Thrifting has been following a theme lately. There are some things that I already have and treasure, and then - I find more.  The second Mr Weeble is case and point. Sometimes there is a fine line between treasuring and hoarding.  For now, I'd like to think I'm still on the treasured side. ...

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  I am gradually reclaiming my sewing space.  It had been taken over by marauding artists and overpriced pop up shops. Six year olds can be very tenacious shop keepers. Consider the shot of my cotton to be a sample of the general mayhem that had taken over. I'm getting down to making winter coats and started with trying to find the right...

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This little quilt started well before the winter olympics.  As we watched, the more we saw of the costumes and wonderful patterns below. The more we saw, the more this little quilt had to be finished.  Sochi Olympic pattern from - http://www.graphicart-news.com It was made with the help of my Monday night quilting friends.  Each person made the triangles for a different colour,...

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  There is a growing collection of mismatched cups on my windowsill.  I love the colours, just a little murky and so cheerful.  They are waiting for me to get started on giving them new life.  You see, each one is a little broken.  Some chips are obvious, some cracks only show up when the cup is full of hot water.  I could...

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