January was my month in the Common Threads virtual quilting bee and trips to the mailbox are yielding lots of quilty goodness. I've made a bunch and I've received a bunch from my bee peeps. The blocks are 6.5" square and I'm starting to get a vision of what this quilt might look like. I need a whole lot more blocks to make it the size I want it to be, so I'm trying to make a couple every day. It's pretty cool to see what variations can be made from a simple, basic cross block. The creativity of these ladies is inspiring. Thanks for all the quilt love for my selvage quilt and for Angela. To answer a few questions: No, I won't sell the quilt. Yes, I'm making another one of these. No, I don't sleep with it, but I thought about it. There are about 1600 selvage pieces in the quilt. Yes, Angela is available to quilt for you. Yes, it took a LOT of time to make. No, it's not my favorite quilt that I've made. Have a wonderful weekend. It's cold and rainy here, but the grass is turning green, the fields have been fertilized, so spring is around the corner.

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So a few weeks ago I made a commitment to slow down on my sign making... Looks like I made true on that eh? I had to whip up this baby t...

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Whenever my kids have scraped their knee at the park there has always been a nearby mum that magically produces a plaster (band-aid) while I am still rummaging in my bag (usually muttering "I'm sure that I had one in here somewhere"). No more. Now I will be that mum. Well, that might be setting my sights a little too high, but this little 1st aid kit pouch must improve my chances, right? Now all I have to do is put it in my bag and remember to replace the contents occasionally... For those of you wondering whether I might have let zipper-phobia get the better of me, I do have an excuse: I sprained my ankle. I've been far too grouchy and uncomfortable to tackle anything that didn't squeeze onto my little sewing surface. Still, this 1st aid kit has been on my to-do list for about 7 years now. Its time had come. PS. Do we British really not ever say 'zipper'? I always grew up saying 'zip', but I thought that was just the abbreviation and sewing folks might say 'zipper'. Hmm. Still, I think that Americans came up with the term, anyway, so it's not one that I can use my usual "we came up with the language, so our way is correct" excuse. Despite the thousands of children growing up in bi-lingual households, my American husband is convinced that our offspring might fail in school because their mum says ZEBra instead of ZEEEbra...

A Vote for the Red Cross • 1918 • 14 x 20 3/4 • INV. #8848 • Original World War 1 poster: A Vote for the Red Cross is a Vote for Humanity. Red, white and blue original poster. Blue background, red cross. Linen backed original. Excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is professional acid-free conservation mounted and in very good condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters. #originalposter #originalposters Secure website ordering 24/7 online by adding this original poster to your cart and checking out; OR by phone during gallery hours. You may also visit the gallery in person and view this original vintage poster. (It is NOT a reproduction.) We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters and they come with a Certificate of Authenticity. #redcross #originalposter

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Introducing our Handmade White First Aid Cabinet: A Rustic Storage Solution Enhance your space with our meticulously crafted first aid cabinet. Made to order, this wooden cabinet showcases a charming distressed white finish that reveals glimpses of the natural wood beneath. The front door is adorned with a hand-painted black cross. Securely closing with a roller catch, this cabinet offers both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Versatile and practical, our first aid cabinet is a perfect addition to bathrooms, workshops, garages, and playrooms. It effortlessly combines rustic charm with ample storage for your essential medical supplies. For easy installation, the cabinet can be securely mounted to a wall using the pre-drilled holes in each corner of the backing. We provide the necessary installation hardware and instructions. Please refer to the 5th listing photo for hardware options, with hinges matching the chosen handle color. You can customize the handle placement, opting for it to be on the lower right or reversed with hinges on the right. Measurements: Exterior: 15.75" Tall x 13" Wide x 3.75" Deep Bottom Shelf: 6.75" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.75" Deep Top Shelf: 7" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.5" Deep Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have. Return to the rest of our shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndependentBoxWorks All Images and Descriptions ©IndependentBoxWorks

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This handmade first aid cabinet will be constructed and finished upon placement of the order. The wooden cabinet is painted red and distressed to show through to the wood underneath. A white cross is also handpainted on the front of the cabinet door. The inset door closes securely with a roller catch. Perfect for bathrooms, workshops, garages, and playrooms - this cabinet will add a uniquely rustic touch to any room while also offering storage for first aid supplies. This cabinet can be mounted to a wall by 4 anchored screws through each corner of the backing. The holes are pre-drilled. Installation hardware and instructions are included. Please see the 5th listing photo for hardware options (hinges will match handle color). We can install the hardware with the handle in the lower right of the door (pictured) or reversed with the handle on the left and the hinges on the right. Measurements: Exterior - 15.75" Tall x 13" Wide x 3.75" Deep Bottom Shelf - 6.75" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.75" Deep Top Shelf - 7" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.5" Deep Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have. Return to the rest of our shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndependentBoxWorks All Images and Descriptions ©IndependentBoxWorks

If you've followed my blog for awhile, you've probably noticed that I have an affinity for all things medical. I'm not sure if it's because I work in the medical field or that our house number just happens to be 911. A vintage Red Cross flag hangs as art in the home of HGTV's Emily Henderson. Google Images Fashionable girls having fun. Note the cigarette on the right. Charming vintage advertising art by Jessie Wilcox Smith. Stylish pillow created by Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts and featured on Sulu Design blog. Do you see a theme here? The images above were inspiration for my latest project. Do you remember this medicine cabinet I bought for $24 at last September's Junk Bonanza? Well, it finally recently underwent a minor facelift. The nail studded wood was replaced with beadboard and the interior painted sterile white. I still need to have 2 new glass shelves cut to fit inside. I didn't do much to the exterior. I left the glass knob, latch and hinges in place. After a good disinfectant cleaning, I lightly sanded the cabinet to expose previous paint colors. Done. As for the garish blood red spray painted glass.....I kept it! I used the red as the background color for this design found on Google Images. This logo pays homage to Switzerland where the Red Cross symbol originated and also adds international flair to my cabinet. I cut a circle stencil from Contact paper and applied it to the unpainted side of the glass. I also adhered a cross in the center of the circle and sprayed the surface with 3 coats of paint designed for glass and ceramics. I peeled the stencil off and transferred the letters to the painted portion of the design with tracing paper. Then I painted the letters with 2 coats of black acrylic craft paint and after much sanding and drybrushing I sealed it with matte acrylic spray. Painted glass panel. Refurbished cabinet. I mounted it on the wall between the two guest bedrooms where it will store baby lotions, shampoo, bandaids, etc. that we may need when the grandbabies visit. Now, everything will be conveniently located in one place. Here's a wide angle view of the space. If you stand in front of the cabinet, you are at the perfect distance for a quick vision screen. The light fixture came from my great-grandparents house, which was probably built about the same time as ours in the 1920's. With the dark trim and doors this hallway resembles a boarding house, don't you think? I've started to paint the trim, but I'll leave the doors as they are. The door you see here leads to the bedroom we are currently working on. I do love old metal beds, but Infirmary Chic is not the look I'm after. This is more like it! I love this quilt!!! The pattern is available at Kelly McCaleb Etsy. I even have a similar full-size bed! Last, but not least, I found this WWII pin in a local shop for just a few dollars. AND the previous owner of our house worked for the Red Cross when she lived here. Coincidence? I think not. Thanks for visiting! Vickie Come join the parties at: Savvy Southern Style Wow us Wednesdays The Farmhouse Porch Cowgirl Up Knick of Time Tuesday Common Ground Vintage Inspiration French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday Funky junk Interiors Saturday Nite Special * Please check out this link if you are interested in listing your shop in this directory: My name is Saul Tarasoff and I am a contributor to a Wiki project called MyCityAntiquing.org. The project's goal is to create a free and comprehensive directory of antique shops and market places for cities around the world. To get an understanding of what exactly this is, please take a look at: http://www.mycityantiquing.org/index.php/Main_Page

This is a Made to Order listing for a rustic wooden cabinet that has been sanded, stained with a bright yellow wood stain, and sealed with a satin clear coat. The inset door has a white first aid cross painted on the front and securely closes with a catch. The interior of the cabinet has two shelves for storage. This cabinet is mounted by four anchored screws through each corner of the backing. The holes are pre-drilled. Installation hardware and instructions are included. Please see the 5th listing photo for hardware options (latches will match handle color). We can install the hardware with the handle in the lower right of the door (pictured) or reversed with the handle on the left and the hinges on the right. Measurements: Exterior - 15.75" Tall x 13" Wide x 3.75" Deep Bottom Shelf - 6.75" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.75" Deep Top Shelf - 7" Tall x 11.25" Wide x 2.5" Deep You can check out our other cabinets in our Rustic Home Decor section by following this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndependentBoxWorks?section_id=16103350&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6 All Images and Descriptions ©IndependentBoxWorks