Saturday, November 20, 2010

A Woman and Her Purse....

Cindy handcrafted this purse...complete with zipper and many, many pockets on the inside...Which I am sure please her husband that is was close-able as she had been carrying one that didn't have a closure..Now she can't lose their life savings....giggle

Also with this pattern the outside covering can be changed...Instant different purse..
I found a web site that told of the history of purses...I liked this paragraph so am going to share with you all. "Have you ever wondered about the origin of handbags and purses? Handbags have been essential to fashion history ever since people have had something precious to carry around with them and only the items have changed over time. The very first mention in written literature comes from the 14th century, even though Egyptian hieroglyphs show pouches carried around the waist. Bags were attached to what were called "girdles" which were fastened to the waist. Embroidery and jewels adorned these articles and were used to show status - the richer the person, the more elaborate the bag."
We are back to creating our own handbags....Nice....






Friday, November 19, 2010

I am Married and He is Retired....

I remember well looking forward to age 16 and getting driver license, then getting married, having children and then grandchildren...with each adventure came joy and some problems..But all in all turned out good....Never do I remember thinking about, or looking forward to my husband's retirement...It looks like its going to be one of those experiences I am going to have to learn to like...So with that in mind I got the beads out and decided to make me
"I'm married and he is retired"
pieces of jewelry..
 Instead of him getting a gold watch for his retirement..I made me the one pictured above...With a large face since I can't see as well as when we were younger...also to remind me of the fact he now is on "The World's Longest Coffee Break"...
The ring is black and with a heart to remind me that I do love him...Even though when he entered the door the last night of work, grinning with these words....."Honey, I am home forever" he meant it.....I am sure just as with the other adventures there will be joy and problems...For now I have my jewelry...giggle
The Ol'Blogger

Monday, November 8, 2010

Aunt Edna's Hankies....

What do you do with old handkerchiefs that your mother/grandmother, or elderly aunt blew their noses in. And with which ,perhaps, they dabbed at their tears or love ones over the years..  Wipe a smudge from a child's face.... Patted sweat from their brow as they toiled in the garden....Or just collected from their friends..
Well our Cindy knows exactly what to do...make wall hanging...
 The two tea wall hangings" were made from her 97 year old Aunt Edna's hankies. She passed in May so Cindy made two hangings for her two daughters...
The girls (Brenda and Sharon) were thrilled with their gift which Cindy presented to them earlier this year...
A treasure they will enjoy as will  family members down the years to come..The Ol'Blogger





 


Friday, November 5, 2010

Part of Fall

Part of modern America's Fall Celebrations: come October-November pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from doorsteps to dinner tables..Cindy created the picture of the pumpkins by needle punch....then framed it...a perfect addition for her fall decorations...The Ol'Blogger

Monday, November 1, 2010

Ruby Hauser

Ruby Hauser is still alive, living in the southern part of Indiana. She has been in an assisted living home for around 10 years. She was a school Librarian and avid quilter. A charter member of the Quarry Quilters in Bedford. She was always dressed impeccably. Shoes and clothes always matched, never a hair out of place. In my opinion, she was a perfectionist. Ruby was always kind and friendly and even opened her home to a group for weekly quilting. I attended a few times, but wasn't able to add it to my already jam packed schedule. Recently her home and items went on the auction block. I attended the auction because I wanted a memento to add to my already bulging studio. When I saw the pin cushion it was a must have if at all possible. The other items were just icing on the cake
 :-) I know that someday all this "stuff" I hold dear and have accumulated will too be sold to the highest bidder or even given away - but that's okay with me - I will have used and enjoyed these items while they where in my possession and I hope that whom ever acquires them after me may they get as much fun and joy as I have had!
I let Cindy tell about the picture of items she had acquired in her own words...The Ol'Blogger