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LindaRuthie

LindaRuthie
Date Joined: February 5, 2008
Last Online: February 9, 2012
Birthday: May 19, 1958
Country: United States
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About Me

Profile updated February 2010

Member since February 2008

I live in Western Massachusetts, in the town I was born in. I've been married to my sweet hubby since 1991 and my son was born in 1996. I am lucky enough to be a stay at home Mom and even luckier to be homeschooling my son. He and I enjoy mysteries, studying nature, history and collecting things vintage. We like thrift shops, flea markets and yard sales. We all like to travel, but finances keep our trips close to home (New England area). That's OK because there's plenty to see and do in New England. During Spring and Summer, I like to work in my flower gardens. Autumn is my favorite season of the year. I enjoy birdwatching and try to keep the bird feeders in the yard full.
We have 2 pets at the moment, an Eastern Painted Turtle named Neville and a Parakeet named Stormy that we inherited from my MIL, October 2009.

Swapping

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If you are expecting a package from me and it does not arrive in a timely manner, please PM me so I can make it right.
I will rate your swap package, usually as soon as it arrives. And the only way I will know if my package has arrived safely to you is when you leave a rating for me. I love reading your comments!
I reuse packaging to save trees and $.
Please, feel free to re-gift anything I send that you can't use or is not your style.
My home is smoke-free and furry pet-free.
I like private swaps. Just ask.
I swap handmade items and craft supplies. I sign up for a swap when it inspires me to create. I consider anything I send out to be a gift to you, from me and I hope it makes you smile.
When making a craft to send to me, I will be very happy if you make what you are inspired to make. I love to receive an item and say to myself, "I never would have thought to do that".

Entertainment

BOOKS- Most of my reading at this time is whatever we are studying for homeschool. We all love reference books at my house. I enjoy books like "Weird U.S." , local history and legends, including ghost stories.

TV- My all-time favorite show is 'The Andy Griffith Show'. I love to learn something watching TV, so History Channel, Food Network and Discovery Channel are usually what I watch. I find I have to keep changing my favorites here as programs change and come and go. My recent favorite is Castle. I never thought I would spend my time watching 'reality' TV shows but in the past couple of years we have loyaly watched Dancing With the Stars, America's Got Talent and The Next Food Network Star. I also enjoy Ghost Hunter and the like.

MOVIES- I have always loved old musicals from the '40s & '50s. Movies like 'Singing in the Rain', 'Easter Parade', 'Guys and Dolls', 'Camelot', etc. Hubby will watch chick flicks with me like 'You've Got Mail' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'. We enjoy watching family movies like Pixar stuff, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Night at the Museum, National Treasure. I do not enjoy watching horror (makes me giggle, which annoys everyone else trying to watch.) or violence.

MUSIC- I grew up listening to my parents music and I still love Big Band and '50s & '60s Rock and Roll. Absolutely my favorite singer is Ella Fitzgerald, with Nat King Cole a close second. My son is hooked on The Beatles and The Monkees right now (got to see Mickey Dolenz in concert on 9/08 and saw Mickey, Davy and Peter on 6/11), so that's usually what we listen to in the car.

Crafts

I have been sewing and crafting for over 40 years. So, I have a lovely stash of supplies and ideas that I would enjoy swapping. My style of crafting is mostly romantic, sometimes cute and sometimes just fun. I don't mind stepping outside of my comfort zone to make something more suited to your taste. Crafts that I enjoy are;

Embroidery- I've done most types of embroidery. I don't do counted cross-stitch any more but I do enjoy redwork, chicken scratch and silk ribbon embroidery.
Quilting- I have made large quilts and I find that I enjoy planning and sewing the squares more than the actual quilting of a piece. For now, I'm happy to work on piecing and machine quilting small pieces.
Knitting- I mostly have been knitting quick things such as scarves and dishcloths. I have made sweaters (with cables!) and hats in the past.
Beads- I like working with beads, whether stringing them for a bracelet, hanging them from a Dotee or stitching them into my embroidery.
Paper Crafts- I enjoy card making and Row Houses. I have a few scrapbooks in progress and I wish I spent more time working on them.
Sewing- This has been my favorite past time since I was 11. I've sewn most everything at one time or another (don't do slipcovers, draperies or upholstery) from doll clothes to wedding gowns, from dance costumes to holiday decorations.
My favorite thing to sew at the moment are aprons. I have fallen in love with aprons. My favorite are the farm wife styles of the '40s & '50s.Like this. But anything from 1920s-1970s is fun. I collect vintage apron patterns and I have an even bigger collection (hundreds) of pictures of apron patterns on my computer. I would love to make a book showing as many styles as I could find.
Colors- I can't say there are any colors I do not like, but I prefer bright, clear colors as opposed to muted colors.

Things That Make Me Smile

Vintage and Retro Style * Anything From Victorian to Flower Power * Buttons * Pincushions * Aprons * Fabric * Crazy Quilts * Rick Rack * Beads * Embroidery * Fairies * Snowflakes * Icicles * Walks in the Woods * Chickens * Halloween * Linen Dish Towels * Scotty Dogs * Morning Coffee * Barns * Owls * The Ocean * Word Games * Sodoku * Homemade Cookies * Chocolate * Hot Tea * Felt * Violets * Collecting Sea Shells From the Beach * Scrap Quilts * Lady Bugs * Dragon Flies * Bees * Fireflies * Rhinestone Brooches * Pin-up Girls * Glitter *

I Would Love To Receive

Felted Wool or Wool Felt
Glass, Silver or Pearl Beads
Pearl Cotton or Silk Ribbon For Embroidery
Printed Fabric Ribbon
Japanese (or similar in style) Cotton Printed Fabric
Vintage Images to use in paper crafts
Buttons
Peppermint Tea

I'm Not Into

Skulls
Horror
Anything I can't show my son when I open my mail
Anything with a strong scent

Ratings

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Comment: OH MY STARS--this swap needs to be renamed "Halloween in a Piece of Luggage",; my package is as big as my luggage...Linda, you are the BOMB! I absolutely love everything--the handmade tote, the button fairy, the handmade banner, the Salem postcard, the handmade owl ornament, the pumpkin ornament, the tea, the candy corn, the metal sign, the maple sugar lack-o-lantern (did I leave anything out??). Everything will find a special place in my home and all kidding aside, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
Response: You are so very welcome. I had so much fun with your swap, I didn't know when to stop! Thank you so much for your rating and that cute little heart. Big smiles here.
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Comment: Such a classy and beautiful set!! I just love the towel and dish cloth thank you so much! And the recipe will be cooked up very soon, it sounds just like the sort of thing we will love here.
Response: Thank you so much for the awesome rating! I'm glad you are happy with the goodies I made for you. I'm also planning to make that recipe again very soon.
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Comment: I love it . Thank you.
Response: I'm so happy that it finally arrived. Thank you so much for rating and especially for the heart. :-)
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Comment: Thank-you so much! I LOVE it! I am going to hang it across my front windows today :) The tag is just beautiful,too! I wish I could give many,many hearts!
Response: I'm so glad you love it and it arrived just in time for the holiday. Thank you for the awesome rating!
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Comment: THANK YOU so much for the simply beautiful bf. She's gorgeous! Hugs & ♥'s to you! THANK YOU! =)
Response: Thank you for the lovely rating and the heart. You made my day.
Gofeen rated for Technique series Houses: Doodles on Mar 29, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely doodles house. It is really sweet. You put a lot of work into it!
Response: I'm glad it arrived safely and you enjoy it. Thank you for your sweet comments and the heart.
Dory rated for Color Series #2 Turquoise on Mar 18, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful turquiose button fairy. Great job.
Response: Thank you so much for your comments and the heart.
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Comment: Linda, I LOVE my beautiful Joannie ice skating fairy! It was so lovely that you made the buttons "mean" something! I was also touched by her story, and the fact that you designed her to reflect her country, the ice, and her medal is really special. Thank you for crafting something so special for me!
Response: I'm glad you liked her. Thank you so much for your sweet comments and kind rating.
Charlygirl rated for Color Series #1 BLACK on Mar 17, 2010
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Comment: Thank you, I love my Button Fairy, sorry this rating is a little late
Response: Thank you so much for your kind rating. I have been worried that she didn't arrive so it's a real relief to see this.
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Comment: Oh my goodness Linda, this swap package is in my top 10 swaps ever received! The towel is so adorable, and perfect! (I love the green and the butterflies!) I really like the knit dish cloth too, with matching butterflies. I can't wait to try the recipes - they look delicious! I'd love to give you many hearts for this package, but Swap-Bot will only let me give you one - you are amazing! Thank you so very much!
Response: Yea!!! Comments like yours make me so happy. I enjoyed every minute I spent creating it for you. Thank you for the rating and heart.
AnnieZS rated for AnnieZS & LindaRuthie Dotee Swap on Feb 25, 2010
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Comment: Dear Linda! Thank you for lovely little Liberty! You have quite the touch in creating. Thank you also for the extras. They will be put to good use. So nice of you to be willing to swap with a beginner Dotee maker :-) Thanks again, Ann
Response: You are very welcome. Have fun making Dotees and swapping. And thank you very much for your kind rating.
isabellasnow rated for St. Patrick's Day Button Fairy on Feb 20, 2010
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Comment: Hi Linda! WOW!!! I got my little Colleen yesterday and she is gorgeous! I was SO pleased! The work was absolutely meticulous and the packaging was simply divine! Thank you SO SO much for the quality work and for the beautiful presentation. I am thrilled!
Response: Big smiles here. Thank you for your lovely comments and the kind rating. :-) I hope she brings you the luck of the Irish!
1CrazyQuilter rated for I Love My Dishcloth & You on Feb 8, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much, I love the dishcloth!! the little button brooch is so cute I can't wait to wear it, I have 2 partys coming up around valentine's day..... and chocolate always brings a big smile.......
Response: I'm glad it brought a smile. Thank you so much for your awesome rating.
sunnisandy rated for P&N: Valentine Pincushion on Jan 31, 2010
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Comment: It is beautiful Linda ecxellent detail and work on the pin cushion. TY I love it! My collection of pin cushions is growing!
Response: I'm glad it arrived so quickly. I'm honored to have my work included in your collection. Thank you very much for your rating and hearts make me smile! :o)
LdyChinay rated for Getting to know you on Jan 29, 2010
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Comment: Hey Linda! :]!! i think its so awesome that you can teach and spend so much time with your son; maybe even get him into knitting with you in the future :] Thanks for the lovely letter
Response: Thank you for the kind rating and the heart. I have offered to teach my son to knit, but he won't bite. He has used the sewing machine and he liked that.
Tjrenee rated for Getting to know you on Jan 29, 2010
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Comment: Was a very nice email. You know we really do have quite a bit in common!
Response: Thank you for the kind rating and the heart. :-)
BuniGrrl rated for Getting to know you on Jan 29, 2010
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Response: Thank you for the kind rating.
mom2sammy rated for Getting to know you on Jan 29, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely note and I am indeed looking forward to swapping and getting to know you better!
Response: Thank you for the kind rating and the heart. :-) I'm sure we'll 'see' each other around in the group.
1bzzzymom rated for Getting to know you on Jan 29, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the email. I recently gave my sizzix away, but gained a cricut. I agree, would love to swap an envelope full of diecuts as well.
Response: Thank you for the kind rating. I enjoyed the swap and getting to know some great swappers.
Tarabell150 rated for Mardi Gras Button Fairy on Jan 25, 2010
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Comment: OMG I love her! You did an amazing job! Where ever did you find the girl at? I absolutely love her! Thank You! I love the necklaces too, I can't find those around here at all so it will nice to have a few of my own!!
Response: I love her too! She was the most fun thing to make. The necklaces came from the Mardi Gras Parade at the Eastern States Exposition (New England's country fair). We love catching them as they're tossed from the floats. Thank you for the awesome rating.

Rating Overview

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Comments

Sha2ronS on Oct 17, 2011:

Oh my stars, Linda--I haven't even opened the tissue from the Theme in a Ziplok (Halloween) Swap and I want to give you a 5 and a heart!! The card is so well writeen and gorgeous...

RyeRye on Sep 5, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

biasbabe on May 20, 2011:

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Sorry I missed your Birthday. I hope it was SEW awesome.

RyeRye on Dec 21, 2010:

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Crafting Queens group~

cobaltgypsy on Nov 23, 2010:

neca84 on Aug 23, 2010:

What a gorgeous strip you sent me, the circles were certainly dancing across my strip, I love how you incorporated the yo yos ,, what a fantastic idea. I adore it, MANY THANKS

Carol xx

OpheliaQuilts on Jun 9, 2010:

Rcvd NFS Dia de los Muertos strips. FANTASTICO! hatdance

biasbabe on May 19, 2010:

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Hope it was a awesome day

RyeRye on May 2, 2010:

HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY!

The Crafting Queens

druideye on Apr 15, 2010:

Thanks for the Salem postcard from the "All Fifty States" group tag- it's really cute!

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