patchwork

I usually work Saturdays and/or Sundays. As the manager of an event venue, I have to decorate, plan and oversee each party. So, if I have prior commitment, the date is blocked off. Making my own schedule is a perk, but one that I don’t exploit. It’s very rare for me to have a whole weekend off, and very VERY rare to have two weekends off in a row. It just so happens that I am in the middle of one of those very rare occasions.

Because of this, I had a little time to organize my fabrics. I found a pile of scraps left over from my recent orders, including these Rag Ribbon Table Skirts I made for Simply Vintage Candles‘ gorgeous booth at the Atlanta Gift Mart.

I decided to come up with a few fun projects to use up my pile of scraps…

Here is my first creation:

This Scrappy Patchwork Pillow has two different sides:

I love how these colors can brighten up any room!

If you like the look of this Scrappy Patchwork Throw Pillow, you can order your very own custom patchwork throw pillow/pillow cover. Email me for more info!

Happy weekend, lovies!

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My friends and family are the inspiration for most of my projects, and I am so grateful to them! It takes so much creativity just to figure out how to run a multifaceted business from home with kids on two different bus schedules, all the while having to plan dinner, do housework, worry about bills AND try to find a way to have a fulfilling life on a budget. It’s no wonder my hair is falling out…seriously, it is. I could make a wig out of what gets trapped in the shower drain!

Even so, nothing has fulfilled me creatively than creating items to share on AquaSeventy6. So, thank you again!

The following project was inspired by some fabric I came across while mindlessly browsing the web. It was so beautiful that I had to share it on my Facebook page. Minutes later, my friend Natasha asked if I could use the fabric to make her some throw pillows….OF COURSE!

I ordered the fabric from a trusted shop on Etsy (small business supporting small business!) as well as some coordinating fabrics for the backside. When the main fabric arrived, I decided to cut out the print and applique it on another fabric…..and here is what was born…