Grandma's Flower Garden

Although very well loved, and the envy of my friend in Indiana, I just adore this quilt, so much work was put into these hexagons.

Crazy Quilt Blocks

I used to be on a forum that somehow had access to a few estates as well, I bought these at an online auction they had.

Christmas Quilt Blocks

I believe I bought these from the same lady, look to be from the same estate.

Basket Top from estate sale

I got this from a lady who buys stuff from estates, I just could not resist it.

Bitty Quilts & Crocheted Rug

Tiny hand stitched quilt from Karin‏~

This precious little quilt (13"x15") is so detailed. I'm so honored that she made

it for me. Not signed...Karin, you need to do that on your creations.

Made from 100 yr old men's kimonos by a well known Japanese quilter who was

a friend of mothers. It's 15"x 20". Fabrics are coarse, more like a hand woven muslin

texture. Feels like cotton, but I can't be sure. If I find her address, I'll mail her and

ask for more details.

Color is not right..it's more of a dark burgandy than pink/red. 4ft x 6 ft. I've been trying

to be really good, but for $3, I couldn't pass it up. It's made of cotton, so is lightweight.

It seems to buckle in the middle, but if I walk on it, it smoothes out. Someone spent

a lot of time making and it was donated to Salvation Army.

My Bernina!

1st $$$ Sand Rail

My Daughter & husband

Eeny-Meeny-Miney..........

These are my four Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines
1938-40

1950-51

1948-50

1952-54

Benjamin and Lucinda

Benjamin and Lucinda were made for me in the early 90's by a vendor at the TN

Homecoming in Oak Ridge TN. Hard to see all the details. Lucinda has her crazy

quilt, wears her heart on her sleeve, has a tiny yoyo bracelet, a button necklace,

her leather pouch in her pocket with a love letter from Benjamin and a tiny bunny

made from a tatted hanky. She wears antique spectacles and an antique childs

dress.

Benjy has his slingshot and a bag of rocks for it, wears antique childs clothing and

has leather shoes. Not sure which of them came with the 1910 embroidered crazy

quilt heart pillow.

Another bunny was made for me first that I loved. My sister liked her and asked for

one to be made for her. The crafter made two, but Linda did not like Benjy, so only

bought Lucinda. Then she decided Lucinda should live with me because of her

needlework, so we traded. In the meantime, Benjy wrote love letters to Lucinda

expressing how he was "pining" for her. You know I had to buy Benjamin so they

could be together. If I had my first love back, she should have hers too. They've

been side by side ever since.

Feed sacks were used for their bodies and all clothing and accessories are vintage

or antique. I think they're quite special and they live in the computer room to be

part of the family. Had them long before a single Boyds Bear.

My daughter and husband

with our 1928 hot rod!

Scrappy Quilt...lovely colors!

A great Celluloid Dresser Set

I don't think this was ever used. The box is in poor shape, but it's also 80 yrs old.

A few spots on the celluloid, which is typical. Mirror still in like new shape, no

discoloration at all. Brush, comb, mirror, two glass jars, shoe button hook, nail

file, cuticle shaper and buffer. Finding complete sets still in the box are few and far between.

Log Cabin Quilt

A nifty made in Italy Brass Rooster

This guy went to live in Indiana.

vintage patterns

Here is the fedora I sent to my friend!

everybody loves Pucci scarf!

Quilt squares anyone?

look at these vintage beauties

I don't collect vintage purses...but you would never know it!! These are really great, silver mesh, silk and beads!

recent wool blanket treasures

The blue, white, and burgundy one is from Iceland.