Hi everyone. Gosh it's a gorgeous day. The sky is the prettiest blue and as we've had so much rain everything is green and clear. The little birdies have come out to play in the trees and every cat n the street is sitting on the footpath, eyes closed, facing the warm sun.
Craft Alive Wodonga was a great success, with lots of laughs, coffee and carrot cake. Some familiar faces from last year popped in to visit and we met many new friends eager to start their stitching addiction! As always Mum and I enjoyed our time together without little people demanding time and attention. At the end of the month Craft Alive will be in Wagga Wagga at the showgrounds, so if you are within driving distance, come along and visit.
The kids are happy to have "normal"mum back for a couple of weeks. Today I am taking all the girls to Ice Age 3 - I will admit that I want to see it as much as they do. I just love the little squirrel...so determined to get that acorn, and he never, ever gives up. Jack is too cool to come with us.. it is 8 minutes before midday and he has only just wandered down the hall, he has truly mastered the art of the teenage sleep-in.
Yesterday was spent trying to unpack everything from the craft show, but in amongst it all, I managed to cut and paint my second thread holder.
It's soft and pretty, with 9 holes for embroidery floss or ribbons or whatever you like. 12cm wide, it will fit easily into a sewing pouch or a pattern packet, and I have double-sealed all edges (including inside the holes) to ensure your threads are safe from tannins and resins.
To celebrate such a glorious day, I am giving away 4 of these pretty hearts. Just add a comment to the blog and I will do a blind draw on Friday evening. (if you prefer you can have my antique sewing machine thread holder... your choice- I love them both)
I have finally got around to listing lots of new items (including these holders) on my website, so if you haven't visited for a while, pop into the Button Bliss website and check it all out. I have over 450 buttons in my range now- not bad when I started three years ago with 12 buttons hand cut on a scroll saw!!!
Hope everyone is happy and well, where ever you are,
Happy stitching
Lisa
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Special Buttons for special projects!
Wow you have been busy. I love the thread holders, what a fantastic and pretty idea.
Posted by: Sarah | July 07, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Cute thread holders! It nice to see that you are happy and looking at the world in a different way today. All of your buttons are beautiful.
I LOVE 450 of them all!
Posted by: Sandy | July 07, 2009 at 05:53 PM
The are so lovely your threadholders and of course I will been counting in your giveaway..
Have a nice day!
Posted by: Marica | July 07, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Oh they're adorable, what a fabulous idea. You sound much happier today Lisa :o). I'd love to be in your draw!!!
Hope you enjoyed the movie ;o)
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Posted by: Joy | July 07, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Pleased you have smiley face today - love the thread holders as much as everything else! Hope you enjoyed R & R at Ice Age 3.
Posted by: Nanafred | July 07, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Hey Lisa! Hope you enjoyed your movie fix! I love the vintage sewing machine thread holder - very cute, but I'm so disorganised I think it might take more than a thread holder to sort out my mess! Tee! Hee! Hee! Stay warm and happy! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | July 08, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Lisa, What a beautiful way to hold your thread. Hope you enjoyed the movies. Happy days.
Posted by: Bev C | July 08, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Craft Alive Wodonga was fun, wasn't it - and the new venue was so much more comfortable than in previous years!
Hope the movie lived up to expectations... looking forward to Wagga.
Regards
Robbie
Posted by: Robbie | July 08, 2009 at 04:43 PM
love the thread holders :) had so much fun looking through your buttons and stitcheries at craft alive - your stand was a highlight for me.
the teen sleep-in thing rages here, especially at weekends when our son doesn't rise til 4 or 5, just before having a shower and going out. daughter is much more social - she gets up for lunch. they need so much sleep.
anyway gives me tme to enjoy the quiet before returning to work next week.
ttfn
Posted by: julie | July 09, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Lisa, what a lovely idea, especially for a gift for a sewing friend, and even a couple for me.
Regards....Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 10, 2009 at 07:11 AM
What a fabulous button idea!! Great for gifts and a little different! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Sandy | July 17, 2009 at 07:45 AM
I could easily become a collector of buttons. You have so many beautiful designs. I am looking forward to your advent pattern using all the great Chrissie ones.
Posted by: Daisy Julz | July 27, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Hi Lisa, just discovered your blog, thanks for putting in a link to mine! I saw your thread holders at the Melbourne Quilt show...gosh I hope they were yours after reading the post where you have a copycat on your heels!? They are a sweet gift idea. I admire your generous spirit donating eggs too, you must feel very blessed to give such a special gift.
Posted by: Amanda | July 27, 2009 at 07:54 PM
I love your buttoms i got some at craft alive in Wagga, and i just can't wait to see what i am going to buy in the next few weeks.
Tracey
Posted by: Tracey Jury | September 08, 2009 at 07:55 PM