Easter Makeovers

As well as gardening this weekend I have been busy getting ready for the Vintage Bazaar next Saturday in Frome.  I have lots of new lovelies to take as well as a couple of items I have given a makeover to.

I recently purchased this lovely set of vintage drawers in great condition.  They were covered in red fabric that looked lovely but I felt I could do better.  I have covered the top back and sides in antique French Vichy check fabric and the drawer fronts are covered in a gorgeous vintage French floral fabric.

I am rather pleased with how they have turned out as it was a bit fiddly to do.  After seeing the finished result I was tempted to keep them but cannot really justify it, I mean, how many pairs of drawers does a girl need??? :0))

Another little makeover was this gorgeous little antique dolls/teddy bear bed.  I haven't touched the bed apart from wiping it over with a damp cloth as I adore the cobalt blue paint it has been painted in.

I love how the paint is distressed and worn with time.  The bed looks to be handmade and very rustic.  I have made a feather filled mattress out of vintage ticking for the base which involved getting covered in down and depositing feathers around the garden!!

I also made a matching feather filled pillow and finally a mini feather eiderdown made from antique Toile and backed in Hungarian rustic linen  with a pom pom trim.  It will be coming with me next Saturday as will the drawers to hopefully find new homes.

Have also recently made a couple of quilted shopping bags, this one was made from a panel of French quilt, the gusset made from a vintage floral quilt and lined rather extravagantly with Vichy check.

I have made this one from vintage quilt patches and lined it with a plum coloured vintage French linen.  I have used webbing for the handles for strength.  They too will be coming with me next Saturday.

I hope you have all had a wonderful Easter weekend and enjoyed this glorious weather.  Have a great week.

Jo xx