bedroom update

So there has been a change of plans since my last post which was like forever ago :) I am still planning to make my quilt...I even started on it, but realistically, it may/will probably take me a few months to get it done or longer and I wanted instant gratification...so, I went on ebay and got this quilt for $60 shipped...I should get it in the mail on Friday. It is exactly what I was looking for and will be good until I get mine done.



I am also going to give my curtains an update to go better with the grey and make them nicer...they are just khaki tabtop curtains and so boring...I think I will add pizzaz by either painting on stripes or adding stripes of fabric that I plan to use in my quilt...that is the way I am leaning b/c then I can add some color and pattern to them as well. I plan to make the stripes using different fabrics so that the pattern won't be super matchy matchy...hope it turns out okay...my last project wasn't so fab, more on that another time :)

So, that is my update and I will hopefully make some good progress on my upstairs rooms soon!

Bedroom Fabrics

All right I finally came through with the fabrics for my soon to be quilt. This first photo is all the grey fabrics that I am using for the main quilt blocks. The top polka dot is actually a men's shirt that I am using. The more I look at it I'm not sure about the Amy Butler fabric that has the blue flowers. I am not sure about the blue...does it take away from the others? That fabric may have to move to the accent stack, but we will see what I find.



These are the green, navy, and aqua fabrics that will make up the sashing between the grey blocks. The fabrics on left are cotton shirts I got from goodwill to use in this quilt and maybe a few others. Some of the grey block fabric will be used in the sashing as well.



These last two fabrics are probably my favorites. The grey paisley I would love to use as quilt blocks but unfortunately, it is made of broadcloth, a kind of duckcloth textured fabric...heavier used more for upholstery and curtains, or in this case pillows. The second animal print fabric is another favorite. I love the "greige" color with the aqua and who doesn't love a little animal print?!? This may become pillow cases or accents on other pillows, or who knows what.

I also have 3 more grey, black, and white fabrics that I forgot to scan. They are the original fabrics that I thought were a little too traditional. I may end up using them in the quilt somewhere or in pillows. Either way, I am really happy with my selections and can just see the room coming together.



Now I just have to get started! :)

Bedroom Quilt Update

Hi again...as usual I have had a hard time commiting to a design...big shock for anyone who knows me...not! I originally planned to do a modern square in a square type quilt, but alas, I have changed my mind. I have decided to do a lattice quilt. I found this one to use as my inspiration at www.filminthefridge.com . Let me just say that this lady is awesome! I love her quilts and she is such and insperation.


http://www.filminthefridge.com/2010/06/07/a-flea-market-fancy-lattice-quilt

Instead of the white squares I am going to use grey patterned fabric. For the sashing, I am going to strip piece blocks of greens, aquas, navy, and greys together. I think it will be really beautiful and use some of my favorite colors.

I went to my local fabric store, V&S about a week ago and picked up some grey fabrics. I like them, but some of them were reading a little too traditional instead of the more contemporary feel I am wanting for this quilt. So, today my daughter and I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up a few more grey fabrics as well as some accent fabrics to use in the sashing and for pillows. I am still planning to use the extra grey fabrics in the sashing and I might even try to use them in a few pillows in a more modern way...we will see how it goes.

Even after my trip to Hobby Lobby I was missing a few patterns I would have liked such as a polka dot and stripe in the grey. So, I ran over to the Goodwill and scored a few cotton button down shirts to use in the quilt as well. I think overall I am going to have a gorgeous quilt and can't wait to get started.

In the next few days I will try to scan my fabrics so that you can see them and also include some of my planning and thought process behind my quilt and room design.

So, that is my fabulous day. See you around!

Quilt for my Bedroom

So I am redoing my bedroom but trying to do it on a budget. It is a huge room 24'x24' with 4 windows. Unfortunately it takes a bit of an investment to change even my curtains. Luckily I found some woven, lined, curtains in my color pallete at Walmart for only $15 each, so it only cost me about $120 for curtains.

I am slowly moving towards a more finished modern country style in my house. I have a hard time making a decision especially on what to put on my walls. I am going to do a green and grey color scheme, utilizing my current paint color which is like the lightest green color in my mood boards below:


this one from www.designwithchon.com



My design inspiration came from a vintage tablecloth I found at one of my local flea markets. I will try to take a pic of it sometime this week and put it on here. Anyway, can't decide where to use that tablecloth...be it cut up for pillows, mounted as art on the wall, or just on a table. It remains to be seen.

This room remake has inspired me to do a quilt so I can have just what I am imagining in my mind...or atleast as close as I can get it. I am going to do a a 120"x120" sized quilt for my king size bed. The background will be various grey fabrics...I am going shopping tomorrow for them...in 10" squares. Various sized green squared will be appliqued onto each background square. While reading up on modern quilting I came across a post by at http://r0ssie.blogspot.com/2010/05/process-pledge.html It is really about sharing our quilting processes, no matter how rudimentary it might be. So, I am taking the pledge. In the next bedroom post, I will hopefully be putting up my planning process, example of my quilt inspirations, and my fabrics. So, wish me luck!

From http://rr0ssie.blogspot.com

Adding Modern Country Touches to the bathroom

I am looking for ways to make my builder basic bathroom modern country. I am planning a patchwork/applique shower curtain and now I am on to other ideas. I thought this driftwood mirror from West Elm was a nice rustic touch without looking too kitchy.



I have two round frameless mirrors like this one:


I think I got them at Lowes for not too much. So I am thinking that they could be made to look like the driftwood mirror. I will be looking around for some driftwood online and see what I find. Another thought I had was using wood discs on the edges, some thing like this Acacia Wood Framed Mirror, $559.95 from www.classymirrors.com


Walmart sells the little wood discs in the craft dept. The bags are pretty small and cost $3, but if you did a smaller border then maybe it wouldn't cost too much to diy. Certainly cheaper than $560.

I also really enjoy this mirror from www.hudsongoods.com ,$349. It is made from recycled wood from boats. Too cool!



I am thinking it would be fairly simple to make something like this. I actually think this technique would be really cool as a kitchen backsplash, but that's another post.

So, hopefully this will give everyone a few diy ideas to enhance your builder basic bathrooms...now I just have to decide which method to try....decisions, decisions!
Happy Tuesday and Happy Crafting!

Bathroom Design

I am looking for a new color scheme/theme for my bathroom. It is yellow and currently has white accents. Unfortunately, I have learned the hard way that white shower curtains and rugs don't work for me. I live on the farm and my hubby often comes in with dirty hands and it ends up on my curtain. So, I am looking for a darker patterned look to hide some of said dirt. My style is eclectic, but if I had to pick a style that I generally use I would say modern country is my overall style. So, here's the problem. I am drawn to this contemporary shower curtain from Walmart, $16.



The problem is that this doesn't really fit with the country style of my house. So here is my thought. I am thinking of doing it myself in a scrappy way...I know you are probably thinking scrappy?!? How did you get that out of this contemporary shower curtain. Well I think I can take a twin sheet. Cut it to size and then patch on the rounded squares of fabric and mimic the lines with stitching...I am thinking something a little like this quilt from www.filminthefridge.com except with some contrasting thread for the stitching and a little more loose.



Either way it turns out, it will be better than what I have. Happy decorating!

Projects

I have lots of ideas. Many of them are based around home decor and quilts. So here is a list of the projects that are on my to-do list by room.

Kitchen: this is the room that needs the most work
1. Paint paneling
2. sand and restain cabinetry
3. new table and chairs-I have these but they need painted, refinished, and reupholstered
4. new countertops
5. wall art- I can't decide between decorative plates, shelving, trivets, or anything else.

Living Room: I would like to repaint but at current that isn't at the top of my list right now
1. new curtains
2. throw pillows
3. wall decor. I want to use my photography but can't decide what to do. Too many ideas.
4. add a desk/work area and rearrange furniture

Bedroom
1. New bedding
2. embellish curtains
3. Hang pictures

Bathroom
1. New curtains and blinds
2. Wall decor

So, that is my todo/wish list. I will try to start including pictures and ideas.