I have several sewing projects in the works right now, but nothing is to a photographable state: apron, purse, baby dress, etc. Expect a ‘flashflood’ in the next week or so.
For now, I offer this silly vintage book for smiles, and the vintage barrette I found on my eBay hunt. We had a couple of pet poodles when I was a kid. Summer was first, short for ‘Hideaway’s Indian Summer.” She was super smart and very sweet. Summer was given away when we moved to California because she didn’t respect the carpet in our new home.
Years later, when my older brother went off to college and my younger brother was lonesome for a roommate, Buddy came into our lives, along with Midnight Jazz. In the next few years, they had 3 different litters – imagine little black poofs running all over the place – such sweet childhood memories. I took
responsibility for keeping them groomed. At times, this would involve six poodle haircuts in one day. It was exhausting. But, several doggy mohawks and beards got me through the long, hot days on the back steps with the clippers.
Our toy poodles were hardly lap dogs, mainly hanging out atop our hill, chasing skunks, eating mice and basking in the sun. At times matted and filthy, and at times fluffy and trimmed, we called them “Poodles of the Serengeti” and enjoyed their many quirks.
So, this book makes me laugh. In fact, most illustrations of poofy, prissy poodles bring on a smirk. My experience was so different.
Cute! Just got my Country Living and was so tickled to see your fabric in there! Congrats.
My vintage cushion covers may make you smile then! http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintage_pleasure/222998257/in/set-72057594079034985/
Take a peek!
Aww, I had a poodle named Buddy when I was a kid too. All in all, my family has had three. Buddy was first and when he died we got DeeDee, who unfortunately was given away to one of my dad’s friends when my brother was born and she did not like him very much. She’s actually still alive, my dad sees her occasionally. After a long hiatus my family got Elvis last year, who is perfect. I don’t live at home anymore, and I find that it’s him I miss the most. A very, very sweet dog. Smart, too. Poodles, regardless of their haircuts, are awesome dogs.
My sister called me the other day ( from texas to utah) to tell me about this fabric she found in a magazine she thought I would like. She said about 3 words and I said yeah I know that person so to speak I read her blog all the time. I just thought it funny that what are the odds my sister would just happen across Heathers new fabric line and think wow my sister has to hear about this. Great job Heather just thought you should know.
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p.s.
As a teen I had a chow real cute as a puppy too another big fluff ball with legs.
You should check out the poodle brooches at Scoops Design. They’re made of reflective perspex. (http://www.scoopsdesign.com.au/)
I, for one, am looking forward to the flood.
Saw you in Country Living. Wow! Fantastic fabric! I think I am going to redo my curtins with some of your beauties. 🙂
I can’t wait to see the baby dress! I’m a bit baby-brained at the moment, sorry.
Oh, and! Midnight Jazz is the best dog name EVAH.
What a fun hairclip! I also am anxiously awaiting the flood of project photos!
Your list reminds me of mine! Need to finish a purse, apron & childrens smock! ey-yi-yi!