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LittleRed

LittleRed
Date Joined: August 30, 2007
Last Online: May 16, 2013

Country: Canada
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Favorite Crafts

I am an unfocused craft addict. There isn't much I haven't tried. I have no artistic abilities (really....NONE) but am usually stubborn enough to keep at things til they look acceptable to me. I have scrapbooked but it has not really grabbed me, knit (a little), felted, basic sewing, quilted, thrown pots, done stained glass, lampworked beads, just started to embroider again, and really enjoy cooking (and eating). I enjoy working on small projects since very large ones rarely seem to make it to completion. I find myself always busy with something or another. I do a lot of volunteer work at my sons school.....too much it seems and am trying to cut back. Oh, and apparently my ebaying habits are close to requiring an intervention. I love vintage finds, Love Them! Next I would like to spend some time on crochet. I have just begun to try thread crochet and am a good way into 20 inch diameter table center piece. Hoping to finish it someday soon. You can see my knit and crochet projects on Ravelry....I'm IckleRed there.

Favorite Music

I recently discovered how great running can be with an ipod shuffle. Now what's playing on my ipod is some Hoobastank, Avril Lavine, Dido, and Kelly Clarkson. Growing up I took piano lessons for 9 years. I don't play near as much as I should.

Favorite Books

Since work, the internet, and keeping my house semi-respectable takes up so much of my time there isn't a lot of time for reading. When I was younger, I used to read for hours....now I would be lucky to find 30 minutes for reading...... consequently I instead listen to books on MP3. Just finished listening to the first five Game of Thrones Books. That way I can multi task When I do have a few minutes I go through cookbooks and crafting books.

About Me

I am unexpectedly back to work after being at home for a few years. I have a degree in chemical engineering and have worked in the pulp and paper and petrochemical industry in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. I try to run or do yoga most days. I am cheap...ok thrifty sounds better...or does it? Love garage sales, thrift store and have jars of vintage buttons and trim. Can anyone ever have enough buttons. I am trying to de-clutter as I have a tendancy to collect crafting stuff because the second I throw something out...I find a use, or worse yet, a need for it.

I like to collect

I collect a few things. I am helping my son with a stamp collection so I really appreciate partners who use actual stamps for postage. I usually go out of my way to use postage on mine as well especially if it is listed on your profile as an interest. I have quite a ridiculous amount English china cups and saucers and serving plates. Mostly Coalport, Royal Albert, Parragon, Star, Aynsley, and some Shelley. I also have a small collection of Figgjo Flint in the pattern Lotte and Market which I love for it's vintage look. And you can never have enough egg coddlers. I have 6 now, all Royal Worcester....and I have given some away to try and spread the addiction. Vintage buttons, rick rack & trims. Swanky swig glasses, milk glass, and vintage or new linen tea towels. Cookbooks and Fine Cooking Magazines. Vintage craft magazines and patterns. Some of these "collections" arose from an inability to throw things out....And recently a small collection of owl items....

A few of my Favourite Things

I like to sew, crochet or knit small projects. So I like trim, rick rack, vintage buttons and fabric, cotton FQ's, ribbon, good quality embroidery floss like DMC & wool felt. I do love the combination of red and aqua. I also like yellow.....and polka dots! I love Liberty tiny floral prints....very hard to get here unless it's mail order. Anything Vintage.... If it's vintage....I will probably love it:) I am collecting stamps now with my son....so I appreciate when you can use actual postage on your envelope...I will save them:) When it comes to teas...I drink a lot:) I love black flavoured teas, mint & genmaicha green teas. I am not opposed to a cuppa camomile now and again. Not a big fan of rooibos unless it is an interesting flavour that masks the flavour of the rooibos itself. Not a fan of white teas at all. That being said, I will pass on anything white in another swap, and might try an interesting flavour of rooibos if it came my way. If you think it's fabulous.....I'd give it a try.

Late or Missing Swaps:(

If you have sent a swap to me and I have not rated it yet.....feel free to contact me to check on it. I always rate, and usually within a day or two of receiving a swap. But sometimes I do forget.....so if in doubt please PM me. Please note that mail to and from Canada is a little slow. Mail between the US and Canada usually takes 7-10 working days. Also, if you are receiving a swap from me.....my neighbourhood post office will post mark with the date as the next working day date (not the actual mailing day) if a package is brought to them after the morning mail run. According to Canada Post Rules they are not supposed to do this......but it seems that complaining has not helped.

About Ike

Ike will be 11 in July 2012. He is a very high energy boy, but is not into competitive sports. He loves Baden Powell Scouts, bugs, water fights, fishing and spending time at the cabin, Wii, Garage Band, bike riding, taking his own pictures, making things, and is just getting into stamp collecting. He likes Pokemon, sonic, and Percy Jackson books. We have read all of the Harry Potter books and are now on to the Charlie Bone book. Not as well written as HP.....but Ike doesn't seem to notice such things.

Things I don't like so much...

While I hate to be picky, there are some things I would rather not get. That being said, don't worry too much about this list as I can always find a use for things that are not my cuppa. However, not so fond of cross stitch, plastic canvas, paper art ATCs, (I have received some beautiful fabric art ones though), stickers (unless it is part of a swap requirement), the colour purple, acrylic yarn, polyester fabrics, polyester thread, or poor quality embroidery thread (nothing more sad that making a project where the thread dye bleeds because you used cheap embroidery thread). PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU SEND ME CHAIN LETTER TYPE THINGS I WILL NOT SEND THEM ON TO OTHERS OR BACK TO YOU. I had to add this today as I received an envelope filled with all sorts of post card, bookmark, charm fabric, X-slips??? and postage stamp chain letters.... many with no explanation of how they work. I am a bit sad not to pass them on, but there is no way I am about to mail out 80 envelopes which is the total amount of copies I am asked to distribute.

Ratings

JainaBee rated for QUICK Postage stamp bags swap #80 on May 5, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the extras. Will pass the stamp bags later on. :)
cuprousmoon rated for FF: 2.5 inch square swap #1 on May 4, 2013
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Comment: OMG! Love the panel! Thankyou so much! Plus you have a great collection of fabrics!
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Comment: I received your bias tape today - it is so lovely! Thanks for the recipe book too. And a special thank you for your kindness!
Jester777 rated for HAPPY MAIL EVERY MONTH - APRIL on Apr 30, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much, a lovely little package! :D
Whippet rated for QUICK Postage stamp bags swap #80 on Apr 29, 2013
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Comment: Thank you Debbie for all the postage stamp bags you sent to me.
Response: Thanks for the <3! Hope you enjoyed your swap.
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Comment: Love,love,love the package. I even love the stamp!! Thank you so much!!!
Response: Glad you enjoyed your swap! Thanks for the<3
earlori7 rated for FF: International: Simple Wallet on Apr 23, 2013
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Comment: I loved the wallet. Thank you so much. You did such an excellent job sewing it. I might make a few more myself as give aways.
Response: Thanks very much for the <3!! Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for taking part in the swap. I am also hoping to make a few more
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Comment: The color choice and execution makes me the proud owner of a "couture" pouch -love d the sewing machine and how precisely you placed the designs. The little items inside ... Everything made me feel special.
Response: So glad you liked it....I had fun with the patter! Thanks very much for the <3
pickle rated for HAPPY MAIL EVERY MONTH - March on Mar 28, 2013
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Comment: what a great package! perfect in every way. loved your zine, and the little tea (to be redeemed asap). not to mention the special delivery, stamp and doodles. awesome!
Response: Glad you liked it neighbour:) Thanks for the <3
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Comment: What a wonderful package to open on this cold snowy morning in spring!! Thank you for the fabric, buttons, note cards and the little bag. Everything was great!
Response: So happy you liked it! Thanks for the rating and the <3
Karenmomofthree rated for Cat Lady tea swap on Mar 21, 2013
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Comment: This was so much fun to open! Thank you so much, I loved the teas and the cat teabag toy was genius! Thank you so much!!!
Response: So glad you liked it!! Thanks for the <3 and for hosting.
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Comment: Thanks for the lucky package. Amazing how much you can get in one of those little boxes.
Response: Thanks for the <3. I hope you enjoyed the swap!
Eponita rated for HAPPY MAIL EVERY MONTH - February on Mar 9, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the fabulous Happy Mail! The goodies were great. Has almost all of your snow disappeared yet?
Response: Thanks for the <3!! No....we still have plenty left......we have 2 feet easy in the flat....ya want some??
kinzerclan rated for FF: Handmade Profile Surprise on Mar 4, 2013
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Comment: Debbie what beautiful handmade things.. love the cards. love the doiley and the cookies are adorable and really like the old hankie too. thanks sooo much. these beautiful things makes my send look sad....... thank you
Response: Glad you liked your swap!! Thanks for the <3
j3nnypher rated for Make an Envelope #10 on Feb 28, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the origami paper!!
Response: You are welcome!! Thanks for the <3
djfshop rated for Vintage Style Valentine Postcard on Feb 15, 2013
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Comment: Loved the Valentine Postcard! Thank you!! I had you marked off, just missed clicking the rating!
Response: Thanks for the <3!! Glad you enjoyed the swap...and thanks for joining:)
Clover09 rated for Gung Hay Fat Choy Fortune Cookies on Feb 15, 2013
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Comment: Thank you! I LOVE the colors and the cool little bag filled with fortunes! =)
Response: Thanks so much for joining the swap. Glad you liked it, and thanks so much for the <3
catladybj rated for Vintage Style Valentine Postcard on Feb 15, 2013
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Comment: Actually Kennesaw and the Atlanta metro area, north GA...is Dang COLD!!!! in the 30's..BRRR!!! thank you for the excellent vintage Valentine! GREAT Swap-thanks for letting me play!
Response: You are welcome!! Glad you enjoyed the swap:) Thanks for the <3
bgailk rated for Vintage Style Valentine Postcard on Feb 11, 2013
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Comment: Love the postcard! Yes, we (Newf's) are everywhere!
Response: Glad you liked it!! Thanks for the <3
LynamDesigns rated for Surprise in a envelope.. on Feb 10, 2013
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Comment: thankyou for all the goodies, so much stuff :D
Response: So Glad it arrived:) Thanks for the <3

Rating Overview

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Comments

bettflow09 on Apr 23, 2013:

OMG.....You are SOOOOOO awesome!!! I received the birdie book today from the Fabric Fanatics March RAK and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! So many CUTE patterns....can't hardly wait to get to work on some cute birdie goodies:))) THANKYOU!!!

Barbara on Mar 12, 2013:

Hi Debbie, Your recipe postcards are really really nice! I just started reading a new book with your bookmark. It was interesting to hear about your Finnish culture. Someday I would love to see Cuba and the Dominican Republic. I was in Haiti in 2009.

amdewitt on Feb 20, 2013:

Awesome scrap fabric and good package from you on the FF group. Thank you!!

kmug500 on Feb 14, 2013:

Moni on Feb 12, 2013:

Thank you so much for the embroidery floss you sent me for the flat and light tag. I also love the felt fortune cookie, that is soo sweet!

HoosierRain on Feb 11, 2013:

Thank you for the Spam Museum pc for the public forum postcard tag.

Jan218 on Jan 31, 2013:

Thank you for the card for the Postcard tag in the Tags Addicted group! Our winter has been mild too which is great by me :)

tanjch on Jan 23, 2013:

thank you for the pick 2 tag - i love the chinese envys and the kawaii stationary :)

ladydy5 on Dec 18, 2012:

Thank you for the Tag my dear.

virnsky on Nov 2, 2012:

Hi Debbie,

Thank you very much for the zentangle bookmark you sent me for the Canadian Swappers Forum tag. I love it and I am now using it. Thanks also for all the other items you sent me including the yellow FQ, buttons, matryoshka notecard, postcard, and tea. So very generous of you!

Thanks again, virnsky

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