Friday, 17 May 2013

Ada Bea- Vintage Sheet Addict.....

 
Hello my name is Ada Bea.....and I'm a Vintage Sheet Addict!
 
 
I've been an addict for a few years now.....
 
 
You could say I've built my blog around my addiction!
 
I brought my first sheet, from a charity shop a good few years ago, Little Bea was quite young, it was pink and I thought I'll make her something with it. (Eldest Bea at the age of six, woke up and declared she didn't like pink anymore. She had a wardrobe full of pink...oh dear! So I knew I couldn't make her anything!)
 
I hadn't sewn for years, didn't have a sewing machine at the time, too busy working hard, looking after my Mum, two young children, ignoring the fact my health was sliding....needless to say the sheet stayed in the cupboard.
 
Occasionally I would get it out, think how beautiful it was, wish I had the time and energy to sew again. (Had done lots of sewing when I was younger!)
 
 
Anyway, more sheets found their way into my cupboard, usually charity shop/car boot finds, the odd one given to me by people who new I loved them.
 
I then started to read blogs, and was amazed to find these lovely sheets popping up, others loved them too! So I read the blogs, kept looking at my sheets and when my life changed, I started to sew.
 
I'm not sure I would ever have sewn if my life hadn't changed. I'm not sure I'd have made the time. If you're reading this and you don't sew but just like the idea, please give it ago! Being crafty really is good for the soul....and you can make such lovely, lovely things......
 
 
How can you NOT smile when you see a Vintage Sheet?
 
 
It's lovely to have a home filled with Vintage Sheets.....
 
 
Don't you think?!!!
 
 
I was pondering on this as I washed and folded my latest additions, yes ALL these from the lovely Debs on Saturday. Debs used to have a blog Two Bones and a Bagel but is now on Facebook....Once Was! (Sorry not sure how to do link on this one!)
 
Anyway, I've decided I really do have too many, I LOVE them, but I have too many. If I had an endless purse and a room of my own, to put them in, then I could keep collecting, but I don't, so I can't.
 
So, this is what I'm doing.....
 
Chopping up.....and putting half my stash on Etsy. I'm NOT buying anymore, until my stash has reduced. I do have one exception though, I'm allowed to buy any that I see in charity shops, these come up so rarely now so it's unlikely to happen anyway!
 
So there will be lots of sheets for sale....I'll make up some more FQ bundles and I've lots of little bits, perhaps some scrap packs too!
 
Yep, I'm Ada Bea......I'm a Vintage Sheet Addict....and I LOVE being one!!!
 
:) xxx
 
 
 
Oh yes, and there's the matter of the Wallpaper Addiction too...but that's a whole other story, perhaps next time!!! :) x
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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54 comments:

  1. Wendy17 May 2013 at 03:51

    Mmmmm - pure eye candy.

    Best sort of addiction to have, if you're going to have one! :)

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:20

      Yep, I don't smoke, drink a little wine occasionally and can't eat chocolate....got to have some addictions! :) x

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  2. Maria17 May 2013 at 03:56

    ~ And we LOVE you so for being one! Your story echo's mine, soo much, health, Mum, children and blogging! ~ and of course finding ones self on here...in more ways than one my friend! ~ Have a 'Twinkly' Friday Ada Bea! ****** Maria x

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  3. Greenorchid17 May 2013 at 04:19

    This has got to be the most colourful post EVER!! super jolly... lovely to see all your makes and spreading the word to be creative and have a go.... Cx

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  4. Hazel17 May 2013 at 04:23

    Ah I love you being who you are! I love your gorgeous picture of bright and cheerful sheets and of course your chopping 'em and make them even more beautiful attitude!! It's always a treat to pop by here Ada.

    Have a great weekend. Hazel x

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms17 May 2013 at 04:29

    I never tire of looking at vintage sheets. You're right they're so cheerful and jolly. Have a fabulous, cheery weekend. xx

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  6. JaBCreations17 May 2013 at 04:58

    It definitely is infectious. Your blog has turned me into a vintage sheet addict too. Much to the disgrace of my hubby. Can't wait to see you wallpaper story.

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  7. Gerda17 May 2013 at 05:01

    Ah, some addictions are good for the soul! Though I would never use these vintage sheets in my home I like to look at it. And your Christmas tree, so lovely to see it again. Groetjes, Gerda

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:22

      I really ought to have kept the tree up.......;) x

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  8. Ladybird Diaries17 May 2013 at 05:02

    Such beautiful vintage sheets! I so enjoyed looking at all the gorgeousness in that post.
    M x

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  9. Unknown17 May 2013 at 05:03

    I love seeing what you have created with your vintage sheets, they're always so bright and cheerful and bring a smile to my face xx

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  10. found and sewn17 May 2013 at 05:04

    What a lovely post! I can see why they are so addictive!

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  11. Travel With Lulu17 May 2013 at 05:23

    I love the hangers - I haven't seen those before. Adorable!

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  12. Sonja frå Sunnfjord17 May 2013 at 05:35

    I'll have to watch your shop... although I've decided to stop shopping for a while;)

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:25

      I know! It's sooo hard when they are so lovely, don't look! :) x

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  13. Jo17 May 2013 at 05:35

    I was watching one of those Sarah Beeny/Phil Spencer how-to-sell-your-home type tv programmes a couple of weeks ago and in a couple's spare bedroom they had two single beds with fantastic vintage purple bedding sets. The presenter was saying how they would have to get rid of the awful bedding for something plainer and more modern and I was thinking "nooooooooooooooooo! They're amazing!"

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:26

      She has no taste! They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I'm glad they are mine! :) x

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  14. homemade@myplace17 May 2013 at 05:40

    ...only happy thoughts when you are surrounded by these beautiful sheets!!!!
    happy weekend, xxxx Ale

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  15. Penny17 May 2013 at 05:55

    Yes Ada who cannot but smile when they see a vintage sheet! I think this is a very balanced approach to your addiction, selling half your wares to rest of us addicts :o) xxx Penny

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:27

      Well, got to help out those poor crafty souls with addictions! :) x

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  16. Unknown17 May 2013 at 06:06

    Very inspiring, love the sewing box, I will show you mine soon.
    I wrapped a saucepan stand last week, not sure why, anyway it looks good but don't know what to do with it!
    Any suggestions?
    EE xx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 06:28

      You could put pans on it! I think I might use it to display little piles of lovely fabric on there, or little plants in lovely china pots! :) x

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  17. Gillian Roe17 May 2013 at 08:20

    Well we love your vintage sheet addiction too, Ada! Your blog is always such a riot of colour and a feast for the eyes. x

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  18. Helen Philipps17 May 2013 at 08:40

    Gorgeous pictures, such pretty makes, and such an interesting post, Ade Bea! Even if I didn't love vintage sheets I would after reading this wonderful post about them :)
    Helen x

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  19. Heather 17 May 2013 at 09:32

    You have made some lovely things. That lampshade tree was such a star! Keep making, do what makes you happy, good weekend, Heather x

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  20. the vanilla squirrel17 May 2013 at 09:46

    ...a very healthy confession...not much hope of a cure i'm afraid.....so make space and get some more!!!! have a lovely weekend x

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 10:20

      Yep, just as soon as there's a little space! No hope for me really! :) x

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  21. Zoë Power17 May 2013 at 11:11

    What a gorgeous set of photos - I'm so impressed at everything you've made! I love vintage sheets too! But I'm definitely at the early stages of finding my way re sewing. Guess I've just got to get stuck in and have a go! Right - off to check out your Etsy shop :)

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  22. Down by the sea17 May 2013 at 11:11

    You have such an amazing collection, you are right you it makes me smile too!
    Sarah x

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  23. ted and bunny17 May 2013 at 11:37

    have to thank YOU for MY wallpaper addiction!

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 May 2013 at 11:50

      Ooooops sorry! But they ARE lovely aren't they! :) x

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  24. Unknown17 May 2013 at 11:48

    First you inspire me with your patchwork blanket, then you offer up your sheets in bundles - I think it's all too tempting, I'll be buying some and blogging about my first vintage patchwork project in no time! So glad to visit your cheerful blog! Chrissie x

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  25. Allison17 May 2013 at 12:37

    is it bad of me to be grateful for your addiction??...does that make me an enabler?...I found a fab blue floral one here yesterday, in a tiny aussie country town charity shop...and I thought of you! xx

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  26. sky-blu-pink17 May 2013 at 12:44

    Ooh! Can't wait to see yourEtsy offerings! I concur with everything you say here, from taking time out for sewing to collecting beautifully soft pre-loved linen. Hope your abstinence doesn't last too long, as I think you have a healthy addiction!

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  27. Heather 18 May 2013 at 00:50

    Hi Ada, just to let you know that i can't get to your etsy shop from the blog lovin reader! I've noticed that some external links from blogs are not being allowed. Not sure if it will stay like that. Perhaps if you load the etsy shop widget it would work then? Heather x

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict18 May 2013 at 01:09

      Hi Heather, I've had a look but I think it's beyond my technical ability! I don't even know what a widget is? Can you go into Esty through google or my Facebook page? Sorry, I'm a really dinosaur with all this stuff! Not sure if anyone else can help? :) x

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  28. Little stitch and me18 May 2013 at 01:32

    Wow you're right how can you not smile looking at them, so pretty!

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  29. Hannapat18 May 2013 at 01:38

    Oh lovely Ada what a lovely post. So inspiring!! Couldn't agree more that this crafting lark is so good for the soul, which my body would agree sometimes. Don't cut it all as might want some larger will get in touch via etsy xoxo

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  30. Mrs. H18 May 2013 at 01:44

    Morning Ada
    I have to agree, vintage sheets make your heart sing!
    Have a lovely weekend xxx

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  31. Unknown18 May 2013 at 12:20

    just beautiful! what does fq mean...sorry if its a stupid ? and also what size are the bundles xxxx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict18 May 2013 at 12:41

      A fat quarter is a rectangle of fabric, approx 22"x 18" used for patchwork, quilting etc. each bundle has 4x FQs in it, hope that helps! :) x

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    2. Unknown20 May 2013 at 09:00

      thats fab! can you tell i have never done any training in anything like this! only knitwear design,,,,which i abruptly abandoned for crochet sculpture!!

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  32. Little Dotty Bird18 May 2013 at 13:35

    ♥♥♥your house looks so very beautiful! You are the queen of vintage sheets! ♥♥♥

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  33. Annie Cholewa18 May 2013 at 13:52

    I can certainly think of a lot worse things to be addicted to!

    Your vintage sheet addict world if soooo colourful :)

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  34. Mezz18 May 2013 at 15:41

    love this post. its nice to think how much joy a bit of floral and colourful material can give the world!it really is the simple things in life that matter a heck of a lot xx

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  35. polkadotpeticoat19 May 2013 at 08:27

    I have never met a better sheet rescuer that you and what you do with them is amazing....creative little genius that you are....still love that tree! Heidi

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  36. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie19 May 2013 at 13:59

    Lots of lovelies.... I, too, am a vintage sheet addict! One of these days I will have to purge, too! Enjoy your blog so much! xx

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  37. My Norfolk Life19 May 2013 at 14:21

    Such a colourful post - I love it!
    Claire

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  38. Unknown20 May 2013 at 03:17

    I am a vintage sheet addict to :-) So I understand you loud and clear :-) And I agree they are getting so hard to find know if you see one grab it ;-) you have made some lovely things, dee xx

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  39. Bungalowgirl20 May 2013 at 03:43

    Gosh I'm still swooning over all of your gorgeous creations in one post. You have been so busy these last few months and it is lovely to see it all together, not to mention your amazing collection of sheets. mel x

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