Candle mat

I have been so busy, between working two jobs and babysitting grandkids, not much time for me.

Valentines' Candle Mat, "Raggedy Love"

I did manage to finish a candle mat. I am really enjoying making them. And I made two items yesterday for some swaps I am participating in. But I can't show pictures yet, they are for my swaps, pictures will come later. I am so excited on how my items turned out!!!!!!!!! I am enjoying this crafting!!!!

Swap Goodies!!!

Where do I begin, what do I open first???

Such a cute little sheep pillow and Julie's family's favorite "Sugar Cookie" recipe with a heart cookie cutter, (thanks for sharing).

Such a cute saltbox house stitchery!

A sheep and saltbox house wallhangings, I love sheep esp.

A wonderful bag with a beautiful block on the front. So pretty, love the buttons too!!

Such a cute card and lovely table runner, I love this awesome table runner!!! Table runners are one of my favorite things!!! This one is so special!!

What a beautiful candle mat, I love candle mats also, Julie is an awesome quilter, I feel so special owning some of her awesome creations!!! These items are so special to me, and mean alot knowing that Julie made them!!

I participated in a swap that was hosted by Char, "The Pickled Pepper Patch". My partner was Julie,    Julie is such a talented crafter, look at all the wonderful things that I received. Thank you Julie, you http://julie-countrygirlatheart.blogspot.com/ really spoiled me!!! I love everything.

A Few More Bonnets!

I made a few more bonnets today, love the colors. I still need to coffee stain and prim them.

Each time I make one I think now this is my favorite one until I make the next one. He He

I have made enough bonnets for now, so I will move on to a new project, I have ordered some new candle

mat patterns and am anxious to make some of those. Photo's of those to come.

New Bonnets

Since we have gotten snow my business has been slow so I have been making some bonnets. I am making a longer length, which I really like. I made two really heavily grunged bonnets and the others are lightly coffee stained. How do you prefer your bonnets, lightly primmed, heavily primmed or not primed at at???

Farmhouse weekend and Christmas gift!!

This weekend my BF Shelia and I went to our farmhouse in WV. I have been wanting to show off my Christmas gift from my hubby. It was a two sided wash tub set for the farmhouse. I was so excited. I wanted one of these so bad for our upstairs bathroom to store towels and wash cloths in. So what do you think???

  Awhile ago Marie , from http://primitivesbyoldeladymorgan.blogspot.com/  and I had a swap, don't you just love my candle display on the beautiful candle mat that she gave me!!!

New quilt given to me by my mom!!!

From Family Heirloom Weavers...

Old wood cookstove and enamel table...

breadbox and toaster cover....

Old Sign collection....

 We relaxed, ate, read, laughed and she helped me carry the tubs upstairs to the bathroom!!!! A much needed time of relaxation for us both!!

New items!!!

I just wanted to post real quick some items that I had made for a friend and sent them to her.
 I made some longer bonnets and a school slate, I was real proud of how they turned out. Hope

she enjoys them!

We Hava a Winner!!!!

I want to thank each and everyone for entering my 150 follower contest!!!! I put all the names in my favorite little yellowware bowl, swished all the names around and around. I slowly pulled out one slip of paper and the winner is................................Jen of BusyBee          http://busybee09-busybee.blogspot.com/2011/01/tuesday-display-chain-valentines.html
  Congratulations Jen, please send me your address and I will mail your bonnet to you asap!!!!

I truely hope you like displaying it in your home!!!!!!