Happy Birthday!!!!!

Matthew at age 6

Matthew and Bill

I have to take time out today to wish our son a very happy 17th New Heart Birthday!!!!

Laces

I've just begun to go through tubs of lace! A few are shown here.

Redwork

Some of the redwork I'll have in my booth.  A limited amount of bluework will also be available.

Look for me in booth 34.  See previous posts for details.

Colorful Crochet

I'll have a variety of crocheted items - both funky and delicate.  This is a bit of flower trim.

Hand Painted Silk Scarves

Colors are soft raspberry and blue.

There will be a few painted scarves in my booth.  See previous post.

Vintage Wares

 Vintage hanky with lovely blue trim.

Each day from now until the Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza (see previous post) January 29 and 30, I'll be sharing items I plan to have in Booth 34.  Click on the quilt image under Where I'll Be for details.

I Love Buttons

I found this "button family" bag years ago.  It is one of two in my collection. 

I have many treasure filled cigar boxes and tins. 

 I am a lover of things old.  Our house is old and its contents ancient.  Always a collector, I'm beginning to realize the enormity of it all.  Buttons, buttons, everywhere.  I will be parting with some of them at the Quilting and Needlework Show, Civic Center, Statesville NC, Jan. 29 and 30.  Sponsored by The Quilter's Gallery, the two day show will feature 38 vendors. http://www.quiltersgallery.net/

More of My Wares

In addition to my creations shown Tuesday, I've made flannel pincushions trimmed with vintage rick rack and buttons. 

These jewelry rolls with vintage ribbon could also serve as pincushions.

OUCH!

I'm SO glad I don't have bunions.  This one is a monster. 

 

Can't be too careful.  The surgeon personally marked and initialed the correct foot.

 My DH had his second bunion surgery today.  Pretty amazing.  No pain, even with two pins in his toe and a bone chip removed.  He's snuggled in on the livingroom sofa  for the night.  Not sure when he can tackle stairs. 

All three of my sisters have/had terrible bunions as did our Mother.  Fortunately, I did not inherit them.

Wool Sorbet

Among other things planned for the show, I'll have hand-dyed (by me) fabrics, my quilt patterns, quilt photo notecards, vintage sewing things, fabrics and buttons, and whatever else might surface in the studio over the next 2 1/2 weeks. 

It's been very cold here - much too cold to dye cottons outside.  So I've resorted to dyeing small bits of wool in the microwave.  Here is "The Sorbet Collection."

Below are detail shots.  I used two types of wool and was surprised that one felted much more readily than the other.  The effect can be seen primarily in the custom mixed greens and one of the blues.

 I like the mottling effect achieved by stuffing the wool tightly into jars.

Quilting and Needleart Show Coming Up

I'll be vending for the first time at the upcoming Quilting and Needleart Show Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, January 30 from 9-5. Sponsored by The Quilters' Gallery, the show will be held at the Civic Center in Statesville NC (north of Charlotte on I-77). Thirty-eight different vendors all in one place!  What a great way to give a boost to your creativity during these cold days.

My readers will have a sneak peak of my wares, including vintage textiles and linens, over the next few days.  For further information and directions, go to:

http://www.quiltersgallery.net/qneae2009.htm


 
I'll have one-of-a-kind quilted notebooks -

 
in an array of colors and styles.

This next one would be great for a dog lover!


From my extensive vintage fabric, trim and button collection I've been making pin-cushions, also one-of-a-kind.  Here's a preview:



This is one of my favorites:

Epiphany

 Our tree went up very late.  It is still green and very fragrant.

Epiphany is always my deadline for taking down our tree.  We had a plan, but it's way too cold outside for a follow through.  It takes a while to get a big tree lugged out our front door.  Besides, my DH and I are still "discussing" whether we can set the tree ablaze in the back yard, ensuring bounty for twenty ten. Guess which one of us is going for it.