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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">While there are several inches of snow on our ground here in NW Iowa, there are little signals that Spring is approaching. First off, our days are growing longer...I love this, don't you? The cardinals have started singing their courting songs, chickadees are fee-beeing... so welcoming to hear and gives us hope that warmer and muddy days are approaching! I always enjoy seasonal stitching and am excited to share with you a new series, one for each season. Spring and Summer will be releasing in early March with Autumn and Winter to follow in 2018, prior to each season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">These are small in size, precious & petite and make great bowl fillers or cupboard tucks. I chose to work these over 2 on a 40 count linen. They finish up into 4 5/8" x 4" little pillows. Ric rac trim to the edges makes a sweet & simple finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O Tannenbaum</span> was a teaching piece last year at the Shepherd's Bush Retreat. It is now available for re-release! </div>
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pretend you are stitching one piece and stitch as such. In other words, cut and tape the 5 pages of the chart together, overlapping the gray areas. (see below photo of chart) The stitched sections do not get cut apart until all 5 are stitched. I recommend doing a center start. Once you have the chart pages set side by side, it will be clear how they get stitched on the 9" x 26" cut of linen. This layout is to best accommodate the cut of linen, with the least amount of waste. It also allows you to work with a larger piece of linen, rather then small cuts that make our hands tired, or don't fit into our hoops, etc. ;) NOTE - You will see that 2 of the sections lay on the linen side ways (page 1 & page 3), that is correct! Just turn both your linen and chart, so they read correctly, when you stitch those two sections. </div>
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Yesterday we drove to a rural Iowa farm that hosts a threshing bee each summer. It was a beautiful later summers day to take in the large steam engines, saw mills, stone grinding flour, broom making, farm machinery pulled by teams of horses, black smithing and Civil War reenactments. </div>
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One of our first stops was the one room schoolhouse. Since I am in the midst of the Summer Schoolhouse ~ Lessons in Abecedarian series I just had to snap a few pictures with my phone to share with those of you who are stitching this series.</div>
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When you enter the school house there is a narrow little hall way to the left of the door. In the corner on a shelf sits a enamelware pitcher and ladle and on the wall a row of cups. The image of these cups just stopped me in my footsteps, it gave me goosebumps. Such a simple photo, yet speaks volumes of school days of yesteryear.</div>
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My sisters who are 8 and 10 years older then I both went to a one room country school house. They went through grades 4 and 6. The neighbors would take turns driving the kids to the country school. In the spring time they would ride their bikes. The kids would all meet at the corner and then ride the country roads together, as a group, to the schoolhouse. The school did have a phone and my sisters said it only ever rang one time. It rang on the day President Kennedy was assassinated. It was the teachers husband calling to tell her the news. It's a memory of complete silence by the teacher and students my sisters will always remember...10 students.<br />
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One room school house which housed K - 6th grade. One teacher taught all grades. She was the math teacher, the reading teacher, writing teacher & the music teacher, too! <br />
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As our summers day are starting to grow cooler and shorter, and it's about back to school time...<br />
I leave you with a peek at X, Y & Z the final lesson from Summer Schoolhouse ~ Lessons in Abecedarian series.<br />
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This has been an absolute delight to bring to all who have joined in ~ thanks for spending your summer stitching with me!<br />
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This lesson consists of two tiny projects, learning to stitch letters HIJK and LMNOP</div>
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Meet Pretty Miss Polly and Little Master Tommy...</div>
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I am reading on various social networking sites that this series is your first experience with working over 1 thread. This makes me so happy. The little extra time that it takes to adjusting to this "tiny work" is so rewarding, the end results are beautiful. Once you master the tension of the stitch, along with some repetition, you become much more proficient in stitching. </div>
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These tiny little pillows tuck so sweetly into a glass jar filled with buttons,scissors, old thimbles or any other stitching goodies you may have. </div>
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The smallness of these are hard to capture in a photo. They measure just 3" tall. </div>
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Lastly, Lesson #2 has it's own Needle Nanny's to keep your needles safe & secure.</div>
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Special price on these are 2/$20.00 for a limited time at <a href="http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/">www.countrystitchesonline.com</a></div>
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Watch for the patterns to start arriving in your LNS around the 1st of August.<br />
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With thy Needle & Thread,<br />Brenda<br />
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The conception for the idea for the Summer Schoolhouse ~ Lessons in Abecedarian lies within the pages of this little old book from the 1940's. <br />
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It was the size of this book that intrigued me. It is tiny, it would fit in a pocket of a child's dress or britches. I tend to love miniature things! It is the small things in life that I gravitate towards. I found this little book while antiquing. It was calling me, I had to pick it up and see what was inside this tiny book, a book with no title on it's cover page...</div>
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Intended for the instruction and amusement of Little Master Tommy, and Pretty Miss Polly...and so on.<br />
Then I read this...A ball and pincushion: the use of which will infallibly make Tommy a good boy and Polly a good girl. A pincushion? Did I just read pincushion? My heart may have skipped a beat!</div>
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I needed to learn more about this little old book that talks of a pincushion. I began to do some research. The original book was written in 1770, in London, by John Newbery, a prominent publisher of children's books. The book was considered to be the first book specifically directed at children. Hold onto your britches & garter straps, my findings are about to get good! The book was originally sold with free gifts. Free gifts? A ball for a boy and a pincushion for a girl. How cool is that? I want to learn what the pincushion looked like, don't you??!! To date, I haven't located any photos of the pincushion. The original book was black on one side and red on the other and good deeds were to be marked by a pin stuck on the red side and bad ones by a pin in the black. </div>
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It is the oldest children's book in the Library of Congress collection and is considered to be the first children's book in print. If you happen to visit the Library of Congress, look this tiny book up!</div>
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My little book is a facsimile of the original which was issued by F.G. Melcher on the 10th of June, 1944, on the 200th anniversary of the book's first appearance. The first American edition was published by Isaiah Thomas at Worcester, Massachusetts in 1744. I wonder why the American publisher didn't go with the red and black cover as the original? <br />
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As you read, you will note the use of the letter f and double f's in place of the s, this is characteristic of 18th century handwriting. Upper case letters were used to begin nouns as well as begin sentences. The lower case s was written in long s (elongated form), at the beginning of a word, in the middle of a word, and written twice. The elongated s can be mistaken for an f. </div>
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Little rhyming stories for the letters of the alphabet fill the pages of this tiny book. They read...Great A,B and C and tumble down D, the cat's a blind buff, and she cannot see. Great E, F, and G come here follow me, and we will jump over the Rosemary Tree. It was these pages that got my creative juices flowing. Wouldn't it be fun to do a series around the alphabet? Learning the letters and stitching have long been associated, why not? </div>
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There are 4 stories about the seasons in the book. I decided I would base the series on a season and chose summer. The motifs on all the projects are summer-themed. The series released on the first day of summer, with the last of the series to finish at summers-end. Maybe there will be a future series with stitched motifs that pertain to the the other 3 seasons...</div>
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I charted the alphabet to look similar to the alphabet font used in the pocket book. Since the book is so small I wanted the Summer Schoolhouse series to be small, or tiny work ~ as I call it The series is meant to be worked over 1 thread on 28 count fabric. Many of you stitchers have emailed me just to let me know this is will be your first experience at working over 1. Just like a student, learning something new...that's great! Stitching over 1 thread on 28 count fabric looks more like a painting then stitching, it is extraordinarily wonderful!<br />
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Come spend the summer stitching with With thy Needle & Thread! The series will consist of 4 charts/lessons with 6 projects. All 6 of the Abecedarian-themed projects will coordinate, making for a great display. All pieces are what I call "tiny work", or worked over 1 thread on 28 count Laguna.</div>
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This will be a great motivator for those to try over 1 stitching! It is very do-able on this chosen even weave linen with it's big holes. Don't say you can't do this, you can! You are looking for the same holes in the same linen whether you are working over 2 threads or 1. </div>
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Shops are now taking sign ups for this series. Many of them are kitting the series up for you. The series is being treated as a Mystery Stitch, only snippets of each lesson will be shared as we go along with the series. Watch for Lesson #1 to start arriving in stores end of June/early July. The following 3 lessons will release each month thereafter, ending in September.</div>
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A few suggestions for working over 1 thread: Always complete your cross stitch before moving onto the next. Tension is important, don't pull your thread too tight. Suggested needle is a size 26 or 28 tapestry. Use of a hoop to keep linen taught is helpful to open up the holes even further. For smalls I love to use my little 5" Cosmo hoop. It is just the right size for these smalls. It is today's version of the hard to find antique Dutchess hoops, and I use them exclusively. Available for purchase <a href="http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/catalog.php?item=2862" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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a person who is learning the letters of the alphabet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Well this is it folks, the final preview of what's NEW & COMING SOON from WTN&T! Thanks for joining me each morning. If there is anything that you need to add to your stash, contact your LNS and put a little "bug" in their ear!</div>
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There will also be a Limited Edition Market Kit. These will be very limited in quantity, therefore, no sneak peeks before market from me. I will let your LNS share, as they wish, on this. The title of the sweet little kit is <span style="font-size: x-large;">"Ode to the Ort Basket"</span>. </div>
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The second collection in the <span style="font-size: x-large;">Essamplaire Petite</span> Collections is especially created for all the A&E collectors! The pattern will consist of 4 tiny samplers. Once again, there is a larger (3" x 5") signature sampler and then 3 tiny (2 1/2" x 3") samplers that coordinate with the larger piece. These are worked on 40 count linen over 2 threads. Frame information and finishing technique will be supplied in the pattern.</div>
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Welcome back to day 3! Each evening, for countless nights, has been spent in front of the TV packaging patterns. Tonight will mark my last night of homework...all patterns should be bagged and ready to be boxed. Are you hearing a *sigh* of relief? </div>
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This piece turned out beautiful! I found a frame that really finished it off nicely. This mid-size piece features an old Chinese proverb that I have always liked, and lean on from time to time. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Faith of the Heart</span> was stitched by Suzanne Garber. A special "Thank You" to this sweet & dear woman.</div>
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One of my favorite things to do is to sit by my back window that opens up to my bird-feeding station. I find great solace and inspiration there. Bird migration has always fascinated me. One of my favorite guests are the little hummers as they migrate through each spring and fall. So, to them I dedicate a new pattern titled, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Bloom Where You're Planted</span>. A big "Thank You" to April Taylor for stitching this model for me.</div>
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I thoroughly enjoyed designing this new collection series titled, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Essamplaire Petite.</span> This is Collection I of II. As the title states, these are petite! The collection consists of 4 miniature samplers, one being what I call it's signature piece and 3 tiny samplers that compliment the larger piece. I currently have them sitting, grouped together, on my mantel in front of an antique sampler and I love the look...simply precious! The sizes of these are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" & 3 1/2" x 5"...yep, they are tiny! I chose inexpensive frames and re purposed them a bit, all four for under $15.00. I will explain this process in the pattern instructions.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974494691327751754noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-85546036061810049722017-02-14T08:45:00.001-06:002017-02-14T08:45:31.664-06:00Market Preview - Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's shares are of 3 soon to be released charts that are smaller in size, and finished in small pillows for tucking or hanging. It's always nice to have smaller projects to work on in between larger pieces...these are perfect, little quick stitches!</div>
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Oh dear, there are more mice in the house! The ever-popular mice have found their way into the sewing room. And like me, they are fond of tomato pincushions and strawberry emery's. This is one of my favorites of the mice series. A special "THANK YOU" to April Taylor for stitching <span style="font-size: x-large;">Mice in the Sewing Room</span>. </div>
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Iowa is home to two towns that are rich in Dutch heritage. Each spring they have annual Tulip Festival celebrations. There are thousands and thousands of tulips planted to bloom in time for their celebrations (that is if the weather cooperates)...it is absolutely gorgeous! There is the annual street scrubbing, with woman and children dressed in costume, before the big parade. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Tulip Festival</span> was inspired by these celebrations. Rows of tulips, busy little bees and sophisticated rabbit motifs adorn this sweet little pillow top. Mini pom trim and dimensional bow adds extra detailing to this piece. A special "THANK YOU" to Penny Houser for stitching this model. </div>
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By the time I completed <span style="font-size: x-large;">Easter Peep Parade</span>, I was craving chocolate malted-milk robin's eggs and Easter Peeps! These favorite seasonal candies and an antique rabbit pull toy were the inspiration for this design. The Chestnut brown linen is becoming a favorite of mine...the floss colors really pop on it!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974494691327751754noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-26368766681591015632017-02-13T09:04:00.000-06:002017-02-13T09:15:17.930-06:00It's been awhile!<div style="text-align: center;">
Pardon my absence and neglect from this blog! The last several months have been busy preparing for the Nashville Needlework Market. Intense stitching and intense pattern packaging has been my life since mid October. We are now just a couple weeks away from packing up a cargo van and pushing off towards Nashville, and there is still lots to do! The van will be loaded with tables, props, models of new patterns and boxes and boxes of patterns. This is a wholesale market so watch for these patterns to pop up in your local needle work shops, for purchase, the latter part of the first week of March. </div>
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Our <span style="font-size: x-large;">Lady Liberty</span>, a gift of friendship from the people of France was the inspiration for this pattern. A universal symbol of freedom and democracy. I have always loved what she stands for, and it was a joy to stitch her in cloth. She was dedicated in 1886, so you will find her completion date on the piece, as well. </div>
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Just returned home from a wonderful time attending the 2016 Shepherd's Bush Retreat! Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers and I met up at our local airport, bright and early, for a 6:15 flight to Salt Lake City, Utah. </div>
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Their shop is housed in an old black smith shop. Ogden sits at the base of the Wasatch mountains, beautiful view no matter which direction you look.</div>
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After a day of shopping and visiting with their customers we headed up to Park City, Utah - The Canyons Resort for the retreat. It is a beautiful place and it just glowed in yellow...the aspens were in their autumn best color! We enjoyed mid to upper 60 degree weather and the air had a hint of autumn crispness in it.</div>
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Tina (Shepherd's Bush), Jeanette (Jeanette Douglas Designs), Linda (Chessie & Me), Barb & Alma (Blackbird Designs), myself (With thy Needle & Thread), Paulette (Plum Street Samplers) and Terri (Shepherd's Bush)</div>
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I had a conversation at needlework market with Lone Elm Lane, which lead to the conception of this wonderful wooden pincushion/sewing box clamp. Stephanie's take on the idea turned out fabulous...thanks Stephanie, I love it! The sewing box is painted in a new vintage fashion, giving the piece a gentle "time-worn" look. I chose to use the Vintage Dove paint finish for the "I Rest Thy Needle" design. Design is worked on 36 count Legacy linen over 2 threads, using hand dyed flosses. The boxes are available for special order <a href="http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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A new chart to the flash card series. This is the 3rd such flashcard that I have done, they are some of my best sellers! The new word is Boo! A sweet little field mouse can me found out in her pumpkin patch, complete in her witchy attire! Chenille trim and tiny glass beads for stars adds detail and just the right finish. The design is worked on 40 count Pewter linen, using hand dyed flosses.</div>
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The floss colors in this sampler are so pretty and rich! This piece sort of grew, getting larger as the design process went along. I originally started with only the upper portion and decided to add one of my favorite harvest verses. The design is worked on 36 count Legacy linen over 2 threads, using hand dyed flosses.</div>
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Pattern for two little pinkeeps that make great companion pieces to each other. I have always liked the little gardener's verse and can almost hear the goode witch sing it as she pokes each seed into the soil. Linen ric rac trim is hand stitched to the sides of the pieces for a perfect accent. Designs are worked on 40 count Legacy linen over 2 threads, using hand dyed flosses. I plan on displaying these on an old tin tray with acorns and artificial crow that I gently dusted with cinnamon. Artificial crow and acorns are also available for purchase <a href="http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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An 18th century wool coverlet was the inspiration for this piece. The simple farmhouse was the signature motif of the Gilmour brothers. I chose to work the piece in ivory tones for a fresh, white farmhouse feel. The piece would look great worked on an dirty ecru linen with rusty red or navy flosses as well. The unfinished wooden tray allows you to choose your color palette and paint it accordingly. Trays will be available for purchase.</div>
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Another adaptation from an antique wool coverlet and a great companion piece to the Gilmour House sewing tray. After some research on this weaver, I was excited to learn that he spent some time in my home state of Iowa. I chose to work this in neutral tones and was excited to find what I felt was the perfect Larson-Juhl frame for this piece. This piece too could certainly be worked in other colors of flosses.</div>
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Two frolicking rabbits adorn the lid of a Lone Elm shaker box. I chose to fill the box with paper grass and tucked some eggs into the "nest". The lid is then standing in the box and makes for a fun spring-time vignette!</div>
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Leaping rabbit, tulips and a basket filled with springtime flowers creates a fun spring-time mini sampler. Perfect for Easter, yet could be kept out year round. A big "Thank You" to April Taylor for stitching this model.</div>
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A sweet love-themed pattern that is worked in carefully selected shades of hand dyed flosses to achieve a lovely, faded, time-worn look. The piece is appropriate for Valentines yet is one that can be left out year round.</div>
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Chart, linen, floss kit, pom and linen braid trims are now available <a href="http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/"><span style="color: red;">online</span></a> for purchase.</div>
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Like a busy little elf in Santa's workshop, I am putting the finishing touches on my 2015 Holiday punch needle patterns! </div>
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I've added some mother of pearl buttons, some wool accents and pom pom trim to make these extra special. All designs are smaller in size, can easily complete in a day of punching.</div>
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<strike><span style="font-size: x-large;">Reindeer Games</span> kit will go on sale today,</strike> </div>
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My shop is getting a fresh paint of coat over the long weekend. My building was used for a toy store in the early 1950's. After some scraping and sanding of it's side walls, we exposed it's lettering from it's earlier days, "Toy World" along with a plump looking teddy bear. I like to imagine my attic is filled with old toys. My husband, who has been up in the attic, tells me otherwise. He says there is just insulation up there, I still prefer to imagine! </div>
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all kitted up</div>
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