Retired and love having time to explore the needle, fiber and textile arts. Knitted and sewed much of my life. Presently addicted to embellished crazy quilting, freeform knitting & crochet, learning traditional forms of needlework to adapt for contemporary creative projects, beading. It's a given that I also live to acquire stash for all of these pursuits -- unfortunately often leaving me short of funds to spend on antique and vintage buttons for my collection.