Tuesday, August 16, 2011

schtuffkies

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When life gives you busy, then turn to the schtuffkies. So what is schtuffkies? (pronounciation: Shh-tuff-kies – definition: stuff, fodder, cuteness, whimsical junk). You know when you are so busy and have no time to take pictures of something new and wonderful? What do you do?




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You just simply flip through the endless pages in your picture folder (y'all know what I am talking about....???), pull out the stuff that makes you smile….




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…or inspires you to create again…




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…and then SHAZAM!!! (and use your best Gomer Pyle Shaaaazam voice..) There you have it, a post! Lalalalala!!!! Singing like a song bird!




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Now speaking of creating…..




P1010064a …I do need to make another quilt out of vintage sheets! Maybe even some ruffled tote bags…and the good Lord knows I have enough sheets to sew with for days and days – maybe even years and years.




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There you have it…a schtuffkies post. So tell me about your schtuffkies….

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36 comments:

  1. Sunny Simple LifeAugust 16, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Well your post made me smile too.

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  2. DonnaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Love the post! Praying and thinking about you :)
    Love the vintage sheet quilt! I have been looking for sheets for more variety in a quilt I want to make.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  3. Kathleen GraceAugust 17, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    To tell you the truth Becky, I have very few schtuffkies in the house. It's a small home and I hate to dust so I have just a few things on shelves in the living room and kitchen and that's it! I always enjoy yours though, kind of like I imagine grandkids. Fun to hang out with for a while but you love that they go home with someone else. lol!
    I love that vintage sheet quilt, wouldn't some of those prints look adorable as your ruffled bag?

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  4. ClaudiaAugust 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I don't have any vintage sheets, but lately I have been thinking about starting a collection in order to make a quilt. I love yours!

    xo
    Claudia

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  5. SusanAugust 17, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    I love your quilt. I have lots and lots of vintage sheets. I may just have to make me a quilt.

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  6. Musings from Kim K.August 17, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    You have darling schtuffkies...I especially love the Native American salt/pepper shakers.

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsAugust 17, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    What a beautiful quilt...just beautiful!

    I don't have many schtuffkies in my house...too many moves, too many packings....lol

    xoxo
    Penny

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  8. LeAnnAugust 17, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Now that's definitely a new word for me but it fits the bill perfectly! Thank you so much again last night for our talk. You are so uplifting and so amazing. I gotta get to Cali.

    xo

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  9. Diane DudaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    The quilt is so lovely and sweet and perfect! I heart it very much!!! :)

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  10. ElsieAugust 17, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Becky I have so many schtuffkies I would be here all day telling you about them. Yours are way too cute.
    I love the song birds and I could almost here them sing. You always have the cutest post and I don't care if it's the same pictures or not. Love your post!!! I just made a fish quilt :O( and he loved it.
    I guess that is all that matters, since he is 15 yr. old and a professional fisherman. I enjoyed making it and I need to make another...maybe another vintage sheet quilt...hummm, you've got a good idea.

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  11. Changes in the windAugust 17, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I like yours better:)

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  12. Twyla and LindseyAugust 17, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    He, he, when I can't think of a post, I say 'let's look and see if we have any unused pictures in our files'. Now I have a name for it! Your schtuffkies are inspiring and put a smile on my face. The 'sheet' quilt is wonderful. I would love to see you make more! Enjoy your day! Twyla

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  13. Elizabeth and Gary August 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    OH Becky, I love the quilt very much! you used sheets...a great idea. The colors are so soft and pretty. Did you do the machine quilting or send it out?. I'm working on a baby quilt right now for my niece.
    So the sewing is all over my dinning room table.
    I hope you can relax today, big hugs, Elizabeth XO

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  14. Janie FoxAugust 17, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    i love your schtuffkies. And the quilt is great. I love vintage linens!

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  15. Sweet Cottage DreamsAugust 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    yes elizabeth, i did the machine quilting - aka stippling. not hard, just time consuming. xxoo

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  16. Blondie's JournalAugust 17, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This is such a cute post! I love your little treasures and your quilt is so pretty! I do know what you mean about needing to do a fast post...I just look through my 10,000 pictures and try to come up with a theme.

    Have fun with your sewing...you are a whiz!

    XO,
    Jane

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  17. Simply ShelleyAugust 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    It is a wonderful post dear Becky...you have such cute,lovely 'Schtuffkies" to share...this is the first time for me to hear them called as such. I will have to remember that word!
    Blessings dear friend.

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  18. Julie HarwardAugust 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing...all your pretty thing sure made me smile! Love the little cuties and the beautiful quilt..love it! :D

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  19. Sinta ReneeAugust 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Uwh* Under diress, you never know what will strike my fancy. For example, I had some bad news last week. Now I have 15 vintage pie plates that have been coming in the mail (via ebay)and that are sitting next to my desk at work, for fear of bringing them home with me. I think the birdies are much cuter! I will have to remember that the next time I am out of control. New fabric always helps me too!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    These are just too cute. I bet they are salt and pepper shakers. Ok, now I am search for shtuffkies!
    Jan

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  21. camp and cottage livingAugust 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This is a great idea for a post. I am trying to de-clutter and am running across a lot of schtuffkies
    Yours are really adorable!
    And the sheet quilt is sweet, indeed!

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  22. MichaeleAugust 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Schtuffkies - love it! I have a troll doll collection. (a child of the 60's) That always works for me. Love the quilt!

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  23. Carrie @ Cottage CozyAugust 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    ...I just love the new word you taught me today! s c h t u f f k i e s.....so wonderful!

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  24. Brenda PruittAugust 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Mine are all fixing to get packed away and moved to another state. Love that quilt!
    Brenda

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  25. LauraAugust 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    We adore your schtuffkies! Very cute! Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. We love vintage sheets, and also have a small collection of them.

    Have a great week,
    Laura and Michele

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  26. Pink Roses and TeacupsAugust 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Becky!

    I love your schutuffkies! We girls need our inspiration, and toys to make us happy. Love these vintage sheet quilts. Yours is so pretty! Love the colors!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  27. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    That quilt looks so pretty with it's soft colors. Just the ones I would use if I were talented like you and could make a quilt. Shannon

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  28. Tins and TreasuresAugust 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Good Morning, Becky,
    I love your post today. I have enough schtuffkies that I could do this once a week, for sure.

    I love your vintage sheet quilt. I wish we were neighbors. We could work on one together.

    Make a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

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  29. Mimos da Claralú!August 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Hi Becky! This beautiful quilt, congratulations for talent!
    Brazilian hugs!
    Luciana
    www.mimosdaclaralu.blogspot.com

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  30. PondsideAugust 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    That quilt would make me smile too! Do I have schtuffkies?!! Drawers and shelves of them and they all make me smile too.

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  31. Ann at the Handley BungalowAugust 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You have the cutest "schtuffkies"! I also like to surround myself with schtuffkies to make me smile. Life can be hard! That vintage sheet quilt is amazing. Thanks for sharing! Your posts always bring a smile to my face. Such cheerful things in your home.

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  32. trishAugust 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Your post brought a smile to my face!! :o) I enjoyed your "schtuffkies". :o)
    Enjoying seizing the moment of creativity!! :o)

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  33. DeborahAugust 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Your post brought a smile to my face today! Thanks! Looking for the schtuffkies!

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  34. fiberdoodlesAugust 18, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Love the vintage sheet quilt! Thank you for inspiring to make mine ;0)

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  35. The Green PeaAugust 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Becky, nice quilt. When do you find the time to sew? I am of to find some SCHTUFFKIES! They are hiding on me. Have a nice week Becky, I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. See you soon. love, sandi

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  36. Ricki TreleavenAugust 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    :D What a happy post!

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