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2 Quilt Catch Up

First a quilt, that was made from Kona Cotton (my first experience with it, it was great!). I wanted something gender neutral and modern in color and design. I’m really into gray lately so the gray background was a great coice. Look at the texture, like elephant skin! A few months back, I was at [...]

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2 Quilted Projects to Share

I have been an amazingly busy girl and have been enjoying every moment of it. Unfortunately, I can be lazy and for some reason dragging out the camera can be a HUGE chore. The pictures are my downfall. Ah well. I’ve been on a quilting kick as of late and wanted to share two projects. [...]

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Happy New Year!

2 weeks late. I know. I had every intention of posting pictures of these 2 weeks ago, but life got in the way. I bought these a year or two ago in a little vintage shop a few blocks away from my work. Aren’t they just lovely? The pipe cleaner arms and legs are thick [...]

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Jar of Whimsies – Part 2

And here is the amazing jar that I received.     Contents:         My swap partner went above and beyond and she really went with the vintage theme that I wanted. I was really touched that she included a “little people” person as she explained that they always had a special place [...]

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Jar of Whimsies – Part 1

The first time I ever heard the term “Jar of Whimsies” was from One Good Bumblee. Basically, it’s a jar filled with little treasures like Cracker Jack Toys, vintage buttons and bits of ribbon; anything tiny and fascinating gets put into the jar.   I recently participated in a Craftster swap where we created jars [...]

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I’ve Been Up to So Many Things…

…and have been so busy with life. I can’t wait to update you on my recent projects and my amazing experiences at glass class but for now a pendant I threw together today to hold us over. The flowers are from my vintage stacking beads, the middle is an antique button from the 1920′s with [...]

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Easy and Functional

A few weeks ago, I participated in Bath/Spa swap over at Craftster. If you’re a crafty type and have not participated in any of these; shame on you for missing out on all the fun. Seriously, they have swaps for all types of crafty people, from the gothic to the new mothers.  Nothing is more [...]

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If it Were Up to Me…

…everything would be organized by color. These are the vintage stacking flowers I bought a few weeks ago of Ebay. I fortified the collection with a few more purchases from Etsy. I am a sick, sick individual for I cannot bring myself to even use one of these cheap little beads. I like the way [...]

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Vintage Moonglow Buttons

That I purchased off Ebay. I cannot wait to get my paws on these!!!

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Gifts From My New Family – Vintage Buttons – Part 3

“Le Chic” “Gauranteed Washable” “Special Value in Fashion Buttons” The “Imported Button” Card For good measure, vintage patches.

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