Finished Pinkeep and gardening

It has taken me a while but I finally finished a pinkeep that I have been working on.
The pattern is by "The Blue Attic", you can find her patterns on etsy. It is a large pinkeep approx.
9"x9". She has an entire series of cross stitch patterns with a "Little House on the Prairie" theme.
I just loved this pattern.
 I also planted some flowers and this year my husband, my son and I are going to try gardening.
We have planted lettuce, radishes, onions, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and green beans.
I am so excited about our garden to have fresh vegetables. If it does well I am going to even
try my hand at home canning. I am a practical person and like useful things for gifts, my
husband asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day and I said a pressure canner, I just
hope I am able to use it enough to pay for it. he he
I also want to share a photo of our May Christmas gift from Cole and Riley.
 Hope everyone is having a beautiful Spring!!!

I love my garden flags

Love planting flowers in old things.

My window box

Love planting flowers in old coal buckets

Love my Americana decor on my front porch

Our garden

an eraser, coin, cross, letter, drawing and photo's

The Love Letters

I am a book reviewer for Bethany House. I am given a book to read and my only requirement is that
I give an honest review of the book. As you know I love amish books and am especially fond of Beverely Lewis. I read her book, "The Love Letters". What an awesome book, it was one of those books that I was unable to put down and didn't want to end.
 The story takes place in 1966. Marlena Wenger is a young Old Order Mennonite girl who
goes to spend the summer with her recently widowed grandmother. Shortly after arriving she
learns that her sister, (who had broken away from the amish faith), was in a car and her husband
is away at war.
 The couple have a baby girl and someone is needed to take care of the little girl until her mom is well, Marlena thinks that this will probably only be for a few weeks at the most.
Marlena also is miles away from her Old Order Amish Mennonite beau and hopes to return to him shortly.
 The story also centers around Marlena's Grandmothers neighbors who are Amish. They have
a handicap son who becomes friends with a homeless man who has dementia.
The homeless man treats "Little Jay" with respect and overlooks his handicap. They develop
a bond with each other that will touch your heart.
 This book is one of those books that you never want to put down. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. I recommend this book highly! A must read for the Amish lover!!!!

Click this link, You tube video, "The Love Letters"

Visit to the Amish Country

My best friend Shelia and I made our Spring trip to Lancaster Pa. last week, we were able to spend two nights. We had the most enjoyable time. We always enjoy riding in the country and looking at
the amish farmland. We went to probably 5 amish greenhouses, everything was so lush and beautiful.
 We also hit several primitive shops. It was such a relaxing and fun trip. I will show some of my purchases. Sorry I didn't get any amish photo's except one. It is hard to get pictures of them especially
since the amish don't want you to take their pictures.  I go there at least twice every year and I never
get tired of it there.

Amish plowing their fields.

Chicken wire lamp

Old Glory Banner

Small bathroom trash can

Some of my greenhouse purchases

Americana table runner

Burlap valances with stars

Bigger look of dining room

Hoosier with Americana runner and canvas print above hoosier.

Canvas print

Americana table runner

Americana table square

Chair for porch

Star arrangement for porch

New Punch Needle project

Sorry I am been MIA for awhile I just haven't been myself since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I used to be like the energizer bunny, but now some days it is all I  can do to
make it at work and do what I have to do.
 I am still trusting that it will all work out and know that it will.
 I wanted to show my last needle punch project. Jean of Prim Crafts made me a kit for my
Birthday, she gave me the wool, weavers cloth, backing fabric and pattern. It is a cute
pattern by Teresa's Primitive Treasures. It was a fun pattern, love how it turned out.
The wool is from an old army blanket.

I also want to show a make do doll that I have made, inspired by a Primitive Lane pattern.

Prayers for little James

One of my friends Trish, a former blogger has a nephew that needs our prayers.
 A few weeks ago her little nephew was missing,
and was found unconscious in a water hole. At first there wasn't much hope. James was put on
life support and the Dr. told the parents to prepare for the worst.
 So many people are praying and little James is a miracle, he is finally breathing on his own,
but will have a long recovery. I am adding a link to keep you updated on James.
Please keep him in your prayers for a full recovery. Also the family needs money for all of the hospital expenses I have a link that will connect to that site if you feel like you would like to donate.
 I appreciate your prayers and concern for this precious little boy.
http://www.gofundme.com/teamlilman

Primitive Prairie Dolls

I am offering 2 primitive prairie dolls for sale. They are approximately 31 inches long, they are partially rag stuffed and stained for that primitive look.
 The faces are hand drawn on and sprayed with a mat finish to preserve.
 The clothing is reproduction quilt series fabric that is tea stained. The aprons are
heavily stained. The shoes are not included, (they are from my own personal collection), and
are for photo purposes only.
I accept paypal. I am asking $55.00 each plus shipping. Please contact me if you have any questions.
"Farmhouse Prims"

Some new creations and March Christmas Gift

I haven't been blogging for at least two weeks, I have had computer issues and finally bought a new computer. I don't like change so I am struggling with learning how to download photos and do different things on this computer. I also lost some of my patterns and pictures, so that is upsetting.
  I finished the punch needle project that sweet Sandy, "The Primitive Hutch" sent me.
I love this snowgirl. I am thinking of putting this project on an old cutting board, so I am on the
lookout for a cutting board.
 I also finished another punch needle project and a "Little House on the Prairie" sampler.
 I also wanted to share the March Christmas gift from my grandchildren Cole and Riley.