Lynn Carson Harris

Wordless Wednesday

Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?

If you ever find yourself near Dover, Ohio, you MUST take the time to visit the Warther Museum. Freida Warther collected buttons while her husband, "Mooney" created ebony, ivory, and walnut carvings of trains. The incredible carvings are on display in the museum and there is a "button house" that holds over 73,000 buttons from Freida's collection.

She created beautiful display panels to show off her collection.

I love how she sorted them by color, size, and type.

The center button in this star is from Mrs. Lincoln's inaugural dress.

So. Many. Buttons.

These are all bakelite.

She created this panel from novelty buttons and cracker jack prizes.

Your head will be spinning after a visit to the button house.

You can read more about Freida here.

Wordless Wednesday

(tiny tool for cello practice)

Crocus!

Finally.

 

{ Modern } Relief - Japan

Today is the kick off day for the { Modern } Relief fundraiser for Japan.

"Modern Relief has decided once again to bring the modern sewing community together in the name of fundraising for the relief efforts in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. We will again be raffling off tickets for a chance to win over 50 gorgeous handmade quilts that have been generously donated by members of our community.

This round we will be rolling out new quilts every week so you'll have to come back often to see the new quilts you could win! Every $10.00 donated will get you one ticket for the quilt raffle. Money raised will be given to the Japan recovery efforts through Mercy Corps.

About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps helps people turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.  Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world's toughest places with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives.  Our worldwide team in 36 countries is improving the lives of 19 million people.

In Japan, Mercy Corps is working in cooperation with a partner agency, Peace Winds, to respond to the massive earthquake that struck the northeast coast of Japan on March 11, killing thousands of people.  Mercy Corps is working to deliver emergency supplies - including large shelters, tents, kerosene space heaters, blankets, instant rice and fresh produce - to families evacuated from homes in four tsunami-stricken cities in northeastern Japan.  Also, Mercy Corps has launched their signature Comfort for Kids program, which is building up the ability of local communities to help children recover from the emotional effects of  a large-scale disaster.

Please help up spread the word by blogging, Facebooking, or tweeting about our cause. Put our blog button up so people take notice! Together we can join forces and make a big difference!"

I've donated the red and aqua basket quilt for the cause.

Hop on over to the { Modern } Relief website for the details.

Thoughtful Sunday

(small quilt top made about 10 year ago from Ricky Timms Harmonic Convergence pattern)

"Teach us delight in simple things,
And Mirth that has no bitter springs."

"Children's Song," The Puck of Pook's Hill, Rudyard Kipling, 1906.

Quarter Inch Spacing

I like a heavily quilted quilt but I may have been a bit too ambitious with the quilting plan on this one. At least it is not a BIG quilt.

This is the quilt top I made at retreat last weekend.

 

Lavender Quinault

This week I got a package from A that had the second of these fingerless mitts.

The pattern for these is Quinault by Marjorie Walter. It was an easy to memorize pattern for elegant looking mitts. I love the braided look to the ribbing and plan to make a pair of socks with the same rib pattern.

The yarn is Knit Picks Stroll in color Twinkle Heather.  It is really soft after blocking. I think these mitts turned out really great. Thanks A.

I've started on the second of a pair of socks for her. I'll let you know when that is finished.