handmade red, white & blue

 paper flower pushpins by LBCpaper

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happy july 4th to all our lovely handmaking friends in the usa!

in honour, thought we'd all share some of our favourite handmade reds, whites & blues.

so show us what you make, 
or add the work of another amazing another artist!

just add a link to the item with the magical widget!

have a colourful day!

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the quilt catalogue: red & white quilts

 beautiful red & white quilts via dfainfo.com

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good heavens!

this just takes my breath away. 

honestly, i GASPED when i saw this image (thanks to *making it fun*)

oh how i would have LOVED to have seen this exhibition in person....

from the private collection of joanna rose, the american folk art museum show: infinite variety: three centuries of red and white quilts showcased 651 gorgeous gorgeous colour blocked quilts! kudos to the amazing handmakers that created each beautiful quilt and to the show curators for the brilliant show space design!

we have a cherished red & white quilt at the rikrak home.

handmade years ago by mr. rikrak's wonderful quilting grandma, it's used with love on a daily basis. i

just love the contrast of a two-tone quilt.

brilliant!

do you have a red & white quilt in your home? 

ever made one? 

have a cozy, wrapped in a quilt kinda day lovelies!

hope you'll check out the other 

rikrak studio quilt catalogues here:

• grandmother's flower garden quilt pattern

• pinwheel pieced quilt pattern

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beautiful red & white quilts via dfainfo.com

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my favourite things: autumn

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gorgeous honeycomb smocking tutorial by tumbling blocks, via craftnouveau
recycled abstract painting by deedee914
giclee print by jennski
flora and fauna print set by ashleyg

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6 pieces of antique bronze filigree wrap by shareliving
hot chocolate goodness purse via thevintagesocialite
roots mahogany earrings by orno
rare 1950's typewriter via poetichome

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oh autumn.
i love you.
{maybe don't tell the other seasons, but you are most certainly my favourite.}

your lovely colours. your beautiful textures. your warm days and crisp-cuddly nights. and... and ... and....

i'm putting the quilts on the beds & swinging a sweater over my shoulders... happily!

so here's to you, dear sweet autumn.
in all of your gorgeous hues.
i love you. i really do.
welcome back.

what's your favourite season, lovelies?

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above
make your own felt pillow tutorial on etsy
handmade danish pendant lamp by ethanollie
giclee print with mat by mimidoodles
savory lemon basil banana pepper jelly by bovine bubbles

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honey mismatched mugs by GlazedOver
woodland drops earrings by JillPopowichDesigns
tuppertime cannister clock by IMOtime
knitwit hoops by lianakabel

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happy july 4th with a little red, white & blue!

happy red white & blue to all of the lovely handmaking nicies in the USA!

seen here: some little handmade sustainable goodies from the rikrak shop, including quilted wallets, fabric & paper tags, eco gift wrap, quilted clutches, eco. bibs , iron-on birdies, fabric stitch cards, teatowel pillowcases & more!

hope you have a happy, celebratory weekend, lovelies!
see you monday!

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the ONE DAY sale!

happy canada day, nicies!
i'm so thankful to live in this wonderful country!
in honour of our wonderful wonderful canada, i'm having a *** one day sale***.
all RED goodies are on sale in my little handmade shop! www.rikrak.etsy.com

so drop on by, shop & save, til midnight tonight, july 1st!

{ and don't forget, for every $10. you spend, you get a ballot in the mega-contest for the teamcanada goodie bag - you have until midnight tonight to be entered: it's being drawn tomorrow. there are 2 AMAZING prizes: a goodie bag worth $350.00 & a handmade rug valued @ over $240! so hurry!)

&
come back later today for a superfun all-canadian musicy feature,
just in time for canada day!

happy canada day, nicies!

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a little Etsy red & white for canada day!

seen above:
works made or collected by:

1. SewMo
2. neawear
3. Enthral
4. PinkfireDesigns
5. BethR99
6. yourpurse
7. iheartnorwegianwood
8. PrairiePeasant
9. avrilloreti
10. thelittlereddoor
11. nestingemily
12. ModRocks
13. TrackandFieldDesigns
14. Ureshii
15. SWANclothing
16. ellacinders
17. atouchofvintage
18. bovinebubbles
19. fiveforty
20.seaglassdesigns
21. mchen
22. SewnNatural
23. nancywallisdesigns
24. stitchface
25. zukzuk

26. stringmealong

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happy canada day tomorrow, lovelies!
a little red & white from 49 fabulous Canadian handcrafters & vintage lovers!
yay Canada!

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{ in other fun canadian news:}

• just 2 days left to enter to win the FABULOUS teamCanada giveaway, with 2 prizes up for grabs, valuing over $500.00!! }

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• tomorrow, on canada day, i'm having a little ONE DAY YAY CANADA day sale in my shop! everything RED will be on sale! stay tuned for the fun details!

yay canada!

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seen below:
works made or collected by:

1. paperdollvintage
2. ColleenBaran
3. RJBeads
4. anatomyofaskirt
5. KritterKnitter
6. MookaSoap
7. supayana
8. ZhivanaDesigns
9. arohasilhouettes
10. Jujie
11.Noei
12.MajestyInc.
13. VerreDesign
14. Rationale
15. Corrabelle
16. SingASongofSixpence
17. SquishyFish
18. carvelcountrysoaps
19. PrettyRaccoon
20. Fluur
21.rjcharms
22. budanART
23.kootsac

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