Kufi Caps with Flowers or Feathers!

I love the holiday season's and I also love the clothes that go with it, boots, coats, hats and all. I am ready for the summer weather to move on, and the cool weather to begain. That being said I started getting ready for cold weather. Here are some croqueted beanies, infant and toddler sizes. Each hat is decorated differently to give and idea of the different options. If you want one for your little one shoot me an email at rachelvolley@msn.com or check out my etsy page at rachelvolley. Enjoy!

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More Onesie's

Here are some more Onesies. I had an hour and a half bus ride to Port Charlotte for a volleyball game last night, which we won! But, on the boring bus ride I made these.

Hope you like them.

Orange and Blue Onesie

Here is an orange and blue onesie, for football season. If you know anyone, or have a young football player or cheerleader yourself, that needs an outfit for the team of your choice, it's as easy as sending an email at Rachelvolley@msn.com

And of course I have the headband to match.

Onezie's

I am in love with onezies right now. I took plain white onezies and added fun flowers, and a little stitching. They turned out so cute I have already started more, including some decorated for the holiday season that is just around the corner. Email me if you want me to make you one or more!

And don't forget the headband to match :) 

My Kitchen Table

Since I was very young I have loved the 1950's. And I always wanted to have a metal topped table with wooden legs. About a month ago my mom told me there was one in her shed. My mom and I drug it out, so I could start fixing it up. There were wasp nest's under the table top and the white paint was more of a yellow. But with a little bit of sandpaper, paint, rust remove, and of course love. It looks good as new! I haven't found any metal and vinyl chairs yet, but I am looking. To make due for now I have four wooden chairs that I painted black and white to match the feel of the table.

Take a look.

Pillowcase Dress Pictures.

I have some more picture's of the pillowcase dresses, that were made for the birthday photo shoot. My friend Kristen, from Kristen Dunn Photography, did an absolutely amazing job.

I can not stress, how much fun I have making these dresses. And too see how different each of them look with simple changes is fantastic. I am in the process of putting them on Etsy, but until I get it all set up, if you want a costume dress for the holiday season email me at Rachelvolley@msn.com.

New Projects

I have so many different projects that I want to get started on right away. I take after my mom in many ways and this is just one of them. I get started on one project, then I get another idea and have to start it like yesterday. Then it just progresses from there. Here are some of the projects I have started. I am making Avery (my daughter) tutus for each football team we cheer for. I coach volleyball at Manatee High, I have finished her tutu for that team, next will be Michigan, then the Steelers. And for myself I am spinning my own yarn to knit into a long vest/shrug for the cold months. I hope it will be done before it gets hot again.

I found a trunk a couple weeks ago, at a thrift store. It is metal, wood, and in terrible condition. I am going to sand it down and line the inside.

It looks a little like the one pictured below.



I also found two old dolls, Santa and an Elf. They are too cute! I am making a Christmas wreath and placing them in it.

And on top of all of that, I am working with a client to repurpose and redecorate 5 rooms of their home. I am feel so blessed and so excited about all of these projects and adventure. I will keep you updated and post picture as I get them done!



Plain and Fancy Fabric Market

I recently stared a business inside a business. It is called The Vintage Market at Plain and Fancy Fabric Market. The Vintage Market has unique finds, and furniture that I have repurposed into something new. This business quickly spun into repurposing and redecorating homes.

1950's steel and wooden desk.

This is a desk I found for 5 dollars at a thrift store.

I painted it pink for my daughter, and added some flowers.

Before I painted and added the flowers I decoupage the two back slats and the bottom of the desk with vintage 1960's material.

Now something I made.

One of my friends asked to make a dress for her daughters themed birthday party. In exchange we had a photo shoot with our girls.

I love to make these dresses, they are simple and easy to make your own style. The back of the muslin dress on the right, has a suspender look. The ribbon that runs threw the front cris-crosses in the back. I will post the pictures as soon as I get them.

The matching headbands are a blast to make, also its fun to watch them evolve.

This is my very first post, and most of the people in my life would say that it is about time. So...here we go!



I found this runner on pintrest, and fell head over heels.
It doesn't seem to hard to recreate, I cant wait to get started.


I believe that when it comes to your home don't play it too safe. A funky rug like the one above, is the perfect accent to make your home feel welcoming and whimsical.  If the colors are to youthful for your taste, simply use earth tones to make it more "grown up". The fun shapes and textures will keep it fun no matter the color pallet.