LittleRed

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, 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 and have taken on a bit more volunteering since being laid off work. Oh, and appearantly my ebaying habits are close to requiring an intervention. I love vintage finds, Love Them! Next I would like to try crochet. I am intrigued by the amigurumi, they're so cute it's ridiculous.

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.

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. That way I can multi task When I do have a few minutes I go through cookbooks and crafting books.

I am unexpectedly back to work after being at home for a few years. I have a degree in chemical engineering and 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 collect a few things. I have quite a few English china cups and saucers. Mostly Coalport, Royal Albert, Parragon, Star, Aynsley, and some Shelley. I also have a small collection of Figgjo Flint in the pattern Lotte 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 and vintage and new linen tea towels. Cookbooks and Fine Cooking Magazine. 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....

I like to sew, scrapbook, and knit small projects. So I like trim, rick rack, buttons, brads, vintage fabric, ribbon, & wool felt. There are no colours I really dislike. Although when it comes to colours to wear, I can say I don't own anything purple. I wear a lot of autumn colours, different shades of green and I appreciate black for it's slimming qualities. As for my home, there seems to be a lot of willow green and rust going on. For my kitchen, I tend to accent with pale yellow and willow green and the odd bit of rust as well. However I do love the combination of red and aqua. If it's vintage....I will probably love it:)

If you have sent me a package and want to know if it was received or you are expecting one from me that has not arrived....PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PM ME. I will always rate swaps within a day or two of receiving them. (Unless I am away;) I try to rate promptly because if I wait too long I will probably forget to. Especially if I have a lot of swaps going. I will not be annoyed by messages of inquiry. You can expect to hear from me in some way if I have received your swap (whether by a rating or a pm) Not to acknowledge receipt of a swap that you have so kindly prepared would be rather rude I think. At least that's what I learned in kindergarten.

Ike is 10 in July 2011. 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 reading silly boy books. He likes Pokemon, sonic, and Dav Pilkey books. We have read all of the Harry Potter books and are now on to the Charlie Bone book.

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, acrylic yarn or polyester fabrics.