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Welcome to My About Me Page Thank you for stopping by. My fascination with sewing and embroidery began as a child. My mother was so pleased that one of her three daughters wanted to learn to sew, embroider, knit and crochet. During the winter months she let me sit by her side for hours and taught me how to use thread and a needle. I didn't take to the crochet or knitting needle, but loved the feel of that little thin embroidery/sewing needle in my fingers! And more than 50 years later, I am still taken to that peaceful place when I am using thread and little needles. In 2000 I met EBayer wrangler1943. To our surprise we lived just a couple of hours from each other. We became friends and then partners selling in our Ebay store "Yesterday's Patterns". Two ladies(?) into embroidery and collecting made for some fun times together. We collected vintage linens, books, patterns, and transfers. We reproduced the vintage designs and wrangler made them into spiral bound books. I will be listing the books and patterns that we had put together for quilt shows and the vintage linens and patterns that we used to reproduce the designs. Wrangler, a Thread and Needle Fairy, passed in July 2007 and she is sorely missed. I fell in love with an article about The Thread and Needle Fairy printed in a 1924 Royal Society booklet “History of Art Needlework” The sentiments are as valuable today as they were almost a 100 years ago. The Thread-and-Needle Fairy “The art of embroidery is exceedingly old. It came into use first as a mark of rank or distinction, either religious or social, and for many years there were laws forbidding the wearing of embroidery by persons below a certain rank. Our grandmothers considered it intolerably plebian to wear anything but hand-worked embroideries, and today there is in every woman a certain sentiment attached to embroidery done by hand just as there is to any other craftsmanship that reveals affection on the part of the worker. The Thread and Needle Fairy has written an interesting history of the domestic accomplishments of the world--a fascinating history of woman's long pilgrimage down the ages. Long before the written word had given woman a place, the Thread and Needle Fairy was at work, writing the story of her patience and skill, her loyalty and devotion, her patriotism and her artistic and creative ability. And today, although woman has come into her own, The Thread and Needle Fairy writes on. Sometimes it pens and dreams of the young bride to be, sometimes the happy lullaby of the mother, or the song of the busy housewife who would add a personal touch to her household linens; or perhaps it pens the tears of the unhappy soul, who finding solace in needlework, sews out her sorrows into pathetic bits of embroidery. But always it tells a story no written history can express---for the Thread and Needle Fairy tells the story of a woman's heart." Hopefully the Fairy’s auction offerings will foster and encourage a respect for needlework—an art that has done so much for the peace and happiness of mankind. To protect bidder privacy, when the price or highest bid on an item reaches or exceeds a certain level, User IDs will be displayed as anonymous names. For auction items, a bold price means at least one bid has been received. Note: Anonymous names may appear more than once and may represent different bidders. Item Start End Price Title High Bidder/Status 390098172201 Sep-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:46:19 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Crayon EWmbroidery Available 360192570846 Sep-24-09 Nov-23-09 18:06:04 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Bunny Embroidery Crib Quilt Pattern Available 360192576626 Sep-24-09 Nov-23-09 18:40:32 $12.00 Copy Vintage Hand Embroidery Baby Sunflowers Quilt Available 390098390176 Sep-25-09 Nov-24-09 06:55:22 $9.99 Book Vintage Hand Embroidery Kitchen Linens Designs Available 390098634350 Sep-25-09 Nov-24-09 19:44:50 $9.99 McKim Audubon Bird Life Embroidery Newspaper Quilt Book Available 390098855044 Sep-26-09 Nov-25-09 11:03:11 $29.99 Handmade Retro Bib Apron Pinup Cowboys Boots Pickups Available 360193110201 Sep-26-09 Nov-25-09 13:58:01 $16.99 CD: Hand Embroidery Baby Crib Quilt Vintage Designs Available 390102145071 Oct-04-09 Dec-03-09 10:27:49 $16.99 CD Vintage Apron Ladies Hand Embroidery Designs Available 390104284795 Oct-09-09 Nov-08-09 18:40:31 $7.99 Vintage When I Pray Baby Embroidery Quilt Pattern Book Available 390104297411 Oct-09-09 Nov-08-09 19:41:18 $8.99 Vintage Garden Baby Hand Embroidery Quilt Block Designs Available 360196991865 Oct-09-09 Nov-08-09 21:03:30 $9.99 COPY VINTAGE HAND EMBROIDERY BABY PILLOW QUILT DESIGNS Available 390104767958 Oct-11-09 Nov-10-09 06:53:18 $7.99 Copy Vintage Newspaper Lady Redwork Embroidery Designs Available 390105039334 Oct-11-09 Nov-10-09 19:54:24 $6.99 COPY: VINTAGE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS BLUEBIRDS BIRDS Available 360198356052 Oct-14-09 Nov-13-09 11:47:30 $8.99 1930's Noah's Ark Newspaper Quilt Designs Book Available 390108005808 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:13:41 $34.99 New Retro Handmade Mod Flowers Apron Vintage Pattern Available 360199827025 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:05 $4.99 Vintage Stamped Embroidery Baby Quilt Blocks Squares Available 360199827042 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:09 $29.99 Vintage Hand Embroidered Bedspread Coverlet Pillowcases Available 390108008419 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:12 $4.99 Victorian Style Boot Heart Pincushion Designs Pattern Available 360199827072 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:16 $4.99 Victorian Thread Wrapped Pieced Pincushion Patterns Available 390108008485 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:19 $12.99 Vintage German Linen Redwork Embroidery Designs Book Available 390108008569 Oct-19-09 Nov-18-09 10:18:32 $19.99 Vintage Tinted Embroidered Vogart Laundry Bag Music Available 390109102055 Oct-22-09 Nov-21-09 08:03:31 $34.99 Handmade Vintage Pattern Ice Cream Cone Bib Apron Available 390109962267 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 13:33:58 $5.99 1920's Flapper Driving Her Car Cotton Art Quilt Block Available 390109962763 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 13:36:32 $6.99 Cute Baby Flower Parasol Fabric Quilt Pillow Art Block Available 360201320946 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 13:39:34 $7.99 FABRIC QUILT PILLOW BLOCK SQUARE PRINT FLAPPER FEATHER Available 360201321346 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 13:41:54 $7.99 Vintage 1920's Cover Girl Fabric Quilt Pillow Art Block Available 360201360885 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:34 $5.99 Copy Mail Order Vintage Applique Doll Quilt Pattern Available 360201360886 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:34 $19.99 Vintage Style Crayon Art Hand Embroidery Quilt Book Available 390110020533 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:34 $8.99 Nancy Page Quilt Club Applique Alphabet Newspaper Book Available 360201360891 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:36 $9.99 Vintage Repro Baby Applique Quilt Pattern Jack and Jill Available 390110020538 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:36 $34.99 Handmade Risque Halloween Apron Vintage Retro Pattern Available 390110020539 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:37 $34.99 Vintage 1922 Pattern Handmade Bib Apron Mexican Food 2 Available 360201360897 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:39 $9.99 Copy Vintage Teddy Bear Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Available 390110020546 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:39 $34.99 Handmade Vintage Pattern Ice Cream Cone Bib Apron Available 390110020548 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 17:49:39 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Boy Dog Deco Available 390110039817 Oct-24-09 Nov-23-09 19:41:33 $12.99 Vintage Vogart Embroidered Kitchen Towel Apron Lady Available 390110429096 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:28 $9.99 Copy Vintage Embroidered Crib Quilt Pattern Boy Scotty Available 390110429110 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:30 $34.99 Handmade Bib Apron Vintage Pattern Replica Retro Floral Available 390110429142 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:37 $9.99 Copies VINTAGE NURSERY RHYME CRIB QUILT BLOCKS PATTERNS Available 390110429151 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:40 $11.99 Copy Vintage Baby Birds Crib Quilt Embroidery Pattern Available 390110429169 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:42 $12.99 Copy Vintage Design Applique Embroidery Crib Quilt Available 390110429180 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:46 $11.99 Copy Vintage Baby Quilt Pattern Girl Bird Deco Flowers Available 390110429189 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:32:48 $12.99 Copy Vintage Sunbonnet Sue Crib Quilt Pillow Pattern Available 360201661444 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Tinted Kitty Cats Available 360201661451 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $6.99 Playful Puppy Dog Crib Quilt Copies Embroidery Designs Available 390110430209 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $9.99 Copy Betty Boop Embroidery Applique Quilt Pattern Available 390110430210 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $12.99 Copies Vintage Victorian Style Embroidery Sewing Cards Available 390110430211 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $16.99 Art Deco Girls Designs Hand Embroidery Crayon Art Book Available 390110430212 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $8.99 Baby Animals in Hats Copies Vintage Crib Quilt Pattern Available 390110430213 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Cat Dog Bunny Available 390110430214 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $16.99 Vintage Designs CD Hand Embroidery Baby Laundry Quilt Available 390110430215 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $19.99 30 Vintage Designs Puppy Dog 3 Pillow Quilt Embroidery Available 390110430216 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:19 $29.99 Handmade Vintage 1922 Pattern Bib Apron Apples Pears Available 360201661466 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:21 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Boy Cat Scottie Available 360201661467 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:21 $34.99 Handmade Vintage Pattern Retro Bib Apron Italian Food Available 390110430231 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:21 $18.99 CD: Vintage Vogart Style Military Repro Designs Quilt Available 390110430232 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:21 $9.99 BLACK AMERICANA NURSERY RHYMES EMBROIDERY DESIGNS BOOK Available 360201661470 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:22 $19.99 Vintage Children Baby Embroidered Quilt Designs Book Available 390110430233 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:22 $10.99 Book Vintage Retro Hand Embroidery Designs Cross Stitch Available 390110430236 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:22 $8.99 Copy 4 Sweet Vintage Baby Quilt Blocks Designs Available 390110430238 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:22 $16.99 CD Deco Girls Vintage Designs Hand Embroidery Pillows Available 390110430249 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:23 $9.99 Copy Vintage Betty Boop Hand Embroidery Quilt Pattern Available 360201661484 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $9.99 Copy Vintage Baby Crib Quilt Pattern Jack Jill Available 360201661485 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $21.99 Vintage Children Baby Hand Embroidery Quilt Patterns Available 360201661487 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $5.99 Copy Vintage Designs Baby Crayon Embroidery Crib Quilt Available 390110430246 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $9.99 VINTAGE STYLE FLAPPER BUTTERFLIES EMBROIDERY PATTERN Available 390110430250 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $9.99 Copy Vintage Hand Embroidery Tea Towel Travel Designs Available 390110430251 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:24 $24.99 Book Designs for Vintage Embroidered Baby Crib Quilt Available 390110430256 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 17:36:25 $18.99 CD SEW RISQUE DESIGNS HAND EMBROIDERY APPLIQUE QUILT Available 390110450822 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 18:39:54 $22.99 Vintage Design Ladies Hand Embroidery Pillow Quilt Book Available 360201677784 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 18:44:36 $19.99 VINTAGE Designs Belles Crinoline Lady Embroidery Book Available 390110454294 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 18:52:23 $19.99 Vintage Laundry Bag Designs Hand Embroidery Sunbonnets Available 390110455712 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 18:57:41 $19.99 PUPPY DOG VINTAGE HAND EMBROIDERY PILLOW QUILT BOOK Available 390110457833 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 19:04:31 $22.99 Vintage Hand Embroidery Designs Apron Ladies 1920-1950 Available 360201687435 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 19:34:26 $19.99 Vintage Hand Embroidery Tinted Pillow Quilt Designs Available 390110471970 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 20:03:05 $14.99 CD VINTAGE COVERLET HAND EMBROIDERY QUILT DESIGNS Available 390110472683 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 20:07:28 $16.99 CD VINTAGE PIN UP HAND EMBROIDERY DESIGNS PILLOWS QUILT Available 360201695014 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 20:25:55 $16.99 CD VINTAGE PILLOW HAND EMBROIDERY APPLIQUE 30 DESIGNS Available 390110478288 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 20:43:05 $14.99 CD TINTED WOMEN QUILT BOOK FOR TINTING HAND EMBROIDERY Available 390110478923 Oct-25-09 Nov-24-09 20:47:04 $16.99 CD Vintage Cover Girls Coverlet Designs Hand 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