Last week must have been my week to get some things I've always wanted - the tumble-up, the Bakelite, and then these two redwork pillow shams. (They came from the same sale as the buttons.) They're lay-across pillow shams - just a single piece of cloth that covers the top of the pillow. My first inclination was to sew a back on them, until I realized how well they work like this. And they're a lot easier to iron.
My husband looked at them and asked, "Why do they say 'lumber'?" He's usually far more perceptive than that.
Carson jumped up on the bed, took one look at them and immediately fell into a deep sleep.
those are lovely--and that is funny about your husband--mine does that too!
Posted by: pasha plum | August 14, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Carson is so adorable. And I love the Slumber pillow shams...just so cute!
Hugz,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | August 14, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I have to admit, the word lumber jumped out at me too!
Carson is adorable!
Posted by: Wendy | August 14, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Carson is sure a handsome fellow, and so smart!
I love your shams. I recently bought an embroidery pattern for making a set of redworked Good Morning and Good Night shams. I've always appreciated redwork.
Your quilt is sure a pretty one too!
Posted by: Lena | August 14, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Oh, Carson is such a smart doggy!!!! He knows a good comfy spot to catch some zzzz's! I love your redwork! It is some of my favorite things of all time. Fantastic find!!
xo
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | August 15, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Great find on those shams! BTW, our hubbies must have been educated together.
Hugs,
Sher
Posted by: Sher | August 15, 2008 at 08:01 AM
That is the cutest picture! I love those pillowcases they are just darling!
Posted by: Susan | August 15, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Your bed looks beautiful - and Carson is adorable!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | August 15, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Oh that's too funny! Love the backless pillow covers...I've never seen those before!
Carmen
Posted by: Carmen @ Thifty Cottage Dreams | August 15, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Aww! Your puppy looks so comfortable.
My dogs can't read but they do know how certain words are spelled. Like O-U-T or B-E-D and their favorite, C-O-O-K-I-E!!
Posted by: Vintage Whimsy | August 15, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I always learn something from you! Now I know my redwork coverlet is really a pillow sham. Thanks!!!
Posted by: julie | August 15, 2008 at 06:56 PM
What a pretty bed! Carson looks precious! Have a nice weekend. Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | August 16, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Score! Girl, you have been finding some great treasures this summer. *sigh* I don't have much time (or money) to go to sales this summer (planning my wedding - 35 days to go!) but, I NEVER find the kind of goods you have brought home! Green with envy here in the heart of the midwest.
Posted by: Maureen in IL | August 16, 2008 at 11:02 AM
You are on a roll- LOVE the redwork- and I think I fall more in love with Carson every time I see him.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | August 16, 2008 at 10:55 PM
hehe leave it to a man to read lumber on a pillow. those are so pretty. i know why you get all the great finds! because you know what they are!!! i wouldnt have had a clue what they were besides purdy!
Posted by: susan | August 16, 2008 at 11:53 PM