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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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