Let's Decorate for Fall with Pillows

Well, Fall is finally here.  And it's no secret that I love decorating with pillows!  You can change the look of any room just by changing the pillows.  Pillows and pillow covers are an easy way to add a pop of color to your sofa, bed, chaise lounge, or porch.  Pillows can cozy up any room.

I enjoyed creating the covers you see above.   The pillow on the top was actually created using a vintage 1988 fabric (I love vintage fabric) that I've been holding on to for YEARS!  The full roses look lovely up against a muted green tone. All I could think of when I looked at this fabric was the word "grateful." Now, the bottom pillow was created from a fabric that is adorable. I think it'll add rustic, country charm to any sitting area. I've added the words "give thanks." 

Both pillow covers are the perfect fit for 16" pillow inserts (not included). I used French seams, so there are no raw seams inside. When needed, these cotton covers can be tossed in the washer. I recommend line drying or laying flat. They'll need to be ironed after each wash.

This Fall, I can't think of two better sentiments than "Give Thanks" and "Grateful."

This weekend, these covers are available on Ebay!  After that, I'll add buttons here for anyone who's interested in purchasing.

I'm working on some new designs.  So, please come back to see what I've created.

Black White Green Wish Necklace

SOLD!
"Your necklace is stunning. It is so beautiful, creative, and unique! My friend will love it for her special day! Thanks for your creativity. " John H. California

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric & vintage checkered fabric

* Colors: black, white, green, blue, yellow

* Top coil: Measures about 27" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 32" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with a green resin rose, charms (including a heart-shaped charm and a "wish" charm), washers, a salvaged button, gears, a shell, silver-toned ring, handmade music note charm and a green hoop salvaged from a vintage dress

* closes with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Red Tribal Heart Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Multi-strands, comprised of new and vintage cotton salvaged from a sundress

* Top coil: Measures about 22" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 27" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 1 fabric strip and 2 round coils, 1  accented with beads and a red heart-shaped rabies vaccine charm (the charm is new and has never been used by any furry friends).

* toggle heart-shaped clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, beads, buttons, charms, & a shell.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

 

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Vibrant Blue Multi-Strand Textile Necklace

$18 + $3.50 Shipping, SOLD!

Custom Orders Welcome!

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Colorful multi-strands, comprised mostly of cotton (vintage & new fabric)

* Colors: blue, yellow, orange, turquoise, fuschia, green, black, white

* no clasp, necklace goes on over head

* measures 29" from top to bottom, 19" from top down to first fabric strand

* band at nape of neck measures 3/4" wide

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/repurposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Not intended for children. Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Ecru Flower Coil Textile Statement Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* 2 coils, comprised mostly of vintage cotton

* round coils accented with handcrafted beaded flower, charms, a shell, vintage buttons, beads & wrapped fibers

* no clasp, necklace goes on over head

* measures 17" from top to bottom coil, 15" from top down to first coil

* at nape of neck measures 3/4" wide

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/repurposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with a flower, fibers, stitching, beads, buttons, charms, & a shell.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Bohemian Tribal Red Textile Necklace

SOLD!

Custom Orders Welcome

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Multi-strands, comprised mostly of cotton salvaged from a vintage sundress

* round coils accented with 3 handcrafted beaded flowers & wrapped fibers

* no clasp, necklace goes on over head

* measures 13" from top to bottom, 11" from top down to first coil

* band at nape of neck measures 1" wide

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/repurposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, beads, buttons, charms, & a shell.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Pearls & Charms Red Romantic Chic Toile Custom Made Accent Pillow

We've got pearls, charms, toile & lace!!!

This custom-made pillow was handcrafted using a designer toile remnant & beautiful red lace from a vintage piece of lingerie (Perfectform half slip). It has been accented by hand with vintage buttons, faux pearl beads, silver-tone charms, a washer & an embroidered "Engine" patch. I'm working on a similar one with pink lace. I'll load it up when it's complete.


This pillow measures approximately 10" wide & 9 1/2" high. 


I really enjoyed creating this pillow & hope you'll consider giving it a new home. This pillow will fit in nicely with any grouping of pillows. Add a touch of elegance to your decor with this custom-made pillow.

This item is currently listed for sale on eBay.  However, I love custom orders & enjoy the challenge of creating a special item you'll feel proud to add to your home decor!!!

Marilyn Monroe Black White Hair Clip

Marilyn Monroe Flower Hair Clip- 5 1/2", $15

Perfect GIFT idea! A definite show-stopper, conversation piece. I love receiving custom orders. If you need another color, a bridal package, a smaller flower or a brooch, please let me know. 

Lovingly handcrafted by me for you! I've been creating  for as long as I can remember. I enjoy creating in different mediums.  This piece is truly a OOAK (one of a kind)! Hours of work went into creating it. I love fabric & textiles. I love to create with recycled & reclaimed items. Crafted from vintage fabric, measuring 5 1/2" across, this flower is definitely no shrinking violet. This handcrafted flower is accented in the center with an image of Marilyn Monroe. Each bead, faux pearl & sequin was sewn on by hand.  Each petal was sewn by hand. The edges of the petals are raw. The petals, however, have been treated to control the fraying.

This flower would be pretty worn on the side, accenting a ponytail or sitting directly on top of the head. It's all up to you & whatever best suits your style. Please keep in mind that the tip of the clip (not completely covered by the petals) can be seen, depending on the hairstyle you're wearing. The tip is hidden more if you have some volume to your hairstyle or your hair is curly like the mannequin "Clara."

The flower is attached to a  3 1/2" duck bill clip.  This item should NEVER be tossed in the washer.

I'm extremely pleased with how this piece came together & hope that you like it enough to make it your own. This hair clip would make a lovely gift as well.

She's available for sale at Allen & GRACE!

Vintage RARE Dick Tracy Fabric

I just love this RARE cotton fabric. Hopefully it's just perfect for that special project you're planning!

Vintage Yellow Dick Tracy Cotton Fabric 2 yards ($14.00 + $4.25 shipping)

This fabric has been sitting in my mother's storage unit in her backyard for a long time. There are some specks/dark spots in a few places, especially near the selvedge edge. Please see last photo. To freshen up the fabric, I recommend soaking/washing this fabric before use. Will arrive with some wrinkles.

45" wide

It's Blue Monday-Mixed Media Art Wings

"Be Thankful and REJOICE." It's Blue Monday! This happens to be my first Blue Monday. These are a pair of my mixed media wings (made with all kinds of recycled goodness). Just perfect as a door greeter or wall hanging. I'm really excited to contribute to Blue Monday. I look forward to seeing everybody's shades of blue! Thanks to Smiling Sally for hosting Blue Monday!

My Birthday Celebration Fabric Giveaway

To celebrate my birthday (February 18th), I have a treat for you! I’m giving away what I love: FABRIC! If you’re anything like me, you can do a thousand projects with any given piece of fabric. The beauty of fabric can send your mind in a million different creative directions or you could instantly know exactly the right project. Well, my storage room is overflowing with fabric. NOW is the perfect time to share.

This giveaway includes some rare vintage pieces (1 yard of Holly Hobby & 1 yard of Dick Tracy) that my mother has had in storage for years. I remember oohing & aahing over these designs when I was a little girl. I sold a few yards of it on Ebay for about $25 at the end of last year. There are some stains on the selvedge edge of these pieces. So, I do recommend washing prior to use to freshen up the fabric. This giveaway also includes 2 Cowtan & Tout square samples (perfect for pillows), and Waverly “Fulham” fabric .

I just adore roses! So, my first fabric giveaway wouldn’t be quite as special without throwing in some vintage rose fabric remnants. This fabric is definitely beautiful enough to frame & hang on the wall. I know that anyone with a passion for fabric can do something special with these pieces.

I’d like to have a giveaway on a regular basis- perhaps weekly or monthly. So, let’s make this giveaway a success!

Ways to Enter

(US Residents)

1. Leave a comment below. What would you do with the fabric? Follow me on Twitter & retweet “RT & Follow @TondeleyaAllen for your chance to enter My Birthday Fabric Giveaway leyalivesbyfaith.blogspot.com” (one entry) (If you have no comment, please include your email so I can contact you if you win)

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4. Follow my blog http://allenandgrace.com/wordpress (another optional entry)

I’ll pick a winner at random by February 15th & announce the winner at the bottom of this post.

Thanks for stopping by!