Tuesday, March 6

Giveaway! Vintage Buttons & Linen...


It's hip to be square!
(Square meaning honest, traditional... loyal)

A spring giveaway!
(Just leave a little comment on this post for your chance to win!)

I found this beautiful linen in a bag of treasures I purchased...
It was bunched up, stained, knotted with string~
When I gently opened it up, thinking it was a bunch of lace,
Wow! A perfect treasure of love!
Hand stitched details are breathtakingly beautiful!


I sketched five acorns in random squares...
Ten beautiful vintage "square" buttons are included but not stitched on~
You can decide!


I think it is perfect to share this "found" treasure...
The artist that spent hours and hours stitching was sharing her heart!
The time she must have spent!

We have always encouraged our children to~
Take time to look for the good...
Take time to get to know...
Take time to decide...
Take time to grow...

In a fast paced world... it's always good to take some time~

46 comments:

  1. BJRMarch 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Ahh!...old linen, stitched by a caring soul...and your art (along with the old buttons)...makes a perfect "marriage", and a treasure for someone. BJR

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  2. Jennifer Pearson VanierMarch 6, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    This is beautiful!! Love the buttons and acorns on linen. It would be an honour to be so fortunate to win! Love your work!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    wunderschön gemacht eine tolle Idee!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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  4. AcornmoonMarch 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Be still my beating heart.....

    What could be nicer, vintage linen, buttons and your lovely acorns?

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  5. AnnieMarch 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I try to 'take time' to drop in on you as often as I can. Love the buttons. :-)
    Hugs,
    A x

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  6. DelenaMarch 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Buttons are so popular right now. The stitching and your art is the topping on the cake you could say.
    I would love to win this piece

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  7. suduMarch 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Oh what a gift! Antique buttons, square no less and linen...I would love to win this one.

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  8. BiaMarch 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I cannot miss this gourgeous Giveaway
    I love buttons and linen and your treasure...Good luck to me..;-)
    Kisses from Italy
    Bia.

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  9. suzMarch 6, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my! to have the skill that she had...to have the time to learn the skill - I'd even be happy with that! I can't imagine how you can part with it, but I'd love to give it a good home!

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  10. Nita JoMarch 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Such beautiful old linen and buttons, and I love your acorns! What fun to get the chance to win!

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  11. BumbleBeeLaneMarch 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Love old buttons and linen.The acorns give it such whimsy.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  12. CatherineMarch 6, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  13. CreateologyMarch 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    This treasure is beautiful and the addition of your little acorns and vintage buttons is perfect. I wish to win this so I may pass it on to a dear friend (whom you know). Blissful give...

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  14. Robin at The Primitive HutchMarch 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Such a wonderful found treasure!!!
    I would love a chance to win!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  15. Magpie's MumblingsMarch 6, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    My current fascination with all things white means I absolutely have to get my name in the hat for a chance to win this!

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  16. CynMarch 6, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Michelle, your projects always bring smiles to my face. What a great giveaway. Good luck everyone.

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  17. S. EtoleMarch 6, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Such a beautiful edging.

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  18. DebMarch 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful giveaway Michelle ♥
    What a special find & I love the acorns you've added.

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  19. KathyMarch 6, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful as always, Michelle. You always come "shining through" in your art. Even the wee little acorn. Love this. - Kathy

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  20. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageMarch 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Oh, it's just lovely in every way. What a delight to look at. ; )
    ~Michele

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  21. DonnaMarch 6, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I adore needlework treasures like that! I know how much work goes into them too! Please count me in on this wonderful giveaway.

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  22. TharinaMarch 7, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Oh Michelle, it is simply beautiful!! I love your work.

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  23. ZsuzsaMarch 7, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    This is very nice!I like it very much!

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  24. skimmiaMarch 7, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    What a wonderful treasure !
    I would love to try to win this treasure!

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  25. SubbotaMarch 7, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    What a beautiful thing! Gourgeous! Buttons are my love! And your drawings, they are so lovely!

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  26. ValerieMarch 7, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    A brilliant piece of work! The buttons break the monotony. Lovely!

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  27. fiore-crea.blogspot.comMarch 7, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    this is beautifull. Love your work

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  28. CharmingdesignsMarch 7, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Wow, it is so beautiful, I would love to win and display such a treasure!!

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  29. Linda RatliffMarch 7, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Love love love it. What a treasure. I always wonder about the lady that made it, what her life was like, etc. The square buttons with the acorns are a perfect addition.
    Linda

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  30. Tumbleweed TrailsMarch 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I love old linenes, buttons and your art work. What a great combination and such a piece for display. Don't we all just love a great find.
    Jody

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  31. Mosaic MagpieMarch 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    What a wonderful piece for a giveaway! Beautifully created as always. Love the design, drawings and those square buttons are just icing on the cake!
    Deb

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  32. Ik ben EstherMarch 7, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    o,wauw,what a beautifull piece!!
    I would love to win this!!
    And you made such beatifull little acorns on it,just too cute!!
    I hope I make a chance to win this piece...:O)
    Love from Holland,
    Esther

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  33. KarenMarch 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    What a beautiful piece of linen and I love your adorable touches. Thanks for sharing it!

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  34. BECKYMarch 7, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Michelle, What a lovely piece of art! I love that you added more art to it!! Too cool! Please enter me for a chance to win this lovely piece!!

    Hugs,
    Becky

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  35. BeckyMarch 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I love old linens carefully stitched by a pair of loving hands. I image the woman sitting and stitching maybe in her garden with butterflies dancing around her. I wonder who she loved as only one who loves can create. Old buttons conjure up lovely images of my grandmother. I got none of her collection when she died but as a child I played with them. Your work in one word Michelle is Wistful.....love that word don't you? Acorns...watch out the squirrels might get them!

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  36. DonnaMarch 8, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I can see this beautifully framed. My favorite things, nature art, beautiful old buttons, and linen. I'd love to win, it is precious, thank you for being so generous, and talented.

    Donna H

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  37. peggy aplSEEDSMarch 8, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    this is beautiful and i would love to win! thanks for the chance!

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  38. staralfurMarch 9, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    I just found your art on Etsy, and I think it's absolutely wonderful! Your drawings are so cute and very well done. I love them. You are an absolute favorite. Thank you too for the contest!

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  39. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    These are gorgeous!

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  40. Kd BrownMarch 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Michelle, this is gorgeous! Your acorns add so much to the lovely composition with the buttons and lace. I love it! Thanks for a great giveaway. :)

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  41. SherryMarch 12, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Michelle, I hope it's not too late to enter the drawing for this wonderful little treasure! I love your work and I love what you put it on! And, buttons, too! Perfect!

    Sherry in Little Rock

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  42. SandiMarch 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I hope I am not too late. Been away and just read this. Would love to own such a great piece of your work.
    Sandi
    Lafayette, La

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  43. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    What a beautiful piece, the drawing and buttons really enhance it's beauty. Lovely.

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  44. Vicki BosterMarch 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Michelle--
    I'm not here to enter-- I just want to say that the linen is just beautiful. It looks perfect with the buttons as you have them arranged. If it were mine-- I'd frame it- just so!
    Sending love-
    Vicki

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  45. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    This is gorgeous with the buttons on it. Great and artful insight on your part to create this piece... It's lovely.

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  46. SuzanneApril 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    these would be perfect for a necklace I am making. If only they were for sale. Thanks! suzanne@ 87buttons.co.uk

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