Obsession: Buttons

When I was a young girl I was given my great-grandmother's sewing kit. I remember being very excited. When I was young I spent a lot of time sewing things for my dolls, such as clothes, little pillows, and made small zippered pouches and other things for myself. I also tried once to make a shirt, but it wasn't measured properly, and I couldn't get it over my shoulders (someone should have told me about jersey knit). Anyways, like I said I was very excited to receive the sewing kit, with all sorts of sewing apparel, one of which was a small blue box of buttons.

I used to play with them, and dream of one day creating something beautiful with them. During some recent spring cleaning I was putting my sewing kit away, and as I looked through it I noticed the little blue box. I returned to my childhood briefly as I sorted through the tiny treasures, many of which I assume are vintage! So pretty, check them out:

Since my childhood I have continued saving buttons, but none are as special as the ones that belonged to my grandmother and great-grandmother. And now they have a place of honour in my crafting corner, where they stay organized, and visible. Maybe I will make something beautiful yet.

Have you found anything interesting at the bottom of your craft drawer recently?

Through my Lens (Exploring Shorelines)

There are so many beautiful shorelines, it was hard to choose; but here are a few to tickle your fancy ;)

Gulf of St. Lawrence, Green Gardens Hike, Gros Morne N.P.

From Chimney Cove, looking towards Bay of Islands

Lomond River, Gros Morne N.P.

Shallow Bay Beach, Gros Morne N.P.

Gros Morne Mountain, from Woody Point Beach

me! Exploring Lobster Cove Head

Mackerel Boats in Bonne Bay

From the Rock: Daniel Payne

In my travels across Newfoundland I came across many talented people. In order to maintain the special link I created with the place I call my second home, I thought I would share some of the songs, stories, and crafts created by wonderful people in the beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador. I hope you like!

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  Name: Daniel Payne
  Hometown: Cow Head, NL
  Creative Abilities: Acting, Accordion, Fiddle, Guitar, Voice,
  all around nice guy (probably many others)
  Website:  http://danielpayne.ca/
  Recent Endeavours: He is on tour in England right now and is
  updating his blog frequently with videos!









This is Daniel's video from his first post in England. I thought it would be nice to see/hear some of his music.
Isn't his hair wonderful!?