vintage fabrics

Turquoise for my studio walls was a clear favorite with you all. I wasn't so sure until I throw up a piece of fabric up on the wall to see it with the beech book shelves. It's great, I am sure I'll love it! But before I go out shopping for paint I knew I needed to get my fabrics purchased. I need fabric for roman shades and to line the book shelves that will be under the cutting table and on the wall.

Here's what I purchased for the Roman Shades, it's a sweet Bark Cloth! I bought it from Teaworks Cottage on Etsy (of course). The listing refers to it as Aqua, I may need to flexible on the wall color, we'll have to wait and see!

I also picked up some Chenille bedspread cuts, these are all odd pieces that I'll use for some wall art pieces. LOVE!!! I got the first two pieces from Alora's Adorables and the last one is from Chenille Bliss! (heaven)

Who knows what these two lovelies will become, sometimes you just have to buy them and wait for inspiration to hit ya. I got the quilt piece from Chenille Bliss (at 4 bucks, it need me) and the vintage feed sack from Kimmy Made.

So what about those shelves I want to line? Oilcloth to the rescue! After all, I am the Oilcloth Addict! I like the juxtaposition of mixing oilcloth with bark cloth, chenille, and feed sack material. It's all from the same era but not used in the same part of the house! Fun, right?

Let's talk wall color!

I am just about to reach the day when I have money and time to redo my studio! (the two don't often meet!) I've only planning this major make over since I Christmas so I'm really ready. I mean REALLY ready for a change! So... let's talk about wall color!

Right now I have a weird soft yellow that eats light instead of being cheery and bright. How did that happen? Bleech!

Soooo..... How about white walls?

Espana's Photography Office I just love how the color pops off the white walls!

 

Emma Lamb's Studio of sweetness! 

I am sorry I don't have a proper photo credit and link for this picture. I think I spy oilcloth on that desk, don't you? 

Now for some turquoise inspiration...

Jenny B. Allsorts flickr page is filled with all kinds of creative goodness! The Turqoise wall's are great with the red and white. BUT... I have these Billy Bookshelves in Beech to work with and I'm not so sure it'll all mess together well.

Alicia Paulson got really cozy in this gorgeous room for years! Again she has all white wood. That's my sticking point with this color isn't it? Darn beech cabinets! I can't even use them, they're filled with the cute hubbies stuff. (Once upon a time this was his man cave, sore subject!) ; ) 

Amy's little house studio is darling in Tiffany Box Blue! 

What to do... what to do? Ya gotta help me, leave me a comment with your vote! White or Turquoise?

My Favorites Page...

... makes me really happy! It's filled with stuff I want to organize my studio with, some of which I now own!

My FAB new bag!

 

How much fun is my new bag? I am totally in love with it! I got it from Alex from Hello Bluebird at the Spring Bada-bing show!! I was so excited to see her again, we meet two years ago at the BMAC when she opened up her brick and mortar shop in Reading, PA where she offers lots of goodies made by her community of talented artists!!! Her mission statement makes me giddy, they are truly words to live by!!

How cute is this shop? Notice anything familiar? Alex says that the party banners are still hanging up! LOVE IT!

Silk Rainbow Goodness!

Here's just one of the fun finds that I found at yesterday's Spring Bada-bing show!!! It's a darn good thing that I know where to find my friend Crystal, I really regret not getting one of these Crystal J Silk scarves! (Mothers Day Hint: the skinny scarf in aqua was my favorite!)

I've got more Spring Bada-bing treats to share so come on back soon!!!

Its Spring Bada Bing time!

Its Sunday, April 17th, and that means its time for Spring Bada Bing! If you are in or near Richmond, come on down to Planet Zero today to view and buy the latest beautiful/cool/neat/exciting things in the crafts scene today!

There is a ton of free parking, and 64 vendors bringing their own unique jewelry, toys, clothing, perfumes, art, and other one-of-a-kind gifts for you to buy for your Spring holiday celebrations.

Make a day of it, and get a bite to eat at the wonderful Planet Zero Café while it is open all day during our show.

See ya there!

crafting homeschool style

This is what craft time is looks like when you combine a Zelda obsessed boy that loves to build with a mom that loves to make patterns. (I think that this counts as an introduction to Geometry, don't you?) 

My boy-child has been reading the Legend of Zelda series for about two weeks now and he is totally obsessed with all things Zelda. After days of intense research he's decided to make a Mask of Truth. You know how that turned out right? I made the mask and he art directed. What a cleaver boy!

Someday we'll cover this with paper mache and paint it, but for now, he's making a set of wings to go with the mask. He's on his own for that project. ; )

Hoopla Pot Holders

I've been having a lot of fun with my pre-cuts that I won from Sew4Home. Don't you just love the Hoopla prints? They are just do darn happy!!

I used the Hoopla Layer Cake pieces and some squares of insulated interfacing that I had hiding away in my stash for about two years to make this up. (Thankfully I never throw anything away)

I'll have these available at the upcoming Spring Bada Bing show on April, 17th. If there are any left after the show, I'll add them to the shop.

I won!

Look at all this fun fabric that I won from Sew 4 Home last month. I won a ton of pre cut's from Moda's cheerful Hoopla fabric line. It's such fun fabric--I've been using it for some new projects for the upcoming Spring Bada Bing show. Come back tomorrow and I show you what I've made so far!

A little upcraft project for me!

A little upcraft project for me!, originally uploaded by ModernJune.

This used to be a really cute t-shirt but it got piled and all stretched out at the neckline, so I cut it into four 8" strips and zig-zagged them together. Voila! A new spring scarf for those in-between days.

I love a 10 minute project! Happy sewing.

Sping Bada Bing

 

Bada-boom! The 2011 Spring Bada-bing: The BOSS of all craft shows is coming! Come join la famiglia for our 6th installment of the largest indie craft show in VA. This free event will be held on Sunday April 17th, 2011 at Plant Zero (0 east 4th st) in Richmond's southside and, as always, will showcase artists and designers from across the country selling high quality, original handmade goods.

Spring Tablecloth Savings!!

It's spring and that means that it's time for a new Modern June tablecloth!! Think indoor or outdoors. Pick from our new laminated cottons tablecloths or our wide variety of oilcloth tablecloths this week and receive Free Shipping on your entire order. Offer ends this Saturday.

Use coupon code : TCFREESHIP

Happy Spring!!!

Studio Supplies!

Check out this super sweet German spice rack that I got from Davies Vintage Etsy shop! I've been searching and searching for a perfect little something to organize our office supplies and boy did I find a gem!

 How amazing are the labels??? Don't you want to know the story behind how this ended up in the States?

Do any of you have a clue to what Lorbeenlaub is?  I can't wait to get this little cutie up on the wall!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday, originally uploaded by ModernJune.

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spring has sprung

 

You gotta love an early spring! I wish my little plum (?) tree that I planted for my son Aidan bloomed all year round, it makes me so happy and thankful.  It's almost as pretty in the early evening, it glows in the darkness like a puffy tree of cotton candy. 

Recent Acquisitions!

I've been a burnt out for about 3-4 months now so I decided to shut Modern June down for an extended Spring Break!!! Meanwhile, I'll be doing some things that I love (shop for vintage linens), some things that I want to do (totally redo the studio) and some things that I have to do (loads of paper work and taxes)!

Today I took a few hours to wandered aimlessly through most of the shops on Lakeside. As usual, the antiques, consignment, gift and antique shops were all filled with fun loot. I found some sweet vintage linens that make me very happy and seriously inspired!

I've been loving on this sweet little bunting made of vintage hankies that I saw over at Ohdeedoh. A little something just for me. See what else is inspiring me at my Pinterest page!! 

things I love...

The only new thing I love more that Adele's new CD is this gingham bias of love! 

out my kitchen window...

Reminds me of oilcloth...

 

I found this on the front page of Etsy today and it reminded me of Mexican oilcloth. You know how I love that!!! The Wheat Field shop is filled with lovely prints and cards, but Mountain Bouquet is my favorite.

Local Shops: Feathernesters

Marc and Tony at Feathernesters, let Meghan and I take over the shop so we could take pretty pictures for my book, Sewing with Oilcloth!! 

The fella's have the shop decked out for spring!

The best thing about this shop is all the little "rooms" that are nestled within the old vintage doors and furniture.

And then there are the really big rooms filled with pretty, pretty fun! 

Don't forget the garden shed! Those chairs look familiar!

Frilly pink fun. I did a trunk show at Feathernesters once, and every single thing I sold was pink! Not a lie! Those ladies that frequent this shop love their pink!!!


Look, it's me! I took this after the Junie Brunch. For more Feathernester fun... click this!

Junie Brunch!

I can't believe that it's been two weeks since I've had a minute to blog! It hasn't been all work though--I've had a whole lot of fun too! I was able to treat my Junies (my lovely shippers, cutters and stitchers) to brunch at Feathernesters. It was great to spend the morning sharing a meal with my wonderful friends and colleagues.

 

Remember all that cotton fabric that I enjoyed playing around with back in January? Well I turned it all into some fun little gift bags filled with Feathernesters' homemade fudge, recipe cards, and veggie bags.

We had a lot of giggly fun. I am a lucky girl to have such have such a good team!!