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Hearts and Flowers

It's time for another update and in keeping with my New Year's resolution to keep making happy little things...I'm right on target.

My 6th scale Valentine doll house decorations are complete.  So fun to make. It was really cold with snow flurries all weekend and I just got into a groove crafting, watching old movies, nibbling and sipping tea. Before I knew it, I had a wonderful stash of them.

These tiny old-fashioned Tussie Mussies (or Nose-Gays) came out especially cute!  It seems I may have been listening to my inner child by attempting to create a bit of Tasha Tudor make-believe magic as they do so remind me of her aesthetic.   

I guess I was in the zone.  Next came these fancy paper heart envelopes.

Because a gal's gotta have something to keep her love letters and Valentine cards in doesn't she? 

And of course, iconic conversation heart candies are a must. 

All these sweet happy little things are available (while they last) from Grace's miniature shop The Dainty House.  She's just added some adorable heart cakes, pastries and cookies as well. 

And also more of her adorable tiny donuts from the doll house bakery.

2020 PatternBee Embroidery Sale

Some wee winter projects are underway and soon to be revealed.  This having to do with miniatures and certain delightful dainty shops and Valentine's Day treats and sweet surprises . . . . a sneak peek is coming soon. 

In the meantime, I'm celebrating 2020 with a 20% sale on selected vintage embroidery reprints in my NEW Etsy Shop PatternBee Embroidery.   Since I really can't do sales on my own website, Grace suggested I use the Etsy platform.  So I'm doing a trial run.  Will see how it goes.  I'm actually kept quite busy as it is and have to frequently remind myself that this IS just a hobby.  Funny how these things tend to flourish into full blown endeavors.  Happily so, but still time consuming. 

So, if you're in a stitchy mood and happen to LOVE vintage Vogart embroidery patterns, I've selected a few of my favorites to kick off with.  Plus a few random Christmas patterns, in case you want to get a running start.  Enjoy!

Delight in the Details

Just popping in for a few seconds to say Hello and Happy New Year!  And to show you these adorable felt bird ornaments Ginger made for my tabletop bird tree.  I'm absolutely delighted with them.  The tiny details are amazing.  I still have no idea how she managed to keep these a secret project until Christmas morning.  Anyway, I thought you'd enjoy seeing them--they are such happy little things.  My New Year's Resolution:  Keep making happy little things!