Welcome dear friends,
and happy Spring blessings to you!
I can hardly believe the warm temperatures we
enjoyed over the weekend...right now it's 82!
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How time flies when you're having fun,
this coming Friday will mark the second year anniversary
since starting my blog on April 22, 2014!
I can't think of a better way to celebrate than
to have a gift giveaway drawing...
The chosen gift will be this antique shoe pincushion.
Made of cast metal with a gold gilt finish.
Measures 3.75" long by 2" high.
Hallmarked on the bottom...
"Fred Brodegaard Jewelry Co."
Original sawdust filled pincushion is tattered from age...
To enter your name in the drawing simply
leave me a comment at the bottom of this post OR on my
facebook page...tell me what you like to collect!
Please include your first name and first letter of your
last name, plus city/state:
EXAMPLE: Tammy B., West Salem, Wisconsin.
The winner of the antique shoe will be announced
on Friday, April 22nd.
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I love listening to my Mourning Dove's...
Captured them cooing outside my window Sunday morning!
The spaced formed by their necks & beaks...looks
just like the shape of a heart ♥
Such gentle creatures!
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Saturday I enjoyed my favorite walking route
in the small town of West Salem, please
meet my little city friend...
"Scruffy" a sweet 13 year old chap who loves to greet me
as I walk past his home!
He loves to sit and watch the birds & squirrels!
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Weekly Soul Food...
"Delight thyself also in the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Psalms 37:4...KJV
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All God asks of you and me is to handle today...only today!
Every day is a little life, and our whole life is but a
day repeated.
Make each new day special...it is a gift from God!
Many Blessings, Tammy
>>♥<<
How time flies when you're having fun,
this coming Friday will mark the second year anniversary
since starting my blog on April 22, 2014!
I can't think of a better way to celebrate than
to have a gift giveaway drawing...
Made of cast metal with a gold gilt finish.
Measures 3.75" long by 2" high.
Hallmarked on the bottom...
leave me a comment at the bottom of this post OR on my
facebook page...tell me what you like to collect!
Please include your first name and first letter of your
last name, plus city/state:
EXAMPLE: Tammy B., West Salem, Wisconsin.
The winner of the antique shoe will be announced
on Friday, April 22nd.
>>♥<<
I love listening to my Mourning Dove's...
The spaced formed by their necks & beaks...looks
just like the shape of a heart ♥
Such gentle creatures!
>>♥<<
Saturday I enjoyed my favorite walking route
in the small town of West Salem, please
meet my little city friend...
as I walk past his home!
He loves to sit and watch the birds & squirrels!
>>♥<<
Weekly Soul Food...
"Delight thyself also in the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Psalms 37:4...KJV
>>>♥<<<
All God asks of you and me is to handle today...only today!
Every day is a little life, and our whole life is but a
day repeated.
Make each new day special...it is a gift from God!
Many Blessings, Tammy
What a sweet bloganniversary gift. I love reading your blog. I especially enjoy your lovely pictures of the countryside around you. I love the area so much. Boy I love to collect a lot of stuff but my favorite right now is wood boxes. I have lots of plans to use them as finishing for projects when I have time.
ReplyDeleteKathy L. Franklin WI
If you were to walk into my house the most obvious collection, weakness, and obsession would be my antique quilts. They're hanging on the walls, draped over chairs, stacked on shelves, and folded at the foot of my bed. No clue how many I have but I love them all!
ReplyDeleteLauren S., Minooka, Ill
I love the little shoe, thanks for sharing! I collect little Scottie dog figurines, they remind me of my little Schnauzer. I think listening to the cooing of the Doves is so peaceful, a lovely nature sound God has given us. Ronnie T., Dryden, Washington
ReplyDeleteFirst off, Happy 2nd Anniversary! I giggled while reading your post about posting what we collect. Well, I'm a lover of so many things and have too many collections, I really do. (Is that even possible)??? But, I would have to say antique sewing items, is my favorite. Pincushions, scissors, toy sewing machines, buttons, etc. I love them all! I love the thrill of hunting for treasures and shopping second hand stores. You never know what you're going to find.
ReplyDeleteJolene S., Kaysville, UT
Happy Monday! Finally, yes! We have warm weather. And, it's unseasonably dry for spring here in SW Ohio.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy evening! Marilyn S. Hamersville, Ohio
I go crazy with flowers each spring, summer and fall, so I need to get hustling here at Cripple Creek Cottage!
I collect too many things. Vintage sewing notions, old sewing machines, little girls' sewing machines, laundry antiques. Everything colonials used to settle this land!
LOVE the give-a-way!!! My dad was a shoe salesman of women's shoes so this kind of thing has a sentimental appeal to me. My husband and I both love mourning doves and we actually have a pair who live in our garden.....they even nested and had two babies last year! You sweet little friend....well, I grew up with Westies and they are wonderful....I would say they are a big dog trapped in a little dogs body :-). Always love your posts my dear friend!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway! Thank you for the chance. I've always wanted a shoe pincushion and would love to collect any shape, but haven't found one around here in years. I've lost interest in collecting since I lost my friend I shared it with so right now, nothing.
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ReplyDeleteLove that sweet shoe..
ReplyDeleteI love to collect early baskets and Samplers.
Congrats on another great year!!
Love the shoe pincushion. I have a small collection of them. I also collect Victorian syrup pitchers and sugar shakers. I love the hunt for the items in my collection. It is always great to find a new addition to my collection. Your blog is inspiring. I love seeing what you collect. Congrats on your anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of small collections..
ReplyDeleteteapots, scissors, pincushion, and frogs, to name a few! congrats on. your blogoversary...this is such a lovely giveaway. thanks for the chance!
I have lots of small collections..
ReplyDeleteteapots, scissors, pincushion, and frogs, to name a few! congrats on. your blogoversary...this is such a lovely giveaway. thanks for the chance!
Many blessings and love collecting all things stitchery. Truly enjoy your blog these years
ReplyDeleteBonnieD promise City, IA
can't believe how time flies.....congrats on two beautiful years ~
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I collect crocks, featheredge, antique samplers, coverlets, treen, stone fruit...and the list goes on and on.
ReplyDeleteI know I've won before, but I can't resist the chance of being the lucky winner of the pincushion.
Hugs to you! Welcome spring :)
Lauren F, Lorain, OH
Happy second anniversary, Tammy! So enjoy reading the blog and looking at the photos that you post. I collect way too many things, but pincushions are one of my favorites. Love vintage, and anything to do with needlework, knitting, etc.
ReplyDeleteLinda M., Hesperia, CA
Love to collect anything to do with needlework. Thanks for the giveaway. Donna K. Aiken, SC
ReplyDeleteLove to collect anything to do with needlework. Thanks for the giveaway. Donna K. Aiken, SC
ReplyDeleteI collect folk art! Jenny Wright Mill Village, Nova Scotia.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Tammy!
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ReplyDeleteI love looking at your blog.What lovely pics you find for your cover! And the pincushion is lovely!!! Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteKarin L,Valley Stream,New York
I collect anything that makes my ❤️ beats faster and makes me smile!! Favorites are
ReplyDeleteluster ware dishes, quilts, fabric and textile books. Kathy M. Rochester, MN
Your blog is wonderful. I collect acorns and sewing items. Carolyn
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, thanks for the chance to win. I like to collect sock darners among other things. Laura T. Belvidere IL
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I love reading your blog & seeing all of your wonderful collections. I love anything old & miniature. I inherited a few darling terrier figurines from my mother & aunt so I'm always looking to add to my collection. Also, anything stitching related. Thank you for the chance to win this darling pincushion!
ReplyDeleteOops, forgot to add Crystal Lake, Illinois ��
ReplyDeleteI collect antique needlework tools plus little things from nature like abandoned wasp nests and feathers. Susie D. Powell Ohio
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your second anniversary! I collect pincushion and samplers. Bridget W. Knoxville Tn
ReplyDeleteI collect many things, mosting sewing and prim stitching patterns and their supplies, I have been doing this for the past 4-5 years, as my husband is retiring this summer, we will move to Florida for the winters, I will be all set, I will sit and stitch and make little kid clothes! By the way I love your blog, so enlightening! Susan F. Buffalo, New York
ReplyDeleteKerry Mortimer Vic Australia Tammy I so enjoy reading your blog and learning a little about your part of the world l collect all kinds of things l enjoy my antique furniture China and my Dolls xx
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns! I enjoy stitching them too. Sherry K Round Rock, TX
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns! I enjoy stitching them too. Sherry K Round Rock, TX
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and what a Lovely way to share in this event! And that shoe pin cushion is just so sweet! I love it! By the way - LOVE your blog! Anyway, I am Cecilia M, from Philadelphia, PA and I am a collector of collections (LOL). No, it's just that I have quite a few LOVES of mine to collect. First and foremost are Buttons. I love buttons! And Sewing Bits and Bobs. Do a bit of cross stitching and have loads of patterns I have collected - hoping to do them all one day (smiling). Well I better leave off now...best not to write more on what I collect - have to leave room so others can write : )
ReplyDeleteAnniversaries are special and seem to come around so quickly when we are enjoying what we are doing....hobbies, work and just enjoying the days. I have stitched and enjoyed sewing since I was in 4H club as a child. My grandmothers sewed all my doll clothes and made quilts, and my mother was the one who taught me to sew and stitch with such patience. I enjoy collecting various items from buttons to primitive dolls to hand made pottery items and hand made baskets. I used to participate in numerous arts/craft festivals and met and became friends with several artists that hand made their wares as I did. Wishing you a blessed second anniversary and may we enjoy many more years of your blogs and and collections.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I love Rug Hooking but love primitive cabinets. If I was to ever be able to build a new house I would not have built in cabinets I would use all my primitive cabinets. I do not collect anyone thing just a hodge podge of different things from old toys, birds nests, to old clocks. I just love old things.
ReplyDeleteI collect early country antiques; baskets; sewing items. Would love to have this sweet pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteDee B. Norman, OK 73072
What a cute shoe!
ReplyDeleteI like to collect Thimbles.
The Mourning Doves were cooing last night in the early evening, I love to listen to them.
Did you ever look at one close up? They are so pretty!
Please don't include me in the drawing, I have already won a gift from you. :)
Good luck to all!
Marilyn
Deborah T. from Madisonville, KY. Hi, Tammy. Love your blog! I collect vintage needlework -- quilts, aprons, hand-stitched tablecloths, etc.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Tammy 2yrs of fabulous blog posts! I always look forward to your blog a wealth of information and beauty in pictures ......I have a few Duchess hoops in different sizes & shapes, blessings...LaNelle,Bemidji,MN
ReplyDeletealways love to read your blog.. and so enjoy your collections.
ReplyDeleteI want them all.
O.K.I am in the UK. so probable cannot enter your draw .
But im entering anyway!!!
I have a nice collection of Knitting dollies...or sometimes called French knitting dollies.
Have a good day.
forgot to say ...Im Ella b. from Folkestone kent ct195lw...uk.
ReplyDeleteTammy, congratulations on two years!! Love to read your blog. I have several collections and one of them is pin cushions. This bird is lovely!! They sure don't make our sewing tools like they used to.
ReplyDeleteKaren S. Elgin IL.
What a sweet gift to give! I collect poodles!! Scruffy is a wonderful friend to have. Vickie N. Menomonee Falls, WI
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Tammy...I'm Patricia A. from Yorktown Heights, NY! I love to collect antique quilts, sewing tools, buttons, vintage china sets...and the list goes on! My son cannot begin to relate to this; I have started a journal detailing all of my purchases...he once suggested it all goes into a dumpster when I pass on!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe little shoe is adorable and I would love a chance to win! I collect cross stitch stash, more than I will ever stitch in my lifetime, I collect Royal Doulton toby jugs and Corvettes...a rather eclectic collection.
ReplyDeleteVanessa Totten
Clinton, Illinois
Love reading your blog! I really love your designs as well! Your antique sewing items are beautiful! If I won the little slipper,I would take very good care of it
ReplyDeleteLaura Richards
Liberty,NY
Love reading your blog! I really love your designs as well! Your antique sewing items are beautiful! If I won the little slipper,I would take very good care of it
ReplyDeleteLaura Richards
Liberty,NY
Sweet blog and sweet giveaway! Thanks for your generosity! I have several collections. My most important and researched/chronicled collection is British red and white transferware dishes. My newest collection (to go along with my quilting hobby and my antique family quilt collection) is vintage sewing articles. I have inherited my Grandmother and Mother's items and I am beginning to add to the collection. Your sweet pin cushion would feel right at home! Vicki O., Providence, RI
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog and seeing your collection of sewing things. Sally A Marshall Salem Oregon
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary Always learn something from your blog A great day when I found it I like to collect ironstone Just a small collection so far Please enter me in your giveaway
ReplyDeleteLinda M Mapleton Illinois
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on two years of blogging!! I truly enjoy reading your very informative posts and love seeing all of your wonderful collections!! As to what I collect.........so many things, antique baskets, old bowls, yellow ware, redware, samplers, buttons, old sewing items, old books, AND pincushions, including shoes!! I love your sweet shoe and would certainly give it a good home!! Thank you so much for the chance, and for your lovely blog!
Warm Hugs~
Julie
Penny S.,Upper Sandusky,OH I collect any smalls that catch my eye; animal figures, wire baskets, fabric scraps, and buttons...to name a few. Happy Blog Anniversary! I appreciate your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love that little shoe pinkeep! I have one also and would love it to have a mate! I love to collect small needlework items, antique samplers. Love, love, love your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteHow positively generous of you and congratulations on your Blogiversary...So happy I found you as I enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteYES, Please include my name in the drawing. my fetish is creating needle-worked pin keeps...this would fit in so perfectly as I have some pin cushions my grandmother made too.
Barbara S.
Apple Valley, CA
Friday is my mother's 78th birthday. She still quilts two or three quilts each year, crochets and does counted cross stitch. She doesn't collect anything, but I sure do. I have about a dozen antique samplers from as early as 1768 up to the late nineteenth century. I also collect tools when I can find them at antique shops locally. My latest find was a 1918 Singer Treadle sewing cabinet (five drawers)complete with functioning machine for $65. Just waiting for my husband to replace the belt so I can use it.
ReplyDeleteDonna W., Greeneville, TN
Happy Anniversary! I collect hearts, anything insect related, quotes, and about a zillion other things. Thanks so very much for this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDiane P., Statesville, NC
Happy Anniversary Tammy: I lover the spiritual verse so perfect for the day.
ReplyDeleteScruffy is adorable, I love dogs who like to sit out and visit.
Please enter me in your giveaway, what a lovely pin cushion.
I have a love of all things sewing, needlebooks are my favorite the kind with advertising.
Blessings
Catherine
Tammy, thank you for the giveaway! I like to collect old sewing tools. For my birthday, my husband got me an antique spinning wheel-and it still works! I collect spools, hoops, scissors, darning, pincushions. I have a thread cabinet too
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