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Category Archives: Gifts
Finally, the Rune Ring review
Sorry it’s taken me so long to get around to posting photos. I received this ring for Christmas, but since it was a surprise, it ended up being too small and we had to return it for another size. Once … Continue reading
My not-a-review of Noble Collection Deathless Replica Sword
Keeping up with the past couple items I’ve covered, I just added my thoughts with lots of photos of the Noble Collection’s Deathless Replica Sword of Thorin Oakenshield. You can see the item here: Noble Collection Deathless Replica Sword I’m … Continue reading
Helpful 2014 Christmas Gifts
Sometimes I don’t like posts like these, because I feel like I’m bragging, however… with the limited budget I am on (I will skip buying “important” things like new normal clothes or shoes so I can buy fabric or reference … Continue reading
Christmas 2013 Gifts
To be honest, I wasn’t really much in the mood for the holidays. After the year I’ve had, I was just feeling a little “meh,” not to mention my poor husband has been working so much overtime. We don’t really … Continue reading
Bad news, project update, and an early birthday present
For those who know me, or follow my Facebook page, you probably saw that I lost my brother this month. Death itself can be a hard thing to work through, and the circumstances behind my brother’s death were very hard … Continue reading
A Bright Spot During a Sad Holiday
As I mentioned in my last entry, the year ended on a very sad note for me. I adore the holidays, and while I’m determined to look forward to them every year and continue my festive ways, there will still … Continue reading
Embroidered birthday gift for my husband
I’m still very new to embroidery, but I sometimes like to make things for people as gifts. This past Thursday was my husband’s birthday, and since I didn’t have any pressing deadlines I thought I would try to make him … Continue reading
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A tea gathering and fabric gifts
This past Saturday, some of the members of my private 18th century costumers group decided to get together. Not everyone was able to attend, sadly. In fact, we were a little nervous we wouldn’t have very many at all, but … Continue reading
Very thoughtful and helpful gifts this year!
My wonderful mother-in-law, Mary, helped me mark a few more items off of my 18th century costuming list this Christmas! I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed with everything I need to make for my first costume, as well as my … Continue reading
My husband’s surprise birthday gift to me
This past Sunday, Halloween, was my birthday. It was a great day, despite a few folks feeling under the weather. I received many thoughtful gifts and wonderful donations of cash to help keep me sewing! I thought one gift, in … Continue reading