And I can usually be found sitting on the floor in the "crafts/hobbies" isle looking at old quilting books. I love paging through them and getting inspired by pictures of old quilts. It's a great resource for me.
My library keeps a jar at the front desk. In this jar they keep bookmarks that they have found in returned books. These bookmarks are "free" to anyone who wants them.
Now.. I can honestly say that up until this point, I had never taken one. I never felt the need to grab one of these free bookmarks. Until the other day.. I spotted one in the jar that I couldn't help but snatch it up before someone else did.
You probably can't read it.. but it says "Quilters 2002" and below that is the name "Margaret". I love this new bookmark.. and I feel bad that Margaret forgot it in a book. Probably a quilting book I'm sure. But I want Margaret to know that I love it.. and will take great care of it.
And if Margaret is reading this.. let me just say "Finders keepers.. Losers weepers"!! Ok.. not really - I'd give it back if I actually knew who she was.. and if she could catch me.
Anyway - this little bookmark inspired me to make a few fabric bookmarks.
The only small ric rac I had on hand was pink - so my fabric choices were limited. But I dug through my scrap bin and came up with these two little jewels.
16 comments:
Your bookmarks are adorable.
What a sweet bookmark. My mind is swirling with the little scraps beckoning to me. I have a hard time parting with little scraps and now I have an excuse to use them. Gifts, prizes, the uses are limitless!
Cute story! And darling bookmarks. fun.
What a clever idea for the library to do!! I love your pretty bookmark.
Great idea at the library! And I would have grabbed that one, too. These will be adorable as little tuck-ins with swaps, stocking stuffers, etc. thanks for sharing.
How fun to find treasure at the library!! Cute bookmarks.
Very sweet bookmarks. Remember to take them out of the book Heidi or else they will end up in the jar!!!
I love the library to,can't get enough books in our day.
Bev.xoxo
Very cute and what a lovely little gift idea. Thanks for sharing
I am sure Margaret is very happy that you have it! What a great gift idea. Thinking I will be making a few myself. Exctied about this months Sew-In!
Lovely story. Maybe you will be holding a bookmark swap? Quick little project, easy to mail away? Just a thought!
What a great idea, this is so achievable.. Love the precious bookmark which you were able to get to 'look after'..
my scrap pile is getting HUGE! thanks for such a great idea/project.
Awe those are adorable! I have a little girl that would LOVE something like that - time to get going on my scrap pile! Thanks for the inspiration!
I would have grabbed that bookmark too! And I love yours! So cute!
I'm a new visitor to your blog, Heidi - found you on Jane's blog. Love your tutorials, and your library's idea of the bookmark jar! I'm going to suggest that to our local library; I'll even hand paint a jar for them to put any bookmarks in, if they refuse to do it!
Your pink bookmarks are really cute. I adore ric rac, and am always looking for things to make using it as a trim, so I'll be noting this idea!
what a cute and fast project..thanks for sharing.
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