Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Needful Things ~


As a Needlewoman,
I like to show my love of handwork 
by wearing jewelry that reflects my interests ~

problem is, it's sometimes hard to find things that are 'me'…
so I make them instead.
for me AND you!

{ain't I sweet? ;)}

here are a few finished items that I've been working on
 in-between processing orders and designing ~
...these needful little things will accompany me to CT next week,
where they will be available EXCLUSIVELY at my book signing at 
located at 5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, CT ~
on Friday, June 27th from 11:00 ~ 2:00

these are my
 'Sewing Reliquaries' 
below ~


3" tall glass bottles filled with antique shell & bone baby-buttons, rusty pins, vintage hook & eyes, bits of thread….

 each Reliquary holds memories of days long ago ~
I have hand-picked the contents for each one from my collections of sewing tidbits.


silver capped w/matching bottoms

I've added tiny silver charms to each one ~
small thread spools, needle-charms, teeny strawberries and little bumbler-bees…
all things I love dearly!


I added a length of waxed flax cord so you can wear yours from your neck ~

 Here are those tiny little houses I've been stitching!
…now turned into pendants to show your love of cross stitch ~


2" square, stitched onto my hand dyed cupboard cloth & backed with hand dyed velvets ~

I had so much fun making these…
I think you'll love them!


I added antique brass thimbles to the bottom, then added brass charms...

...they make a sweet 'tinkling' sound when you move :)
these also have waxed flax cord to wear around your neck...


teeny brass skeleton key & scissor charms

~AND~
remember these?
remember I found a bunch of 
vintage crocheted window-shade pulls
 a couple of weeks ago?

well this is what they have become ~
fobs for your scissors!!


miniature skeleton keys stitch 1 over 1 on my hand dyed 40ct Old Farmhouse Linen….

 …backed with hand dyed velvets, too…
I am working on more at the moment as well,
stitching tiny spools of thread and miniature scissors for the remaining pulls :)

I will shorten the cords then attach them to my small primitive scissors ~
I may even add a few charms to these also ~


Oh I hope you can join me
 at The Country Mill!
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I wanted to also say
WOW!!!!
to the response I'm getting for my little witch giveaway!!
I love sharing things with you all SO much…

...you are the reason I love to do what I do !

* Blessed be *
 Lori

35 comments:

CindyC said...

Everything is really too amazing to be believed, Lori! Just WOW! :)

Jodi S said...

Love the needful things you created! Those scissor fobs are too cute! You are so talented!

Jane said...

I always admire your amazing creations!!

MommyDearest said...

Oh my! I love each and every item you have created! Wish I lived close enough to attend....but then I would have to make the difficult decision which lovely to buy!

polly said...

I am amazed at how you think up the ideas. They are beautiful!

gracie said...

How I wish I could join you in CT...just too far to stop by! I don't know which I love more...okay, I love them all! I am sure they will all be sold in a flash.

Anonymous said...

Would love it if you could make those trinkets for your etsy shop.
Susan G.

debbie haggard said...

Lori,you are one of the most creative souls i have ever 'met'. i love all of your itmes. i especially love the glass cylinders and wonder if you would share where you found those? the drapery ring scissor fobs are brilliant!

Jennifer said...

Ohh wow!! These jewelry items are great. Such a creative mind you have.

Jennifer said...

Ohh wow!! These jewelry items are great. Such a creative mind you have.

Primitive Stars said...

Morning Lori, you really work magic with your hands, love all your projects. Creative indeed, Blessings Francine.

lms said...
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lms said...

hi lori.....just got home from the lake house.....you have been such a busy girl......I love all your goodies....hey I was just wondering if you ever found out who you sent those needle threaders too yet....they never showed up here.....I have not done anything creative in such a long time...up at the lake house I have been drawing with pencil and paper as I sit on the swing next to the lake .....it is so peaceful....

Kim said...

LOVE the sweet scissor fob!!! Wish I could be there to purchase a couple of these wonderful hand mades!!
Kim~

Kim said...

LOVE the sweet scissor fob!!! Wish I could be there to purchase a couple of these wonderful hand mades!!
Kim~

Kim said...

LOVE the sweet scissor fob!!! Wish I could be there to purchase a couple of these wonderful hand mades!!
Kim~

NMK said...

Wish I could See you in CT next weekend, but I am working :-( I Love, Love ,Love your little houses you stitched !

Anonymous said...

Love all your new goodies,however do you keep coming up with these ideas, one better than the next. Have a safe trip and enjoy your time! ~Susan~ Olde Threads

scatteredseedsamplers said...

Oh what special little creations...LOVE THEM ALL!! Kindly ~ Scattered Seed Samplers

Queen Bee's Musings said...

I second the idea for the etsy shop. Love your cherished little items. So clever!

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful I love the pendant with the small houses and the little scissors are so cute!!!

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful I love the pendant with the small houses and the little scissors are so cute!!!

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful I love the pendant with the small houses and the little scissors are so cute!!!

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful I love the pendant with the small houses and the little scissors are so cute!!!

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful I love the pendant with the small houses and the little scissors are so cute!!!

Unknown said...

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Lynn said...

Wow,these are all amazing Lori! I wish I lived close enough to get to the book sale. Heck, I can't even drive right now, lol!

Anonymous said...

wish I lived close enough to go the book signing and to purchase the charms and such love them you can come to Knoxville any time :)

laura Collins
Knoxville tn

Witch of Stitches said...

Wonderful stuff, Lori, love it all.

Debra W said...

I plan to be at The Country Mill on the 27th, and I look forward to meeting you!

susiefloozie said...

I love how you've repurposed the pulls into fobs! I'm amazed at the teeny, tiny cross-stitch in the centers!

jerilanders said...

Love them, love them all! Have a successful book signing and a wonderful trip to Connecticut!

Anonymous said...

What about those of us who do not have a mouse's whisker of a chance of owning one of these beautiful creations? I adore them all! Have a safe and beautiful journey!

Catherine said...

Gosh ~ sure wish I could attend ~ to meet you and get one of those fabulous Sewing Reliquaries!!

Unknown said...

Can the tiny houses with the thimble & charm be available to buy? I would love one. I am so taken with antiqued cross stitch things.Love them.....Thank you Kathy