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Subtly trying to take photo's with the camera phone in Michaels left me with some blurry images sorry about that. One endcap and one section of shelves for the Halloween swag was out at my store today.

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To raise funds for livelongnmarry

Its a bit twisted only the Blink Angel as a night light makes me happy.
4 inch standard night light with 5W bulb. Night light shade is trimmed with black cotton lace and ribbon.
View one is with the light turned off.




You can bid on this item for a good cause here.

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I had a hard time loading the myspace page so I'm linking the entry on
craigslist with contact information. Someone got back to me via the e-mail listed within minutes about sending out an application packet via snail mail today. If I can work this in to a busy season it would be a good chance to do a fundraiser for the The Cody Reuwsaat Memorial Trust since FrightTown was the last haunt he designed for in 2007. Good opportunity for local artists and hopefully some excellent shopping. Please pass on the info to any Pacific Northwest folks who might be interested.

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Halloween 2008 has arrived! Keep an eye on the What's New page for items like this cute Witch Apron. New table linens will be up next. I was so happy to find a new line of paper plates, napkins, and decorations with bats and skeletons. Can't wait to share those with you in July. By the end of summer the clearance section will start filling with discontinued and one of a kind items.

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Unusual Brian Froud piece signed up on ebay. While completely overhauling my office I'm finding some gems that really need to go on a fans wall instead of on a shelf gathering dust.

Last year we pledged to:

To never us another plastic water bottle-we did pretty good with this one. Bought aluminum bottles. Got stuck a few times. Made the effort to get water in a cup that could be brought home and recycled if we were caught without our own water source.

Not bring home plastic bags-All the grocery store chains in town last earth day offered either 99 cent or $1.99 fabric or recycled plastic tote bags. We have enough now to keep extras in the car and by the back door. Its easy to grab one and go.

Compost-We got more aggressive about composting all organic matter. Hubby just worked in some of that new soil in to the garden this spring.

This year:

Worms: We made a worm box last year and didn't order the worms so we want to try composting with worms.

Stop the take out waste: We always bring home food we didn't eat at a restaurant but then had containers to toss. On Oprah's earth day show today I was delighted to find out there are take out containers that look like Styrofoam made out of sugar cane! Going to hunt these down.

Local Resources: This year we started buying soap from a local soap maker and we are trying to find more local organic products.

Cut down on toxic products: Tried some of the Seventh Generation products and liked the shower cleaner. I use hand sanitizers when I can't wash before testing blood sugar. There are now several no-alcohol brands that use essential oils as an anti-bacterial agent. Going to make the switch.

Carbon Footprint: With the cost of gas it isn't hard to stay home. We started grouping trips so we use a grocery store next to a home improvement store. Walgreen's is building a new drug store a mile from my house. Going to switch prescriptions to that store so I can walk to pick up drug store items.

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Wanted share a friends auctions since she has an awesome deal on tarot card deck bags and a fabulous lot of decks up for sale too. I know many of you collect decks. Go here.

The pattern sale continues and I'm adding more trim and hope to get books up this week as well.Go here.

Thanks!

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We now have 2 banner sizes for the memorial fund site. Please put up a banner if you can. Thank you.

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Some of you asked about making a donation. The Cody Reuwsaat Memorial Trust donation site is now up thanks to hubby.

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The pattern sales to sell off my costume pattern collection is back up and running. Took a brief trip and will try to get at least 20 patterns running at one time by next week. To follow the updates you can view my about me page on ebay.

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This is my first public post about the passing of a really great guy.
News Story
Today would have been his been 29th birthday.
Not the best photograph with my little camera but the only one I have of Cody from C-13 in the Vendor's room.

The Zoo Bomber group is planning a memorial tonight down on the river where they will be setting a fiery viking ship on its watery course to honor Cody.

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More listings up today on ebay. Sorry for the lack of goods on Friday. I wasn't prepared with all the watchers to have so many instant buys. Now, there is a good variety again including some of the Begotten line of patterns. Ribbon and trim is on its way for tomorrow.

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I'm emptying out the basement and selling off most of my massive costume pattern collection on ebay. My goal is to try and list at least 3 patterns every day. There will be bulk lots too. Most are out of print and never used. Trim of every kind from velvet to plastic will follow. To follow the updates you can view my about me page on ebay.

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Shipping is included in pattern price.
1973 Tandy Leather Hat Pattern-Four hat styles. I cut out the top hat but no pin holes in paper. The only hat not cut out is the visor and all pieces are present. (on ebay)
Elizabethan Shoe Pattern has a handy size conversion table for enlarging pattern to any show size. The medieval version shoes up on ebay every once in a while. Sadly, I don't think this company is still making patterns. (on ebay)
The next 4 patterns are all Old World Enterprises new and uncut. Oversized 16 inch envelopes. I should also add these are not for beginners. They require making a mock up for adjustments.
1880's Bustle Walking Gown size 8-14 or bust 31-36 -$20
1860's Male Evening Suit size 38-42 -$20
1890s Male Evening Cape- Chest 38-42 has been cut out. $18
1890s Ball Gown- This one I have and just haven't pulled it out of storage yet. If interested let me know.
Artistic Reform Tea Gown- New uncut. 3 underdress and 3 overgowns. Another stunning pattern from La Mode Bagatelle that retails for $56 including shipping at most places. $45( Read more... )

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Shipping is included in the pattern price.

McCall's 1956 Women's and Girls Slippers size 4.5 to 8.5 Uncut (sold)
Simplicity Bust 38 retro 1983 blouse pattern uncut (sold)
Vogue American Designer collection Oscar De La Renta Coat size 12-16 or bust 34-38. Uncut (sold)
Vogue American Designer collection Bellville Sassoon Dress. Uncut $8
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Period Costume-Ladies Regency Wardrobe by La Mode Bagatelle Size 6-22. This is the ultimate Regency pattern in a giant envelope featuring 11 items. It comes with a book not an instruction sheet. Retails for $57.
You can read more about it here. New, uncut with a tiny hole to the pattern envelope right corner. (Sold)

This fabulous Elizabethan men's pattern was sold at our local Shakespeare festival back in the 80s. The pattern has been cut and used chest size 38-42. $12 includes shipping. edit: now on ebay starting at $5.99.

Both 1920's McCall costume patterns are the rare 6 inch pattern envelopes. Uncut with rough corner edges. Gypsy pattern is a size 38 bust. $45 plus insured shipping of $6. The colonial man is a chest size 44 with the hat being my favorite part of this pattern. $50 plus $6 insured shipping.
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Butterick 1941 Ringmaster Pattern Chest 36 (sold) and Butterick 1920s Dentists Gown Chest 40.
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There are a handful of vintage good condition patterns that will be listed here in my journal and the old 1890s damaged ones will go up as a lot on ebay.

Pictorial Review Ladies Blouse Bust 38. Pattern is complete. This style of pattern has no markings on the tissue like modern patterns. Instructions and cutting guide are all on the back of the envelope. Click on image for larger view.
$15. Priority mail or first class shipping buyers choice. ( Read more... )

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Cleaning House
New still sealed Halloween Tarot Deck and Book. Deck sold for $15 and the book $9.95. New, with original receipt.
$18 for the set plus $6.00 priority mail shipping.

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The sound of the back screen door opening brought a crow perching on a branch just over the porch. Hubby was going out the door and I heard the Caw! Hubby: Um...your crows are here. Its so bloody cold I had 3 pairs this morning eating peanuts. The fountain is the only water source not frozen so I keep topping it off too. Couldn't find the crow in the tree photo's so you get summer crow in birdbath.