Collections... What do you collect???

[fun2sew]

I collect Gingher Designer Sewing Scissors,

I just have a few to get to complete my collection.
While collecting I meet a alot of nice people!

Windwillow is one of them. She is one this board!

And I collect Sewing Machines, can never have too many of these!

[Sew So Happy]

I started collected Longaberger baskets when I married into my dh's family. That was only because my mil sold it. She would buy one for me for birthdays and holidays. The longer I have been in the family, the bigger they get! These are a practical item for me to collect, because I can use them.
With three kids, anything else would get broke around here.

[windwillow]

Hey Dawn,
You are right...I have almost finished my search of all the Gingher Designer scissors and I also collect sewing machines, my best friend (Betty) collects both as well...anyone else collect Gingher scissors or sewing machines?
Keneta

[Sew 'N Sane]

I collect thimbles of places that either I have visited or my hubby or family members. When my parents went to England, Scotland and Wales last summer, my wonderful mother brought me 6 thimbles.

:elefant:

[ShirleyC]

I collect salt and pepper shakers - mostly really unique ones. I have a Christmas collection that I put out only at Christmas. The ones everyone loves the most are the ones that look like light bulbs.

I also collect Seraphim 12" angels by Roman. I have a curio full, but I need to get the last 2 that came out. I have room for 2 or 3 more, and then I'm quitting. They are so peaceful to look at.

[just_teachin]

Carry out menus! :laugh:

I'm surprised no one has said embroidery designs yet! ;)

In all seriousness, I don't really collect anything...

[fun2sew]

Wow... Windwillow,

What a nice organized sewing room!

I like how you have all your scissors displayed SEW nice!

Now I wish I would have kept my little sewing machine. Oh well, someone else can enjoy it!

Off to start cleaning my sewing room!

Dawn

[Alligator]

I collect the willow trees. and SHOES!!!

[Jami Johnson]

Wow... Windwillow,

What a nice organized sewing room!

Dawn

I was just about to say the same thing, even before I saw your post, Dawn. I am one of those people that likes things very organized and for the most part each room of my house is pretty much that way. EXCEPT, and that's a big except, my studio. I can't keep on top of it. Especially like right now when I'm test stitching like a mad woman trying to get lots of new sets out. We won't even talk about what it looks like right this minute. But, I think you'd all forgive the mess since it does mean new collections. :)

Speaking of...I'm just about done with Renae's music and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I enjoy listening to music, but I have absolutely no musical talent whatsoever. But, can I tell you how cool these designs are...gorgeous! I will definitely be finding a use for them, music or not.

Also, in the works are some 4x4 Dolly Mama's. People have been begging for these for a very long time. They'll be brand new sayings...no repeats.

[idesign]

I collect vintage pillowcases with embroidery and crochet (unused). I have been fascinated by embroidery and crochet combined since I was very young. The other thing is Shelley china, but I had to stop when every bit of my dining room was full to the brim with it. They are kind of like pet rocks (old enough to remember those?) in that they just sit there looking pretty. Oh, and embroidery designs. Good thing they don't take up much room, except on the hard drive!

Carol

[Alligator]

yeah. the sewing room was awesome. Inspired me to try to "clean" up mine this weekend. I jsut through stuff around...

[Sewfaithfully]

I guess I collect small scissors. No brand name or anything just cute small emb or sewing scissors.

I like things nice and organized, too.

My hubby and I built the upper cabinet for above my sewing table this recently past Christmas. I LOVE it!!!! He built me the sewing table also... a Christmas present 10 or so yrs ago.
BTW...We they couldn't get the new cabinet in through the house. It wouldn't fit! They had to take it back outside and take the window out of the bedroom and get it in the house that way:eek:

The pic is right after it was put up and we were tidying things back up. Not quite reorganized at that point.

[Alligator]

I wish my husband was so inspired to help me

[rubiesnana]

I collect wizard of oz,I have an oz room

[windwillow]

Nice cabinet, isn't it wonderful to have someone to show they care about you and what you enjoy doing (sewing and stuff). I am so happy for you, now what are you going to make him?
Keneta

[nanamcd]

I collect all manner of items related to my home town in IL. There is considerable history, and the silica sand deposits have made for glass products of all sorts, including Peltier marbles. One of my favorites is an old wooden street sign with "Main Street" in tin letters, which was at one time applied to the side of a building that my grandparents owned downtown.

What I need to do is collect less cluttery stuff - files of magazine articles and clippings, stacks of catalogs, that kind of thing. Lean and mean is my battle cry for 2008!

[windwillow]

Nanamcd,
Cool, history is so important, we (my hubby, dogs and me) go on history jaunts all over the place. To have a piece of it is even better.
Keep going girl.
Keneta

[Sewfaithfully]

Nice cabinet, isn't it wonderful to have someone to show they care about you and what you enjoy doing (sewing and stuff). I am so happy for you, now what are you going to make him?
Keneta



My hubby does support what I do. For that I am thankful. And although I have not embroidered him anything since the cabinet was made, I have sewn him a pair of flannel pj bottoms with black labs all over. We have a chocolate lab and he loves her! Also I have emb him shirts for his business.

[SassySunshine]

Some great collections here and I'm loving the organization! Nice cabinets!

I used to collect Longaberger Baskets... have more than I have room for so had to stop... LOL!

I collect fabric, yarn, and currently Amigurumi crochet patterns. :rolleyes:

[rosebud314]

I collect owls, have been since I was in high school. I also collect turtles, fabric, and sewing patterns

[cruisin]

Carry out menus! :laugh:

I'm surprised no one has said embroidery designs yet! ;)

In all seriousness, I don't really collect anything...

LOVE..the carry out menu comment.

I don't really intentionally collect anything either. I just have stuff...too much stuff....not enough places to put it. I am a cluttered mess.

[windwillow]

I collect vintage pillowcases with embroidery and crochet (unused). I have been fascinated by embroidery and crochet combined since I was very young. The other thing is Shelley china, but I had to stop when every bit of my dining room was full to the brim with it. They are kind of like pet rocks (old enough to remember those?) in that they just sit there looking pretty. Oh, and embroidery designs. Good thing they don't take up much room, except on the hard drive!

Carol

You mentioned pet rocks, among everything else, I have rocks from everywhere, Harpers Ferry, Bar Harbor, Maine, Manassas, New Mexico, Belize,, they usually are about 4-6 " across and 5-12 " tall, I like to display them, now most of the are delegated to the guest room (out of space). Does anybody else still collect rocks beside me, my husband, my daughter, and my niece?

[craftmama]

I didn't think I collected anything. However, when they kids got married and moved out..........I now have a giraffe collection(DD), a vintage car collection(DS), and after looking around, I guess I collect books. (diet books, cookbooks, quilting books, and embroidery books).

[Nickel]

I collect cookbooks, and I collection I am trying to get rid of is a Dust collection

[artsiegirl]

I collect kaleidoscopes and cookbooks. Oh and my husband says that I collect hobbies that require alot of junk!:eek:

[Becca]

I collect rocks. I love to go rock hounding. My husband would say I collect fabric and anything else to do with sewing. He's right!!!

[Cynelle]

Ummm... fabric and embroidery designs LOL

I guess I also collect shot glasses from places I've been but generally keep it to one per State. It's funny though because I don't really drink.

I also collect wooden locally made(if i can find them) sailboat ornaments from different places - talk about hard to find. Some look like pirate ships, others rowing boats but they are fun to put up on the tree at Christmas.

[windwillow]

Ummm... fabric and embroidery designs LOL

I guess I also collect shot glasses from places I've been but generally keep it to one per State. It's funny though because I don't really drink.

I also collect wooden locally made(if i can find them) sailboat ornaments from different places - talk about hard to find. Some look like pirate ships, others rowing boats but they are fun to put up on the tree at Christmas.

:rolleyes: Hey, I really didn't think of my little boats as a collections, so far 29 4-6" wooden canoes, and about 12 more larger ones, the we have six lobster boats from Bar Harbor, Me. We have about another 2 dozen little cabin cruiser and such then we got 6 little sailboats, WOW, we've got more than we thought, this past Christmas we had little boats and little carved wooden birds (most of the from Bar Harbor, Me., on our tree. You can't tell we like that place or anything, huh.:love: Keneta

[Cynelle]

:rolleyes: Hey, I really didn't think of my little boats as a collections, so far 29 4-6" wooden canoes, and about 12 more larger ones, the we have six lobster boats from Bar Harbor, Me. We have about another 2 dozen little cabin cruiser and such then we got 6 little sailboats, WOW, we've got more than we thought, this past Christmas we had little boats and little carved wooden birds (most of the from Bar Harbor, Me., on our tree. You can't tell we like that place or anything, huh.:love: Keneta

That is really neat! I'll bet your tree looked great.

[windwillow]

Cynelle,
I only put up a small group of three trees 2,3,&4'. I thought you might like to see a couple of photos of some of the boats and birds.

[Sewfaithfully]

Those are extraordinary! Thanks for sharing the pics.

[NJMo]

I have about 400 bells.

[windwillow]

I collect Gingher Designer Sewing Scissors,

I just have a few to get to complete my collection.
While collecting I meet a alot of nice people!

Windwillow is one of them. She is one this board!

And I collect Sewing Machines, can never have too many of these!

Hey Dawn,
Down to just needing one pair 8" & three pair 4". I also now have a lot of spares to sell later. I am hooked on this board and my scissors. Windwillow

[fun2sew]

Hey Dawn,
Down to just needing one pair 8" & three pair 4". I also now have a lot of spares to sell later. I am hooked on this board and my scissors. Windwillow

Hey Girl... Good for you!
I bet I can guess the 8" one becuase I am in need of that one too!
Maybe we cal WILL out collections to each other and Betty! LOL (Just kidding). Just don't know if anyone will apprciate them after we are gone.
My 2 girls MIGHT.

Anyway... funny how we got together and then I openend my mouth about this awesome board and are enjoying the company!

Blessings
Dawn

[NJMo]

Just out of curiosity -- just how many different pairs of Ginghers are there?