Keeping Busy...

I have been keeping myself busy as I wait for Summer to shine over us..

I get into crafting and sewing mischief... I bake scones to snack on and I go Junktiquing  when ever I can..

 a little machine embroidery.. and KIKI kitty checking out my work...

stitch up some YOYOs...

notice the cup of tea,, I like to enjoy tea when I am in my crafting room...

 found  some Koolieo magazines (1961  and 1970) and a 1953 SEARS sales catalogue..

 I had no idea back in the day,, you could send your gloves out to be laundered..

 I also joined in some Farm Girl Swaps.. This one is a State Post Card and magnet swap.. I like to include a few goodies too. Notice how the magnet matches the crocheted dish cloth..

 Some goodies I made for a friend..

and this is a Mug Rug swap.. I made using my embroidery machine. I also am including a lavender sachet and some tea (not pictured)

 I scored a box of 'stuff' for $7.00.. which included a stack of pre-stamped 100% linen and cotton stitchables.., like a mixer cover and coffee perculator  cover, also a cigar box full of embroidery floss.. notice the orange tropical fabric??? I can hardly wait to make something with it.. It is only 36" wide,, but I have 4 yards so I am certain I can get into some mischief with it!  

 I have tons of floss,, but finding an old Cigar boxes is a real treat!

 This 45x45" table cover with 2 matching napkins is pre-stamped with a cute Rooster design.

 

but the best find was these 2 package apron kits.. the pink fabric is also a kit but it was not packaged.

 here is what you got for .29cents.. pre-cut fabric, flat bias tape and simplistic instructions.

also in the box of stuff was a tapestry knitting needle case, full of knitting needles, crochet hooks and embroidery hopes..

I love rescuing stuff...  and since I do not knit, I have several gal~pals who do,, so they will get the knitting needles.. as for the hoops I have some avid cross stitching friends that the hoops will go to.

Love to share the wealth..  So, not bad for $7.00  :>)