Sew Inspired

Something odd happened to me this week. I had the urge to sew.

For me, this is a bizarre ocurrance. I havent picked up the paint brush to even paint this week. But instead put the sewing machine out on the kitchen table and lived and breathed these little projects for days....

Last night I came home from a friend's party and kicked my favorite pair of heels off beside my basket of little ornaments I've been working on. It looked so sweet in a funny sort of way that it inspired a 'shoes + ornaments photoshoot ;)

I've been working on knicky-knack things to bring with me for my booth at deluxe. And what began as 'a few doo-dads- turned into full-on "Audrey Eclectic Home Collection" when I was given the chance to move into a booth space twice the size for what I planned on! So I rented another table to set up and Mama's been sewing like a madwoman...
These are little heart shaped ornaments with vintage photos sewn on--- they were my first project :) I even attached a little metal hook on the back which I thought looked really neat...a juxtaposition of soft plush fabric and hard metal wire. I also got out the ol' vintage button collection and sewed some buttons on.

Then, I decided that an old pair of gray velvet slacks that I'd banished to the back of the closet post-baby needed a new life. As velvet doves. Then I made their red counterparts out of cordoroy. I heart heart heart them. I also stuffed each one with a few dried bay leaves to give them a really good smell...I bet I'm the only one at the show with herby birdies, dont you think? ;)

I'd be sewing again today if I didn't feel a bit icky. But they day's not over yet ;) I've got plans for much, much more...and the fabric to prove it! I've just decided to follow my muse and see where she goes...I've learned its better to just shut up and let her do her thing. No use fighting it ;)

~H

PS: You have until November 15 to enter to win Lori's book Wild Heart! See post below for detail!~