The Random Redhead Challenge
at Gingersnap Creations this week is to go back in time to the
'Last Century'.
I had great fun starting a Glue Book with an old hardback version of 'What Katy Did Next' and using the theme of vintage sewing.
I seem to have collected numerous vintage images and other scraps that I don't want to throw away and thought this would be a good way to use them up.
Do you remember the old Simplicity and Vogue patterns?
For this project though I created some background images using digital files and merged them in PSE, adding other elements to create collage pages.
Sewing is very dear to my heart, although I rarely use the sewing machine with fabric any more, but it was my dear Mum who taught me how to make my own clothes when I was very young. She was a great inspiration, having no formal training herself.
There are some fabulous pieces on the Gingersnaps blog so let's see what you create.
Have a wonderful day.
hugs {brenda} xox
oh i love anything connected to sewing - as in my time i have done loads.. i have made wedding dresses , suits , all sorts - but now adays its much cheaper to buy ..
ReplyDeleteLOve these pages .. brought back loads of memories .. reminded me of all the pattern books i used to trawl through
Lisa x
Nice bit of collage there - lovely x
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, wow love them. Like Lisa, I love everything needlecraft and remember my Mum's patterns. hugs Heidi x
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Brenda and the scraps are very like some I have that came from my dear Mum who loved sewing and always made dresses for me and my sister when we were little.
ReplyDeleteI've gone all nostalgic now!
Hugs, Fliss xx
oh gosh just love this Hun I love,images like this,they are such wonderful images,just wonderful Hun,hugs Cherylxxxx
ReplyDeleteAre Simplicity patterns old? lol...thinking on the bright side - this reminds me of my childhood and makes me feel young...lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful book Brenda
Dot x
Really beautiful, Brenda...love all details!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Absolutely beautiful, you have made a wonderful collage, I used to love the 'What Katy Did books'I never realised they were quite that old. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a nostalgia trip I've just had.... I remember What Katy Did too... your book is great.
ReplyDeleteLoving your collaged glu book Brenda, x
ReplyDeleteLove this Brenda, it's fascinating, every time I look I see something new :o)
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous Brenda...:o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Fantastic book pages, love the collage. Must look out my old pattens.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Do you know how I wish I had kept some of those very old pattern packets?? These are fabulous pages with all that old vintage charm! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous collage, I love the sewing themes and these 'old' images bring back so many memories.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Wow! this is fab Brenda. I love all the images and details - gorgeous layout!
ReplyDeleteI certainly do remember all those patterns. My mum used to make a lot of my dresses when I was younger and she would take me to the local material shop to choose fabrics and a pattern. I remember getting really excited and couldn't wait to see it finished!! Wonderful memories!!
Hope you are well
Big Hugs!
Sue xx
This is brilliant Brenda. I keep meaning to get round to doing a glue book but it never happens! I love the images you have used.x
ReplyDeleteDear Brenda, this pages are just so stunning! Amazing interpretation of the theme.
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MARTINA
Sounds to be a great project, looking forward to your next pages.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, I love your vintage sewing themed art! And I love the chunky ATC that you made for Gerri's challenge. I had a blast with her envelope full of goodies and it is so fun to see what everyone else makes! Your work is beautiful. ~Marti
ReplyDeleteI love your sewing collages!
ReplyDeletethese are just fabulous!!! Hugs Juls
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