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Question of the day: We are all collectors of something, what do you collect besides embroidery designs?
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lindalee757
27 Feb 2012
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Believe it or not-nothing-other than sewing supplies and designs-believe me-that takes up enough room! ~linda~
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well if that's what you like! It could be alot worse!
we have a tv show called hoaders! that's alot of collecting!
Hoarders shows here too-some of the cases are so out there, aren't they?!
omg for sure!
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basketkase
27 Feb 2012
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I used to collect cat figurines, but after years of dusting the stuff, I have since lightened my load by boxing alot up and just have a few in small wall curios....lot less dusting..YEA!!
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I have a love for English china and have collected various pieces over the years. I now find that they just collect dust and I am sure that my children and their children will not want them. So these days I will just stick to embroidery designs. Sarah
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I have collected Christmas mice for 40 years. I have a large collection of wool fiber. I love to spin. But my largest collection is stuffed animals. Any child who visits can play with them. Charla
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wow that's pretty good!
Didn't think anyone else would collect mice, but I have done so for over 30 years - requirements are small & cute, have over 150 for the Christmas tree alone, plus hundreds more for each of the seasons. Use to be fabric but this past year have given away 30 years of collecting to any charity willing to make something out of it. I found that as a fabricholic that whenever you decide to make something you go buy the fabric not use the stuff in the wonderful stash.
30 years of collecting to any charity willing to make something out of it. I found that as a fabriholic that whenever you decide to make something you go buy the fabric not use the stuff in the wonderful stash.
now if we didn't do it that way we would never get out to buy more,this way we see whats new too LOL
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I hate dust collecters so I am not collecting anything that might give me extra work. I stick to embroidery designs and fabrics (scissors seem to be another one)
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lol I like it
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I have to admit I like sets of dishes. Some are just for 4 people. My daughter said I need to stop. ha ha My favorite is Old Country Rose. I just got a set with different color stripes so now I will make chili pepper napkins. I think there is 11 sets so far plus sets of 4 sald plates in neat designs.
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that's salad plates
wow where do you put them all?
I collect dishes too I have many many sets, different ones for different meals love them all use them all too. What fun!!
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Fridge magnets. I have lots that are boxed away, you can only display so many.
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lol my fridge is covered!
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Shoes and jewelry. I do collect Christmas bears and snowman but at least they get put away when the season is over. And without even trying I seem to collect stray cats. Hugs..Carol
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Cats find me as well. Other people's dogs also have my address posted someplace :)
laides you are sew funny!
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grandmamek
27 Feb 2012
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collector plates, antique dishes, I love going to the antique malls in our area. Lots of prettys to look at. Hugs, Mary
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cool sounds like fun!
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Fabric!! I do like to collect thimbles too.
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cool I have a friend who does that too
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I collect mini chinas. Only 1- 5cm. Real dust-traps, but beautiful.
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Very Pretty !
I agree!
Lovely display...could you put a perspex/glass cover on the front to stop the dust?
just beautiful!!!!
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Pattern collector :
Quilting, Bags,Totes,Knitting hand and machine,Crochet,Dress, all from magzines and 2nd hand Bookstores.
Now I DL all PDF files and Print them, the cost for ink and paper is my downfall.
Also Free Embroidery designs,Knitting needles and Knitting Machines, Sewing machines, Fabric and Yarn for knitting.
My second name should be squirrel.
From Bev
Quilting, Bags,Totes,Knitting hand and machine,Crochet,Dress, all from magzines and 2nd hand Bookstores.
Now I DL all PDF files and Print them, the cost for ink and paper is my downfall.
Also Free Embroidery designs,Knitting needles and Knitting Machines, Sewing machines, Fabric and Yarn for knitting.
My second name should be squirrel.
From Bev
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lol sounds like you enjoy this
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Cookbooks
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interesting
So far, about 800 of them. Excessive you say?????
This is interesting - but do you use them?
Well, I used them more before I started working 40 hours a week and we had the Internet to look stuff up. I do love to curl up with a cookbook though. I like the ones that are used with lost of scribbling in them.
800 wow that's ALOT! but hey it's cheaper than clothes!!!!LOL
bsides cooking meals never goes out of style!
They are a bit like history books really.
I like cookbooks put together by churches and community groups. I get some of the best recipies from them!
Meri
Meri
I like them too, especially if they are from all over the country, that way the recipes are different. Cookbook collecting sounds weird, but cookbooks are pretty neat!
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swarovski items that have a connection with water (ex frog, shark, fish, turtle...)
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neat
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my collecting has to do with sewing and embroidery, I collect fabric, zippers, buttons, lace, threads, beads and scissors. I probably have about a dozen siccors. I quit counting the number of scissors I have. I don't have to dust them and I'm with a lot of other folks, hate to dust.
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lol too funny!
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asterixsew
27 Feb 2012
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Postcards of around where I live, orchids, all the usual sewing stuff and so one. For my recent birthday my husband gave me a silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle. I have gained a number of these from my late mother. (I think he is really collecting them) We also have quite a lot of Japanese stuff/junk in the house too. I am also collecting/storing loads of my older daughters stuff as she has no room for keeping it...
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lol been there too!
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starlite44
27 Feb 2012
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I love to collect elephants and koala bears. I have lots of each and never tire of getting them.
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that's awesome
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I am collection sewing-,crochetting-,handembroiderybooks, cakepans and buttons.
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wow I used to do the cake pans too but just recently had my daughter sell them online
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sewfrenzie
27 Feb 2012
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Material and patterns, I am trying very hard this year to not buy any material. So far I have succeeded in buying less, lol. Well at least I'm closer to my goal of not buying any, but so far I can't seem to walk away from a pretty piece of fabric begging me to take it home. Such a shame since I have somewhere around 30 plus bins of fabric aready. Yes I am addicted to collecting fabric, a true fabraholic, lol!
Diane
Diane
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I'm so glad I'm not alone. You may even have more boxes of fabric than I do -hard to believe. Thanks for making me feel better about mine!
you & me both or all of us! well I don't have that much @least I don't think sew
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well ladies thank to everyone for sharing I didn't say what I collect sew here goes: I collect spoons from all over the world, I don't have very many but when people go away sometmes they bring one back for me! I collect china tea cups & saucers! Love them & I collect different flavors of tea yep I said tea. I have probably about 24 different flavors, & I do drink them LOL!
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Actually I am surprised that more of us didn't say we collect designs I thought for sure that would be in all of the posts!
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You said,,,,besides designs! LOL
your right I did, I guess I already figured we all collect them! LOL
Designs only take up digital space, not physical space, so they don't count!
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christracey
29 Feb 2012
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Well I collect teddy bears... & I have about 1/2 dozen thimbles..could do with more of those not too hard to display them.
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well that's for sure, very sweet I have to say that I do collect pin cushions too I forgot that!
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Hi I collect machines. I also collect yarn. I have also collected dolls, but crafts is my favorite.
knitty46
knitty46
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cool how many machines do you have?
I have 2 knitting machines, 3 sewing machines, 1 embroidery machine, 1 Accuquit go machine and a serger. The last 2 are still in the box. I live in a 5th wheel and don't have room to set them up. I hope to move into a large one bedroom apartment so I could set them all up and use. I also have a cricuit too.
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Owls, Fuchsia Lore, Fabric, Embroidery threads both hand and machine. Dust and other Junk.
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Oh I like the dust, think I also collect it
well i'm sad to say I too collect dust & lots of it I'm afraid!
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blueeyedblonde
01 Mar 2012
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I collect dolphin ornaments/etc., fabric, buttons (hate not being able to find what I want, thread (always seem to need a color I don't have - gotta get more!
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you & me both! LOL just when you think that you won't need a certain shade that's exactly when you should have bought it in the first place! LOL I buy it this way I don't suffer the loss of it later LOL I'm kidding
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Santa Claus's and anything to do with Christmas paraphernalia!!!! it's a worry, isn't it? Love and blessings Chris
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he is after all a jooly old soul!sew why not! Hugs Loralye
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Angel figurines....I've lots of them. Started when I found one of an Angle holding a baby..made me think of my baby in heaven being held by an angel...comforting. But now I just collect ones that catch my eye.
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I believe that they are watching over everyday! Hugs Loralye
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Angel figurines....started when I found one of an Angel holding a baby in a pink blanket. I have a baby girl in heaven, and this was comforting. The angels I have are just ones that catch my eye. No particular size or type.
I also have tons of patterns and fabric.
I also have tons of patterns and fabric.
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sorry for the double post....I didn't think I had hit submit on the first one!
preaching to the queen of double posts here NO WORRIES!lol
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I collect perfumes (noun
perfume
scent
fragrance
aroma
essence
fragrancy)
perfume
scent
fragrance
aroma
essence
fragrancy)
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wow that's pretty neat I bet the bottles are really pretty!
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mranderson
02 Mar 2012
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OH dear!!!!!!! Do you really want to know. At the moment I collect miniature tea sets but have collections of coins, stamps. tea towels, tea spoons, coasters, matchbox cars. have some collector plates. We also have 3 old cars 1928 A Model Ford, '63 falcon convertible, '65 Mustang convertible.
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Sorry forgot the Teddy Bears, now I must stop thinking..........
sweet ride The 65 Mustang of course!
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I must be a real hoarder. I collect everything you all do, plus wicker baskets, all sizes and shapes. I have a limited amount of pantry space, so I display my food jars in a decorative fashion in the baskets in a bookcase. They actually look very tastefully done. I also collect plants in every size, shape and form. I have over 200 of them. My sewing room has wall to wall, floor to ceiling displays of sewing/embroidery notions, arts and crafts display. I have a collection of 34 scissors too. WOW!!! I'm having a big yard sale this spring.
Enjoy your collections ladies. Rachel
Enjoy your collections ladies. Rachel
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can I come? Special rates for cuties right? LOL
You can pick your own freebie. Love to meet you. If my memory serves me right, you are my Birthday Twin 3/19 Right? Happy Birthday Month. Hugs, Rachel
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joann13100
02 Mar 2012
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What don't I collect? Dust bunnies dirt in the house is probably number one. Quilt fabric, antique dolls, stray cats, beads, fusible glass, cookbooks, etc, etc, etc.
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diamondfowler
02 Mar 2012
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Hi, I collect designs, material and Milk glass and all the dirt and dust ican so every thing will match
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I guess I am late in answering. I collect sterling flatware , pattern Strasbourg by Gorham. I am afraid I have not added a piece in several years because the inflated prices to sterling. I guess this will be given to my granddaughters some day. The pattern is an old one and I love the old Victorian unusual pieces. Kay
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I collect sewing machines small ones that are music boxes. I also have a collection of regular sized ones. 1 Professional Emb., 1 Baby Lock Emb 2 sergers, 3 Bernina's and a Juki. All run well and I hate to part with any but one day I must down size.
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I also collect collectors spoons many states and different countries.
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hightechgrammy
02 Mar 2012
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Green Depression Glass - Cameo Ballerina - anyone else collect depression glass?
Boyd's Cats (and some Bears)
Crazy stupid songs on MP3 - like Dead Skunk in the MIddle of the Road
Jpgs of cute cats for my desktop images
Terri Lee dolls from the '50s
Hallmark light sound and motion ornaments for Ben
Fabric, Ribbons, old buttons, designs - anything sewing!
I also love old keys - there is just something so intriguing about what they might unlock :-)
Boyd's Cats (and some Bears)
Crazy stupid songs on MP3 - like Dead Skunk in the MIddle of the Road
Jpgs of cute cats for my desktop images
Terri Lee dolls from the '50s
Hallmark light sound and motion ornaments for Ben
Fabric, Ribbons, old buttons, designs - anything sewing!
I also love old keys - there is just something so intriguing about what they might unlock :-)
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eyeztodiefor10
02 Mar 2012
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I collect angels and elephants. I even have one elephany with angel wings. Mostly though it's angels,I have all kinds and some african american angels. One day I hope to find a Native American one to celebrate by heritage.
Meri
Meri
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UMM, fairy stuff and embroidery thread for my million and one embroidery designs.
Muffy :)
Muffy :)
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Besides Designs, designs and more designs, it is fabric of course. Can't do the embroidery without all that beautiful fabric to work with. LOL.
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Ttt
This question is very usefull if we want to sew something for our SS. So we know what kind of design he/she likes
This question is very usefull if we want to sew something for our SS. So we know what kind of design he/she likes
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my thinking exactly! lol
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I love butterflies. I do no know how many I have but they are everywhere.
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well they are very pretty indeed
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Fabric, I am a fabric stasher :)
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ME TOO & PROUD OF IT lol
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I collect sewing machines got 15 of them. Every time i buy one my hubby will say you got only 2 hands and 3 legs LOL who cares more is less for me ...Brenda
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LOL MY DH SAYS YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB!
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Thimbles, and books (real books where you turn the pages! Ha)
I used to collect Hallmark Christmas Ornaments but stopped two years ago when I realized I don't have any more room....so now I'm giving them to our kids and grandkids and selling some.
I have the complete set of Celebration and Fashion Barbies - all on a huge wreath, with white satin ribbon trimmed in gold woven thoughout.
I have all the Wizard of OZ ornaments on a tree, complete with a yellow brick road, rainbow, and blue birds above the rainbow!
MJDG
I used to collect Hallmark Christmas Ornaments but stopped two years ago when I realized I don't have any more room....so now I'm giving them to our kids and grandkids and selling some.
I have the complete set of Celebration and Fashion Barbies - all on a huge wreath, with white satin ribbon trimmed in gold woven thoughout.
I have all the Wizard of OZ ornaments on a tree, complete with a yellow brick road, rainbow, and blue birds above the rainbow!
MJDG
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wow that sounds pretty cool
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I collect angels,thread, material,fatquarters for the last year ,towels ,sheets ,toothpaste (ya i know i am weird lol)hugs carolyn
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ok toothpaste well that is a new one, mmmmmmmmm I think that I have quite a few tubes myself!
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Oh oh.... be kind.
Just ask if there's anything you don't collect.
AlmaG.
Just ask if there's anything you don't collect.
AlmaG.
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As I love dressmaking it will have to be my Pattern
and Material stass.Have so many patterns but still
cann't go passed a good sale.
and Material stass.Have so many patterns but still
cann't go passed a good sale.
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well that definately speaks to your creative side! Thanks for sharing Hugs Loralye
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I collect old American cigarette cards - is there anyone out there who has some in the loft!!!
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are these like baseball cards?