Let's make some cuteness shall we? This is one of my new designs that I just finished up. You know how they say it's a lot of work to restore or build a vintage trailer from the ground up? Not with this one! This is a fun and easy little canned ham camper to make. It's soft and squishy and I'm sure everyone that sees it won't be able to resist picking it up. Those of … [Read more...]
Inside of the 1955 Bellwood
July 15, 2012 by · 24 Comments
OK, so I got a bit snap happy and wanted to share some pictures with you all. I completed the dinette seat covers and while they aren't perfect, they will do the trick for now. I also appliqued a couple pillows I picked up with "J" and "B" (for those that don't know...those stand for her name; Jelly Bean). I haven't decided if I like them with the letters on there or … [Read more...]
Slip covers for vintage trailer dinette seats
July 1, 2012 by · 19 Comments
I've been working on creating slip covers for the 55 Bellwood. Before it got so hot here I was outside polishing the exterior but let me tell you, this heat is sweltering. Not that I'm complaining as I much prefer summer rather than the brutal cold winters. However, in this kind of heat it's nice to have a "indoor" project to accomplish. I've got one slip cover … [Read more...]
Feedsack Curtains for 55 Bellwood Trailer Finished!
June 25, 2012 by · 19 Comments
Whew, I finally finished these up. I think they look pretty cute. Unique if nothing else that's for sure. They are all mismatched which is how I wanted them. I think they'd look boring if all of them were exactly the same. Not to mention it would of been very difficult to find enough of the same kind. I'll have to be mindful of the ones in the kitchen area should I … [Read more...]
Vintage Feedsack Curtains for Vintage Camper
June 14, 2012 by · 10 Comments
OK, so I've sort of kicked around a few ideas for curtains for the 55 Bellwood including novelty fabric and vintage hanky's. What I finally decided on is to use various vintage feed and grain sacks. I wasn't sure how these would look but after sewing up a couple I am actually quite digging them. They are unique and pretty neat looking. I actually don't even mind the … [Read more...]
Featured Trailer – Pink Shasta Compact FOR SALE!
June 5, 2012 by · 19 Comments
~~ SOLD~~ Isn't it every little big girls dream to have a pink Shasta Compact? Well, here is your opportunity. This adorable 1972 Shasta Compact trailer named "Tea Rose" is owned by Barbara in Richmond, VA and she is FOR SALE! Here are photos for you all. OK, get those drool rags out....here we go.... I covet that aqua fan and check out the aqua phone! … [Read more...]
Curtain fabric for a vintage trailer?
June 1, 2012 by · 29 Comments
I need some opinions and who better to ask than you all! I have about 7 yards of this retro style kitchen fabric. I personally think it's adorable. However, I need to know what you all think as far as using this fabric for curtains in a vintage camper? I'm on the fence because it has of course "kitchen appliances" featured in it and not sure if it would look a bit off … [Read more...]
Renovation on the 64 Shasta Compact
May 27, 2012 by · 10 Comments
Today was a busy day! We tore out the ceiling birch around the vent and on the front wall above the counter. We then put new birch in. The framing looked good around the vent so we didn't need to replace it. That was a nice surprise. We still have the trim to do but we ran out of birch so off to get more soon. Next we'll put up a back splash, install a subfloor, stain … [Read more...]
1964 Shasta Compact followed me home
May 5, 2012 by · 20 Comments
Isn't she cute?! I went and picked her up yesterday. What was suppose to be a 6 hour journey round trip turned into a 10 hour journey due to a major highway being flooded. I think we sat in bumber to bumber traffic for 2 1/2 hours. Although it wasn't without a few smiles. There was about 4 people that inched up beside us and whipped out their camera phones taking … [Read more...]
How to make easy vintage trailer dinette cushions
April 19, 2012 by · 91 Comments
So this is the fabric I picked out for the 1956 Southland Runabout. It's quite a contrast to the whimsical interior of our 61 Shasta Compact, but I really feel this vintage trailer commands a more toned down feel especially because of the darker wood interior. So this is what I decided on. I hope you like it! Here is the finished cushions. Ok, now on to … [Read more...]
