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CrystalStitches

CrystalStitches
Date Joined: July 13, 2007
Last Online: January 16, 2017
Birthday: October 12
Country: United States
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About Me

I am a SAHM of 3 beautiful children, ages 8, 6, and 4. I have been ecstatically married for 10 years. I love to create and collect things (DH calls it packratting :D). Color inspires me along with antique and heirloom things. I like all things vintage, polka-dots, ice cream, daygowns and bonnets, cupcakes, crafting with my kids, pincushions, ephemera, buttons, ribbon. I love to repurpose items. For instance: DH old blue jeans are made into clothespin aprons. Favorite color by order: green, blue, pink, white, ivory, gray, red, aqua, lemony yellows, soft oranges, peach, ok, ok, I just love color. But green and blue are my favorites (today anyway tee hee.

Favorite Music

My taste is music is very eclectic. I like gospel music (Donnie McClurkin, Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee, Celine Dion, love, love, love, Harry Connick Jr.

Favorite Books

I LOVE TO READ! Francine Rivers, Nicholas Sparks, Kevin Leman

Favorite Movies

Jane Austen movies, The Passion of the Christ,

Favorite Crafts

Oh boy! Where do I start? Heirloom Sewing and Smocking are my first loves. I love creating heirloom Christening gowns and daygowns that will be passed on and loved by future generations. It makes me feel like I am leaving my mark on the world. I also like to crochet with thread, not yarn. I have recently fallen in love with knitting socks. There is something about the amazing colors and soft-as-butter merino that melts my heart. I also like to make cards. My daughter and I have been bonding over our card making sessions. Quilting also runs in my blood. I love antique quilts, appliqued quilts, tiny pieced quilts.....well you get the idea. Hand Embroidery is my absolute favorite thing to do with my hands. I love seeing thread form a picture and come to life.

Ratings

Suzanne rated for Cookie A. Sock Swap II on May 6, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for such a great package! The yarn is beautiful, and I love the pattern you picked out.
iwcquilts rated for Sock Knittin #3 on Apr 4, 2008
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Comment: I received the most beautiful yarn...Ocean wind..color Shiraz...the yummiest coral color. The pattern was Twisted Flower....a Cookie A. pattern. This was a wonderful partner. Thank you again Crystal
sauvageblue rated for Cookie A. Sock Swap on Mar 16, 2008
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JL rated for STRAWBERRYS FOR YOU? YES Totally!!!! on Feb 27, 2008
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Comment: Thank You, Love the check holder & dry towel the most. SOrry for the late rating
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Comment: Everything was so superbly wonderful!
Response: I'm so glad you liked your package. I hope they were all items that you could use :)
Turtlemoon rated for Dishcloth Swap -Twice is Nice on Feb 20, 2008
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Comment: Lovely cloth's and yummy evil dark choc!! Thank you so much!
AngelFaeryKathleen rated for Photo and Quotes on Dec 27, 2007
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Comment: Sorry I'v left is so long to rate you :-)
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Comment: Oh, what a great box of goodies you sent to me! I loved it all and the purples are gorgeous. Thank you so much!
meeramuse rated for Mushrooms Galore on Oct 17, 2007
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Comment: I really love the mushroom hair barrettes. By unfortunate events, the envelope arrived opened (probably by the post office) and the adorable embroidered book arrived damp from the rain, notebook is replaceable anyway.I will use it and cherish it any way. The bag is very cute and love the embroidery on it. You really put a lot of creativity into everything. It was a very nice package.
stacirose rated for I really love to make.... on Oct 17, 2007
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Comment: I received your package for the 'I really love to make swap' and while the goal was to create something you really like to make, I can't express how offended I am. I suppose if I really liked to make swastikas or dildos I would have the good judgment not to send them as I might enjoy making them, but my partner probably would not enjoy receiving them. I'm guessing you are of an age to realize these things and if you had taken one moment to look at my profile - this would have occurred to you. I am beyond appalled - I can't believe how little tact you had for this swap.
sann rated for Initial-ly yours on Oct 13, 2007
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Comment: Beautiful handmade goodies! Lovely!
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Comment: OMG what can i say I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!so perfect i am going to use it to bake a cake tonight!
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Comment: Thank you! Oooh... socks! i've never made a sock before... wish me luck!
cathych rated for Join in with the Blog awards! on Sep 20, 2007
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cat rated for Ice Cream Swap on Sep 14, 2007
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Comment: thanks :) i actually sent three of the same items to my partner, and wished i had kept them for myself too, so it was good to get them back :P
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Comment: I truly enjoyed reading through your blog and seeing all your many unique and wonderful talents. You truly have a gift with crafts and art, and you are a blessing to your friends and family :) I'm awarding you with a gold star for having such a fantastic blog that you have put a lot of honest effort into!
elusivecallie rated for Int. Sewing Needle Case on Sep 5, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much. This is amazing!!!! I can not only hold my needles, but the thread, scissors, and my needle lace patterns as well!!!
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Comment: What a lovely package! Thank you so much - all of it was wonderful!!! Those buttons are absolutely adorable, and the fabrics are gorgeous!
lucyellen rated for Int. Sewing Needle Case on Sep 4, 2007
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Comment: Oh. My. Gosh. What a beautiful needlecase! I absolutely adore it - and the colors! and the little beaded extra! Wow - Great Swap and Swap Partner - Thank you so much :0)
Simone rated for Photo and Quotes on Sep 1, 2007
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Comment: Lovely

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Comments

yakiduk on May 16, 2008:

Just checking on your Sock Knittin #3 yarn to make sure you got it.

CelestialFreak on Mar 26, 2008:

Thanks for joining my summer apron swap!

PS I'm a Crystal too!

zosia on Jan 24, 2008:

I'm glad you like the cloths! I hope the green is a shade that you like :)

lucyellen on Sep 4, 2007:

Crystal - Just another note to tell you how much I loved my needle book swap with you! I want everyone to know what a fabulous swapper you are! - Lucyellen :0)

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