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October 31, 2011

Shabby Little Mitten Ornaments From Vintage Linen Scraps



Every year I make these mitten Christmas ornaments.  They are a great way for me to use my torn and stained vintage linen scraps I have been squirreling away all year! 


I am always saving vintage hankies, and embroidered linen that is stained or has holes, I just can't bare to throw them out when some portion is useful


This is the perfect project to use some of those scraps


I drew a free hand pattern of a mitten 5 1/2" X 4 1/2", cut two, sewed them together and embellished


These were from an old tablecloths and an antique quilt


An old hand towel, table cloth, and quilt


Hanky, hand towel, and tablecloth


I adorned these with vintage lace, buttons, flowers, and jewelry

They are hung on a coffee mug holder in my booth at Orange Tree Antiques


 I also box them up pretty for hostess gifts over the holidays.


I think we could call these "Second Hand Mittens"!


Happy Creating!


Carol


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49 comments:

  1. Ruby JeanOctober 31, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I do Believe I have some Kittens who have Lost their little mittens... And these look EXACTLY like them.... : ) These are so VERY adorable... And what a FABULOUS idea... I am beginning to think that any if at all... the creativity that I do have has been inherited from you... : )

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  2. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseOctober 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    These are adorable Carol!! What a clever idea! I have 2 boxes that I have filled with bits and pieces of fabrics that I don't know what to do with...fabulous idea!

    Happy Halloween to you, and have a wonderful week!

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  3. MeOctober 31, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    These are so adorable Carol! I'm like you, saving every little scrap because EVERYTHING is useful :) OOOH i've been wanting to make Christmas stockings out of scraps. I hope they look as cute as your mittens.

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  4. Betty SneeringerOctober 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I saw these in your booth Saturday morning and they are so cute! They were one of my favorite things.
    Betty

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  5. KathyOctober 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    So cute, I love to add a little ornament with gifts...might try some too. I do have lots of fabric, but I don't sew well... :)

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  6. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    CUTE!!!!!!
    XO Diane
    My 1st time here. :-)

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  7. JoyceOctober 31, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Oh Carol! I love these! I have lots of little scraps here and there, old hankies, stained tablecloths that I just can't part with. You are amazing! Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea!!!

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  8. LuLu KelloggOctober 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Carol, these are adorable!!!! I love them!

    Happy Scary Day!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  9. camp and cottage livingOctober 31, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    They are just adorable! I think they're perfect for a Victorian Christmas tree!

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  10. Rebecca NelsonOctober 31, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Love them! Loooooooooooooooooooove them all! Totally cute and adorable!

    xoRebecca

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  11. SusanOctober 31, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    These are so very cute! I saw another project early this morning using old linens! Now I have some wonderful new projects to work on.

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  12. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Those are so sweet! What a neat idea to use old scraps.

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  13. debiOctober 31, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Oooooh! What a fabulous idea! And they're so beautiful!

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 31, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I can just see a little tree or mantel covered with these cuties.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Carol, These are just darling!!

    Love them!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. TracyOctober 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    They are so cute! My mom made my Christmas stockings out of the good parts of an old quilt, but I would not have thought of doing ornaments with hankies. I have a whole box of them!

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  17. SueBeeOctober 31, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    So cute Carol! You should do Fancy Flea or Art Angels!!!!

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  18. MelodeeOctober 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    so totally cute!

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  19. GARAGE SALE GALOctober 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Very, very cute!!!If I send you a HUGE box of scraps, will you make some for me??!! LOL! Another great project for me to add to my list!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  20. DebbiOctober 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    okay, this is awesome Carol! I have done the mittens before, but never could get the shape or the thumb to look as good as yours. Care to share the pattern????

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  21. JaneOctober 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I love this idea! I have lots of old quilts and linen pieces and I think this is such a cute way to use them!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
    Jane

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  22. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesOctober 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Carol, the mittens are so sweet! I think they would look cute hung on a line as a banner on the fireplace. I love the soft colors.--------Shannon

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  23. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 31, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    This post made me smile. My grandmother used to piece things together. It made me think of her. These are so cute and cheerful.

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  24. DebbiedoosOctober 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Carol, those are just darling. I can see those selling like hot cakes!

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  25. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Carol, those mittens are the cutest things! What a great way to use old linens. I'm still waiting for retirement so I can do some of your great ideas!

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  26. CreateologyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Your mittens are so very vintage and gorgeous. They certainly have your elegant style all over them. I can see how they sell out each year. Happy Mitten Making...

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  27. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 31, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    These are just adorable, Carol...you are so creative!

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  28. DebbieNovember 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Just plain perfect. I can picture them hanging in your shop, too. I think that the main thing about your style that inspires me is that you are smart enough to same remnants of things and create with them. Fabric, linen, pieces of porcelain, etc. It all goes into your stash. I'm trying to do that around here. I just need a good place to store it.

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  29. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 1, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    How cute they would be tied onto a present, too! great project!

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  30. Ricki TreleavenNovember 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love these, Carol! They are adorable!!! :D

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  31. Esther AsburyNovember 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I never would have thought of making mittens like that! They are so pretty -- thanks for sharing them with us today!

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  32. Bargain Decorating with LaurieNovember 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I have just discovered your blog (through Pinterest), and I am addicted! I have scrolled through a lot of posts, and found fabulous ideas with wonderful tutorials. When I have more time, I'm coming back to pick up where I left off, so I can see every amazing craft you have posted. Thank you for a wonderful blog. laurie

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  33. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 1, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    This is just the cutest idea I've seen in a long time, Carol! I've kept your blog open on my computer for two days now! I thought I better comment before I accidentally close it! I'm have a BIG giveaway, too! Stop by soon! You'll love it! ♥♥♥

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  34. Ruffles n RaspberriesNovember 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    LOVE those quilted ones, Carol. Great idea! They turned out so cute!

    Sherri

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  35. KatherineNovember 1, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    So precious & I love the little mug tree being used to hang them. Great ideas & would really be perfect gifts.

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  36. Bring Pretty BackNovember 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Carol! You have outdone yourself! I want one of these soooooooooo badly!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  37. Tammy@Beatrice BanksNovember 1, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Those are adorable!! You're a genius!

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  38. Blessed SerendipityNovember 1, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Those little mittens are so adorable! I adore vintage linens and using up every little precious scrap is good.

    Danielle

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  39. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingNovember 2, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Carol,
    What a great idea, they are so sweet!
    Perfect for hanging on the tree...
    I just love them all!
    Visiting you today via Kim's party!
    I have joined you as a new follower.
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  40. CarolNovember 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Carol, the mittens are adorable! Thanks for sharing another great idea.
    Carol

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  41. MandyNovember 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    OMGoodness! These are adorable!!! I'd love it if you shared these at my #7 Link party going on at Project Queen! Love, love, love them.
    www.projectqueen.org

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  42. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeNovember 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I love these mittens! very clever!

    Lina

    Ps..just posted 3 more vintage wedding projects & I have a huge pinterest board on vintage wedding eye candy:) FYI

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  43. Decor To AdoreNovember 3, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    If these came in an adult 7 I would so sport these beautiful bits of bliss all over town. Well done!

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  44. TeeNovember 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    OMG Carol, I'm smiiten with your mittens. And lurve the market bags too.
    We're 2 weeks away from our last show this season. Gonna' try to get a few of these cutties worked up.
    Thanks for always inspiring us!

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  45. NancyNovember 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    OMG, Now this is the Icing on the Cake!! Vintage Linen scraps, and they are so darn pretty! Is there lining and batting? I have to make some of these too but you know me I need directions! lol I bet your customers go crazy and collect a new one every year too!!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  46. SylviaNovember 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh I am so copying this idea!!! I just found a vintage christmas tablecloth that has stains and a hole, now I know what to do with it.

    Thanks Friend...
    Sylvia

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  47. MandyNovember 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Carol, thank you for sharing your mittens at a Christmas Craft Tutorial at Project Queen. I will be featuring them tomorrow evening at www.projectqueen.org. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you will come back again during the month of November and share another tutorial project!

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  48. BohemianNovember 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    So glad to have discovered your Beautiful Inspirational Blog this Evening... I'm Loving these Creative ideas that you are sharing!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  49. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:16 PM

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