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Magpie much?

by Delight Worthyn on 3/26/10 | View Comments 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 | View Comments 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 | View Comments 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 | View Comments 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 | View Comments 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 …