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***Sold***Quaker Ditty Bag

I love the blues I chose for this ditty bag, perfect for summer holidays! The bag is 8” long x 6” wide with an 18” long strap. I added a sweet bronze charm and a tiny velvet strawberry that has been stuffed with wool and topped with a green wool cap and vintage mother of pearl button. The bag is fully lined with a gorgeous colonial blue reproduction fabric and backed with a pretty tan fabric. Kindly asking $52.00 and $10.00 for travel fare
$52.00

SOLD *1776* Hornbook

***SOLD Thank you I love anything that is patriotic! This 1776 hornbook was made using a pattern by Threadwork Primitives called Patriotic Pine. I used hand-dyed linen and threads and pretty, brown, reproduction civil war fabric for the bottom pinkeep. It is approximately 8” tall and 6” wide. I painted the board black, sanded it and then painted it a wonderful barn red to add to its primitive look; It was then sanded and waxed to make it smooth. I am asking $48.00 plus $7.50 for travel.
$48.00

BBD Drum Pinkeep****SOLD*****

I stitched this drum using the 3 flowers from one of the samplers in the BBD Book, Ooh La La. It is stitched on WDW Gingham linen with overdyed threads, and I used a Moda fabric for the top and bottom. It is firmly stuffed with a mix of sawdust, crushed walnut shells, and a small amount of lavender, giving it a nice soft scent. To the top, I've added some glass head pins, a few vintage buttons from my collection, and a charm. The drum measures just over 2 1/2" in diameter, and 3 1/2" tall, and it comes signed and dated.Travel fare is $8.00. Please click on the photo to see additional pictures.
$65.00

Patriotic Measuring Tapes. ***ALL SOLD***

I've had lots of requests for more measuring tapes, so I did a few with a patriotic theme for this month. The crow design is taken from the design "Liberty Parade" by Sandra Sullivan, and the Patriotic Quaker design is my own. The tops and bottoms are lightly padded with batting, and they measure 2" across both ways. Price is for each tape, and travel fare is $7.00. Please click on photo to see additional picture of the backs. They all have the same backing fabric except for one of the crow tapes as shown in the photo.
$35.00

Patriotic Quaker Drum Pincushion *****SOLD*****

The top of this drum is stitched with overdyed threads on linen, with my own patriotic quaker design. It is firmly stuffed with a mix of sawdust, crushed walnut shells, and a small amount of lavender, which gives it a nice soft scent. I've used 2 coordinating fabrics for the sides and bottom, and it comes signed and dated. The drum measures 3 1/4" in diameter, and just over 2 1/2" tall. I've added some glass head pins and a few vintage buttons to the top. Travel fare is $8.00. Please click on photo to see additional picture.
$65.00

Heart Measuring Tape***SOLD***

I have only one of my heart Measuring Tapes available this month, and it is stitched on 35count linen with overdyed threads. The top and bottom are lightly padded with batting, with the back and sides covered with 2 different coordinating Moda fabrics. It measures 2 3/4” high, 3” across, and just over 1/2” deep. Travel fare is $7.00. Please click on the photo to see additional picture.
$35.00

Stitched Needle Minders. *****ALL SOLD****

Each of these needle minders is stitched on linen using overdyed threads, and is lightly padded with batting. Each has a different Moda fabric covering the back. They will will stay firmly in place, either on your stitching, or will attach to any metal surface such as the base of your stitching lamp, to hold your needles. I’ve used the small rare earth magnets with these, and they’re even strong enough to hold a small pair of scissors. They measure 1 5/8” across. Travel fare is $3.00. Please click on photo to see some of the backs with magnate attached.
$18.00

Needle Minder Necklace

I’ve stitched these necklaces on 35 count linen with overdyed threads, using both BBD, and Heartstring Samplery Designs. Each has a bone ring at the top and is backed with a different, coordinating Moda fabric, and is strung with vintage rayon ribbon. The ribbon can be removed and it can be used as a thread keep if wanted. I’ve used rare earth magnets in these, and although not as strong as my smaller needle minders because of their size, they will attach firmly to your stitching or to any metal surface such as a stitching lamp base to keep your needles nearby. They measure 2” across, and 2 3/4” from top to bottom including the bone ring. Travel fare is $7.00. Please click on the photo to see additional picture.
$30.00

Fabric Covered Bee Box***BOTH SOLD***

These small round paper mache boxes have been painted and waxed. The bee is stitched on 35 count linen with overdyed threads, using a Prairie Schooler design, and is padded with batting, and mounted on the lid. The box is covered with a bee print fabric by Moda on the outside, and has a padded insert which is covered with a coordinating fabric, both of which I lightly stained to give a vintage look. Measurements are 2 1/2” in diameter, and 1 3/4” tall. Travel fare is $7.00, and I have 2 available. Please click on photo to see additional pictures.
$25.00

Easter Egg Measuring Tapes*** All Sold,#3 Pending***

I thought these Egg shaped measuring tapes would be perfect for this time of year. Each one is different and unique, with a cross stitched top, and 2 different Moda fabrics used for the sides and bottom. Most are my own designs, except for the rabbits, with #3 being by Pineberry Lane, and the others from Zweigart. The tops and bottoms are lightly padded with batting. Measurements are 3” high, 2 1/8” wide, and about 5/8” deep. Price is for each tape, and travel fare is $7. Please click on the photo to see additional pictures...each one is numbered to make it easier to claim
$35.00

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