Sonicka

A large serif letter S cut out of a vintage quilt sits on an equally vintage footstool. Fabric shears and quilt scraps are to the right.

Up to something…

#upcycle
#vintage
#creativereuse
#sewsky

Vintage bed sheet with a Sesame Street print. Oscar, Grover, Bert, and Ernie are in bed or headed there.

Vintage bed sheet with a Sesame Street print. Cookie Monster is raiding the fridge for a midnight snack while a king sleeps peacefully with his teddy bear.

It’s another Sesame Street print for #vintagesheetlove
I’ve found this print several times, and have made myself PJ pants from it that I love!
#sewing
#vintage
#genx
#creativereuse

You know me so well.😂

Vintage pillow sham with a Smurf print. The Smurfs are playing in a marching band. These are the awesome 80s smurfs, the original and best.

Today on #vintagesheetlove is this Smurf print. I have this print more than any other, and I will always pick it up when I find it. This is a pillow sham, not a sheet, but I rarely follow my own rules. I’m rude like that.😉
#sewingvintage
#80sLove

This is a vintage Sesame Street bed sheet. Big Bird is hammering a steak into the corner of a tent.

This is a vintage Sesame Street bed sheet. Grover and Cookie Monster are camping by a fire.

This is a vintage Sesame Street bed sheet. Bert and Ernie are hiking up a mountain.

This is a vintage Sesame Street bed sheet. Oscar the Grouch is in his trash can in the woods. Sally is chopping wood.

Today on #vintagesheetlove I present an incredible camping themed Sesame Street sheet.
#vintage
#sewsky

On the list for today: a new denim jacket with quilt sleeves. I buy denim jackets from thrift stores or estate sales, then replace the sleeves with quilt pieces. I’m a little obsessed with these right now.
#creativereuse
#upcycled

A vintage bedsheet with Snoopy and Peppermint Patty roller skating and the words “Roller Disco”.

A vintage bedsheet with Snoopy and Lucy on it and the words “World Famous Disco”.

A vintage bedsheet with Snoopy on it and the words “Snoopy Disco”. A pair of sewing scissors and two wonder clips for scale.

A vintage bedsheet with Snoopy and Lucy on it and the words “Close Dancing is Coming Back”.

I’m starting a series tagged #vintagesheetlove where I share some of my favorites before they become something else. Today we have one I looked for all over! Disco Snoopy. Love it! And did you know close dancing is coming back? These images are large and will be perfect for my large market totes.

That bag is so cute!

Large tote made with vintage cherry-print fabric and a linen table cloth as the lining.

Finally got a pic of the cherry tote! Vintage fabric for the outside and a repurposed tablecloth for the lining. I ❤️ making one of a kind creations with the stuff other people get rid of. There are literally tons of textiles out there that are ready to be something fabulous.
#upcycled
#sewing

A cute black cat lays on a brown blanket. The photo catches the cat mid sneeze, so she has one eye closed and her mouth is open. It’s cute and hilarious.

Just discovered #catsky thanks to Sara ❤️. I’m obsessed ofc. Here’s my first entry: Sam mid sneeze. 😂
#cat

I’m working on one of these too! Such a fun pattern.

Bold blue fabric with large cherries and leaves, with red trim on a pocket and pretty good topstitching. In the pocket is a pair of classic Gingher scissors. Two D-rings with green fabric attach sit on top. This is a big tote bag in progress.

Finishing up a Market Tote today. This amazing vintage fabric HAS to be from the 80s, right?
#sustainablesewing
#creativereuse

I made SO MANY Fuzzy Feet slippers! I was just thinking I could use a pair again.

Screenshot of the Audiobook Rhythm of War. It’s over 50 hours long! Branden Sanderson is the author.

Screenshot of the audiobook The Plan by Kendra Adachi. It’s a self development book.

Screenshot of the And That’s Why we Drink podcast. A paranormal and true crime podcast by Christine Schiefer and Em Schultz.

Screenshot of the audiobook Raven Black by Ann Cleaves. It is a thriller.

Day 16 of #fiberuary is “Reading/Watching” I love audiobooks and podcasts! I have 3 audiobooks going right now: one suspense, one personal development, and one 50 hour epic novel that I really have to pay attention to. ATWWD: My fave of all true crime podcasts. Last watched is Agatha all Along.

Day 14 of #fiberuarychallenge is “love”. My family, filled with amazing and weird (in the best way) people. BTW- young adult children can be so much fun!
#fiberuary

Bright blue floral hoodie laying on dormant bush. A hand is in one pocket to show how big it is.

Day 9 of #fiberuary is “Sunday Funday”. Today I made time to sew! I made a lot of progress on this popover jacket made from 2 vintage sheets. Just buttons, cuffs, and sleeves to go!
#sewingwithsheets #ondeckpopover
#sewing

Day 8 of #fiberuary is “Flat Lay Fun”
Here is one of my pattern designs and a cute little project bag. I’m not great at flat lays, but I’ve got a talented friend who is!
#knit #sew #knittingbag

Day 6 of #fiberuarychallenge
“Pop of color”
I got this set at last year’s Rose City Yarn Crawl, and I think I’m ready to use it finally. I’m a sucker for a rainbow. 🌈
#yarn #knitting #RCYC

Do it! I’m hit or miss, but it’s still fun.😜

It’s #workinprogress day for #fiberuary so here is my Rose City Yarn Crawl Mystery KAL. I’m a bit behind but I love how it’s looking so far!
#RCYCMKAL

Hi! Once again I’m trying the #fiberuarychallenge even though I don’t think I’ve done more than 10 posts each time. It’s still fun!
I’m Sonicka (Nicki) and I’ve been crafty all my life. Current crafts at the top of my list are knitting and sewing. I love giving old textiles and yarn new life.😊

The Aftermath of Fast Fashion: How Discarded Clothes Impact Public Health and the Environment How Discarded Clothes Impact Public Health and the Environment

Thrift stores get so much clothing they can’t (and don’t) sell it all. I’m plus size and I believe that if anyone is going to reuse anything they should go for it!
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I’m working on some fingerless mitts in cashmere yarn from a sweater I thrifted. It’s the best! I don’t find a cashmere sweater with thicker yarn very often, but when I do I feel like I hit the jackpot!

Cleaning out my project basket this morning and I found this fingerless mitten, part way through cast off.🤦🏻‍♀️ It’s been at the bottom of the basket for months!
#adhd #adhdknitter #knit #knitsky #craftsky

Looks like you have an amazing stash behind you!😍

That red is gorgeous!

A paper sewing pattern piece lays atop a vintage blue floral sheet.

Paper sewing patterns and scissors laying on top of a vintage 60s blue floral sheet.

Time to try out a new-to-me pattern! All cut out and ready to go. My goal is to sew one step a day this week. I cut out the whole pattern (a pullover windbreaker type thing) out of a queen fitted sheet!
#ondeckpopover #sewing #sewingvintagesheets

What a great fabric/style combo.😍

Love it!

Pardon me for listening to my doctor’s explanation more than yours. Your fatphobia is showing.