Apartment #6 - Granny's Sewing Aptmt - The sewing area

Hello my fellow bloggers!

How have you been?

 

I still hurt

very badly from the passing of my

daughter Pepper. I cry a lot and I

guess it will take me a while to get

over the crying spells. Anyone that

has lost a daughter knows how bad

this feels. 

I cry as I write this posting, but I

feel that I need to keep busy. So I

do so with a heavy heart. 

 

This is also another piece of the middle

of the apartment. This little miniature chair

is a peach color. Granny's generally do

not have anything that match, so I thought

it was fitting to put this chair in here.

It is made of resin, I think? Anyway it fits

perfectly in this space.

Raine and Willits Designs made lots of 

different kinds of these chairs. So many

of them are just beautiful! If you see them,

buy them and use them! They fit in well

with dollhouse miniatures.

Ooo, I finally got a very nice picture!

This is a corner chair. However it only

seats one doll.

This round table will set in front of the

corner chair. The skirts are in pinks.

The top of the table holds granny's post cards

and letters that were sent to her by her husband

whenever he went out of town. Now, she keeps

them on this table forever because she misses

him so much!!

She often reads them and cries when she is

alone.

This is where the corner chair and the table

will be placed at. 

A peek thru the window at the table!

A peek thru the window at the

chair!

This pink chair belonged to a sofa and another

chair. This was the only pic that I could find

of this chair, so here it is.

This is a little mini quilt that I started stitching

quite a while ago. Not knowing where I would

put it. Am so glad that it has found a home now.

Another quilt the same as this was hand stitched

by my granddaughter Elise. It is special to

me. But sometimes I have to make 2 of the same

thing!

I also hand stitched half of this quilt so I could

put it in a frame. 

For the quilting hoop, I used one of those

cross stitch KITS with the little hoop. They

come in colors of white and red. Perhaps you

have seen them, if not let me know and I

will post a pic of the little kits. 

The little white hoop is about 2 inches

around in diameter. Just the perfect size

to place on the quilt.

The hoop IS NOT GLUED to the quilt.

This is the cardboard that is included

with the hoop in the cross stitch kit. I

sewed it thru the backing of the fabric 

to the top of the quilt. Those stitches in

the front of the quilt are hid by the 

hoop.

I was hoping that this would stay,

but it would not. In order to keep the

hoop on I had to stitch the hoop to the

quilt going from the front to the back

of the quilt and back again to the front.

Then pull each large stitch tight and

knot on the backside.

After I stitched the hoop on, I positioned

the quilt like I wanted in the chair.

I pinned the quilt to the chair in many

areas from underneath the quilt.

The sewing basket IS NOT GLUED

to the quilt.

I was hoping that you could see some of

the stitches on the quilt.

A little view from the side.

The quilt is pinned to the back of the chair.

Am glad that you cannot see any pins.

Everyone has seen one of these. Well, this one

is a little broke at the top. Blame it on the MOVERS!

I like the door that opens. Do

not like the pendulums though.

This is where the grandfathers clock

will call home.

A better view of the sewing basket.

I love sewing baskets! I bought this

basket a few years ago. I cannot remember

who I bought it from.

A look at what this section looks like.

This is so cute!
I love sewing baskets!

A side view.

Oh my, is it getting late?

Here is the sewing table.

Each shelf holds a package of real batting.

Each size batting is about an 8x8 inches. So

if I wanted to use it, I could. For the label,

I saved a picture and then printed it out.

All I did was wrap it around the batting. It

stays pretty good without glue. A little

yellow and black measuring tape is curled

up and sets on the top shelf beside batting.

The second shelf holds a little pincushion doll. I 

had completely forgot about her because I have had

her for a long time. She doesn't even have any pins

in her.

Below the sewing machine are 2 shelves. The bottom

shelf holds miniature quilt fabrics. They are not

glued in, they are simply folded and placed there

side by side. Each miniature quilt is about 7x7 inches.

On the top shelf there are some fabrics and a green

cutting mat.

I cut the little blocks from miniature fabric. They

are little log cabin blocks.

The sewing machine sets on top with thread on it.

The quilt is faux and is the perfect size!

Threads set behind the sewing machine.

I think this sewing basket is made of cream cross stitch

fabric. I have had this one also for many years.

Just a side view of the basket.

Backside.

Looking in one of the sewing baskets.

This is the home of the sewing area. The sewing

basket sets on a green chair that used to be

white.

I hope you enjoyed looking at this segment of

the apartment.

The last and final segment of Granny's apartment

will be posted in about 2 weeks. 

I hope you enjoyed viewing this segment.

Please be safe.

Hopblogger
 

My Daughter - Pep

Hello everyone.

Granny's apartment is finished and looks lovely.

Please bear with me as I tell you the bad

ache that I have in my heart.

I was going to post last Wednesday, but could not.

My words will be few in this posting.

My daughter was pronounced dead late Thursday

evening. 

As her Mother, I am totally messed up right now.

She was one of the most 'Unselfish' people that I know!!

She was always caring for you, trying to help you in

anyway that she could. Pep was loving and sweet.

Funeral services are arranged but it will be around the

1st June before I post another segment of Granny's apartmt.

MY LOVE, HEART and SOUL GOES WITH HER!

RIP my sweet daughter,

Hopblogger

Apartment #6 - Granny's Sewing Aptmt - Table and Bed and Bay Window

Hello Everybody!

Thank you for your sweet comments!!

They are greatly appreciated.

Am sorry about taking so long, but it

takes me a while to get things like

I want them.

 

Like all of my apartments, the rooms

are in sections. When I have to take

things out of the other apartments

to get to something - well, those

apartments are far easier than this

one. Granny basically sleeps in the

middle section. Also she does her

crafts in this section.

So to fix anything or to add in anything

in this section then I must take out the

bathroom and closet area.

So this is the reason for starting

at her front door.

Granny has been talking to the

movers. They unpacked a couple of

her boxes and placed her photo's on

her bay window just as she asked them

to. They do as Granny asks. The clock

in the window was so loved by her

hubby that she had to bring a piece of

him with her to her new apartment.

I will show you the other pics soon.

This is an old rug that Granny has owned

for ages. Actually I stole this from

another apartment cause it looks better

here. I made this rug back in the 1990s.

I do not remember the book but I wished

I had it as there were some really good

tutorials in it. It was a library book.

I would like to make a better one.

Here is the back. The glue has held up very well

considering its age. It has hardly yellowed. The

backing is cloth.

The movers placed the rug down exactly how

Granny wanted it. She likes her old rug. She

always says that you must blend the new in

with the old. Gives rooms personality.

Here is the window where the well-loved clock

will forever sit, that is as long as she lives here.

Her beloveds photo is the first man beside the

clock. She kissed his photo before she placed him

down beside the other people in her life. See, Granny

never had any children. The photo's are of nieces

and an ancestor.

I printed out a cigar box in memory of her

deceased hubby. And I cut numerous toothpicks

to fit inside. It is full with cigars! So much so, that

I had to put a little ribbon around the box to keep it

closed so I would not loose them! The ribbon can

come off easily as it is not glued to the box. I plan

on making a couple more and put them here

as they were fun to make. Every once in a while,

Granny opens the box up and smells the cigars.

Gee, they smell good!!

The old timey phone is also a piece belonging to

her hubby. It is no longer serviceable, but looks

good in the tiny space.

Beside it, is one of her sewing baskets. I do not

remember who I bought it from but I have had it

for years. And I am sure that it did not cost that

much back then.

Here is a better picture of the sewing box. The lid is

permanently glued to the box as it shows. So

cute!

A little better peek at the roses!

I intended to show the tiny roses better with

this picture. This was as clear as I could get it
for a top view.

This is an adorable sewing basket.

A closer look at the cigar box and pics. Although

light did not do well on the photo's.

Granny instructed the movers to place her

table and chairs right here. She has been placing

lunch up there because her friend the Widow

Sarah is coming by so they can do some sewing!

I have had this set for a very long time. I do

not know who sold it to me, but it has taken me

at least 3 years to place it somewhere. I am

glad that it finally found a home here.

Look at how dainty it all looks!! Of course it

is all glued down.

Here is the top! They are eating sandwiches with

a green olive on top. a slice of tomato and some

potato chips. Ooo and a cup of coffee!

Yummy!!

This is the best photograph for seeing the centerpiece!

It is a teacup! This is so lovely!! And so tiny!!!

It is so hard to believe that a tiny scene was placed

here. The little stones appear to be made of clay.

Wish I could remember who sold me this!

See the back of the cup!

And the top!! Look at all of those flowers and

foliage. Amazing!

This lady had talent!!

And of course the last side of the teacup that is

sitting on its little matching saucer.

This is Granny's bedcover! Made by just_jas on

ebay. Her blankets are so soft! If you have something

that you want special to be made just message

her. Her name is Lynda!

Lynda is a sweet lady so check her out!

Here is a lovely blanket she has made and she

makes others! Check her out here:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/just_jas/m.html?item=122462958177&hash=item1c835c7261%3Ag%3AdVAAAOSw2gxY1ubk&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Granny's bed has a pretty green

sheet with a pretty pink top sheet.

It has a matching pink pillow

and a ribbon pillow.

Granny got rid of her old bed

for a newer one with an old

style. She sleeps alone now, so

no need for a full size bed.

A view of the foot. Here you can

see where I sewed on the green

ribbon for a dust ruffle. The same

ribbon used for the window valance.

The head of the bed where I started and stopped

with the dust ruffle.

The top sheet is just pinned down to stay. I try not

to use glue unless I have to.

Here are the pillows on the bed. I did not

want a pillow sham. Granny does not sleep

with them.

Don't you agree that this is a lovely

bedcover!!

I was experimenting on how I wanted

the bedspread to go.

Since the bed will go against the wall.

I opted for the blanket to touch the floor

on one side.

This is where Granny's bed is going. At least

that is where she told me to put it!

A view of the items on the bay window looking in

from the outside. I am for sure a peeping tom!

I love to see things thru the window!

Here are the pictures that are going up on Granny's

wall above her bed.

The brown wood frame houses a birth certificate

that I cut out of a magazine back in 1995. When

my grand daughter was born I wrote in her name

and her date of birth and all of the other necessary

information that the certificate asked for. As you

can see the frame is a little bigger than the certificate, but

it does not look bad. This was written in 20 years

ago. I forgot that I had it until I found it in one of

my miniature boxes.

So anyway, I will be putting the pictures on the

wall in this order.

I found 3 frames that did not have pics in them,

so I had to go looking for something to fit them.

I found 2 doll pictures in my miniature dollhouse

magazine and cut them out. They just fit in these

2 frames. I could not find a picture to go into the

last frame so I opted not to use it.

So far, here is what the room is looking like with

some of the bay window showing.

Here is the room showing the pics on

the wall. Granny is really pleased with

the movers. They moved her bed aside

to hang the pictures and then pushed

it back against the wall for her.

This is Granny's first night sleeping

in her new apartment. She is very

excited!

I think the pics look great above Granny's

bed! This view came from outside the bay

window.

Here is a better pic of the pictures looking thru

the window!

I hope you have enjoyed looking at the middle

section of Granny's apartment. I am still not thru

here. More to come under the bay window. I am

amazed at how much this apartment is holding!

I hope you have enjoyed this bed area and the

little story that I have put with it.

Thank you for visiting me! 

Hopblogger