If you are having trouble sleeping, you might watch television, read a book... personally, I prefer to make something with my hands.
Recently, I brought my needle, threads, ribbons and a bagful of beautiful fabric scraps purchase for nearly nothing (39 to 79 cents)... oh yes, and my "cheaters!"... to bed with me for some late-nite creations.
So with hubby snoring softly at my side, our German-Shepherd puppy snuggled in her bed, I happily cut, twirled and sewed my way into midnight (actually, more like 1:30am).
There's something magical and peaceful about making beautiful things, late at nite while the entire household is sleeping... I was having fun with the variety of textures and colors...
These are all still in their "raw" form;
lots of frays and bits of threads that will need trimming...
While I love experimenting with different shapes and types of flowers, the roses are always my favorite.
I like making them "scrunched" and inperfect...
(the gorgeous cone is a gift from JoAnne)
(the antique box is available for sale here)
I was working on Spring colors... the beautiful lavenders, pinks, yellows that we see crop up in the early days of Spring.
Next, I will be trimming threads and finishing each flower with pearls, beads and a little bling here and there. Some will go to swap friends, others are embellishments on upcoming Spring and Easter creations...
Happy Saturday!
I am sharing my "roses at bedtime" with the pink-loving ladies at How Sweet the Sound.
Oh my goodness Mercedes, how wonderful, -and so many, I just love them- they are stunning, such a beautiful post.
Hugs,Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 03:30 AM
Lovely as can be! Just like the sweet gift you sent to me. I will share some of the birdies at our Birdsong weekend, with the girls as a door prize. I added you to my sidebar as a sponsor. Thanks so much!
Posted by: karla nathan | Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:17 PM
they are are wonderful ! I like them shabby and frayed as well and I like to work at night too.
Posted by: Francie Thornton | Monday, February 20, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Sigh, these are dreamy!
enJOY a lovely day,
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly at artJOYstuff | Monday, February 20, 2012 at 07:53 AM
Oh Mercedes, your flowers are gorgeous! What a beautiful bed time project!
Posted by: debi | Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Beautiful little roses! I know what you mean - I can't sit and watch the tv without at least having something in my hands to look at. Funny! :)
Jennelise
Posted by: Jennelise | Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 07:08 PM
So pretty. I specially love the frayed ones, rustic shabby chic!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Michele
Posted by: Michele | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Absolutely love your fabric roses! You are so clever to take your creativity to bed! Thanks for sharing. dix---
Posted by: dixie | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 05:26 PM