My first Candle Mat

I am quite proud of my very first candle mat. And this is only my second stitchery. I coffee stained it and am quite proud of how it has turned out. As much as I love it, I will probably give it away. He He

Swap goodies from Becky

I want to show pictures of my swap goodies from Becky, http://primitivesnstitchin.blogspot.com/  Look at this cute pumpkin man holding the crow on a stick!!!

"Home is where the heart is ", Pillow

 Americana Wall hanging on bobbin hanger,

Americana towel with crow!!!

Pumpkin and mouse in little emamel pan!!!

I love everything!!! And want to thank-you again Becky, this sure was fun!!!! Becky is an awesome person and crafter!!!

Giveaway prize from Parker's Paradise

Linda Parker , "Parker's Paradise", http://parkersparadise.blogspot.com/ had a giveaway and I was lucky enough to be a winner. It was for an adorable pin keep. Well when I opened the package there was all kinds of goodies present. The pin keep, made from a little baby shoe, 2 dolies, a little tin pan, wall hanging kit, candle tart, wooden bowl full of beautiful strawberries, and a litte American Flag. Thank you Linda, I love everything!!!

Swap goodies arrived.

Please note the package says swap alert drop everything!!! And I did!!!!I kinda hinted for the pumpkin man and told her I did have an enamel pan when I saw the pumpkin and mouse .

OMG Look what I found on my porch today, I am so thrilled, I feel like I just returned from an awesome craft show. I did a textile swap that Char, The Pickled Pepper Patch hosted. My partner was Becky from http://primitivesnstitchin.blogspot.com/  I couldn't have been matched up with any better partner. I have a prim friend for life. We had so much fun emailing each other about our swap. Becky you outdid yourself!!! I really , really love everything!!! And Becky made everything, please check out her blog. Thank you for being my swapping partner!!!! You are the greatest!!!!

New Apron and Bonnet

Here is an apron and bonnet set that I have made for a swap. I still need to make myself something. He He

First Stitchery completed

My very first stitchery, This pattern is from Tiffany "Twigs" Carnal http://www.primitiveblessings.com/
She has some free patterns on her web-site which I appreciate. I am real proud of this sampler and it was alot of fun.

Swap Goodies from Tammy Wellman

Today I recieved my awesome prim goodies from Tammy Wellman, Http://ncprimitivesfromthepast.blogspot.com/   I love these goodies, isn't Tammy talented!!!!

New Signs from Andy's Primitive Farmhouse

What a surprise today when I opened my package from Andy, "Andy's Primitive Farmhouse". I was expecting one sign and to my surprise there was two. I just love these signs!!!!!!!

Andy is a special friend, she is a rare friend that I am happy to have found. She has a selling blog, please check it out http://primitivehomestead70.blogspot.com/  You won't be disappointed, she does wonderful work!!!! Love Andy's signs!!!

Prairie Bonnets

So here they are my first attempt at making prairie bonnets (Just need to coffee stain them). The first three are the ones that I have made. The first one, well it may fit a dolls head. He He And it took me hours to make these! I think maybe the next one I make I will be faster.All I can say is that I would starve to death if this was my livelihood. I am bad at reading patterns, so I just kinda guess on some things. But I am proud!!!!

New Doll from Sweetmeadows Farm

Here is a picture of my new doll that I won on ebay, made by Maureen http://sweetmeadowsfarm.com/

This doll is a toaster cover, but she also has legs so that she can be displayed in a chair or cabinet.

I love her dolls, Maureen is so talented!!!

Americana Lamp

I love the "Forth of July", I love the Americana decor, here is one of my favorite lamps. This was gotten from http://www.hugsandstitches.com/  I am so proud to be an American, God bless the good old USA!!!!

New apron and bonnet

Here is a picture of my new apron and bonnet !!!! I got them from Longtimestitcher on ebay. The last three bonnets I have had for years, got them from ebay, but I forget the seller.

Free Downloads-Gooseberry Patch

Free Downloads-Gooseberry Patch

Swap items from "Primitives From the Attic"

Today I received my swap items from Wendy Turner, "Primitives From the Attic". I felt like a little girl opening a gift from Santa, when I received the package. I feel like Wendy always out gives me and I am the grand prize winner. Thank you Wendy  http://primitivesfromtheattic.blogspot.com/ I was expecting to receive one doll and to my surprise here was two. I love, love, love them Wendy, you are a sweetheart!!! Thank-you!!!!!!!

Coverlet or Homespun Blanket?

Blogger friends I need your help. I would love to have a coverlet but don't feel like I can afford to pay the price for one. I know that sometimes people use these homespun blankets for coverlets. I have black curtains with a cream design throughout the curtains. So which blanket should I pick the black/stripped or brick/stripped? Also what would you do for the pillowcase, two pillow cases or a bolster? Any prim suggestions will be appreciated!!! ( P.S. I forgot to mention, these bedrooms are pictures of the blankets that I like, they are not my bedrooms, I wish they were). Sorry I forgot to mention this earlier.

New Prairie Bonnet

Here is a picture of a bonnet that I just got off e-bay. What do you think?

Happy Father's Day

Today I pay tribute to all of the wonderful father's. I am so thankful that I have my dad. He is a  hard working country man who lots of times worked two jobs to provide for his family. He still sacrifices to help out one of his grandkids or kids in need. He taught me about the Lord, and to have good moral values. Most of all he taught me about love. Happy Father's Day to my husband who is a great dad and pappy!!! Here is a picture of my son, it makes me real proud to see him love his son like he does. I feel like my dad's love is being passed down though the generations .It make me proud!!!!

FORTH GOOSEBERRY PATCH COOKBOOK

Yeepee, Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks has picked another one of my recipes for their awesome cookbooks. This recipe comes from the new Christmas cookbook ,"Homemade Christmas", It is a recipe that my sister Annabel gave me. I will share it with you:

Annabel's Pumpkin Cookies
1 c. canned pumpkin                     1 t. cinnamon
1/2 c. oil or applesauce                  1/2 t. salt
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten                                 1 t. baking soda
2 cups all purpose flour                  1 t. milk
2 t. baking powder                        1 t. vanilla
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil or applesauce and egg. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add pumpking mixture to flour mixture: stir well. Dissolve baking soda in milk: add to dough and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 doz. Note: Due to the shortage of pumpkin in the grocery store, my sister says cooked mashed carrots work to substitute for the pumkin.

OLD BONNET

This is an old bonnet that a friend gave me, no reproduction, isn't it awesome!

WINNER OF FARMHOUSE PRIMS GIVEAWAY

My husband picked the winner today for my 50th. follower giveway. The winner is Ashley. Ashley, please send me your addresss so I can get your package out to you. I am not sure if Ashley has a blog or not, I would like to mention your blog if you do. Congratulations Ashley, and to all who entered the contest. I will have more contests in the future.

Last chance to sign up for my giveaway!!!

Just a reminder I will be picking the winner this Sat. June 12th. to celebrate my first 50 followers! Please leave me a comment on the orginal contest post or this one for a chance to win. The prize consists of a gooseberry patch cookbook, gooseberry patch cookie cutter (set), and a cute little apron made by victorian heart. I have to admit these are some great items!!!!

Curtains to match my quilt

I have had this quilt "Star Dance", for a couple years, finally got curtains to match. I used only one panel for a window, with a star hook so I can pull them back. What do you think? But now since my collection is complete I want a coverlet and matching homespun sheets, just another prim dream.

Don't forget about my giveaway and new Farmhouse Photos

Just a reminder, don't forget to sign up for my giveaway, which ends June 12th. Also this week-end my husband and I went to our farmhouse in WV. Look on my blog for updated slide shows. This first picture is of an out building door, the second is the view of the mountains this morning. My husband and I went on a date last night, riding around on the back roads in the country.

Farmhouse Prims First Giveaway

Fellow bloggers, today is a milestone for me!!!! Today I have my 50th. follower!!! So to celebrate this I am offering a little giveaway. First I have the cutest little apron in the pattern of "Constance", made by Victorian Heart. Then a little cookbook by " Gooseberry Patch," " Road Trip Recipes", and a set of 4 adorable cookie cutters by " Gooseberry Patch". All you have to do to enter is be a follower (new followers are welcome to enter)  plus leave me a comment on this post. I will draw the winner on June 12th. Please make sure I have an email address, so that I can get a hold of you!!! Thanks for all the followers and wonderful friendships that I have made.

I remember our veterans today, who have sacrificed so that I can live in freedom. My father was a marine in the 1950's and was always so proud of this. My husband was in the army 76-80. My son Luke was actually born at the Ft. Belvoir, Va. army hospital. I want to thank all the service men and woman for serving our great country. God Bless America!!!!

New farmhouse sign!!!!

Look at this awesome gift I received in the mail today from my dear friend Andy, from "Andy's Primitive Farmhouse", didn't she do a great job!!! I love it Andy!!!!! Thank-you!!!!

Swap from Wendy "Primitives from the Attic"

OMG today I received my prairie doll from Wendy, "Primitives from the Attic", she is just sooooo cute and prim. I  was thrilled to do a swap with Wendy. I have admired her creations for a long time. I love, love, love this doll and feel very priviledged to own one of Wendy's dolls. Thanks, Wendy!!!

Rhubarb-Strawberry Dump Cake

While on my trip to Lancaster, Pa. I had to stop at a roadside stand and get some fresh rhubarb and strawberries. Here is a cake that I made:

4 cups cubed raw rhubarb
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
3/4 cup sugar ( Splenda works)
3 oz. pkg. strawberry jello, dry ( diet works)
1 1/4 cup water
1/2 stick butter melted

Layer ingredients in order given in a 9 x 13 " baking pan. Do not mix. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 min.
Serve plain or with cool whip on top. Makes 12 servings.

A Primitive Magazine that I Love

Please check out the new issue of  "A Simple Life Magazine" , such a wonderful prim magazine.http://www.asimplelifemagazine.com/