Well, I haven't posted in quite awhile and the most prominent thing in my life right now is that I'm getting older!    I have had some health problems, but right now am pretty good.    However, I spend a lot of time in my chair and do a lot of crocheting.   I crocheted all our Christmas Gifts this year 2015 and if I can remember how to post pictures, I will try to post some of them at least.   Tom and I are 'living it up' in our little 530 sq. ft. apt. in a Senior Residence.   We both still drive when the need arises, however he does most of the shopping etc.   I go sometimes, but rarely by myself except maybe to the hair dresser!   I tried to let my hair grow long and do it myself and that just didn't work!   so.....................  now I'll try to load some pictures.
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13 yr. Great grandaughter was thrilled  "Now I can still test"!  Oh, me.   

Grandaughter was thanful as her hands get cold at work! 

Add caption  More for that same grandaughter 

Add caption   and more yet!  

Made these for another granddaughter

Grand-son[in-law and great grandson hats alike 

3 yr. old great grandson 

10 yr. old great grandson 

daughter and son-in-law

grand son-in-law

2 little great grandaughter in Texas, we had to mail these.  

Pictures of donation to Lady Bugg House Wichita, Ks.

SEWING TIME - LADIES MEETING TO SEW TOGETHER FOR LADY BUGG HOUSE

THE MEETING WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND WE HAD SEVERAL THINGS GATHERED FROM THE LADIES WHO HAD MADE THINGS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AS WELL AS WHAT WE WORKED ON AT THIS FIRST MEETING. I AM POSTING THE PICTURES HERE. OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE IN JUNE 2014.

KEEPING BUSY IN MY RETIREMENT

A PRESENTATION FROM LADY BUG HOUSE, HERE IN WICHITA, KS SPARKED MY ENTHUSIAM AND I AM STARTING THE FOLLOWING "SEWING TIME AND CRAFTS TOO!" AFTERNOON HERE AT COUNTRY ACRES SENIOR RESIDENCE WHERE WE LIVE. OUR FIRST MEETING WILL BE MAY 20, 2014. I MOVED A MOUNTAIN OF SEWING SUPPLIES WHEN WE MOVED HERE AND NOW HAVE FOUND A GOOD OUTLET FOR A LOT OF THEM. IT WILL CLEAR OUT SOME OF OUR APARTMENT ALSO AS WE USE THEM UP AT SEWING TIME. HERE IS THE FLYER THAT WENT OUT THIS WEEK. I'LL POST MORE AFTER OUR MEETINGS! SEWING TIME and CRAFTS TOO! COME & JOIN US BRING ANY THING YOU MIGHT BE MAKING OR HAVE MADE!! 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 2:00 pm in dining room We will be making some projects for the Lady Bug House, crocheted booties and other baby garments as well as baby quilts. So pressing fabric, cutting quilt blocks and bias for binding, pinning blocks together for machine sewing. Hand tying layers of batting and lining together and sewing binding on will be most steps to do. Bring yourself, scissors, pad & pencil, rotary cutter and mats and IDEAS. Most supplies will be furnished. But, any supplies, kits, even any work started that needs to be finished is welcome! (not that any of us have those!) Bring things you have made in the past to show us for more IDEAS. Learn to make beautiful Bows Learn to fold paper to make an envelope Help with simple quilt block cutting & sewing Croqueting & knitting is in mind also. Pin Cushions to make will be fun also, everything furnished! Let's get together for some fellowship & fun. We are interested in making things for ourselves or to give away. If you have a group in mind that would appreciate gifts, please let us know. We want this to be a fun project. Coffee & tea will be available. SEE YOU MAY 20, 2014 2:00 PM. Carol Lindberg, Carolyn Noddin, Kay Wright.

WELL, LIFE GOES ON AND CHANGES ONCE IN A WHILE TOO! READ ON......

MY HUSBAND TOM, AND I RETIRED FROM OUR CAROL'S COTTAGE PLACE AND LINDY'S LTD. BUSINESSES ON JULY 31, 2013. THE CAROL'S COTTAGE PLACE WAS SHABBY CHIC STYLE FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES IN AN ANTIQUE MALL HERE IN WICHITA, KS. LINDY'S LTD. WAS OUR BUSINESS OF SELLING ON EBAY FOR THE LAST 14 YEARS. WE HAVE RETIRED COMPLETELY. SOLD OUR HOME, AND MOVED TO A SENIOR RETIREMENT CENTER WHICH WE ARE LOVING MORE EACH DAY! PLENTY TO DO IF WE WANT TO, AND IF NOT, JUST REST AND ENJOY EACH OTHER AND OUR APARTMENT. I KEPT MOST ALL OF MY CRAZY QUILT SUPPLIES AND SEWING MACHINES. I INTEND TO ENJOY THAT ONCE AGAIN, BUT UP TO NOW I AM JUST STILL RESTING UP FROM A VERY BUSY 2 YEARS OF OUR LAST BUSINESS. I WILL STAY IN TOUCH. CAROL LINDBERG

SORRY I HAVEN'T POSTED LATELY

SINCE I AM NO SO INVOLVED IN CRAZYQUILT STITCHING IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE NOT BEEN POSTING ON THIS BLOG.  

I DO HAVE A BLOG OF MY BUSINESS INTEREST.   YOU CAN REACH IT -

CAROLSCOTTAGEPLACE.BLOGSPOT.COM 

I DO KEEP IT UP TO DATE WITH MY NEW ITEMS IN MY SHOP ALMOST WEEKLY AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU FOLLOW ME THERE.  

THANKS SO MUCH.

CAROL

RR Traditional RR All about sewing!

I have finished my work on the blocks in this RR. Here is Darlene's block showing my work on the lower left side of the block. It will be in the mail to her tomorrow a.m.

I enjoyed working in red on her block. You can hardly see in the black block but I filled in a tomato pin cushion that was in print in gold on the black fabric! Striking! Even had the strawberry needle sharpener hanging on it, so of course it is red also. Then a spool of thread on that same part of her block is now in red and the needle is threaded and ready to sew.

On the left side the print of that part of her block holds many sewing tools. Such a cute print and so perfect for this RR. I gave all the sewing tools a red handle, so now they are personally hers. Also I embellished the seams all around that part of the block that I had work on. Red of course. Guess I was thinking of Valentine's day coming up??? Anyway the block just called for more red. I hope she enjoys it. Now all her blocks are at home. I hope to receive mine very soon.

Carol

NEEDLE BOOK FOR ALL TO ENJOY

HERE ARE PICTURES OF A NEEDLEBOOK I FOUND THIS WEEK IN A COLLECTION OF DOLLS THAT I PURCHASED TO PUT ON EBAY. I AM LISTING IT ON EBAY ALSO ON MONDAY NIGHT 14TH AT 7 PM LINDYS*LTD IS OUR SELLER'S NAME. BUT I WANT TO SHARE IT WITH ALL OF YOU, AS IT IS SO DIFFERENT. THIS NEEDLE HOLDER OR AS WE SOMETIMES CALL THEM NEEDLE BOOK IS QUITE DIFFERENT. IT IS MADE IN THE SHAPE OF A PERSON HOLDING ALL YOUR SEWING TOOLS.

SHE IS 8" TALL. AS YOU CAN SEE SHE IS HOLDING LOTS OF PINS IN HER DRESS, (SHE IS COMPLETELY MADE OF FELT). HER POCKET COULD HOLD YOUR THIMBLE AND SHE CAN HOLD YOUR SCISSORS BY STICKING THEM DOWN THE NECK OF HER DRESS! ON ONE HAD SHE HAS LOTS OF BUTTONS SECURED ON A LARGE SAFETY PIN AND ON THE OTHER A LARGE SAFETY PIN WILL HOLD MORE SAFETY PINS! HER LEGS ARE HOLDING SMALL SPOOLS OF THREAD AND IT CAN BE EASILY USED FROM THEM FOR YOUR MENDING!

SHE HAS BLACK HAIR IN BRAIDS AND TIED UP ON TOP THAT MAKES A HANGER TO HANG HER NEAR YOUR SEWING AREA OF IN THE LID OF YOUR SEWING BOX!

THIS IS REALLY VINTAGE! NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE THIS AND SHE IS DO CUTE. HER FACIAL FEATURES ARE EMBROIDERED. ENJOY HER, I HAVE FOR A FEW DAYS! AFTER ALL SHE IS A DOLL AS WELL AS A NEEDLE BOOK!

THIS WOULD MAKE SOMEONE VERY HAPPY FOR DISPLAY AMONG HER SEWING TOOLS. WE HAVE MANY COLLECTORS OF THOSE THINGS NOW! ENJOY! WHAT A MESS, BUT I CAN'T GET THE PICTURES WHERE I WANT THEM! SORRY.