Hello Dear Susan What a sweet suggestion to put my Giveaway here as a post. It is so appreciated by me dear friend. I'm crossing my fingers for you! Love your crazy patchworked and embroidered little bag - see you have more talent than you realize. It's gorgeous! Love, hugs and blessings, Suzy
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Cottage By The Pond
Come visit Diane and Holly's new Etsy Shop. Click on the picture to go to the shop. Enjoy!!
Creating from the heart in all things. I believe when you are creating from your own imagination and from the heart your spirit leaves an everlasting imprint of your soul in all that you do in this world...We can all make a difference to make this a better world.
Paris
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Happy Saturday! It’s Kate, and I am sharing a tag that I made using
leftover stamps. The small manila shipping tag was made a while ago while I
was prepar...
Blue and White Jewelry Embellished Clock
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I finished embellishing a clock with vintage jewelry bits--in white and
many complimentary shades of blue. It actually seems like it has a coastal
look to...
Happy Birthday Pink Saturday
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Ya know, Beverly, CollectInTexas Gal and Pink Saturday have celebrated OUR
Birthdays together for most all of Pink Saturdays FIVE years.
I just want you...
A Heart of Hospitality
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I pray so many times that God would give me a greater heart of hospitality.
I want it so badly. I want my home to be a place where people always feel
welco...
Things I love
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Things I love...
Do you ever stop and reflect on things that you really love. I mean things
other than family and friends.....just things....
Fluffly pin...
Wooly Critters...
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Last year our Coffee Club created all of our own blocks of the month.
You saw each one as I finished it, and they were all mini quilts that hung
on a small...
Party Junk 188 – Pallets Only club
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[image: Pallets Only Club - features and a themed link party that never
closes! via Funky Junk Interiors]
Welcome to Funky Junk’s Party Junk, a multi them...
Blue Scattered Here and There
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Until a few years ago, everything in our home was dark. When I say dark, I
mean burgundy, mustard yellow, navy blue…you get the picture in your head,
I kn...
Summer Swimwear
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Summer has finally arrived.
That means I finally have a reason to look for new swimwear, right? This
Memorial day weekend, we will not be spending it at t...
Box Score: An Autobiography
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The first night game in professional baseball was played 78 years ago
today on 24 May 1935 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The Reds defeated the
Phillie...
colour pinning : jade & peach
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This week I've been working on writing another interview and one of the
questions asked about my favourite colour. Now you know me, the instant I
get asked...
More lily of the valley in the house...
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*Good morning!*
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*I'm back with a few more images of the lily of the valley bunches that I
have tucked around our home. They smell so heavenly, t...
*WIN a $75 Gift Card from SHABBY APPLE*
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I know all you USA cuties have missed out on the last few giveaways & so I
am absolutely delighted to tell you about this Giveaway!
*Shabby Apple has off...
More Outdoor Adventure {imaginisce}
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Hi again! I'm back today with a few more samples of work with the Outdoor
Adventure collection from Imaginisce. I made these projects for the winter
CH...
Powdered Sugar and Sprinkles
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*"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize
they were big things."
~Robert Brault *On Tuesday, May 21st I got a phone call f...
Easy Apron Tutorial
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I have a friend who swears she can't sew garments or aprons. This in spite
of the fact that she pieces fabulous and intricate quilt blocks on a
regular bas...
May - so far....
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as for May
as we got home from the Sweden trip,
Hubby went down with bronchitis.
in the meantime the beech finally bursts into leaf
the homemade tomato ...
Reuse & Repurpose: On a Roll
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Photograph by Stan WilliamsPut your fine crystal on a skateboard? That's
what they did in the windows of the Parisian department store Le Bon
Marché. Let'...
A few pretty works in progress...
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I'm not quite finished with these sweet goodies
but had to share with you my progress so far!!!
A friend wanted an iPad sleeve...another friend wanted an...
Homestead Spring Antique Fair, May 24-25
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*************Just a Reminder*******************
Are you ready to attend another fabulous Antique Show in Texas? Well mark
your calendars for the *Homestea...
signed copy giveaway!
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I was just thinking it's time for another giveaway of my book, Tinkered
Treasures! So, let's see ... here are the deets!
- To enter simply leave a commen...
quick make over...
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this was the quickest make over...
I got this from an old shed, just sitting in the dirt...
so...the lady said with some work, it could look brand new....
...
~Beautiful Blue Bottles~
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*I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. We are back to rain and
cooler temps, but at least we aren't having to endure tornadoes and my
thoughts a...
Anne Lorys Photography on Facebook!
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It's here!
My business page on Facebook
is up and running...
*Anne Lorys Photography*
Please head on over and
give me a "like"!
Send your f...
DIY Weathered Wood Technique
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Want the weathered wood look from a new piece of wood?
Here’s how you can get it.
[image: PicMonkey Collage]
For the tops of my Stools Turned Table...
Heart Bracelet
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Hello everyone!I went searching through my photos today and found this bracelet I made for a friend. Very simple design! The heart bezel is from Spellbinder...
We Have a Winner!
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Ooops! I am a day late on announceing our winner! My apologies, I simply
got my dates mixed up and tripped over my own feet. :)
This month our winning vot...
Come On In!!!
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[image: tinypic]
This party is dedicated to those who love to create, the spaces they create
in, and the sharing their inspiration. All posts are welcome ...
Let's Catch Up--Shall We?
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Hello bloggers:
I've been soooo busy! The weather is getting milder and I'm loving it.
I'm outside as much as I can so my scrapping has been put to the s...
Well Behaved Women
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*Well Behaved Women.*
I created this double page spread for the Round Robin swap at
*Kindred Souls* Art group a few weeks ago.
The Tattooed women images ar...
One day a year...
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My little sister & I have nine kids between us.
and
One day a year,
*May 17th,*
on this little girl's birthday...
our kids are all different ages...
...
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATES
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*Hi friends!*
*Join us this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10- 5 daily in the 1880's
barn for MATILDA'S MOUSE ANTIQUES "Through the Garden Gate" show a...
play.
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celebrated some milestone birthdays in my family recently. my great aunt
turned 80. and my grandpa - who has the fabulous.messy.workbench from THIS
POST t...
God tirsdagskveld....
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*viktig å kose seg når regnet spruter ute:)*
full høststemning, og jeg gleder meg til tirsdagskvelden sammen med* greys
og carrie!!!*
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New Class
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It's time for my 3rd 'at home' workshop.
(sure wish I could think of a better name than 'at home' workshop)
I love embellishing beautiful old bottles wi...
Hello. Yes, I am still here.
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Just some thoughts.
With lupus (or any auto disease) there are three consectutive battles in
progress. One between the body and the overactive immune syst...
CLASS COMPLETE, LESSONS 3 & 4 POSTED...
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All the lessons for the Romantic Crazy Quilt Cuff Class have posted on the
class blog. Some of you have been eagerly crafting right along with the
lesson...
A Good Laugh!
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MAN DOWN IN ASILE 5!!!
*A husband and wife are shopping in their local supermarket. The husband
picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in the...
Snowballs
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I have to say, it's been a lot of fun watching the flowers I planted last
year, coming up this year.
When I picked out the flowers I tried to stick with Pe...
Booth Bliss
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*Well, the booth at Lone Star is certainly brimming with lots of goodies.
Not in the most organized of ways as of now but changes are soon to come in ...
Rural Society Antique and Garden Show
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If you are looking for something fun and relaxing to do this weekend around
the Central Ohio area, I've got just the thing!
The Rural Society Antique and...
River Run Bracelet & a few Starfish
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*Starfish:*
*River Run Bracelets:*
*Phoenix Rising Bracelet:*
*My computer is having issues so pictures will have to do for now!*
*Sharon*
Wild Weekend
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Hello
Today promises to be spring like with sunshine streaming through my windows
this morning... don't you just love the sun? I get so much more done when ...
Eventful and Emotional Week
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With such a eventful and emotional filled week here in the United States, I
felt the need to try and add some romantic touches to my home.... I had
these...
My Favorite Place Down Here in French Lique...
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This is my favorite place down here in French Lique... My very own front
porch... It looks out on fields of coastal hay and cattle grazing... Birds
chirp a...
It Certainly
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is a small world, afterall.
About a month ago, I decided to host a party to treat the ladies at our
church.
A pink party.
A "Just Because" party.
I recr...
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Bonjour!
I'm making space in my studio for some new designs. I'm letting go of some
lovelies that were used for photos and have been gently stored away u...
Just a little Easter goodness
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Happy Easter dear friends! I would say Happy Spring, but it is snowing
today on the East coast. I received a picture from Lee this morning and
her Mom'...
Friday Five iPhotos
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From my iPhone app, Instagram...5 picks a few from last week and some from
the past:
I love it outside right now....daffodils are everywhere! Spring is ...
Quilt Rack Makeover
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Here is the quilt rack with its new coat of paint (well a couple of coats
;)
Here it is before (above). Not bad, but the stained wood look isn't
reall...
Bobbin Template
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Sherry, from Rustique Gallery
asked me if I would post
the template from my card bobbins.
As soon as I saw her request I traced it.
So here is my little te...
Orphaned Decor All Natural Mineral Paints & Waxes
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That is right - we are happy to announce the unveiling of our own line of
mineral paints - Orphaned Decor All Natural Mineral Paints.
Our paints are chalk,...
Paper Wedding Cake
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Not only are we getting ready for a wedding here at our farmhouse. We are
also preparing for The Vintage Market. Fortunately, some of the display
pieces ...
Sweetheart SALE ... 50% off
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Treat yourself to some sweet Valentine's LOVE !!
All remaining Gypsy Bags are 50% off !!
shop *HERE*
and use code: *SWEETHEARTSALE*
when checking ...
"Pamper Yourself" Trunk Show Pics!
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If you were able to make it out to the Pamper Yourself Trunk Show at Otten
Bros. Greenhouse in Long Lake, Minnesota, thank you! It was a fabulous
turnout....
Know your limitations
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That is a big one for me. I try to do too many things for myself. But on
this changing over to word press I am realizing my limits. I will leave
that b...
Testing, testing, testing.....
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I know it has been a long while since I last posted. It was one year ago
that my husband had major surgery, and since then it's been one hell of
ride for...
Breaking Up is Hard To Do
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Yep....That's me.
By myself.
I haven't blogged this year because this year has been too painful.
I lost my dear uncle and best friend in Januar...
new shop update
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working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop
here is a little of what I have been up to
getting the signs on the window
c...
To Blog or not to Blog . . .
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That's the question I've been asking myself quite a bit lately. For
months, actually.
Seems I've been in a rut most of this year.
I've been
Uninspire...
FOR THE LOVE OF VINTAGE TRAIN CASES
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I have decided to do a series of vintage train cases over the next little
while. Today I have three to show you. Each one different, each one with
it'...
Got Red? - Gift Basket
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My ex DIL is very much loved. She gifted my husband and I a beach condo
stay for a week.
It's not the first time she has blessed us. I put together a love...
My Darcy chair
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A super
sweet find thanks to goodwill. With a little off white paint cause of its
ugly brown varnish I now have my own "darcy" chair like the ones Rachel
...
Removing Braided Natural Hair Extensions
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Braided natural hair extensions add length to natural hair. Many individuals wear braid extensions an alternative to daily hair styling and maintenance. Depe...
Spring Soiree
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A couple weeks ago... I hosted a Spring Soiree Garden Party for the
teenage girls in our church congregation. These girls have amazing hearts
and a zeal f...
I Won A Quilt Top
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I am one lucky gal! Recently numerous quilting items have been donated to
our guild from families of past members. I was so fortunate to be selected
for...
Fairy Tale Friday - Puss in Boots, part 1 of 4
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Fairy Tale Friday is back with a beautifully illustrated Puss in Boots from McLaughlin Bros., copyright 1897. I've reduced the oversized pamphlet-style book ...
Content
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Seems I have the hardest time getting this house all decorated the way I
want….or do I….sometimes I just really feel CONTENT and really don’t feel
the ne...
The Next Chapter & Brocantess Closes
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Hello Lovelies,
The wedding is behind me.
Flowers are not necessarily a part of the civil marriage process in France.
I however, opted to stop on the way...
Life can make us laugh!
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We all have this moment in life that we can just sit and laugh about. Mine
was two years ago when I visited my Granny and Pop with my dad in Oklahoma. ...
the story
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aaah what the heck...
i might as well share the story...thE story. the story of where i've been.
i was married
was.
for over five years.
you knew me bac...
our blog has moved!!!
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We have moved!
Please come visit us here
and tell us what you think of our new space!?!
And please bookmark the new blog site,
to keep up with us and o...
White Wednesday~Kitchen Whites
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I'm linking up with Kathleen's White Wednesday today....
These are the tops of our cabinets in the kitchen~
A chippy old column....
I had two like this, but...
Special Piece from a Special Friend
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It's interesting isn't it? How we meet our friends. My newest friendship
began with scanning Craigslist. Posted was a terrific vintage tole lamp. I
of cou...
BlackBerry Style Review and Give Away
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This is a compensated review by BlogHer and BlackBerry.
The contest has now ended. Thank you so much to all who entered. Winners
will be notified by a Bl...
Paperback Tree
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I've got an easy-peasy, last minute project for you that you'll be able to put together while watching A Christmas Story or It's a Wonderful Life. . .Really!...
New Work
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I've started back at grad school this week at the Victoria College of the
Arts in Melbourne. I was asked to do five drawings for the next class and
these...
Buttons & Thread...
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I finally found some colorful buttons for my crazy quilt pillows. I'm not
even sure if .50 a piece is a good price but it's one of those "I just had
to hav...
Welcome !
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"Happiness...it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative
effort."
~Vincent Van Gogh~
Welcome to the creative corner of Quill Cottage where...
Dear Susan,
ReplyDeleteSuzy is truly a wonderful friend, and a fantastic artist- that I admire so very much.
Have a wonderful day Susan,
Hugs fron Dorthe
Hello Dear Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet suggestion to put my Giveaway here as a post. It is so appreciated by me dear friend. I'm crossing my fingers for you!
Love your crazy patchworked and embroidered little bag - see you have more talent than you realize. It's gorgeous!
Love, hugs and blessings,
Suzy