tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48595262039195332872024-03-05T07:58:00.757-06:00My Vintage MendingLife under my sewing needle...My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-72374725198001946762013-06-12T21:18:00.002-05:002013-06-12T21:20:55.348-05:00You can find me...in the daises<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I watched a little girl at the pool today with a miniature bag of m and m's. She devoured them as if the bottom of the bag had a treasure chest in it. Each one eaten faster than the color could be decided. Once she was done she joyfully hopped up and handed the bag to her grandmother. No disappointment or frown. Simply, pure enjoyment.</div>
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I wonder what my life would be like if I had devoured each day like this little girl. Would everything have been rosy? With a sweet smell that lingered?</div>
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Sadly, the last few months have been a mountainous climb full of disappointment, tears, and too many changes to list. Almost like a seed packet, neatly packed tight. Someone emptied us into the soil and out of what we new only as home.</div>
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Our manicured home has become a new "different". A full time job, a divorce, and an uncertain future have caused me to humble myself and find guidance and friendship where I never knew it existed.</div>
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You can find me in the daisies at our local garden center. Capturing pictures of the latest farm fresh arrivals. Each person I work with more deserving than the last. A new family to hold my hand, show me my backbone and a solid future with which to plan on.</div>
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During the early months we sat wistfully and cried together and this day never seemed possible but just like Spring arrives every year, we too have blossomed into a family of four. Tighter than a bud in bloom.</div>
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Our once familiar home became a shell until we broke open the door one day lately and embraced the future we (me and the three kids) will share. </div>
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New spaces for "my" mending within steps of the door I swing through each night.</div>
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Old faces revisited and newly placed. </div>
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Friends who have been dear reminding me that strength is from within.</div>
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Thank you for all your kind words and sweet notes, sometimes weekly. </div>
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I have learned some very important things in the past few months.</div>
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1. Nursing wasn't for me.</div>
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2. Trust can always be broken.</div>
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3. Friends are priceless.</div>
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4. Children are the best gift ever.</div>
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5. Follow your heart...mine lead me back to the garden. </div>
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DEVOUR each day like there is treasure at the bottom.</div>
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I will keep you updated as to how my room works out. Thank you for all your kind words and sweet notes, sometimes weekly they have been my treasure. </div>
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With my new work schedule post might only be monthly but I assure you it feels good to be where I am right now...in the daisies.</div>
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I have been toying with the idea that it is time to turn the page in my own book so to speak. Wondering if it was out of fear or excited about what it might be. A waning creative drive helped make the decision. No, last year was not a "great" year for me but it was my year and I have to own it. No amount of talking or tears will help me see something I need to do any clearer. </div>
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The definition of me is first and foremost a mom. I have three wonderful children that don't need any more hand holding. As they have grown older my definition hasn't changed, I remain a mom. While I have spent time out volunteering and sewing, a little bit of side work as a preschool teacher and a few other odd jobs, I haven't committed myself to anything because of the children. In someways I have lost the definition of myself. The girl that graduated college in 3 years..because she was driven and more importantly motivated somehow morphed into someone I don't recognize. </div>
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All of this leads to a great deal of change and anxiety. Of course this economy is not conducive to taking my time and or my choice of career paths. Going back to school full time to pursue something I might like seems duly daunting. And so here I am realizing...its not only time to turn the page but probably time for a new book. My husband supporting me as I take each new step. My children needing a new role model for what their future may be. </div>
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All of this being said, I wanted to take time to express my absolute gratitude to all of you who have supported me over the past two years. Your gentle words and packages in the mail have provided such sweet memories and kindness. I am truly thankful. </div>
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On Monday, I open up the new book that has been placed before me and start training to become a medical assistant. Three full months of classroom work and study. Something I haven't done in years. To be fair, I am more than a little afraid but I am excited to be getting out of the old and learning to embrace the new. </div>
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I know it is always a little bit sad when I finish a book, fear of missing time spent with the characters, but it is just as exciting to find another book and begin a new journey.</div>
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Thank you for this journey.</div>
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My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-30297819330207875222012-12-17T08:08:00.006-06:002012-12-17T08:08:57.346-06:00Hanging the tinsel...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are deep in the midst of the holiday rush. Each child has a concert and the oldest has finals. This year we have an "angel" in the Christmas play! I am slightly excited. I have been wrapping up a few Christmas gifts for the family and exchanged a few with others. The forecast has a chance for snow this week too. </div>
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Putting these delicate items with my transfer ware always make me smile.</div>
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I wish this cabinet were twice as big. It holds all my favorites.</div>
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This block is a new gift from my friend <i><a href="http://kenward.blogspot.com/">Kim K.</a></i> It is a child's building block with a Santa image and some anagrams. I love it. Of course I had bins full of these...that I donated to my kids preschool. I love that Kim always sees something wonderful in an ordinary item.</div>
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My kids are too old to sit on Santa's lap now. These Santa photos are wonderful to decorate with.</div>
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Vintage tea towels in the kitchen make a beautiful statement.</div>
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Over the last few weeks I have received some of the most beautiful handmade items and gifts from my wonderful blogging pals. Each one of them so loved. Thank you all for thinking of me during this very busy time of the year. </div>
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Why is it that I can place a memory with faces and things but never dates? I often wonder if not knowing how old I was is part of the mystery. "Oh, I remember that I made it with girl scouts. Afterwards, we played red rover and I remember it was warm out." Not..."That was 1982." Regardless, I am thankful to have remembered the thought.</div>
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Made in my very early elementary years, this sweet Kewpie has somehow managed to survive 11 houses and countless Christmases. The first of many crafts. I remember circling her belly with just a hint of rouge and gilding those tiny wings.</div>
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Ladies...I have hit an impasse. I cannot seem to decide what the world of Etsy is going to be for me. There are a few questions that I have to ask because I simply cannot answer them myself. What would you like to see in my <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyVintageMending?ref=em">Esty</a></i> shop? </div>
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Do the pillows make an impression. I am always up for a vintage hankie or seven?</div>
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Needlebooks...These are fun to sew up and use vintage fabric on.</div>
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Thought about a few vintage patterns and embroidery made new?</div>
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Aprons...my starting place. </div>
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The bins are great but how many could someone need. These have now been <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyVintageMending?ref=em">discounted</a> although similar ones will be seen in an upcoming magazine...shh!</div>
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I am leaning towards vintage embroidery patterns that you can download. I have so many that I could share.</div>
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With it being so grey here I have had to resort to using my flash. A week of tree photography only paid off in giving me two out of the five trees a decent shot. I wouldn't normally complain except all these grey skies have given us not a drop of rain.</div>
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For some reason, this year I couldn't remember where the original position of all the Christmas "stuff" went. I had to improvise and this new vignette was born.</div>
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Santa snuggled in with a few friends from <i><a href="http://kenward.blogspot.com/">Kim K.</a></i> and a <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bethsbagz">Beths Bagz </a></i>pin cushion.</div>
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I will assume the grainy picture is a result of no sunlight? This is my newest tree that I sat in an old galvanized bucket and arranged all our modern glass ornaments on.</div>
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The drum candy can was perfect for my vintage tinsel tree. Now if only <i><a href="http://mamanjackjack.blogspot.com/">Sarah</a></i> would spread the glass garland finding love...it would finally be complete.</div>
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Proof that I will put a vintage book anywhere.</div>
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If you loved my ornament wreath you will love this great giveaway over at my friend<i><a href="http://imagimeris.blogspot.com/2012/12/okay-heres-giveaway.html"> Meri's.</a></i> Pop over and look at the two beauties you could win.<br />
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It seemed like a good idea last year. To toss out the old garland that had seen better days. What I didn't realize how much work crafting a new garland or two would be. I might want to rethink those impromptu decisions next time. The above image is from one of my favorites...Elizabeth of <i><a href="http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/">Creative Breathing.</a></i> </div>
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I found this vintage tablecloth at some point this past year. It reminds me of barkcloth fabric. Off I went ripping it into 5 inch strips along the width of the fabric.</div>
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A running stitch to gather it along the midpoint of the fabric and load it all on a heavy string. It took quite a bit of fabric but the muddy colors look great hung on the stone side of the fireplace in the kitchen.</div>
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On the other side of the fireplace is our living room. More formal and the room we spend the most time in. After hanging as many vintage ornaments as I could on my tinsel tree I was overwhelmed by the amount of Shiny Brites I had left. Off I went to Pinterest to figure out what to do with them.</div>
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After three tries on string, I ended up with a mono-filament fishing line in the end. Now before I go any further...you must hot glue every single top on these ornaments. I will spare you the gory details of shattered beauty now filling my trash bin. Varying sizes of ornaments worked great.</div>
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A <i><a href="http://georgiapeachezwreathblog.blogspot.com/">Georgia Peachez</a></i> wreath hangs above the mantle. I do believe I might have a small hoard of vintage ornaments. Several bins later I realize I can leave an ornament behind now. Unless it is and indent...or a di-o-rama or a stenciled Shiny Brite...</div>
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Santa's arrival is looming near. Almost all the decorations have been put into place and yet the temperature still sits in the balmy 70's here. It hasn't hastened the boxes of mail that have been arriving like snowflakes should. Last week was no exception.</div>
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I let it sit in the cellophane a few days before I broke open the sweet ribbons and vintage tin tape container she had tied up in them.</div>
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It is amazing. Big and full of glamorous details. </div>
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Even Santa is making his way down the chimney above the glistening glittered roof.</div>
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The stockings ar hung through the peek in the door.</div>
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Vintage trees and jingle bells sit among the snowmen.</div>
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scissors and buttons decorate the trees out front.</div>
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My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-61032919298207473252012-11-30T20:36:00.003-06:002012-11-30T20:36:37.910-06:00Glitter Cookies<br />
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I cannot remember where I saw these ornaments but you should know I am not the genius behind them. Merely a copycat of sorts. These are worth every flex of glitter.</div>
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A hole was punched in the top and the bottom with a nail and hammer from the inside out.</div>
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After several days of drying and a little photo shoot...these sweet ornaments are headed out in the mail.</div>
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When your house if full of clutter and there is a mess of tinsel in every room. When all the minutes of the day are accounted for shuffling kids around. When finals are looming for your high school-er. What do you do? You drop everything. We have a standing rule at our house. When someone offers you tickets to a KU game you always take them.</div>
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I won't lie...there is a Christmas mess at my house. Literally, bins lining the walls of the living room. Major tree lighting renovations have commenced. The lights have been hung outside and flowerpots overflow with juniper and holly. There are scratches all up my arms and thorns under my nails...I love Christmas. For a few moments each week I have snuck downstairs to play with glitter. Want to see?</div>
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Gathered up some poker chips and Christmas seals.</div>
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Punch out some Christmas sheet music and twist to make 14 cones per ornament.</div>
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I cannot help but see vintage Christmas items and wonder why on earth they stopped making them. For instance, little ten cent Putz houses. Paper mache at its finest. Painted thick with holiday colors, dripping in glitter and tiny little film window panes. What year did they decide these little treasures were no longer worthy of selling? Perhaps that is part of the charm. Having to find them in murky basements could be part of it too.</div>
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Corners that curled were redone with modge podge. Broken ornaments and light reflectors dotted the edges. Hints of glitter on the roofs and snow on the ground finished them off.</div>
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Having seen all the other fabulous houses that everyone has made I wonder if I dressed these enough. Well, I could always make more!</div>
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Chris my partner at <i><a href="http://perfectlyprinted.blogspot.com/">Perfectly Printed</a></i> these have been place in the mail along with a few other goodies...Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.</div>
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My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-35795368887896344522012-11-15T16:31:00.000-06:002012-11-16T07:31:57.903-06:00Infinite Liberty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seams joined just like in this <a href="http://craftygemini.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-make-infinity-scarf-diy-sewing.html">tutorial</a>.</div>
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Some of my favorite Christmas card images are the ones from war time. When they slid red, white and blue into each one. The idea that the entire country came together even for their Christmas greetings makes me feel patriotic.</div>
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Each one sweetly hung from pencil coiled wire.</div>
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book pages that were salvaged from an estate.</div>
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Freshly harvested vintage trims and some classic jingle bells.</div>
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Just a touch of needlework to remind the recipient who crafted them.</div>
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My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-11974515986749146742012-11-07T07:36:00.001-06:002012-11-07T07:44:15.302-06:00Missing price tags...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've discovered a new pet peeve when visiting a few favorite antique stores. You might remember my post about <a href="http://myvintagemending.blogspot.com/2011/12/nfs.html">NFS</a>. Surely it couldn't be worse than that? Oh, yes it can. Imagine me walking through the antique mall and spying a marvelous new trinket. I reach for it carefully in hopes that it is within my budget...and I find...it is not priced? What? I am now walking up to the desk to retrieve the usual "I'll have to call the vendor." Forget it.</div>
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A metal diaper pail with a decal.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.magpieethel.typepad.com/">Laurie</a></i> I blame you for this darling affliction...KEWPIE dolls. She has the sweetest dress and was originally a powder container. Mamaw's bowl and a tin tray.</div>
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Whitman coloring book set.</div>
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Do you think sugarplums have to be edible? The ones I dream about are just as sweet in their own way. Glittered in stitches and painted with the seasons colors. The Christmas itch is heavy this year for me. Another tree already purchased. I can already see it decked out in blown glass memories. But for now I am busy filling up my work table with Christmas projects.</div>
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It appears my desire for decals have worn off on my friends. The very sweet Miss Donna of <i><a href="http://donnaslavendernest.blogspot.com/">Donna's Lavender Nest</a> </i>sent a wonderful birthday gift weeks ago. I am long overdue with a proper thank you. Packages in the mail always touch my heart at how "Perfectly Me" they always are. </div>
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Enamelware and lace.</div>
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Almost two months ago I pulled out some Halloween crafts and began to work on <i><a href="http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.com/search?q=hat+swap">Viv's Halloween Witch Hat Swap.</a></i> What a treat when my swap partner's hat (Viv) arrived in the mail recently. This has quickly become one of my favorite swaps. </div>
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Decked in Halloween finery and trimmed to creepy perfection. I adore the skeleton hanging off the edge.</div>
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Thank you to <a href="http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.com/search?q=hat+swap">Viv</a>, <i><a href="http://kenward.blogspot.com/">Kim K.</a></i> and all the artists that contributed to a wonderful <i><a href="http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/boxes.html">swap</a></i>.</div>
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Chin up is an endearing term my sweet best friend Amy and I use. Sometimes several times a day to one another. We pass each other in the car line taking our kiddos to school. If we are needing a pep talk during the day...chin up...can be seen across our texting screen. I have needed a lot of chin up conversations lately...Amy and her husband Jeff have blessed me with many. This sweet card image reminds me to lift my head and move forward. Something that I have been doing with the love and help of all my friends...I am blessed.</div>
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Chin up...on the day this amazing package arrived. Facilitated by the none other than <a href="http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/"><i>Miss Elizabeth of Creative Breathing</i></a>.</div>
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Time spent writing notes of encouragement and perfectly cut images from ladies that took moments out of their day to let me know they were concerned.</div>
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I went through each one. Mesmerized by the stitches, cuts and time taken. All the notes read and re-read. Knowing so many people shared in my pain, cared about my little world and most of all held a piece of my heart with them.</div>
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Thank you to all the lovely ladies who helped create a box full of love. They are treasured beyond words. <a href="http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/"><i>Miss E</i>,</a> thank you for all your work in making this box of hearts lead to many days of "chin up". </div>
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My Vintage Mendinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859526203919533287.post-51380972483128157082012-09-25T19:46:00.001-05:002012-09-25T19:46:36.770-05:00For a "Pretty" girl....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finishes...I think I am better at them than starts. The long comforting sigh of completion. A final nod to what I saw in my mind's eye. Better by far than the middle when things have to be taken out and reworked or tossed all together. </div>
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Running very late again today. I will spare you my laundry list of duties and get right to the good stuff. I found a very large amount of birds grouped together in the<i><a href="http://myvintagemending.blogspot.com/2012/08/mending-monday-homemaker-towels.html"> Sears</a></i> patterns. Small in size and perfect for bibs, tea towels, pillows or hankies.</div>
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I love to have candy out in small batches for the kids before and after Halloween. As much as I would like to think they would rather have an apple I know better. The prepackaged candies are handy and easy to grab and go. Never one to miss an opportunity to make things cuter I knew I could do better than a plastic bowl.</div>
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Smaller than the paper pieced hexagon bins now listed in the <i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106964029/vintage-flower-garden-quilt-piece-fabric">shop</a></i>.</div>
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Yet still big enough to handle a bag or two of candy treats at 7 inches square.</div>
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A recent request for a child size apron had me stumped. The obvious ruffle and sash seemed a logical place to start. But the overall design had me completely stumped...as usual. Off to research on Etsy I went.</div>
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A vintage bonnet apron with a few very unique features became my pattern.</div>
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That ruffle at the waist is darling.</div>
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Pattern pieces cut and amended. I use freezer paper to make it easier to cut out my fabric.</div>
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I chose this sweet Japanese nursery print purchased <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewdeerlyloved?favorite_user_id=7544680&show_panel=true">here</a></i> and carefully cut the pocket to match the under skirt. </div>
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Detailed pink crochet trim and machine stitched flower down the center of the pocket to mirror the fabric.</div>
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Just when I thought I was going to get it done...it was time to run to the grocery and get the kids from school. Bummer. I look forward to finishing this up in the morning. </div>
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