I sew, mosaic, and paint/distress small vintage wood items for the house (shelves, foot stools, cabinets, etc). To be more specific, my theme is cottage, and or shabby, whichever you prefer. Lately, I have been into pillows. I buy vintage Wilendur tablecloths in rose patterns and strawberries as well. I have scraps left over that are still good enough to make more pillows, but had them up on Craigslist, hoping to trade for pieces of vintage chenille. No bites yet. Would love to trade them if I could find chenille. I love vintage fabrics. I also make curtains out of feedsacks, and chair covers, and more pillow cases. LOL As for Mosaics, I have over 3 dozen items I have made over a period of 3+ years, using fine china. As for painting and distressing. I just love finding old items to re-purpose. I also crochet. Mango Princess

Hey, guess we'll just continue on this thread for antoher week since we have so few posts. ha Must be summer. =) My kids are out of school and we've been enjoying sleeping in this week. Sooo nice. I was on the phone with people almost all day yesterday so didn't get to check in. I am going out to do the shopping today and promised the kids a trip to the library and the $1....need to go by Michaels to pick up some paint and the TS is right there so may have to stop in there as well and make a day of it. ha This week I have got to start organizing the attic stuff that is out in our big garage while my parents are gone and I have the other garage free. I think it will work out good that way to keep things separated. I am fully planning on painting Friday and possibly some Saturday, but we have a cookout we are invited to Sat afternoon so don't know about that. Have some things I want to get painted for a friend and I have yet to finish my unkie Sams. They are still standing around on my desk naked of arms and legs. ha Sooo, what are you all up to this week? Any painting or is it all yardwork now? I need to make some time to work on my flower beds too. Luvs~ so glad you are getting to check in. Nice to see your stuff displayed and the people you gifted them with enjoying them, isn't it? My SIL called yesterday to thank me for all her goodies and was very complimentary on the painted items. Her DH LOVED the name sign I painted and of course forgot to take a pic of in my rush. It just had the initial in the middle and then the name written across that. I'd be one of those people who would like to go see the bullet hole in the wall. ha I love museums of any type. I know you'll have fun at the antique mall. Wish I was going with you. I love that. Hobby Lobby is fun isn't it? They have good sales too. I'll have to go see what books you snagged. You know my weakness with books. ha Have fun with your mani pedi today. Belle~ so glad you hear from you. I think I need to make a pact like that with my DH. ha It's nice to be able to help someone out with your extra furniture. I don't understand people who take things to the dump that is in good condition instead of the TS. There are lots of people who could benefit instead of hurting the environment. I'll have to go check out PR's site. Sorry you are having a hard time with the pattern. I can't remember who's pattern it was, but I had one this past winter that was giving me fits so I put it away to finish later. =) Well, I guess I'd better get up from here and get going before it starts raining again. Punk~ where are you?? Hope business is booming for you and you are getting to spend lots of time with your family and friends. Don't forget us though! =) Hi Bebe! =D Later ~Anj

You are just a multi talented gal, Anj. Stitcheries are so cute, no wonder they sold quickly. Your painted items are neat too. Of course I love the snowmen. I'm not a real fan of Monika Brint or Johin Sliney, but I have to admit I really enjoy the items you've done of theirs. They make me smile. ;o) I'm behind on reading and responding on both my forums so will have to read more to discover why you won't be back for two weeks. Whatever you're up to, I hope it goes well and you have fun. ;o) Luvs

Cleared out area leading to furnace room in the house....in prep for new heating/cooling/humidifier/air purifier systems to be installed later this week. Hit hard this year...new roof a couple of months ago, decided to get my car painted this week and now this.