Time Goes By!

Wow - over a month since posting! I've been really busy at my (fairly new) job. I love it - very challenging. I've never worked for such a large corporation but it suits me fine, and I get to stay in my small little mountain town. So - my creative time has shrunk a bit - I have lots of ideas for projects so check back~  Lately, I have become obsessed with these adorable little figures from Robin Ridener at Baggaraggs! Aren't they just great? I bought these two, and I know I will soon add to the collection! Hope you all have a great Easter ~ It's going to be a warm, gorgeous day here tomorrow!

This is Asparagus - by Baggaraggs! (photo by Robin Ridener)

This is Vera Hottingham by Baggaraggs! (photo by Robin Ridener)

Warner Bros Costumes

A few months ago the owner of the antique store where I used to work went to an auction where she purchased a 'lot' of costumes from Warner Bros.! Oh...my...goodness! There were so many shirts, petticoats, bodices, pantaloons, aprons, etc. I couldn't make up my mind on what to purchase! Most of the items looked to be from old 'westerns' and judging by the sizes (which were very, very tiny) I'm thinking they are very old! My pictures do not do them justice. I am dazzled by all the lace, trims and muslin.What a treasure! The waists are so small they don't fit on my size 8 mannequin!

yummy old muslin and lace

love the rusty-red of the tulle

layers and layers - I think there's at least 8... 

not in great shape but pretty! 

pantaloons!

so many layers - this petticoat weighs about 10+ pounds! 

My Etsy store is now open!

It's been a long time in the making - but I have opened my Etsy store... I have little 'quilties' available right now, and I'll be adding some vintage items and other things as I get them photographed. This takes a bit more time than I thought! Please go here ~ jaimecollectionner ~  for a visit - I am trying to figure out how to get the sidebar link up and running as well!

Luminous

Nest 

Sing

Friends

Ooh la la! 

Grandma's Flower Garden

Valentine Project!

I love Valentine's Day, and I especially love creating hearts! However, I seem to have started a bit late this year! I went to the local thrift store and found some wonderful white quilted pillow covers - king size - 2 for $3.50! Brought them home with a heart project in mind! Dyed one of them in the sink - a lovely shade of 'shabby', faded, red! Cut it into heart shapes, added a little vintage ribbon rosette I had, and here you go~

Found this 'embroidered' piece of fabric... lots of possibilities! 

One of the white quilted pillow covers (before)

Acollection of hearts I put in a basket! 

One of the pillow covers dyed - love this red! 

My studio helper - Asparagus! My new purchase from Baggaraggs! Love her dolls! 

The quilted heart - complete! 

I have chosen a WINNER for my Grow Your Blog giveaway! I did it the old-fashioned way, and the winner is Karen B of Elderberry Street! Karen, send me your address and I'll get it mailed out soon! Thank you all for visiting my blog - I'm still looking through each and every one of yours who participated in Grow Your Blog! So much inspiration! I have opened my Etsy store - it's a work-in-progress, so please check back! Here's the link ~ j'aime collectionner (I love to collect).

Last Sign Ups for Giveaway!

I promised a giveaway today, January 26th, for Grow Your Blog Party! I will give you until midnight MST to leave a comment and announce the winner tomorrow! Thanks for visiting!

2 Bags Full - Grow Your Blog Party!

I am so happy to be part of 2 Bags Full - Grow Your Blog Party! I have been blogging (inconsistently!) for over 6 years! My goal is to become a regular blogger! I am interested in textiles, anything vintage and many other creative endeavors. I should have my Etsy store going very soon, so hopefully you will check back to see what I have to offer! I like to experiment with dyeing fabric so my GIVEAWAY will include my latest color sample! Please introduce yourself by leaving a comment and by joining my blog! I will choose a winner on Saturday, January 26th! Looking forward to visiting others on Grow Your Blog!

Please join me on Saturday for the Grow Your Blog party! Can't wait!

Merry Christmas ~ Happy New Year!

It's been so long since I have posted! My apologies! Things sort of started snowballing toward the end of summer (good things!) and I have just neglected the blog! I will be back for the New Year - with an update as well as the promised Etsy store, etc. Have a great holiday season!

Where Bloggers Create 2012!

Where Bloggers Create officially starts on July 14th but I will be at Vintage Whites Market, so here's my contribution early! I have a very tiny new house and have utilized my dining area for a studio! It's definitely a work in progress! Please become a 'follower' on my blog and I will put your name into the basket for an upcoming giveaway! Thank you for visiting!

a collection of 'stuff'

My studio/dining area - still deciding on something for the wall! 

grandma's sewing machine

antique quilt blocks and more 'stuff'

delicate paper lace doilies (might give a few of these away!)

lace is my passion

more lace! 

this space holds just a small portion of my textiles, laces, etc

VIntage Whites Market

I will be at Vintage Whites Market in Somers, MT where I hope to meet up with Karen Sue of Sue Bee and Butterflies!

Happy Independence Day!

Just checkin' in on the 4th of July. Check back by July 14 (or sooner, hopefully) for the updated blog - just in time for Where Bloggers Create!

Total Makeover

Yes, be prepared for a total Remnants blog makeover. I've been working on this for awhile. Should be finished soon. I know you will want to come back for a visit. Better photos, more posts, giveaways, Etsy store, etc.

Dye Bath

I don't know why (in the middle of unpacking in my new house) I decided to dye some fabric and lace! Needed to switch gears for a bit, I guess! Don't you love this color? I think I will add some of this to the giveaway! Check here for previous post for the details!

Blog Issue

Some sort of problem occurring with the blog so it temporarily looks different! I will update asap. Thanks for your patience!

Lovely Tray

Isn't this great? I found this beautiful painted wood tray at Montana Camp while I was working the other day. Perfect colors for the new home! Don't forget to leave a comment on the previous post to enter the Spring Giveaway! I will draw a name on May 10th!

Spring Giveaway!

I promised a giveaway - and here we go! I have a brand new copy of Country Living's (UK edition) Country Home! Lots of inspiration in this magazine/book. I might include a bit of lace, some wooden spools of thread, a few crystal chandelier drops and possibly some other goodies! Please comment on this post and if you aren't a follower please sign up ~ that might give you an extra entry into the drawing~ thanks for stopping by. I will choose a winner on Thursday, May 10!

What Are You Doing? Where Have You Been?

My new street! 

Some goodies I have acquired/found during packing! 

I"m in the middle of a move right now. Hopefully I will stay in this place awhile. Excited to have a tiny little yard, tiny little studio space. It will be great. I will have photos soon when I'm settled. Meanwhile, I think I will gear up for a giveaway. In my packing I've found all sorts of treasures that I'd love to share! Check back on Tuesday, May 1st for details!

I am a really nice mom!

Really. I. am. I am actually going to take my 13 yr old daughter to the midnight showing of The Hunger Games! On-a-school-night! Both of my daughters and I have read all the books. They are great. I definitely recommend them! I am probably more excited than my daughter to see this movie! Unfortunately, my oldest daughter lives in Michigan so can't go with us!

Published!

Remember the Princess & the Pea photo shoot we did a few months ago? Well, Tyson Vick, the wonderful photographer who did the shoot submitted his work for publication and it was published in a Canadian fashion magazine - T&M magazine! Exciting, huh? I was the 'set designer' for this - Here are some of his photos from the magazine - love it! I will share more with you soon!