Upcycle! Keep it and Renew it!

Just finished working on this slipcover for a friend of mine.  I added an additional design element to the bottom that I had not done before.  It is simply a Boxing Band 8" high x width of the piece around the bottom sides and back.  It is a great way to pull the slip cover together in the end when things are not so perfect above.  Covers up all the imperfections.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Now to start with the Wing Chair.. pictures to follow!

 

 

 

 

It's time to give back... GIVEAWAY Michelle Handbag

The Michelle Handbag is one of my most requested items. It makes a great back for school, work or baby!  It has an adjustable strap, roomy inside with plenty of pockets.  The flap has a magnetic snap closure and the measurements are approximately 13" x 18" high.  Love this BAG!

I would love to give this bag to one of my deserving Fans.  To be fair about it, I will pick one person to receive this beautiful handbag as a gift.  To have your chance to be chosen, simply go to my Facebook Page and do two (2) things.  First become one of my facebook FAN and secondly, share this POST

If you cannot find the post, simply go to AggieRay's timeline on facebook to view it there!  Good Luck Everyone!

Fall Handbags... coming soon

New Fall Handbag Pattern!  Will be released soon.. thank you for all the positive feedback on my latest patterns.  My head is spinning with ideas!

 

 

Patterns are now available for download on Craftsy.  Enjoy!  Also be sure to check out my other designs at AggieRay on Etsy and fabric at Fabricplace

 

 

Michelle Handbag PDF Sewing Tutorial--Pattern--IT'S READY!

Only took me a few months to write this pattern in between my regular job and planning a wedding for my son!  I have had many requests for the pattern for this bag.  I have two sewing variations available for this bag...Bag 1 can be made with the gorgeous ribbon we have available to use with mny designs..my favorites are from designsa Amy Butler and Anna Maria Horner!  Bag 2 is made using an accent border available on many fabrics with your favorite designers. 

Bag 2 was made with Amy Butler's Soul Blossom Rayon Fabric-- Sari Blooms Raspberry and it is also available in Lime.

 

 



Bag 1 was made with Amy Butler's Alchemy Fabric--Queen Anns Butterflies Topaz.

I chose these two renaissance ribbons!  Love these by Designer Amy Butler.



I am in love with the new Alchemy Ribbon by Amy Butler Designs! So Beautiful

I cannot get enough of this beautiful ribbon. My mind is spinning with all the possibilities to use this ribbon.  I designed this latest handbag using the Alchemy Ribbon by Renaissance Ribbons. Amy Butler is not the only designer to have new ribbons out, check out the beautiful designs by Anna Maria Horner and Kaffe Fassett!

I will be releasing this sewing pattern within the next couple of weeks.  Probably in two different sizes. This bag is a beautiful bag that I don't want to give up. I am planning on keeping this one!

The fabric used for this bag was Alchemy Fabric called Queen Ann's Butterflies in Topaz by Amy Butler together with Belle Blue Corriander by Amy Butler!

Peonies -- easy to grow perennial -- How to Grow and Maintenance Tips

Peonies are so easy to grown and require little maintenance.  Simply plant in full sun and watch them take off.  There are two types of peonies found  in the home landscape, Paeonia spp. hybrids (garden peony) and Paeonia suffruticosa (tree peony).

The best time to plant them are in the early fall, with transplanting and dividing the bulbs done during that time also. Young bulbs take a few years to become a full bush.  Don't be disappointed the first few years after planting your bulbs, it will take a few years for them to become large bushes.  After they have developed, you can split the bulbs in the fall and plant in new locations.  The more splitting, the more blooms.  I bought these bulbs at Walmart 2 years ago for less than $5.00.  You don't have to spend a lot of money to have beautiful plants.  If they don't come up in one location, transplant them in fall to a new sunny location.  They do require full sun to partial sun.  After a few years, if you notice low blooms, divide and transplant your plants to a new location.  Make sure you support your Peonies prior to blooming. 

They are a heavy flower and if you have a lot of rain in the spring, you will find them resting on the ground.  I tied tulle around the stems prior to the blooming. String may cut into the stem. 

Deadhead the blooms after they begin to fade.  Cut the foliage to the ground in the fall to avoid winter damage.

 

 

New Release of Belle by Amy Butler

Just had to come up with a little something for the new Release!



Amy Butler -- Belle
 





in love with Moda Fabrics toooo!