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Beeswax Thread Waxers...Patriotic

These Patriotic themed thread waxers are pure beeswax, which comes from our own hives here in Northern Ontario. Waxers have been used for centuries by stitchers to condition their threads...it reduces fraying and tangling, and the thread glides smoothly through your fabric. Each one comes in it's own bag for storage. Price is for one waxer, with bag, and travel fare is $5.00

$7.00

Vintage Chick Prim Needful

Looking oh, so fine and primitive, this little yellow chick is holding a pink posey and just waiting to make you smile! An original creation by Winter Cottage. Hand drawn and painted, aged and stuffed with cotton and wool scraps this little pillow is approx. 6" x 4". I'm kindly asking $20.00 which includes shipping.

$20.00

Easter Thread Waxers

These Easter themed thread waxers are pure beeswax which comes from our own bees here in Northern Ontario, and they have a wonderful honey scent. Waxers have been used for centuries by stitchers to condition their threads...it reduces fraying and tangling, and the thread glides smoothly through your fabric. The rabbits measure 2 3/4" from their base to the tip of their ears, and just under 1 3/4" wide. The set of 4 measure from 1 1/8" for the eggs, to 1 5/8" for the rabbit. They each come with their own small Spring colored bags for storage. Price is $6. for the rabbbits, and $7. for the set of 4, with travel fare of $5.

Vintage Coin Purse

I have had this fabric in my stash carefully tucked away for more than 16 years, patiently waiting for just the right use for it. I absolutely love the vintage look of this coin purse! The purse is completely lined with a sweet fabric that compliments it perfectly. I added a bronze looking safety pin, Mother of Pearl button and a tiny heart charm, and a tiny scissors charm. The purse is 5" long and 4" at the widest point. Click on the main photo for more images. Kindly asking $57.00 and $5.50 for postage. Thanks for looking!

$57.00

Round Beeswax Thread waxers

These round bee themed thread waxers are pure beeswax which comes from our own bees here in Northern Ontario, and they have a wonderful honey smell. Waxers have been used for centuries by stitchers to condition their threads...it reduces fraying and tangling, and the thread glides smoothly through your fabric. These measure 2” in diameter and each one comes in it’s own bee themed bag for storage. Price is for one waxer with bag. Travel fare is $5.00.

$6.00

Honeycomb Beeswax Thread waxers

These honeycomb thread waxers are pure beeswax which comes from our own bees here in Northern Ontario, and they have a wonderful honey smell. Waxers have been used for centuries by stitchers to condition their threads... it reduces fraying and tangling, and the thread glides smoothly through your fabric. They measure 2 3/4” across, and come in a bee themed fabric bag for storage. Travel fare is $5.00. Price is for one waxer with bag.

$8.00

Beeswax Snowflakes

I’ve made these snowflake thread waxers from pure beeswax which comes from our own bees here in Northern Ontario. Waxers have been used for centuries by stitchers to condition their threads...it helps reduce fraying and tangling. They measure about 2 1/4” across, and each one comes in it’s own small bag for storage, or they also look beautiful just put out in a display. Travel fare is $5.00. Please click on photo to see additional picture.

$6.00

Primitive Doll Quilt SOLD Thank you!

Primitive Doll Quilt in blues and creams. Just like a young girl learning her sewing skills, the seams don’t match and the corners aren’t square but that’s just part of the charm of this aged and primly done piece. All visible stitching is done by hand, the fabric has been aged with pin pricks, worn out seams, and over dying for some appropriate age. The fabrics are a mix of old Feedsack solid and civil war era repro printed cottons. In keeping with 1800’s quilting traditions, the backing fabric is folded to the front and stitched down to form the binding. 9x13” Shipping is included with the price. Please contact me with any questions.

$50.00

Primitive Doll Quilt SOLD Thank you!

Primitive doll quilt in shades of reds and browns. Just like a young girl learning her sewing skills, the seams don’t match and the corners aren’t square but that’s just part of the charm of this aged and primly done piece. All visible stitching is done by hand. The fabric has been aged with pin pricks, worn out seams, and over dying for some appropriate age. The fabrics are a mix of old feedsack solid, repro homespun, and civil war era repro printed cottons. The center diamond patch features an appliqué stitched heart. In keeping with 1800’s quilting traditions, the backing fabric is folded to the front and stitched down to form the binding. The backing on this sweet quilt is an old printed feedsack with a design in red and blue slightly visible. 10x15”. Shipping is included in price. Please contact me with any questions.

Primitive Wall Pocket

A wonderful primitive piece ready to hang on a wall or from a peg to hold anything from envelopes to sewing tools to combs. A perfect primitive addition to any room. The fabrics are aged nicely with modest amounts of stressing and over dyeing to give it that vintage look. There are three vintage buttons, two wood and one painted china as well as aged twill tape for hanging. The appliqué heart cut from an old feedsack and is primly hand stitched in place. The gathered pocket is primly hand stitched in place with a button at each corner. The back is covered with repro homespun fabric and slightly padded with wool batting.The overall measurement is 10 1/2 x 7 1/2”. The pocket is 5 x 7 1/2”. The fabrics are shades of blue. The items pictured in the pocket are not included in your purchase. Shipping is included in the price.

$48.00

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