Collections

"That perfect thing that I've always needed though didn't realize it until now." Love this quote from "Collections" by Mary Engelbreit.



Some things I need:

Make-do Pinkeeps


Wooden Bobbins


Metal Stars

Dogs Rule!

There is no such thing

...as a bad day at the beach.

Christmas in July

Thought I would share a few things I've been working on for the Old Deerfield Christmas Sampler show in November.


Santas with antique cotton batting trim and beards.


Skinny cat with wool hat and quilt scrap nose.


Christmas tree with old hose nozzle trunk.

Land of the Free. Home of the Brave.

The Little Things

The historian Ken Burns remarked that history lies not just in the world's 'big events' but also in the little things that go on all around us every day.


This little sewing kit got me wondering about its history. Barely visible on the leather case are the words 'U.S. Marine Sewing Kit.'


The stories it could tell.

Bowl O' Berries

I found these wonderful old bowls at a flea market recently. They came from the estate of a 92 year old woman. They were marked down from $90 to $75. Way over my budget. Well, it was the end of the day and starting to drizzle. Seeing how much I liked them, the seller offered them to me for $25! She even wrapped them up in pretty cloth napkins. I couldn't resist.

Repurposed Junk

Except for a little cleaning here and there, I use my junk "as is" - I just try to find a new purpose for it.


An oil can is now a vase.


A rusty tin bucket holds soap.


An old post is a candleholder.


A glove mold holds jewelry.


A metal carrier is perfect for CDs.

Farmington Antiques Weekend

One of my favorite shows is Farmington Antiques Weekend held on the Polo Grounds in Farmington, CT twice a year - June and September. Not as big as it once was, but still a great show. Here are just some of the goodies I came across this year.

The Frog

...is finished at last! Started her weeks ago, but kept forgetting to buy green paint :-) Anyway, I think she was worth the wait.