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Whimsy Wednesday – Workroom Tour

For this Whimsy Wednesday I share a rough look at my work space along with the story about its sudden reorganization this past weekend.

I think I forgot to mention in the video the main use of this work space being for examing originals along with some cutting and laying out of projects.

Here is the video I mentioned that prompted me to take the step, then leap into this much needed change. If anyone know Bernadette, please tell her I say thank you for the much needed nudge.

Btw – I think Clara was upset she was no longer able to be part of the to-do. After I finished recording, she just sat on the back of the couch. This tells me I may need to make a Clara spot or stool. I did not think she could make that jump. That will not be a Clara acceptable space.

Coming Soon: A little project that will need a feline-esque or cozy fabric, approx 11″×16″. I will be using a fulled wool, a Family Heirloom Weavers remnant, and a fun quilt shop fabric for each of my samples.

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on September 30, 2020 at 6:03 am Leave a Comment

Whimsy Wednesday

Today’s video is accompanied by several links because it has a lot of “you need to know about this”.

Costume On is the program from this past weekend. Bookmark the site and follow them on FB.

The Genesee Country Village and Museum is offering the Rightfully Hers Webinar Series in October and November on Wednesday evenings.

Corsets and Cravats has just announced an assortment of Virtual Activities in the coming months.

The book I mentioned is Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle.

For those interested, here is my ever evolving Books of the Pandemic Wish List. These titles come from virtual sessions I participate in. I keep adding and removing as I am able.

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on September 23, 2020 at 5:26 pm Leave a Comment

Announcement – Parasol Pen-wipe Kits Now Available!

I am excited to announce my Limited Edition Parasol Pen-wipe Kits are now available in my Etsy Shop!

Only 8 kits are available.

Each kit contains:

Three circles of Valdini wool – pre-pinked on an antique pinking machine
A bone crochet hook
A string of 2 colors of glass beads
A small pinked circle of wool
A black and gold cord for hanging
A url link to a how-to video (this will be emailed)

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Whimsy Wednesday

I got a little long winded today….

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Kits of the Future

The Embroidered Velvet Needle-book Kits have sold out! Thank you to each of you who purchased one. The pdf directions are still available in the In Detail.

I am currently planning the next kit: The Parasol Pen-Wiper, which happens to make an adorable ornament. This kit will also be a limited edition, with only a small number available.

After that, I am pondering a seashell and/or walnut pincushion kit. Would that be something of interest?

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on September 12, 2020 at 2:01 pm Comments (2)

Whimsy Wednesday

Today’s video covers impromptu hat stands and a couple new cdvs.

This is the tempting photo that would like have a hairnet given the headdress….

Here are magnifications:

Here is the second photo of Emma and Jennie, who may be sisters, who may be twins….

And some magnifications:

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on September 9, 2020 at 8:20 pm Comments (1)

Whimsy Wednesday

Part 1: Wednesday chat…

Part 2: Introducing Share the Spirit of the Holidays!

Find the Cornucopia in the Holiday Whimsy section of my Etsy shop.

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Whimsy Wednesday… But on Thursday

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Thank You

I want to say Thank You to everyone who takes the time to leave a review or send me a note when their package arrives.

Reviews can be a big pick-me-up, especially in these stressful times. Knowing something I make brings joy to others, brings joy to me.

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Reviews also help us, craftspeople and artisans, know what people like and where to focus our attentions. This could be favorite items, styles, colors, materials. Today’s review helped me make a decision on fall/winter materials.

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Index of Free Projects

I thought it would be nice to make it easier to find the free projects I’ve shared here on If I Had My Own Blue Box as well as those on Don’t Paint the Cat. After all, if it is challenging for me to remember and find each of the projects I have offered, it is likely challenging for my readers. Here is a collection of the projects I’ve offered over the years. They are in a variety of formats including videos, pdf printables, and blog posts. Note some of the projects from my video series span multiple posts/video.