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Magpie much?
by Delight Worthyn on 3/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Debbie at Baubles Buttons and Beads takes bits and pieces of vintage jewelry, buttons and whatever strikes her fancy and handcrafts the most luscious pieces. (Can you tell I am coveting?) She says; “I’ve been gathering baubles, trinkets and buttons for years and have finally found a time and place in my life …
Rainy Day Blues
by Delight Worthyn on 3/07/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Awoke to a miserable rainy cold day but it was half price day at my local Salvation Army store.Walked in to find renovations going on so there was not a lot of new stuff on the floor.I did manage to find a couple of things but not satisfied I drove …
Pants On Fire?
by Delight Worthyn on 2/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am often asked how to tell the fiber content in a garment that no longer has tags. My answer is always burn it! Set aside an area with some small non flammable receptacle, a baking dish or ashtray will do nicely. You will also need a flame and long tweezers …
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
by Delight Worthyn on 2/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
T shirts are a good item for experimentation. Inexpensive, plentiful and usually 100% cotton I shop for them in the men’s department. These shirts are larger, without seaming, yielding more usable “yardage”. They do not need to be finished on the edges although I blanket stitch my raw edges. Serging …
Upcycling 101
by Delight Worthyn on 2/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Although you can expect to pay less for material you should be prepared to make up for it in labor. If you decide to take the plunge I have a few starting suggestions- 1) Become a regular at your local thrift stores. 2) Be prepared to spend time sorting through a lot …
