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Rick Rack Attack

A few weeks ago I wrote a post on a few projects I created with vintage rick rack and seam binding. The madness continues. Rick Rack Attack.
I have continued working on the Fashionista’s apartment. We had an extremely low budget (think: none) to decorate the space. It has two sets of windows in the living and dining areas. When I found this stack of linen Pottery Barn drapes at Goodwill it was like discovering gold.

Rick Rack Attack

Rick Rack Attack

I transformed the beige color with a few bottles of dark brown Rit dye and spent hours sewing on vintage rick rack. The cute drapes were just what she wanted for under $15.00.

Rick Rack Attack

I also made a curtain to hide the ugly lopsided shelf above the laundry area. (Notice I didn’t say “room”.) Cabinets would have been nice, but this is a cute alternative if you don’t have the budget.

Rick Rack Attack

The fun didn’t stop there. I decided to get a jump on sewing up a few more cute dishtowels to have on hand for gifts. A few of the towels I found on clearance at Marshalls.

Rick Rack Attack
I have also been working on a yo~yo quilt and have eliminated a few of the yo’s that didn’t really work with the color palette of the guest room. Not wanting to toss these vintage gems I had an “ah ha” moment.

Rick Rack Attack
Love the blue.

Rick Rack Attack
This towel would make me happy to do dishes, sort of.

Rick Rack Attack
I still have some vintage trim in my Etsy shop.

Rick Rack Attack
Just think of what you could create!
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  1. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    The curtains turned out gorgeous. The towels are adoreable too. Wow, you really do have a lot of trim. Hugs, Marty

  2. Shelia says

    Hi Laura! Oh, I'm sure your daughter is so happy to have a mom who can do everything. The draperies are adorable and love how you covered the shelf with those little cuties. Now the towels are so precious! Would you mind if I copied your design? I love the yo yo flowers! How precious!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia 🙂

  4. jewelstreet says

    Love those tea towels! They're so cute.

    Your posts make me want to create something all the time and get my house done so I can do some fabulous decorating. Keep up the inspiring work!

  6. ceekay says

    Great idea for the curtains. And those towels are adorable! Now, you KNOW we wouldn't use them!!! that's why we have dishwashers…but they would be cute hanging in the kitchen, as if we would use them!!!

  7. Its So Very Cheri says

    Thanks for visiting. I have a really fun announcement coming on Oct 1 and a great FREE give-away starting on Monday.
    Cheri

  9. Linda says

    Hope Fashionista appreciates all of your creative help 🙂 It's lovely!! I'm always reading your blog and finding helpful creative solutions.. maybe someday I'll have time to impliment some of the techniques in our home.

  10. cwa says

    Those curtains are wonderful. The towels are really cute too. I think rick rack is just precious. Hey, it is just fun to even say rick rack. Thanks for showcasing some great ways to use it.

  13. blushing rose says

    What a wonderful idea! I love LOVE the towels, they are gorgeous. You are soo creative.

    Have a lovely weekend … TTFN ~Marydon

  17. bettyann says

    just love the towels..such a cute idea..I found a panel of belgian linen at the goodwill..and you have given me some good ideas..pillows with the flowers..

  18. Mimi Sue says

    Don't you love to find treasures like those curtains at the thrift store? Makes my whole week. Great idea over the washer. Mimi

  19. { L } says

    Wow! I completely LOVE those adorable towels!! My mom has been on a rick rack craze lately too. 🙂

    Thank you for the kind words on my blog too by the way.

  21. beyondthepaleblog says

    Your projects are so inspirational! I really enjoy reading your blog, and – I hope you don't mind – but I have linked to a particular post of yours (from last year) on dressing tables and their use in history. This is something I have been writing about in my latest post – with particular reference to an 1890's book called The Ladies Dressing Table:

    http://wp.me/B13M

  23. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    The curtains look great, but the dish towels are my favorite–adorable!

    Thanks for stopping by to say hello!

    Amy

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