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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Pretty Patterns .... Vintage Things Thursday

It's that wonderful day of the week again..it's Thursday and time to go about and see all the beautiful things. I always enjoy this day so much and thank you to our beautiful hostess Suzanne for gathering us all together and hosting such a wonderful party. We all love you Suzanne..and I think you're just the sweetest.
As a quick p.s. to Suzanne..I got a mailer envelope today to send you the little apron. I hope you like it..it's sweet,it's gingham. it's gingham stitch and it's very vintage..hugs and again,thank you for participating in my apron giveaway..and for hosting my favorite party. You're a very good girl..:)
For everyone wishing to see all the vintage pretties, click on Suzanne at
ColoradoLady to see the list of participants. Come join the vintage party..I promise you'll have fun.
And now...I present to you a few vintage pattern books...I hope you like them..

 Can you tell that I am interested in so many things,going in so many different directions..and at times I get befuddeled as to what to try next.
 It's been a few years now,since I made the one and only bracelet and necklace I ever made with safety pins., and surprisngly, they were quite pretty. I gave them away,I'm just not much of a jewelry person..although I think most is so pretty and other women look so great wearing their lovely pieces of jewelry. I would be happy to tell you exactly when this and the other books were put out, the sad truth is,I'm taking these pictures from one of my files..the pattern books are stored away.
Next is the No Sew Hoops. Not so long back,everyone was making these little hoops and in country homes, they were hung in many different areas. I kinda wish it was still in style,it would be a small project for me to do.I may make one anyway...only, make an applique hanging in a hoop. I love to applique..it's most soothing to me, almost like crocheting with lovely,fluffy,soft beautiful yarn..and watching the afghan get bigger and bigger.
Next..the little jar lid covers. I think they're just the cutest things..and would look good almost anywhere. They wouldn't be at all difficult to make,and should crochet up quite fast.
And last..is the little book of patterns for crocheted animals.When my sons were small,I made all sorts of crocheted and stuffed animals. Remember the patterns for the little soft animals that were jointed..they were just kinda flat. Wish I still had those patterns.
 I hope everyone is having a wonderful day and enjoying their visiting about on Vintage Things. I know I will be..I just love this day..so I will probably meet you somwhere in my visiting. At my place,the coffee and tea will be on the little tea table to the right... and the tea sandwiches and dessert tray are on the larger table. Please,feel free to help yourself. Sit and rest yourself awhile,it's always a pleasure to welcome you.
Happy Vintage Things Thursday..I wish for you a lovely weekend..

Sunday, March 28, 2010

And....the apron winner is....... Drum Roll Inserted Here....

 It's time to announce the winner of the chicken scratch giveaway....alas,I had planned it differently. I had planned to do as I had done in the past...and show with my trusty camera..the results of the win. Insert manicial laughter and sobs here..because I truly believe my camera is possessed by battery eating gremlins. Yes..dead batteries again. "Get a battery charger" did I hear someone say??? I have one..spent another 2 hours searching..finally gave up and went to bed.. *sighs....
 And so...... I shall without furthur adoo, announce the winner this way. So,insert drumroll here and the little yellow faerie ,that's in the apron picture,she's stirring up the names for my husband to draw the winner....   and
 the winner is................................

our own sweet, lovely lady Suzanne of Colorado Lady. She's the fabulous hostess of Vintage Things Thursday and is one of the sweetest ladies in the world of blogdom. She's such a pleasure to know.
Congratulations Suzanne....I'm on my way over to your blog now to let you know....
Thank you to everyone who entered...and I can't wait to do another giveaway... They're ever so much fun and I've been privledged to meet so many new people. Thank you to everyone that took time to leave comments...I loved reading each one. You're all just the best..

Friday, March 26, 2010

Gingham Stitch Apron Giveaway .... Pink Saturday

 I'm using most of last week's post..this is the last two days to enter the apron giveaway..and I wanted to make sure I posted it again.
It's that time again..for us all to skedaddle on over to sweet Beverly's for to see more pretty things. Each week, I wonder if it could possibly get any better..and yes,the pinks get prettier and prettier. There will be everything from beautiful flowers to beautiful dishes..and all in between. So now, I'm about to leave, prepare my snacks and get settled in for my visiting.I hope you all join in, it's ever so much fun. Let's all meet at
How Sweet The Sound and go visiting all the pinky participants. See you all there...
I was so happy when Ms. Beverly said we might stray a bit from pink this week, perhaps to a soft pastel color. I was quite happy with that,because I had already decided to do another apron giveaway...and I believe I have all the pink chicken scratch/gingham stitch aprons packed away. That left me with all sorts of colors, but this yellow was one of the softer colors. I do have lots more aprons,but I specially wanted it to be in the chicken scratch/gingham stitch type..(this is not true chicken scratch..it's gingham stitch)....so this Saturday, I will show you the give away apron. I so hope you like it..
I think I'm so loving the gingham stitch so,because I've done it since a little girl. I've had blouses,skirts,dresses..aprons,potholders,..tablecloths..anything you can make with gingham,I've probably made or helped make. I loved the look then and I love it now. I have loads of gingham,I need to get busy. Maybe Sunbonnet Sue would like a gingham stitch dress.
 Be sure and leave a comment to enter little apron giveaway..If you are a follower or become a follower, just leave a comment for another entry. It's so very simple..it's because I'm a simple country girl at heart. And I'm having more fun than a good girl should have with my giveaways. I mean, who knew that doing a giveaway is as much fun as winning one. I'm having a great time.. :).
 This Saturday night,at midnight..the little yellow daffodil faerie and my husband will choose a name from the bowl.I'll post the winner...get your name and address and your apron will be on it's way. Good luck and good winning wishes to everyone...

Follow Friday





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It's that time again..Follow Friday. A day to scamper about meeting and visiting other pretty blogs. I've made new friends and seen so many pretty things,I can't wait to go visiting again. Come join in..I promise, you'll have great fun and meet some fantastic people..... Happy Friday everyone..


Thursday, March 25, 2010

More Projects from Do... Pillow and Quilt

Just when I think my sweet friend Do, from England, has slowed down a bit.... I get these lovely pictures. I must say I was just speechless for a bit..(which for me is amazing)..she had said she was just working slowly along on a couple of projects. And here they are,rather quickly.
The first is a cushion/pillow..and is made with suede. She has made her husband the most gorgeous quilt with the suede,and this is the leftover pieces,made into a pillow. The other..is a smaller quilt, a napping quilt,made not to cover the while bed, rather to just cover the napper.I love it..the choice of fabric,the color selection..she has such an eye for it. And she can also make the decision as to color,fabric..pattern..and let's get to it. I,on the other hand..am not decisive. I stress over the selection of colors..and fabric. The pattern is usually a given, I like Sunbonnet Sue,Log Cabin and Rail Fence patterns..so it will be one of those for a block. Ahhhhhh, you should hear the conversations we have each day whilst chatting.The end result is, CC..choose some fabric,make a block..and then just lay that block down and walk away. Choose more fabric and make another.. (This is always when I'm trying to decide what 12 completed Sunbonnet Sue blocks will look like laid out together). She says when I've finished the 12 blocks,they will work wonderfully well....I am scared that a couple of blocks will glare out at me,completely out of place on that quilt. About that time...she says arrrrghhhhhhh, will you just get busy, and make Sue some little dresses.
You know, I may have discovered the reason for not being able to settle on choices of fabric..etc. I believe I am quite simply a fabric and pattern addict and collector. Is there like a group counseling for that??? Tuesday, I bought more fabrics,pretty trims and tiny buttons...all for a Sue quilt,pillow..needlecase....
The fabric was just too pretty to leave and not have some for myself, so I bought more.*sighs.. I don't need lace, I have enough lace,of all sizes,shapes..colors, beaded,non beaded..I will never need to buy more lace..if I live to be a hundred and seventy five, I will not need more lace. Did I mention I have a lot?? heehee.
What I need is motivation.Maybe recharged..energized, maybe some vitamins..anything to get my crafting mode started again.. *sighs again... I have digressed and carried on long enough. Now I need to get back to work..I just wanted everyone to see more of Do's beautiful work.

Baby Animals .... Redwork or BlueWork Hand Embroidery Patterns

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Latest Project from Do ..... Little Bags

Are these not the most adorable little bags. I'm not sure when she found time to do these,since she's also doing another quilt,but I'm so happy she did. I think these are just the cuteest little bags ever..and these are her little patterns.
They're embroidered with the sweetest little animals..they're all lined, and she's added a cell phone pocket for the young ladies, for all we all know..ladies don't move without their cell phone. (You know,I think one grandaughter has hers actually attached to the side of her head.)
I just couldn't wait to show these.. they're just the sweetest.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Sunbonnet Lady

A sweet Sunbonnet Lady by her fence. This was just a touch too large to scan...but I got the best part and you can add a bit more to the sides if need be. This was the only one like it in the stack of patterns... I really like this one,now to find a table runner or maybe a sweet,pretty gingham pillowcase with a wide ruffle.

Sunbonnet Sue and Raggedy Ann Embroidery

Here we have some transfers to copy,run off and transfer to tracing paper with a transfer pencil. I use a red Dritz pencil that I got at JoAnn's. This worked wonderfully well then as an iron on transfer. This group and the next few following came out of the first stack of opened patterns that I bought. I just couldn't leave them laying there unwanted. I hope they appeal to someone and they use these and the other little patterns posted. I may have to take up fabric painting,cause I don't embroidery fast enough to possibly make everything....yet I seem to want every unwanted pattern that I see. I believe I might have a serious pattern collecting issue going on here...

Sunshine Award

Look at the beautiful award I received from ever so sweet and gracious Susie at First Floor Flats. I can't tell you how honored I an to call her friend,she is the sweetest,most generous lady anyone could ever have the pleasure of meeting. She designed my header..and then came back,tweaked everything...then made me my take it and email buttons. I just love her. I will pass this award on to more ladies this afternoon....it will take me a bit to see if they are accepting awards or if they are a tag free zone.
Thank you again sweet Susie,for this award. I love it..and I am honored.
And now....... I would like to pass this award on to....

1. Dawn of CandGDesigns
she's one of the sweetest bloggers out there..she designs and makes dolls.
She loves Raggedy Ann and Andy
2. Parsley of SeasonsofMyMind
another sweet lady...she's doing a postcard exchange and would like postcards from everywhere
3. Sue of SuKnitWitty
she's a Texas quilting sweetheart,loves quilting,and loves Sunbonnet Sue as I do..
4. LaVoice of ThoughtsFromMeme'sCorner
another Texas sweetheart,she always visits and leaves the sweetest comments. Go visit..you will love her pretty place..
5. Tina of Beansie Babbles
I just love Tina.
She's a crocheter of the finest sort,she visits often and leaves me the sweetest comments. I am honored to call her friend..
6. Anne of PhamilyBlog........
a Colorado sweetie..another lady that's so generous with her time.she visits often and always leaves the sweetest comments...
7. Alice of SingaporeMyHome
my sweet friend from Singapore. We have been friends across the many miles for a few years now. It's my honor and pleasure to call her friend.
There are so many more ladies who deserve this award...some are award free and tag free,so I will honor their wishes...but they still bring sunshine with each of their visits, and my visits to their beautiful blogs..

Friday, March 19, 2010

Apron Give Away .... Pink Saturday

It's that time again..for us all to skedaddle on over to sweet Beverly's for to see more pretty things. Each week, I wonder if it could possibly get any better..and yes,the pinks get prettier and prettier. There will be everything from beautiful flowers to beautiful dishes..and all in between. So now, I'm about to leave, prepare my snacks and get settled in for my visiting.I hope you all join in, it's ever so much fun. Let's all meet at
How Sweet The Sound and go visiting all the pinky participants. See you all there...
I was so happy when Ms. Beverly said we might stray a bit from pink this week, perhaps to a soft pastel color. I was quite happy with that,because I had already decided to do another apron giveaway...and I believe I have all the pink chicken scratch/gingham stitch aprons packed away. That left me with all sorts of colors, but this yellow was one of the softer colors. I do have lots more aprons,but I specially wanted it to be in the chicken scratch/gingham stitch type..(this is not true chicken scratch..it's gingham stitch)....so this Saturday, I will show you the give away apron. I so hope you like it..
I think I'm so loving the gingham stitch so,because I've done it since a little girl. I've had blouses,skirts,dresses..aprons,potholders,..tablecloths..anything you can make with gingham,I've probably made or helped make. I loved the look then and I love it now. I have loads of gingham,I need to get busy making something.. anything really. Just something to get me motivated to crafting again. It seems that after working the hours I work,and my husband has not been well,..that crafting has fallen by the wayside and I miss it. Though,I do enjoy seeing everything that all my favorite bloggers make. I am amazed at the beautiful,wonderful things that some of the ladies make.For example, Barbara Jean from Treasures From the Heart ..everything she makes is just gorgeous. I mean, she makes bouquets of roses from tea bags..and then is generous enough to write tutorials on the things she does. She is a lovely,gracious lady..she and so many others are inspirations to me. Our hostess Beverly is another inspiration...sweet Jeanne from Backyard Neighbor, Claudie from Bubblin Over, Tina from Beansie Babbles, Dawn at C and G Designs,Marian from Dream Weaver...a new friend Parsley from Seasons of My Mind..I could go on and on, There are just so many sweet,lovely ladies out there.Always ready with sweet words and sweet comments..you all just make my days better and I thank you for your visits.
*sighs... I'll hush now
Okay, maybe I won't hush..maybe I'll just tell you be sure and leave a comment to enter little apron giveaway..If you are a follower or become a follower, just leave a comment for another entry. It's so very simple..it's because I'm a simple country girl at heart. And I'm having more fun than a good girl should have with my giveaways. I mean, who knew that doing a giveaway is as much fun as winning one. I'm having a great time.. :).
 So...not this Saturday, but.next Saturday night,at midnight..the little yellow daffodil faerie and my husband will choose a name from the bowl.I'll post the winner...get your name and address and your apron will be on it's way. Good luck and good winning wishes to everyone...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Apron Giveaway .... Vogart Patterns.. Vintage Things Thursday ....Follow Friday ....and also ....Follow Friday at Trendy Treehouse


This is also a Friday Follow..

MckLinky Blog Hop


I am also using this post for Follow Friday at Trendy Treehouse. Follow Fridays are ever so much fun,but it slipped up on me this week..so I'm using my Thursday post again. Which might be a good thing..because I'm having an apron giveaway. All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment,that's one entry. Join me as a follower,leave another comment telling me you are following..or if you're already a follower,let me know with a comment..and that's another entry. Just as simple as that. If you would like, take my button and post about my giveaway..I'll enter you again. As simple as that..now,let's go visiting...

MckLinky Blog Hop


For this Vintage Things..I offer some Vogart patterns. I don't seem to have as many of them as I do Aunt Martha,and I don't know why that is. They're beautiful patterns..and stamp off so well,maybe I just don't come across them too often.
I'm not sure of the age of them, just that they were in a large lot of patterns I bought.I've looked for a date,but have been unable to find one. If these are not vintage,I apologize...
I think I like the patterns in the blue package the best..there are some tiny birds on the pillowcase stamps, and I really like those. I wish that embroidery went faster, there are so many things I want to make,and not nearly enough time.
Also, before I forget...I'm having another apron giveaway. I've had so much fun with them..I thought I would do another. I will post the apron on my Pink Saturday post, but the give away starts now. It's the usual...if you follow me or already a follower..that's one entry..(be sure and tell me in a comment so I can enter you again,) and when you leave a comment..that's one entry. My giveaways are very simple..I am a simple woman. :).The giveaway starts now and will run through this Saturday to the end of next Saturday night. I will have my husband draw the name then and post the winner..Good luck to everyone that loves aprons..

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Fabric or Crepe Paper Flowers

I can't wait to make some of these. They would be so pretty done so many ways.. and I can see them done in a crepe paper as well.
Yesterday when I was out for awhile, I went by the fabric store to see all the beautiful things..and found for myself some really sweet fabric.It's dainty and shabby looking..perfect for these flowers. These two sheets of pattern was in a folder,in that big box of patterns. I wonder..if whoever saved all the patterns... I wonder if she made some flowers, did she embroidery..did she paint.... And,I wonder...how long did it take to gather all these patterns together. Whoever she was, she was a crafter for sure. Nobody could amass this many patterns unless you were a crafter of the finest sort. I think I would have enjoyed crafting with her...
As a p.s. You can click on the pictures to enlarge..

Sweet Paper Dolls .... Applique,Hand Embroidery..Paint.Tags

Love these sweet little doll patterns..I can see them done for so many things.The little paper doll is just the cutest ever. I'm not exactly sure how I will use them,
I'll think of something tho..

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Friday, March 12, 2010

Sunbonnet Sue Books of Patterns plus,a Sweet Cake and Cupcake Pattern .... Pink Saturday

I'm also linking to Follow Friday..it's my first time to this party and I think it may be fun. To see what it's all about,either look to my right sidebar..or click here to visit Anne and check it out.FloralShowers.

Hi everyone...it's that time of week again,when everything gets a sweet,warm,rosy glow..it's the color pink time again. Thank you to our fantastic hostess Beverly,for gathering all us pinkies together again, for a day of visiting,tea parties..stops for a coffee and pastry along the way. You will meet so many lovely,sweet people and see so many treasures..so let's go visiting. Simply click on
HowSweetTheSound and you will be taken to all the pink pretties. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do..
Now..let's go visiting....
Today my offerings are some sweet patterns that I want so badly to get started on.
It's not easy to work on a project, I put in some long hours at my store...ummmmmm,
but that's not the only reason for my not crafting.
Simply put !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,
I have too much stuff.I have so much stuff,that I don't know where to begin. You see, I either need a bigger craft area,somehow..more room squeezed in..
or!!!!!
I need to stop buying stuff. My husband will be so proud of me for saying that. It probably won't happen,but still,it's a good idea.
Now...back to the Sunbonnet Sue and friends patterns. They are the sweetest patterns, and can be appliqued,embroidered, painted,colored,woodburned,needle punched...they're just great bunches of patterns.
Book #1 is
Sunbonnet Iron On Transfers
Designs by:: Barbara Price
and published by The House of White Birches in 1997
It has 112 pages and is a wonderful book of patterns. Little Sue and friends are mostly dressed as they are on the cover. Very simple and easy to applique outfits.The rating for this pattern book would be..as many stars as possible. If you like our girl Sue, you will love this one.

Book #2...
is Sunbonnet Sweatshirts
Designs by:: Barbara Price
and published by: The House of White Birches in 1996
It has 20 pages of patterns and includes an embroidery stitching chart in the very back. The rating for this little book would be high also, there are many sweet patterns to applique,embroidery,paint,color,woodburn..needlepunch..it's a book of many sweet patterns.

Pattern #1 is...
  a 2009 McCall's Craft Pattern...
Little pattern is filled with yummies to make. So many cakes and pastries..yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Now all I have to do is give myself a pep talk,and begin choosing the fabric fot the projects. And therein lies yet another super pitfall. Apparently,I have so much fabric,that I can't make a decision.
I must confess and stand before you to say..
I am addicted to fabric. I want all the fabric I see. But that's another story for another time.
I hope you like my selection for a Pink Saturday post. I seem to be running low on the color..so,I'm grasping at straws for pink here.