Some Spring Decor

We have been very fortunate in the east this Winter, only one snow to talk about and that was in Oct.
We have been having some beautiful weather. So I decided to take down my snowmen and put up some Spring decor.
Many of my things are from other crafters, I did alot of swaps last year and totally decorated my house with
my swap things  from other talented crafters.

This is the spring arrangement that I won from

Jean, of Prim Crafts She also made the bunny setting holding the egg.

The standing bunny is from Country at Heart.

Lamp by Sheila, Seasons of thy heart

penny rug by Michelle of Grannies Pantry

Jean of Prim Crafts made my standing bunny and

Also the two matching prairie dolls below , I am so blessed to live near Jean, she spoils me.

prairie rabbit, Tammy, NC primitives from the past

Mary of Marmmies Mammys and More, made the awesome standing prairie doll

Carol Firecracker Kid, made the lovely shelf.

and bunny by Jean of Prim Crafts, Carrot, Sheila, Seasons of thy heart. And the shelf below was also made by Carol.

pinkeep on top by

Pam Baskets n Prims, Pam also made the angel ornie

Pinkeep in dipper, Brenda, Pine Tree Prims

Some of these wonderful goodies were made from a 

wonderful lady that I met on FB, Sandra Wilder. The flicker light and Bunny bag.

The fly shoeflyCarmen of Prim Cats

Brenda, The rusty thimble, I was lucky enough to win one of Brenda's giveaways. I love this bunny!

Bunny Pan Display, by Becky, Primitives N Stitchin, Becky also my my Lilly ornie on my hoosier cabinet in the first picture.

Basil Bunny and bird pinkeep by,

Keri of the Calico Rabbit, she is featured in the Merchantile Gatherings Magazine Spring issue.

Just realized my flicker light needed a candle mat under it, Made by Traci, of York Mountain Primitives

I hope I didn't miss anyone, thanks to my prim friends for decorating my house! I am in prim heaven!!!

New things I have been working on!

I have been sewing up a storm, I wanted to share some photo's of my recent creations.
I am ready to take my snowmen down and start decorating for Spring, I have made some bunnies
to get in the Spring mood, we have temperatures in the 70's today, very unusual for us in Va. in Feb.
But I sure am enjoying the beautiful day!

I used a Raven's Haven's Pattern

For these two bunnies I used a , Bittersweetfolkart Pattern

I used a TFC pattern for this gal.

For these three prairie dolls I used a Kim's Whim's pattern

These next two Prairie dolls I used a  pattern from, You are Special

New Primitives

I have been sewing up a storm and instead of showing everything all at once, I will be showing my new

creations over the next several days. First I will be showing two primitive dolls , they are  both partially

rag stuffed and grunged for that look from olden days. The black doll is approximately 23" long and

the white doll approximately 22 " long. (The little shoes are not included and for display purposes only).

I am asking $32.99 for each doll plus shipping, Email me if interested. I accept paypal. Lecia123@verizon.net

Awesome find!

I love little girls button up shoes and have always wanted a pair. I do have a single shoe that means the

world to me since it was one of my friends grandmothers. It is special to me and I will never part with it.

But I have been on the look out for a pair, and I can't afford to pay fifty plus.

Well I was lucky enough to get a pair off ebay for $16.75. They are the cutest little shoes,  my mind wishes

that I could go back in time and see the little girl that wore them. They are infant shoes and well worn,

but such a precious find.

  I set a little photo beside the shoes, the little baby in the photo could very well have worn a pair

of shoes like this.  I am so excited to have finally  have a little pair of button up shoes. I know you can

find them in solid black, these are beige and black,  so precious.

Party Photo's

Saturday was my Granddaughter Riley's 7th. birthday party. It was a Red Carpet Party.  My daughter really
goes all out for these parties , I wanted to share a few pictures. It was a grand affair!

Surprise in the mail and a winning!

Today I received a sweet surprise in the mail from one of my awesome prim friends Sheila, "Seasons of thy heart" . Sheila is one of the sweetest persons that I know and has a heart of gold. Not to mention the wonderful arrangements that she makes. If you don't own one of Shelia's arrangements you don't know what you are missing.
  We were both friends with Jan of "Black Creek Primitives"  , Jan recently passed away suddenly, such
a tragedy. She was such a wonderful lady and talented crafter.
  Sheila had used many of Jan's prims for her arrangements, and knew that Jan was also special to me.
She sent me a surprise package today with a pear/crow arrangement and pantry cakes made by Jan,
and do they ever smell yummy.
She also sent a pin keep and towel, Sheila made the pin keep and it is awesome.
What a wonderful surprise from a wonderful prim friend, it made me get tears in my eyes, to have

something of Jan's and also some wonderful things of Sheila's, thank you Sheila you are the sweetest!!!!!

And Becky, "Primitive N Stitchin"  had a giveaway, she was giving away prim valentines to the first five
bloggers who left comments, I was lucky enough to be number five. I love this valentine, prim perfect,

thank you Becky.

Happy Birthday to my little Groundhog girl

Today is a special day, my little granddaughter Riley is 7 years old today. I can't believe it. Wow, does time fly.I was in nursing school then, stressed to the limit. I was in maternity rotation at the same time. We had to see a natural birth and a c-section birth. I hadn't seen a natural birth yet, so I asked my nursing instructor if I could have the day off to be with my daughter who had a scheduled day for labor.I thought that , being with my daughter and watching the birth, maybe could be counted as one of my clinical days. My instructor, said no, "They will page you when she is ready to have the baby". Well I just said , "You don't understand my daughter is high risk pregnancy being type 1 diabetic."
She still said no, well I took the day off anyway. In my life God is first, my family and friends second, and then my career.
You would have died laughing at me that day, mind you I am a student, not a nurse and I was following behind those RN nurses rechecking everything they were doing. I was counting the drips from the IV and everything.
  Well after checking everything out for 10 hours and pacing the floor, my daughter had the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen. Type 1 diabetic moms have babies and they call them tomatoe face babies,
they are really red and have a round red face like a tomatoe, they had to watch Riley for low blood sugars
all day and was afraid she would have kidney problems and jaundice.
 Well she was perfect as perfect as could be, a true miracle baby like her brother.
I am keeping them tomorrow night, so the parents can get ready for her big party, my daughter goes way out on these little parties. The theme will be "Red Carpet", and I have to help Riley get dressed and fix her
hair for the grand occassion.
Before Riley was born, us two grandmothers picked out our names, Mat' my SIL"s mother is called MeMe,. and my name was to be Mammaw, well you are called whatever the first grandchild calls you. I am just plain Maw, and I love it,
kinda reminds me of grannie Clampet on the Beverly Hillbillies, I love country and that suits me just fine. He He

Happy Birthday Miss Riley, you are a true blessing in my life.

My very first Standing bunny!

I have made my first standing bunny, she is inspired by a "Missouri Dry Goods" pattern.

 My husband made the stand for me, since I am afraid of saws, but I am going to get brave and have him teach me. She is carrying the cutest little basket.
  She is heavily primmed and approx. 17" tall. Email me if interested  Lecia123@verizon.net
  And a quick update on my MIL, after being in

the hospital for over a month, she was transferred to rehab yesterday. She is slowly improving,

thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Coverlet Prim Doll

I just made a new doll with coverlet fabric, I am quite proud of her. She is approx. 26 inches tall and grunged.

I used a Bittersweetfolkart pattern for the body, but shortened the legs. I stitched on a face and modified

the dress.She is also wearing grungy pantiloons under her dress. If anyone is interested I am asking $39.95.

Just send me an email.  Lecia123@verizon.net

Blog Background

I am having trouble getting a blogger background for my blog. None of the free ones would work,

so I just went to blogger and used one of their ugly ones. He He

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?

Also I am sorry I have been neglecting blogging, I am just too busy when I work both jobs.

Update on my MIL, she is slowly improving, she has been in the hospital a month now.

They are talking about sending her to rehab, it has been a slow process, but she is getting better,

thank you for your prayers. Lecia

Loosing a dear blogger friend.

My heart has ached today as I have found out that we have lost one of our dear blogging friends.

Janice "Blackcreek Primitives"  . She was one talented lady and an awesome crafter.  We had

become friends through blogging. She was devoted to her family and loved them very much.

I see where her daughter has left a post, stating that Janice passed away unexpectedly this past Sat.

Jan. 21st.  My heart aches for her family, and we have lost a truly beautiful friend and talented

crafter.  I will miss you Janice!!!

Date Night

My husband and I went on a date friday evening. We just don't do that enough. We went to see the movie

"Joyful", which I really enjoyed, he said he liked it too, but he knew it would be a movie that I would like.

Then we went to Kohl's and he bought me a necklace and we went out to eat.

We laughed like two teenagers and had a wonderful time. It seems like we stay so busy that sometimes

We put ourselves on the back burner.  What a fun evening! His mom is still in the hospital and is

slowly recovering. Bless her heart this is going on four weeks, and she never complains. She is one strong

woman, a true role model an blessing to me.

New Prims I have made

First I want to thank you all for your prayers for my MIL. She has been in the hospital 3 weeks now.

She is finally improving. She is alert and talking now and not is as much pain. I am so thankful for all

of this. I have a few more prims finished that I have been working on. First I have made a Roundy Bunny,

I used a Bittersweetfolkart  snowman pattern for the body. I then made arms and designed the face to look

like a bunny. I used wool for his nose. I made a prim carrot, with sweet annie for him to hold. He is 14" tall

Next is a humble pie doll, this is an Angel and the Crow pattern,

a big doll, she doesn't have legs, she is 31" long and is partially rag stuffed.

Herbert Rabbit, A Bittersweetfolkart Pattern,

he is 25" tall .

Long prairie bonnet, Civil war looking fabric,

approx. 26" long. My most popular fabric.

Happy Birthday !

Yesterday was my husbands Birthday we had a little party with cake and ice cream for his celebration.

I actually made a totally from scratch chocolate cake for his Birthday. And little Jake had to blow

out the candles. I only put 4 candles on the cake, I left off 50, I didn't want the cake to blow up. He He

 My daughter wrote the most awesome tribute to him on FB, but of course I don't know how to do

all of that linking to FB stuff, rem. me the computer dummy. Well my kids and grandkids adore him.

I am proud of the father and pappy that he is, he never ages, and age doesn't bother him one bit,

He will just say, "Well I am just glad that I made it this far"!

Happy Birthday Ronnie!

Prayers Needed

Please continue to pray for my Mother -In-Law, she isn't doing too well. She is still in the hospital and
the hematoma on her stomach continues to be getting bigger. It is feeling up with blood and she is in so much pain. They have to let her body absorb it. It breaks my heart to see her suffer, continue to lift her up in your prayers Please pray for the Dr's to have wisdom on what to do. Hugs,  Lecia

Bunny Info.anyone?

I really love this bunny, do you know who the maker is? I heard it is a crafter from Ohio.

Does anyone make bunnies like her. thanks!