Our Winter Swap

Once again, our dear Linda over at “A Swap for ALL Seasons” has given us a new swap for February, and 100 gals are participating. This time we are to create a 5 X 7 fabric collage to give to our swap partner . Since I LOVE to sew and quilt, this is going to be right up my alley. Today is the day I start my “prototype” practicing with little mini collages. Right now my brain seems to be empty, but once I start pulling out all of my scraps and odd and ends I hope it will engage. Here is Linda’s new button for this swap.

Here is the little 3 X 3 mini collage she showed us to get us all started. This was given to her by her sister at Christmas and the photo is of her 3 children a while back
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M.E. Monday ~ 1-17-11

This week I am posting another of my M.E. calendars. This one is a desk calendar where I pull off the page after each day. Then I save the little pictures to use in my M.E. crafting. The following is a better view of the  desk in my “cellblock” ~ my in-school suspension room ~ to pay a little tribute to my pal, Miss Vicki.

Yes, It is M.E. Monday once again sponsored by our Miss Vicki over at Cherry Chick Jewelry. Be sure to stop by and look at the other Mary Engelbreit posts for this week.

Pink Saturday ~ 1-15-11 and Mosaic Mondays ~ 1-17-11

Shades of Pink ~ Hats for Cancer

Here is a collection of different hats I made for my hematologist to give to her cancer patients. When I visited her the first time I was in total shock because I did not realize that oncology and hematology are treated by the same physicians.  My precious, soft spoken doctor is the sweetest and dearest lady from India. I just love her. She gives so much to her patients with her kindness and compassion, I decided I wanted to share with her some of the many hats I have knitted...I am an OCD hat and sock knitter. She does not treat children, but she has many older, aged female patients who are so tiny they need hats made by children’s patterns. Doing this is a way to honor my sister and others who have fought and continue to fight this battle. Maybe one day soon we will find a cure; that would be so wonderful.

Please stop by “How Sweet the Sound” sponsored by our friend, Beverly, to see more pink posts from around the world.

This collage is also linked up with Mary Carroll’s Little Red House and her Mosaic Mondays.

Vintage Thingie Thursday ~ 1-13-11 ~ My Grandmother’s Sterling Silver Compact

This is another of my little family treasures, but this time it is from my mother’s side of the family. The compact belonged to her mother, my maternal grandmother, and as a child I just loved it when Mother put it in her pocket book. It is sterling, but shows lots of wear. There are dings and dents, but they just give it more personality and charm. The chain is gone and the mirror is broken, but I will not replace or fix either of them. I simply do not want to change anything about it. The large circle on the bottom left  is where mother had her powder, and the smaller circle on the right was where she had her rouge.The section with the 1924 date on it opens, and that is where the mirror and rouge parts are housed. The little silk powder puff is pretty much in shreds, but it, too, is so dear just the way it is. I would not think about replacing it, either.  The sweet little flower on the top is cloisonne and is still in perfect condition. The section with the 1924 date on it opens, and that is where the mirror and rouge part are housed. I just love this compact. Yes, it is one of my special little treasures.


To see more beautiful vintage things, be sure to stop by Suzanne’s The Colorado Lady.

Ruby Tuesday ~ 1-11-11 and Rednesday ~ 1-12-11

The Old Stonewall Service Station

About a quarter of a mile up the mountain from our house sits this old service station. It is such a wonderful part of the local color, and the the family who owns the property keeps it painted and in good condition. From time to time they will rent it, but much of the time they just use it for storage.

Be sure to stop by "Its a Very Cherry World” (Sue Loves Cherries) and "Work of the Poet" (Ruby Tuesdays) to see more great red posts for this week.

M.E. Monday ~ 1-10-11

Today is M.E. Monday. Be sure to stop by Vicki’s Cherry Chick Jewelry  and look at all of the other Mary Engelbreit lovers’ posts.

This is the cutest little calendar you have ever seen. It fits into its own little slide in case and fits perfectly in my pocket book. I liked it so much I got one for my daughter for Christmas.

Pink Saturday ~ 1-8-11

In my opinion, this is the perfect post for a Pink Saturday. It was my granddaughter, Eloise’s, Christmas present. You would NEVER know my son and his wife bought it off of Craig’s List a tad bit dirty. They cleaned up the tires, added the little basket, and touched up all the other spots that were in need of a bit of tender loving care. They paid a whopping $40.00 for it, and you do no want to know what that bike really goes for new....way out of their price range. Great buy!


Please be sure to stop by Beverly’s How Sweet the Sound to see all the many lovely pink posting for this Saturday.

Rednesday and Ralph~ 1-5-11

All I can say is I was pretty shocked when I walked into the back room and saw “Ralph" munching out. He was not the least upset by me and went about the business of chowing out in spite of my big blue eyes staring at him. Since I could do nothing at that moment - a fly swatter does NOT work with a rat - I just watched in awe knowing I was going to have to pull out the rat trap ASAP! End of story!!!!

P.S..... When you live in a 110 year old frame farmhouse built WITHOUT hardly a crawl space underneath it, mice and rats are just a troublesome way of life. We try our best to be varmint free, but sometimes a Ralph gets in through the cracks!!!

Be sure to stop by  It’s A very Cherry World to see more wonderful Rednesday posts.

Another Gift Has Arrived!

Back in December, Vicki, over at Cherry Chick Jewelry, was kind enough to give me a $10.00 gift card to Artbeads.com. What a GREAT site that I had no clue even existed. I had wanted some of the jump rings she uses in her jewelry making and some little silver ball thingies so those are what I ordered - all for $10.00 - and just look at the precious way the company packages and sends out their things. It is a lovely touch. If you are a dabbler in little making little necklaces and other small or large things, this is the perfect site for you to visit. The prices are reasonable, the delivery is prompt, and when your order arrives it looks like you have just received a birthday present. Now, I am waiting for all the other stuff I bought...boy, have they made a custom out of this old gal! Thank you so much, Vicki, for thinking of me. I love my goodies...but then,  you knew I would!

My CSN Gift Arrived!

Back in November I found out I’d won a CSN giveaway from Angie over at Free Spirit Haven. Well, being the put-offer I am, it took me a while of looking, but FINALLY I decided on what I wanted....and here it is. My gift is a wonderful Carson magnification lamp that works either on batteries or with an AC adaptor. I can use it on my table to magnify whatever it is I cannot see with my OLD eyes, or I can set it to the side of me on the chair I’m sitting in and use it right there. It is GREAT! I used my $45.00 gift card for something I really needed, and I am one happy camper. Thank you so very much, Angie, for your gift. Whenever I am using it, I will think of you and our friendship.

Here is a precious picture I found when I visited Angie’s site this morning, and I just wanted for more of you to get to see it. I realize it it a day late for New Year’s Day, but it was just so sweet I though Angie would like it if I shared it with all of you, too. Oh, how I love vintage photography and cards! The innocence of them is so beautiful. Just look at those dear little faces...being a knitter I especially like the little girl with her needles and yarn. I am wishing the happiest of what the New Year has to bring to all of my blogger friends. I will be thinking of you in the days to come.I give thanks to all of you for your unfailing friendship this past year. You have brought me such happiness and added so much good to my life.