Monday, November 30, 2015

Finishes and Finds!


This weekend was busy, with Nick and the holidays, I didn't get much done in the sewing department. I had some designs cut out to make into pillows, but all I finished was the applique, so I need to finish more pillows and get them done this week. I am working on the instructions for the piece that I made for the Christmas Blog Hop, can you believe it starts tomorrow and my day is Friday. Be sure to visit and see what fun projects that the other girls are making.

A design by Primitive Gatherings. Of course I changed it and made it simpler, so the extra embroidery is not on mine.


We had a day off from Nick sitting, he is not a good child to take shopping, lol. We went to A Bee's Buzz which is a big barn full of antiques and primitives. They have booths so you never know what you will find.

I usually don't splurge but I don't have that many nice Christmas primitives and I want to redo things this year so when I saw this display, I had to have it. It is an antique drawer filled with toys around a decorated and lighted tree. I love the battery lights, I need to find some for my other small trees, so much easier than having to find a space with a plug.

I also started decorating today. I made the wool piece and the longer piece was made by my friend Karen.


I also loved this piece, something different and nice to have something to decorate the kitchen with.


My find of the day was this magazine rack. It is handmade and it was marked down to 15.00. It is a little warped at the bottom, but not that noticeable. I will use it in my sewing room, I can keep the books and patterns I am using or want to make, in it and save space by hanging it on the wall.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I have been decorating today, a bit bittersweet but I am determined to keep the magic and joy of Christmas in our home, it was Danielle's favorite holiday.


13 comments:

  1. Beautiful decorating and always love your handmades. Can't wait to see what you have for the blog hop!!!!

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  2. Your house is looking so festive and lovely! Great finds and LOVE your wall hangings! Both of those are on my to-do list!

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  3. wonderful photos!
    I always love your projects!

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  4. Can't wait to see what you will be sharing! Thanks so much for joining in my blog hop!

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  5. Well done, you, for keeping Christmas alive in your home this year - it's not easy. Your decor is beautiful as are all your projects.

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  6. Cute applique you finished and great purchases. Would like that magazine rack myself as you can see each of the magazines in it.

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  7. Love your projects, look forward to your day :)

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  8. Hey Debbie...great find and finishes! Keep up the good work.

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  9. Love how you changed up the pincushion! Stitched mine bit have never stuffed it!

    You could also hang mini quilts on that magazine rack I think, great find.

    Lovely decor.

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  10. Do you know who designed the pattern for the tall Santa standing beside a house? I like it very much.

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  11. Everything beginning to look quite festive. Guess it's time to take down my Halloween stuff huh?

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  12. love the shopping photos...shopping with Nick reminded me of when I would take my boys into a store...both their hands had to remain in their pockets as they shopped without touching and if they could maintain it I would reward them with a treat...I am not above using bribes....

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  13. I love your splurge. Every once in a while we must treat ourself. The hangings behind are just perfect.
    What a fun idea for an old grater.
    I'm sure Danielle is smiling down on you.
    {{hugs}}
    Lauren

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