+Shirley Ping, lol Shirley, most of my belongings are thrift finds, but I so much enjoy them. I think because they were once loved by their original owners! Thank you for stopping by and happy 2016

+pTanino thank you so much -- lol, most of my home came from tge thrift store!!! But I do truly appreciate the things that come my way - you said it, they are blessings, thank you for stopping by and happy 2016

+mary w, you so quiet over the Christmas holidays, I thought you were having the time of your life with family;) glad to have you back!! That sounds like an awful lot of work, I am tired from reading about your Christmas cleanup!! But now you are all set for 2016, and way ahead of me!! Yes, that was a perfect Christmas present and it found me!! Yeaaa. I could not have asked for anything better, well, maybe a couple of things, but the sampler brings much joy to me. It remains on the back if my chair for now, where I can enjoy it every day. Thank You for stopping by and Happy 2016

+carol m thank you Carol, yes, I often think of the person who did these pieces of needlework when I find them, and I only hope that when I am no longer able to own and enjoy my work, that it will somehow find its way to someone who will equally love and appreciate it. Thank you for stopping by and many wishes for a really happy 2016

+Lisa Brannan I am really enjoying my sampler find! Thank you for stopping by

+Crafty Vicky thank you Vicky. That dressform just kind of found me!!! I do enjoy it -- keep you eyes peeled, who knows! Thank you for stopping by and Happy 2016

+Lisa Cornelius thank you Lisa, I enjoy that little corner, too -- and most of it is thrift store finds. The chair belonged to my mother

+Sharon Luebker hi Sharon!! oh yes, Mrs Wilkins, my dressform studio mascot, gives me much happiness. she is dedicated to my high school art teacher, who was equally amazing; )

+carsondcatslife hi Nicky, thank you so much. I was amazed the sampler was finished! most of the time when I find these little crafty bags, it is mostly bits ad pieces, unfinished work, and tangled thread -- this one was a delight to open. Thank you for stopping by and Happy 2016

+Itzmommy hi Karen, oh yes, searching for those thrifty finds is really fun - the trick, I think, is setting a budget and sticking to it, as it makes the search that much more a challenge - I pit back a lot of things that are out of my budget

+TheMeriAtelier Ha!ha!ha! I do the same thing. Happy New year dear! Hugs! Karen

+Roz Willoughby hi there, Roz, and thank you so much -- Happy 2016 -- I think you get to celebrate before us!!

+TheMeriAtelier Yep...it's 2016....hope it's a good one for you and yours!

+Donna Day hi Donna, oh yes, I am enjoying this sampler, and thank you for stopping by

+Amanda Scott hi there Amanda, thank you so much. I am really enjoying the sampler, and thank you for stopping by

+Linda Lapotka thank you, Linda. I really enjoy finding these little treasures

+Cheryl Sigler, hi Cheryl - all good ideas, thank you. I think the sampler is destined for a journal cover, but for now it remains on the back of my chair where I can enjoy looking at it. Thank you for stopping by and Happy 2016

+c j Plumb hi cj, wouldn't that be fun!! we could inspire each other with our thrift finds;)

+Mary Ann McMillin hi there Mary. The sampler is not packed away yet, it is still on the back of my chair;) probably will be for some time! I like your ideas - scanning it for some art journal pages -- oh yeah. I think the sampler is destined for an art journal cover, some day. Right now I am just enjoying it as it is. Thank you for stopping by, and Happy 2016

+shiles728 hi Susan, I think the sampler may have been donated by someone who either was so into needlework that a kit sampler seemed amateurish, or by a family member who did not appreciate handwork -- I appreciate it!!!