My Creative Collection Kits

Creative Collection I

This kit sold as it 'hit the shop.' Combinations of off-white krinkled satin, an 8.5"x11" silk image, yards of lovely ribbon, tea dyed embroidered net lace, a venise tri-color trim, beads, charms and a portrait cabachon.

We are now up to Creative Collection VIII, with two available in the shop. One will be shown below. And, I await shipments with materials for my 'Oriental Creative Collections.'

Creative Collection VIII

This collection is now available in my shop. You will get the following:

1 Fat Quarter Hand-Dyed Rayon
1 Vintage Silk Image 1893 Calendar
1yd Elegant Varigated Ribbon
1yd Elegant Checked Ribbon
1yd Elegant Varigated Sheer
1yd Elegant Striped Sheer Ribbon
3 Miniature Brass Heart Charms
1 Glass Heart Charm

Have a great day and remember what Memorial Day is all about. My Jim served in the Navy during World War II.

Home Number 12

I chose to share this home in Bedford, Massachusetts as it was our home during an import phase of family life. Our three children, David, Marsha and Monty, graduated high school in Bedford. All were very active in the excellent music programs in the school. Jim and I enjoyed the concerts, musicals and band performances.

As Monty (youngest) entered his senior year, the household grew...and grew. David was enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Marsha, husband and first grandchild, Micah, were with us. A friend, Celeste, lived in the little attic bedroom (called the prophet's room) and friends just came and went as they pleased. The house is lovingly known as 'The Mudge' and is most famous for the extensive Thanksgiving feasts for students and friends.

Now, to the business at hand...

My introduction to the crafting world was after I retired from the electronics field. I became Director of Marketing for Carole Cree - my dearest friend and owner of a wonderful online shop, Flights of Fancy. Carole carries most outstanding trims and embellishments and finds fabulous collections to add.

Being a stranger to a needle, Carole suggested I start with something easy, like ribbon brooches. I must have made HUNDREDS. I hope to add some images to the sidebar of this blog.

I must stop as my Jim is standing at the door - looking at his watch.

Have a good day!

A Twig in the Wind

'A Twig in the Wind' is a most accurate description of my life and my crafting interests. Here I am in the 27th home with Jim, my husband of 59 years. Yes, I did say 59 years...soon to be 60 years. During these wonderful years, we just lived where the tide (or wind) took us; along the way we had three fabulous children. But, more of this later.

At 78 years (young) I now have an Etsy shop and am about to explore this new thing called, BLOG. I understand this stands for weblog. Be patient, I will learn as I go.

My shop, Fashion Frills, follows the 'Twig in the Wind' concept in featured products and collections, like Susan Clarke's Original Buttons (lovely butterfly buttons) and my own Creative Collections.

The constants in the shop remain: 'Designer Dyes' and lovely Venise to Dye. This is my personal favorite pastime as I find it both relaxing and exciting at the same time. Time dictates these special days and limits the original pieces available. My days are filled with learning and finding wonderful 'finds' for my shop. This part I love, maybe more than hand dyeing.

I'm not sure how to sign off for the day...but the saga continues tomorrow. Tune in.