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Saturday 25 January 2020

Where to find the best Quilt Kits?

Hi There.....Do you like Quilts?

Did you know that today is Visit your Local Quilt Shop Day?

Me neither but I do like to browse through the calendar to see what kind of special day today could be 😊

It seems that Quilt shops aren't getting the attention they deserve. The purpose of this 'Visit your local Quilt shop day' is to give them the recognition they deserve. And to widen the scope Fabric shops of any kind can be part of it too.

I suppose most of you know what a quilt is but for those who don't.....Here is part of the description that I found on Wikipedia

Quilts are textiles with multiple layers that are traditionally made up of three layers of fiber. Mostly they make a patchwork from smaller pieces of fabric, and the pattern and color of these pieces will be important to the design. They usually are quite light with little to no filling which makes them perfect as a blanket for spring or summer.

I have seen a lot of them on hobby fairs and I am always in admiration of the amount of work that goes into making such a quilt 😍

They have been introduced in Europe by the Crusaders in the 12th century as a quilted garment worn under their armor. One of the earliest existing works is the Tristan Quilt that was made around 1360 in Sicily.

They seem very popular in the United States where salvaging small scraps of fabric was a part of life for all households. It was often a communal activity, involving all the women and girls in a family or in a larger community.....But not only women would take part because there are also many historical examples of men participating in these quilt traditions.

Yes, girls don't be surprised.....But I know a few men who have creative hands 😉

So how about I give you some inspiration to get quilting yourself and show you some of the materials you can find on Etsy 😋

Hexie Pop Quilt Kit using V and Co Confetti or Original Ombre's

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/696047726

Seaside Stars Quilt Kit with Pattern

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/630436261

Penguin Party Kit Green Lap Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/623678216

Quilt Kit For Beginners, Pre-cut, Crazy Colorful Letters

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/760350603

LAST ONES Quilt Kit Remix Zoologie Pink Girl Zoo Animals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/194552298

Quilt Kit for Arizona Cactus by Quiltworx in Bohemian Blues

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/590366783

Windham Fabrics - Starlight - 58" x 78" Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/569189028

Granny Chic Tea Pots Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/738101017

HOPSCOTCH - Pre-cut Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/178825626

Sweet Pea Flannel Pod Precut Rail Fence Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/578013698

Ok now tell me are your fingers itching to start quilling 😁

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me an email 😊

Saturday 11 January 2020

Where can you find vintage board games?

Hi There.....Are you creative?

I am and have always been as long as I can remember. As a kid I used to love drawing, playing music on my block flute and melodica.....When I was a bit older I started to knit and sew all kinds of things for myself or for my dolls.....There were no computers or iPhones to keep us busy.....I was a teenager when we got our first pick-up (record player).....I know what you may be thinking.....Wow this woman is ancient 😁

But did you know that this month is also Hobby Month??

I suppose in even more ancient times people have always had hobbies.....They went swimming, hunting or drew on cave walls.

I am wondering.....No I don't suppose they had bathing suits haha 😂

I found on Wikipedia that the word hobby came from 'hobyn' and had the meaning of 'small horse and pony'.

Today there are hundreds of hobbies that can be put in 5 categories such as collecting, making and tinkering, activity participation, liberal arts pursuits, and sports and games.

I think I have done them all.....I used to collect keychains and frogs but don't anymore because after a while I had so many of them that I wanted to put on display, that it became far too much work dusting them off every time 😏

Making and tinkering is something I still do off course.....I make beadwork jewelry and knit.....I am working on a sweater at the moment and I will be sharing a picture of that on my Instagram profile as soon as it's finished (I guess I am gonna need about one more week).....so if you are curious just use this link to my Instagram profile.....I know I would be but I am a Little Miss Nosey I suppose 😉

Then there is the activity participation.....Things I have mostly done when being on a holiday like hiking or bike rides.

Like me, some of you might wonder what this liberal arts pursuit could be.....Those are things like singing, acting, juggling, dancing,.....So it seems like I am still doing that as well.....I am the female singer of the band as I told you in my last blog post.

And last but not least sports and games.....I am not a fan of sports anymore because as I said I am ancient but I love playing games on the computer as well as board games.

So I thought I would browse Etsy again to find some vintage board games this time 😄

Large Wooden Chessboard Box 18.9" x 18.9" with Backgammon

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/288823339

Monopoly board game from the 60s

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/709895130

Dominoes, Domino board game, Vintage board game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/596461086

Vintage 1948-1953 SCRABBLE Board Game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/654260805

1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Memory Board Game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/633790936

Mini Solitaire game made in France

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/759521293

Chess Set Chess Table with Drawers Chess Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/724391251

Vintage German Mikado game. Full set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/728545427

BINGO ~ 1987 ~ by KING

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/649332863

Handcrafted Wooden International Draughts Checkers Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/664389679

I used to play a lot of these games and they were a lot of fun.....we sometimes played for hours especially our monopoly games could take a long time before there would be a winner. How about you? Did you or do you play board games?

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me an email 😊

Saturday 28 December 2019

Where to get a stunning tie to complete your suit?

Hy there.....do you like to look at well-dressed men?

Oops or maybe you are a well-dressed man.....or perhaps not?

I love it when a man dresses up in a suit, shirt, and tie.....they look so very distinguished, more gentleman if you know what I mean 😊

Although when I think of it I recently saw a politician that was dressed up in a suit with blue and white diamonds pattern wearing a flashy yellow necktie.....to me that doesn't ring gentleman or distinguished but reminds me more of a clown 😁

Did you know that the necktie has been granted a holiday of its own? This month is been said to be the month of the necktie.

It seems that it gained importance in the 1600s during the Croatian war? When a regiment of Croats arrived in France their cravat caught the attention of the Parisian, and this way became integrated into their fashion culture.

Here is a picture of how they looked back in the 1600s. Can you imagine a man walking around like that today.....he would definitely be the laughingstock 😂

By Bartholomeus van der Helst

In the late 1800s, the modern version of the tie made its appearance. It has become a symbol of power, influence, and became associated with serious men being on serious business.

Nowadays you can find many variations on the tie such as the bow tie, ascot tie, bolo tie, zipper tie and lots more.

Ah, you have read my blogs before maybe and know where I am going at.....yes for sure let me show you some of the ties I found for you in some Etsy shops 😄

Handmade Luxurious English Silk Bow Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/583100545

138 pcs Swarovski Crystal Necktie - Skinny Slim Men 145 cm Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/728145156/138

Steampunk Tie Clip Formal Wear Mens Accessories

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/207430422

Ruty tie, hopper tie, wedding bow tie, groom bow tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/742181646

Turquoise knitted tie, silk knit necktie for men, mint ties

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687568476

Maroon Father and Son bow tie set, Father's Day gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/606941024

Silk man tie,hand painted black tie, wedding tie, tuxedo tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/746821492

WHITE 3D Wedding Bow Tie, White Feather Bow Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/533410739

Standing Cat On A Pair of Cufflinks With A Tie Slide Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/521078857

Woman bow tie, Rustic brooch, Gift for her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/521669434

I would like to say sorry to the men reading my blog and thinking finally she wrote something for us men.....but there had to be at least one item for women in here too 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day. Want to be on my blog next time ??

Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊

Saturday 30 November 2019

Where to find the perfect gift wrapping for your special gifts

Hi There.....What are you planning this Holiday Season?

You may not have noticed but it's getting really close to the end of this year. Are you preparing things already or not?

I am celebrating Christmas eve with my husband, my daughter, son in law, granddaughter and my son. Because we are just with the five of us adults we decided not to get any Christmas gifts except for the granddaughter. She will probably be loaded with gifts 😁

What traditions do you have? Do you put up a Christmas tree?

I am waiting for Saint Nicholas to be over before I am gonna put ours up. I have always loved decorating for Christmas. We have a tree and lots of special ornaments like paper butterflies, small figurines, small toys and lots of different sizes of baubles. and in addition to a tree, we have a large Santa Claus, a smaller one and a large squirrel and lots of garlands and flickering lights 😄

Don't you just love it when the streets are all decorated with lights and you pass by the stores with their Christmas decorations?

Or is it just me because I am an emotional soul.....no, no not an emotional eater.....well at least not anymore 😜

Actually, I have always been lead by my emotions.....but I have come to terms with it that sad movies make me cry and seeing others sad makes me wanna cry too.....that is just who I am.

I could actually write a whole story about how hard that was growing up.....but then again being laughed at by a lot of people made me stronger and more determined. So forget about that story because it is not happening.....or at least not today 😇

But let's get back into the Christmas spirit and talk a bit about where to find that perfect gift wrapping that I was gonna tell you about. And if you have read a few of my blogs you know by now that I am always trying to promote some handmade shops on Etsy in my blog. Today is no different.....here are some of the beautiful items I found for you 😉

Cat Christmas Wrapping Paper Gift Set Cat Wrapping Paper

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/656770257

Merry XMAS Gift Tags, Christmas Hang Tags

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/462114526

6 Origami little dress pattern, Gift wrapping, 7 x 10 cm for small gifts

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/638336292

Environmentally Friendly Christmas Gift Wrapping Solutions

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/755585931

10 Christmas Gift Tags, Pack of Custom Gift Tags in Traditional Colours

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/742389095

Money Gift Rudolph envelope Felt wrapping

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/628462881

Merry Xmas Tote bag Glitter Christmas Cotton Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/743536831

Handmade Watercolour Christmas Santa Claus Pattern Paper Gift Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/566429087

10pcs red satin ribbon bows with pearls, high-quality handmade bows

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/737153986

Wine bottle bags | Coworker Christmas gifts | Wine Gift Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/724402740

Ok now don't say I didn't warn you in time or didn't give you enough inspiration for your gift wrapping 😉

Saturday 23 November 2019

Where to find the perfect little black dress for New Years Parties.

Hi There.....Do you like to dress up for a party?

I do for sure.....even when I just go out for dinner or for my rehearsals with my band Back To.

Actually, I don't have that many things in my wardrobe still because I lost 41 kilos with a gastric bypass since January 2018. And I have been on the same weight now for about somewhat more than a half year. So I have been trying to renew my wardrobe with more fitting clothes 😃

Some people say I lost too much but I am 1.65 m and still weigh 68.5 on average.....for me that is just perfect no matter what others may think.....although I still haven't completely gotten used to it when I see myself on pictures.....after all, I have been overweight for about 30 years. So this is me to the people that think I am too skinny 😛😣😎

Now enough blabla and back to the fashion topic. There is something important still missing in my wardrobe.

Haha what could that be then 😇

The little black dress.....according to fashion experts it is essential that every woman has one in her closeth. They say it symbolizes effortless elegance, simplicity, and style.....I can't say that I don't agree with their statement.....actually I could but I won't 😁

So I did some searching for you on Etsy and tried to find some lovely handmade dresses for all kinds of women.....and here are the results of the Belgian jury 😉