This giveaway will be open until May 25th at 5:00 P.S.T.  The winner will be drawn at random & I will post the winner on May 27th.  (This is for domestic USA residents only. )

Isn’t it cute!!!


Turquoise Owl

 A little turquoise owl from Ross today for $4.99!  The perfect item to make my day happy.

Cats & Quilts


 The strippy quilt is done!  It’s not an official quilt unless a cat sleeps on it!  It’s Marbles’ new favorite napping place!

Lawn Chair & Tradewinds – sounds like I need a vacation!


I am making the Moda Lawn Chair Quilt using Moda Tradewinds fabric – it is so cute!  More photos soon!

Rapunzel Tote Bag

I sewed this Rapunzel tote bag for a birthday gift for a girl who loves purple & pink & Rapunzel.  It’s the perfect size for taking to the beach or to a slumber party!

Decorating with Heirlooms Series

I am teaching a class for a Family History Fair called, “Decorating with Heirlooms”. The next few posts are ideas we will be talking about in the class. I have linked back to the photos I have used from other websites hoping to give them proper credit.

Heirloom Decor IdeasDe-cluttering your Antiques by Country Living

New Uses for Old Silverware from kirstenerickson.blogspot.com
Antique Hutch by Southern Living

Decorating with antiques by Country Living.
Vintage Drawer by Minimaltrends.com

Bread box turned flower vase from Midwest Living.

Old door knobs as hooks from Midwest Living.

Decorating with Heirlooms Series

I am teaching a class for a Family History Fair called, “Decorating with Heirlooms”. The next few posts are ideas we will be talking about in the class. I have linked back to the photos I have used from other websites hoping to give them proper credit.

Heirloom Decor IdeasDe-cluttering your Antiques by Country Living

New Uses for Old Silverware from kirstenerickson.blogspot.com
Antique Hutch by Southern Living

Decorating with antiques by Country Living.
Vintage Drawer by Minimaltrends.com

Bread box turned flower vase from Midwest Living.

Old door knobs as hooks from Midwest Living.

Strawberry Mini Quilts

I made these 2 little strawberry quilts – one to hang and one for the table. I love how they turned out!