Saturday, April 9, 2011

Vintage Fabric Bunting

I finally made this bunting!  Last night, my daughter and I sewed this together...me taking a stab at sewing and her watching and pushing the foot pedal!  I had big plans to have this done for a birthday party for my youngest daughter who turns five this week!  The bunting is done, but I haven't even planned the party!
I have saved all the dresses with pretty fabric that both my daughters have worn.  I have big dreams of making (having made!) a quilt for each one of my girls. 
I used this fabric stiffener in the hopes that it would keep the delicate fabrics from fraying.  It does cause the fabric to shrivel up a bit, but the look adds to the vintage style.
I look at each of these cuts of fabric and can remember when my girls were little and wore these dresses with the lovely prints.  I also added some vintage prints from the Warm Biscuit Bedding Company.  I absolutely adore their fabrics!  Check out their line of vintage fabrics and you will find the strawberry toile and the little ducky print.
I will probably hang this in my shed, but on this lovely day, it hangs over our swing! 
A trip to IKEA made me come home with this enamel pitcher!  Under $5 and so adorable!  I bought more for gifts!  The pretty flowers of spring...does it get any better than that?

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51 comments:

  1. It's meApril 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Great blue pitcher !! ...Christie......lovely.....have a nice sunday....love Ria....xxx..

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  2. HavenApril 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love the bunting! So pretty!

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  3. Pamela GordonApril 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very pretty. I love the backyard setting and that sweet enamel pitcher too.

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    very sweet! i want one!

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  5. VickiApril 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The fabrics you chose are so pretty! I love it.

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 9, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Christie that came out so pretty!! Martina

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  7. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    the blue jar is adorable... very very cute!!

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  8. Moore MinutesApril 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oooh, it's beautiful. I want it. ;) It's perfect for spring too. I love that peaceful spot outside too.

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  9. Craftberry BushApril 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    So very tender and sweet such is your
    Love for your children. Xo
    Lucy

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  10. Fishtail CottageApril 9, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    So very cute! i want one too....& that pitcher is to die for! xoox, tracie

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  11. Vintage Fabric AddictApril 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Lovely, I too have my daughter's dresses in a 'baby box'. Maybe I could do this too for her newly renovated room. I like how there is minimal sewing! thanks

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  12. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlApril 10, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    That is the cutest little pitcher. I love it on the shelf! Great idea!!!

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  13. The TablescaperApril 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What a great post. You've so inspired me. Love the bunting and the idea that you made it from fabric of your daughter's dresses. Great idea. I also LOVE that blue pitcher. Clearly a trip to Ikea is in my future!

    It's great having you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. AngelaApril 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    That swing looks so inviting especially with the beautiful quilt on it. :)

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  15. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    SO sweet and beautiful, I just love this. Sharing it on my CraftOManiac FB page. winks- jen

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  16. Tania PelletierApril 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love it!!! Love all the vintage fabrics too, great job!

    Tania

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  17. KathApril 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love pennant banners! especially ones that are easy and with no/minimal sewing. this is so sweet.

    your new follower!,
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  18. Amanda@RelovedRubbishApril 10, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love your outdoor space with your pretty new banner and aqua pitcher! Your fabrics are beautiful!

    Amanda

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  19. EmilyApril 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    You have so many great ideas! I love your blog!!!
    I am your newest follower and can't wait to read more.
    Have a wonderful afternoon.
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  20. I Love Pretty Little ThingsApril 12, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    What a great idea for those special and sentimental fabrics. So Pretty and special! And, your outdoor "room" is so inviting. I could sit there for hours with a good book and little sunshine- Heaven!
    Joyce

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  21. debApril 12, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Great idea with the dresses! The phot of your swing looks like its right out of a magazine!
    *hugs*Deb

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  22. AmbrosiaApril 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Awe, this is so pretty! I love that you used fabric that has sentimental value!

    Stopped by from Vintage Wanna Bee!

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  23. JamiApril 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Your bunting is especially sweet made from that lovely vintage fabric! I hope you'll stop by the Tuesday To Do party and share it!

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-to-do-5-and-4-list-makers.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  24. KathyApril 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is great, I just did one and am going to post it in the next few days...mine says Happy Easter on it...love your blog, nice to meet you!

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  25. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveApril 12, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I want to swing on your swing! Love the fabric and the story that goes with.

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  26. KellyApril 12, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Too too pretty! And it will be perfect for a little girl's birthday party!!


    Kelly

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  27. Simply BungalowApril 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love the bunting. It's so sweet.
    ~Heidi

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  28. Light and VoicesApril 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Really nice post this week for Outdoor Wednesday.
    Joyce M

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  29. FunkytimeApril 13, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    looks beautiful!

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  30. very merry vintage styleApril 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Great idea--I just love it!
    Mary

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  31. LindaApril 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I was going to say I love the bunting...but...I love everything!! Just my style!!

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  32. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Everything is gorgeous!
    ~Terry
    www.mossandclover.blogspot.com

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  33. ThepearsonfamileeApril 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Very sweet, but I love the memories that it captivates the best! {visiting from Pink postcard}

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  34. SLRApril 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    love your bunting! i am always a sucker for bunting, i just love it!! your blog is super cute, i am gonna follow :)

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  35. JulesApril 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    It's very pretty! So girly and spring-y!

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  36. Fishtail CottageApril 13, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    So happy to see you link your post to Cottage Flora Thursdays....the enamel pitcher is such a fantastic find - I'm loving the beautiful colors you used in your 'bunting' so cute!!!! xoxo tracie

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  37. LindyLouMacApril 14, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Calling by as an Outdoor Wednesday Participant to share a piece of your world. what a great idea to make your own bunting out of old fabrics.

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  38. DonnaApril 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    It doesn't get any better than that.

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  39. DarlaApril 14, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Sweet memoried in that bunting!

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  40. Southwest Cottage DesignsApril 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Oh how sweet and pretty! I've become your newest follower this morning and look forward to visiting your lovely blog again.

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  41. ChristieApril 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love your fabric bunting banner...precious that it was made with vintage inpired fabric that reminds you of your girls dresses that they wore when they were younger....beautiful post :) Love your blog!
    Happy VTT!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  42. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    such a beautiful bunting! I am in love with your backyard. Couldn't helo but notice the trees and lake behind the swing! lucky you!

    I am having a fine art photography giveaway on my blog. The artist is Melanie Alexandra. She has more than 200 photographs in her Etsy store. Leave me a comment telling me which is your favorite image to win any photograph of your choice.
    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/04/fine-art-photography-giveaway-by.html

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  43. ShannonApril 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love the fabric bunting, it looks perfectly vintage in the yard! Also love that lil blue pitcher I picked one up for myself a few months ago and wish I got more for gifts as well.

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  44. GardenOfDaisiesApril 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    It is so sweet that you used fabric from your girls dresses to make the bunting! I'm your newest follower.

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  45. My Dream CanvasApril 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wow, this is lovely. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!

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  46. OliveApril 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Your banner is very sweet and I bought the same pitcher at my very first IKEA trip in white. ♥O

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  47. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Christie, I just found your blog over at Cottage Flora Thursday and even though your banner was so awesome it was the words on your profile that touched my heart. Home should be all that you wrote and then some...beuatiful! I'm now joining the hundreds of others that have found your beautiful Three Pixie Lane...

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  48. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageApril 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Christie, that is such a sweet idea - making bunting from your girls' dresses. I love reusing things that have sentimental charm. I've made a number of things over the years, reusing family bits and pieces - like my granddaughter's first Christmas stocking. You can see it here: http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/02/fourteen-days-of-love-day-6-ohyoure-so.html

    I'm so happy to have you link to my party again. I've really missed seeing you!

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  49. Debbie @ OtRDApril 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So lovely! I'd love to just sit there and relax!!

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  50. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 17, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Love the bunting and what a wonderful place to sit outside. Great pitcher. I need to go to Ikea. Love how you style your photos. Thanks for joining WUW.

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  51. Noble VintageApril 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    LOVE the fabric! so cute! Another great product I use is Fray Check. You can get it at any fabric store in the notions dept. It really works and it doesn't shrink the fabric. It dries clear too. The pinked edges should keep the fabric from fraying anyway, but if you were worried about preservation, then an anti fray product also helps. Hope they birthday party went well! Love the swing :)

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