Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Snowflake
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Knitting the Sun
Monday, December 28, 2009
Live with Joy
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wishing You Joy!
Friday, December 25, 2009
A New Look!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Fun Surprises
As if the day couldn't get any better, I opened my mailbox to discover these!!! I really had a moment. I'm saving them for after the baking today, but I did peek inside Fresh Vintage. Again, I couldn't breathe. There is a new quilt pattern, a Christmas tree skirt pattern and other wonderful goodies. You can sneak at peek at the new fabric line coming out. Oh I'm going to have fun. Tis' the season to be jolly!!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Cutest Yo-Yo's!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Be Still...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Bit of Sewing
The snow is really coming down today. It's pretty, I have to admit. I thought I would do a bit of sewing. I made two table runners, one for my dear Mom-in-law and one for my Sis-in-law. It took about 4 hours from start to finish. The pattern came from Pleasant Home. I'm really pleased with the way they came out. I need to venture out into the snow, but don't want to interrupt the quiet stillness that is around me. I hope you are doing something you love today. Be joyfilled!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thoughtful Gifts
My friend, Sally, had her 83 yr. old Mom cross-stitch these precious ornaments for me. They are roses and snowflakes. I just love them! I so appreciate the handwork and time these took and will always be a very special gift.
I have alittle obsession/fascination with Holt Howard Pixieware from the late 1950's to early 1960's. My friend Diane found this little guy for me. They are so whimsical and childlike and they make me smile whenever I look at them. He will be added to a fun collection.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Make Something Merry
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sew Fun Tree
Monday, December 14, 2009
Little Trees
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Party Shoes
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Tree Challenge
I photo copied Christmas sheet music and made it into garlands. For ornaments I used vintage jewelry, much of it my Grandmothers, as well as scrapbooking paper and other bits-n-baubles. I made the tree skirt out of a piece of lace my friend Karen gave me. It came from a trunk belonging to her husband's family, dating back to the civil war era. I enjoyed this challenge tremendously. I get sad putting it away every year and was wondering, do any of you keep trees up all year round? Please check out the giveaway on Where Women Create. Just click on the button to the right. So cool, you won't believe it!
Friday, December 11, 2009
To make or to buy?
Thursday, December 10, 2009
25 Questions
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The Glove Tree
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Child Size Fun
Monday, December 7, 2009
Vintage Nativity
I found this in an antique store a couple of years ago. The pieces come out like a puzzle and then they fit into little stands. Normally I have it set up, but the stands are becoming a bit fragile so I leave it as is. The colors are just so pretty. If you click on these pictures, you can get an up close look. Be blessed and be joyfilled!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Vintage Images
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Vintage Cheer
Friday, December 4, 2009
What's Your Favorite?
My Mom made this ornament for me when I was little. It was one of those felt kits that were popular back then. I know they still make the kits but I don't think they are as cute as they were back then.
I just love Christmas mice! This is another one from my childhood. So glad that they have survived all the moves over the years.
I purchased this one for myself a couple of years ago. I just love that it's a poodle wearing a poodle skirt with a hula hoop to boot!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
A Fun Find
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Let's Remember
This morning I was trying to grab a bit of the news before the day took off and a commercial caught my eye. It was a fancy jewelry store advertising it's diamond rings. It said that the gift of one of these rings would be eternal, and now we had "beautiful knowledge" to make our purchase. I sat there for a few minutes playing that over in my head. Diamonds are not eternal and thinking so certainly doesn't give me any knowledge, beautiful or otherwise. I am again reminded of Isaiah 40:8, "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of our God is forever." and Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust in also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3. During this hectic time of Christmas preparations I pray that we will remember that Jesus is eternal and that is beautiful knowledge indeed.
Monday, November 30, 2009
One Special Christmas
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Quilt Giveaway!!!
Happy Saturday to all of you! I want to share a fun giveaway from Marie-Madeline Studio. You can enter to win one of these quilts by clicking on their link located on my side bar. They will tell you how to enter to win. Aren't they beautiful? If you have not been on their blog or website before, you are in for a special treat. A wonderful family with fabulous patterns and fabrics. You will enjoy it whether you sew/quilt or not. They are truly an inspiring family. Enjoy!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Bright and Cheery
Monday, November 23, 2009
What's Important to You?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Just Pondering
Saturday, November 21, 2009
What Makes Your Heart Sing?
Friday, November 20, 2009
An Elephant in the Room
Thursday, November 19, 2009
There's One More...
How is Thursday in your neck-of-the-woods? Oh my, it's cold and dreary in southwest Michigan. Makes you want to cook something comforting, drink something hot and caloric, and curl up with a good book (or a good stack of fabric!). I apologize for this picture turning out alittle dark. Believe it or not, I had a bunch of lights on, and it was even sunny when I took it, but our house sits in a direction where we don't get much sunlight inside. I'm surprised we don't have moss growing on the walls. Most of my house is yellow or a cheerful wallpaper, but alas, I went with MOSS green in the pretty room. Back to my door. I found this at the flea market that meets at a local fairground nearby. I just loved that someone put a shelf on top and painted in pink. The little angel holds a banner that says, "Dream". I do alot of dreaming in this room. Today seems like a good day for curling up and dreaming. Be blessed today, be thankful...