Tribute fo a fellow crafter!

I was honored to know a wonderful lady Sandy Schmidt, her blog was "The Olde Country Cupboard"

She had the most wonderful blog, and if you went to the bottom of her blog she had several

patterns to download and giveaway. She was so willing to share her talent and was so giving.

  Her web site was "The Olde Country Cupboard"

Sandy had a long battle with cancer and passed away last week. She was one of the most talented ladies

I have ever known in crafting. But she was so down to earth. I remember years ago buying a pattern from

her and she had made me several things over the years. I love prairie things and she had a talent for

making prairie things, I had bought an old dresser drawer display with prairie dolls in it, a prairie bag

holder doll and Hannah a prairie Christmas doll. I will cherish these items from Sandy.

  She would give me pointers and help me if I had any questions in my crafting adventure. Please

remember Sandy's family as she is laid to rest tomorrow.

I found a wonderful article about Sandy that I want to share, Please click on the link to

read an interview she gave  "Interview with Sandy"

She was a twin and her sister Cyndy does crafts also. She is talented like Sandy and I own some of her

creations. Please remember all of the family as they go through this difficult time. Sandy leaves behind

her husband, daughter, granddaughter, sister, mom and so many friends that loved her.

She made the world a much better place and was beautiful inside and out, she will be

missed greatly. I am so honored and humbled to have known her!!! RIP sweet Sandy.

"Little Samplings"

I received my book today "Little Samplings", written by Barbara Rice. "Little Samplings"
 She writes the Olden Days magazine plus other books. I am thrilled to be a part of the book "Little Samplings", it has a few photo's of my fall decor, plus a few photo's from our WV farmhouse. The book features 21 homes of various primitive homes.
I haven't had time to look at it all, but it looks like a really good book.

Don't forget to stop by "Early Work Mercantile" and take a look at my September offerings.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.

New Bonnets

I am asked alot for bonnets made with drab fabrics, browns and blues seem to be the most popular.
I am having trouble finding reasonable priced fabric for my bonnets.  Well I hit the jackpot and found some beautiful fabrics. I love, love these bonnets, the colors are just gorgeous!
These bonnets are approx. 26" long and inspired by a " Drakestone Primitive"  pattern that I have
made longer and did some changing to my liking.
I am asking $22.99 each plus $4.00 traveling fee.
Email me if you are interested in any of these bonnets Lecia123@verizon.net

Bonnet number 1

Bonnet number 2

Bonnet number 3

Bonnet number 4

Bonnet number 5

Bonnet number 6

Bonnet number 7

My finished Table Runner

My two sisters and I finished our beginners quilting class. We had such a wonderful instructor,
she had so much patience and explained everything in detail. I know my runner isn't perfect, but I am
quite pleased with how it turned out. And it was so much fun doing this with my sisters.
The fabric I used was a civil war reproduction fabric, by Marcus brothers. I love their fabric.

  I want to make a quilt one day, but think I will make a few table runners and table squares for now.

The finished table runner.

Close up

Love the fabric for the backing

My little Grandson Jake turned 4 on Aug. 13th. He is such a joy  and so special. I want to share a few
pictures from his party. He is really into Spiderman and Superman, he was just overjoyed with his cake.
It was so cute, Cole was reading Jake his cards, it was so precious.My how time flies seems like
yesterday I was going to the hospital in anticipation of his births.Happy Birthday Jake!!!!

Oh my, a "Spiderman" cake!!!

I just couldn't help it and had to stick my finger in the cake.

Thank you Cole for reading my cards

Yipee a Superman suit

Look Cole and Riley, wow!

Check this out!

Beginners Quilting Class

I have always wanted to learn how to quilt. I would be happy knowing how to make quilted table runners and wall hangings and maybe one day making a quilt. My two sisters and I decided to take a beginners quilting class. This is a beginners quilting class and it is a two week session. Our first class was this week,
we learned the proper way to use the rotary cutter and the cutting mat. We cut out our squares and the various pattern pieces. We sewed the top of our table runners, next week we learn how to quilt the runner, add the backing and the binding. It was so much fun and so information.
Here are the beginning pictures, hopfully next week I will have a picture of the finished product.

 I also wanted to show you the new penny rug that I finished, I love how it turned out.

New Items for Early Work Mercantile

Tonight my listings will be updating for "Early Work Mercantile", I have several fall items that I will be listing. Also stop by my selling blog, there is a link to this on the right side of my blog. New goodies there too.
I love fall and think you will love my fall creations. Here is a sneak preview. Stop by later this evening
and she the listings on EWM. "Early Work Mercantile"

Soldier Doll

I have been wanting to make a primitive soldier. I found a pattern by "Bittersweet Susan".
The pattern has him as a setting soldier, but I decided to make him standing.
He is approx. 21" tall, his uniform is made from grey wool. He has buttons and rusty pins
down the front of his uniform and on his hat. The buttons have the appearance of buttons
from olden days. He has a beard made from raw sheep wool. He is heavily stained and has
a real belt around his waist. He is standing on an old piece of weatherboarding from our old farmhouse.
He is also holding a prim Americana flag.
I am asking $36.99 plus traveling fee if interested. Lecia123@verizon.net