Book Tins...

 Not too long ago, I told you about my realization that I am a "Tin Collector".

With Easter coming early this year, I thought I'd share more of my treasures,

starting with "The Easter Surprise" Book tin! I love the bunny and decorated eggs.

These tins were all created by the Silver Crane Company in Essex, England,

and they usually came filled with biscuits or sweets. There are two sizes.

 Most of mine are the small books, measuring 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2".

They're the perfect size for needlework supplies, flosses on bobbins or

a small, traveling handwork kit to take on short trips. It would also hold 

a deck of cards, or buttons, or pins, or seashells, or...well, you get the idea!

 "Eternal Love" is a larger tin. It's nearly twice the size of all my small ones.

This one has really cool detail on it. A pen and pocket watch are embossed

onto the lid and are really lovely. This one is my most recent addition.

 You can see more of the detail from this angle.

 "Teddy's Winter Tales" was my first acquisition. I've had most of

these for many years, without even realizing I was collecting them.

 Can you tell what's different about this tin from the first two?

(Hint: It's the same thing on the next tin, too.)

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 This one is another favorite. "London Life" is another of my smaller-sized 

tins. The back cover says "A Comprehensive Guide to London's Exciting 

Life". Perhaps, one of these days I'll make that trip to find out for myself.

 The pencil is raised on the cover of this book.

So, did you figure out the difference between the first two tins

and the second two? Do you give up? I'll tell you, but not 'til

tomorrow. I'll give you a chance to figure it out yourself first.

You can leave your answer in the comments section.

We can see how many people get it right.

Bye, Bye Birdies...

 They're finished and on their way to new homes!

This is the tote that Cheryl will be receiving from the Sweetheart Valentine

Giveaway I held last month. I used the Moda Martinique fabric line, sweet

baby birds from Michelle Palmer and I even added ribbon from Moda to the strap.

It's fully quilted, and I designed it myself. I'm very happy with the result, 

and I hope that Cheryl is equally happy to have and use it.

 I made two table runners. One was for Amy (the one on the left),

and the other is for Joyce. The table runners measure approximately

14" wide and 51" long. I hope they have tables or buffets long enough 

to accommodate them. Of course, they could lie across the end of a

bed if one chose, too. The binding on these table runners was applied

by machine and then finished in the traditional method - hand sewn.

 So, I can cross another UFO project off my list! I hope that Amy,

Joyce and Cheryl love their giveaway gifts. I'm really happy with

the way they turned out, and I'm looking forward to their reactions.

I have a commission to finish next, and I won't be able to debut them

for you. That will be the privilege of the recipient. That means that, 

even though I'll be a busy needleworker today, I won't be able to share

pictures tomorrow. I have another subject in mind, though, so I hope 

you'll come back again. I'm also going to start thinking about my next

giveaway. My Fourth Blog Anniversary is just around the corner!

(Actually it's a week from Friday! I can hardly believe it myself.)

Have a great day! I'm off to the studio...

Tuesdays With Tag - A Corgi Art Show...

Hi, Everybody!

Today, I want to share some corgi art with you.

Mom helped me find some really cool stuff, and to tell the truth

she wants it all! Can you blame her? Corgis are one cool breed.

Art by Norma Rowley

They say, "Eyes are the windows to the soul."

Mom says it's always that way with dogs.

Poortvliet Corgi Art

This corgi piece was created by the same artist who illustrated

the Gnome book that I told you about not too long ago.

Look how he's captured our handsome countenance!

Artist unknown

This is a really great image. Mom can't find the artist's name.

We'll keep looking and she'll add it if/when we get it.

It really says it all...Loyal, active, SMART, brave.

Yup...I don't think anything was overlooked.

Tumblr Image

This looks like me when I was a puppy!

Couldn't find the artists name for this either. Darn!

Pincushion for Karen Howell

Mom really likes pincushions. Isn't this one cool. 

I know it would be her favorite if she had one.

Artist: Pawsintime on DeviantArtist

Check this out! The Scrabble tiles spell out "corgi" on the inside,

and it has corgi images all around the outside. Genius!

Designed by CorgiButts on Cafe Press

This is a decal for your car or a sticker for a project.

You could put this on anything!

1936 Princess Elizabeth with her corgi

We couldn't close out my corgi art post without an

image of our biggest fan...Queen Elizabeth II.

She has loved our breed since she was a young girl.

I think that's one happy corgi. Don't you agree?

I know that if you have a dog (or even a cat!) you love your pet.

Even if it isn't a corgi, you're blessed to be loved and trusted by

the animals who share your life. I know how much Mom and Dad

love me, and I'm pretty crazy about them, too. I mean, they feed

me and let me sleep on the bed with them - and when it's time to

travel, they take me along so I'm not lonely without them.

I hope you enjoyed my little art show today.

I'll be back again next week to visit with you again. 'til then,

"More Waggin' and Less Barkin'!"