Friday, July 20, 2012

blackbird, mushroom and wool


Found while thrifting...this blackbird or crow pie vent....cute!

A retro mushroom napkin holder...reminded me of something my mother would have bought. I spotted it on my first trip to my favorite thrifty store but passed it by, then on my second trip, another day I saw that it was still there. I knew it was meant to be... lol!

While visiting my local quilt shop I finally found the wool I had been wanting since last year marked down! 
I purchased two bundles. I have in my mind to make some pins to wear, inspired by the fabulous Mary Stanley.



She's wrinkled...


This girl has been traveling with me wherever I go, so she is a bit wrinkled.
I coffee dyed the fabric. I like to keep some little project handy and ready to throw in my purse
for those few free moments.
I am thinking the beach/lake this weekend???
We will see...
Have a great weekend!
<3


p.s. If anyone is wondering about the header...it is a stitched piece I did of William Blake's, ANCIENT OF DAYS picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blake_ancient_of_days.jpg

also found this beautiful song: 


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6 comments:

  1. handstoriesJuly 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    fun finds...my siblings & i all chipped in to buy a holder like that for my mom in the 70's.

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  2. MarieJuly 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I would say I got a deal, .99cents : )
    I bet your mom loved her gift.
    sweet <3

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  3. NancyJuly 20, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    She may be wrinkled...but she sure is cute! I have my mom's old 1970's napkin holder too! It is seeds and weeds pressed into...well something clear!

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  4. MarieJuly 21, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Nancy,

    Awww thanks. I love making, collecting little black dolls or embroideries of the "mammy figure".
    I am just using my little napkin holder as a what not on the kitchen windowsill.
    <3

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  5. Mary Stanley July 21, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Marie! Can't wait to see what you create with the wool!
    Love all your latest stitching, the mammy is just too cute.
    And always love anything with mushrooms!
    and...you are so sweet for mentioning me on your blog...I'd better get busy and make some new fabric flower pins!

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  6. MarieJuly 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Hi Mary,

    So happy to see you back : )
    I am thinking something with hearts for the wool...not sure yet.
    Thanks so much xoxo
    <3

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