9.07.2010

Oh Sheet!

I love clean sheets, don't you?
In fact, if money was no object and I could pick one frivolous thing to do it would be fresh, clean sheets every day!

I have a new obsession with sheets...vintage and retro sheets.

I bought four great sets from a friend's yard sale. I have found oddballs at thrift stores and various yard sales. 

don't worry, I immediately wash them...the whole bedbug thing is sort of freaking me out!



How awesome are these all stacked up together?  

The colors!



The pretty florals


The wonderful stripes



The crisp, worn cotton


I'm on a quest for more.  

Why you ask?

Because I plan on making one of these lovely ruffly quilt. 
It will be my winter project and my goal is to make one in a queen size for my bed.
(I know, tis a lofty goal!)


{photo credits: Haworth Handmade}

Isn't it delightful???!!!  

I purchased the pattern on Etsy.  It's a pdf and very detailed and easy to follow.  
Get yours here from Haworth Handmade.

What are your latest crafty/vintage obsessions??

PS for my local readers...have any of these - any size - you want to get rid of? 
Email me: kwhitten at gmail dot com and let's make a deal.
The brighter, gaudier, and crazier looking the better!

10 comments:

Deana said...

That will be so pretty, & yes, I'm sure it will take awhile to complete! If anyone can do it, though, it's you! :-)

Unknown said...

OHMYGOODNESS! I love it! I want one! Only I want it all in one color, but I LOVE IT! And I want your scraps. :) I love old sheets...my MIL is giving me a bunch...I'll see if there's anything good in the stuff she gives me & maybe you'll get a treat in the mail...you know, once I can walk again with just a shoe on my foot.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Your blog post title made me giggle! LOL LOL LOL!!! I loveeeeeeeee the sheets! :):):) Can't wait to see the quilt! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Bekka said...

Greatest. Title. Ever. :)

Love these all stacked up together! They make for such pretty photos!

sandra said...

love the title..made me giggle.

oh, those teal striped sheets!actually, all the striped ones, love.

my mom had a bunch of florals she didnt want and didnt fit my bed and we took them to goodwill. wish i wouldve known :/ ill be on the look out.

sarah said...

pretty!!!! :)

hugs,
sarah.

jaquelyn {mama thoughts} said...

How fun! Definitely love the colors & stripes. I'm not sure I'm patient enough to finish a quilt project, but good luck on yours!

P.S. Thanks for coming by The Sweetest Petunia! Your comment is much appreciated. :)

Anonymous said...

Snap Kim; I just got rid of a bunch of cute sheets about three weeks ago... urg, should have held on to them and sent them your way. Sorry. If I see any cool ones, I'll pick 'em up for ya! Good karma for me!

*Lesli* said...

AH! we used to have the striped sets when I was little. In green and orange! I wish I knew how to use my sewing machine...

Unknown said...

score!! those sheets are amazing - what lovely fabrics! i'm always looking for sweet vintage sheets but never seem to have any luck! that ruffle bedspread is sooo cute. good luck!!