New Door Display for my Hair Salon

My friend Gina, "Cat Nap Inn Primitives", bought a wonderful dustpan hanger from Appletreecottage on etsy. I loved it so much that I contacted Appletreecottage about making me a sign for my shop door. This is the picture she sent me of the finished product. I love it, what awesome talent.

Pictures of Painted Kitchen

Except for a few touch up spots I am finished painting. I painted over 40 hours. I am not a painter, but do it to save money. I painted the wall Lyndhurst Spring Eve. and trim Otter' Tail.

New paint

Before...After...Before...After...

I have been painting like crazy, I love the new colors. All finished with the LR except my son still needs to put chair rail up on one side, to hide my poor painting lines. He He And yes I have a hoosier in my LR. My husband doesn't share my love for prims, he says I have the house looking like a museum. I still  have the kitchen yet to paint. Here is some before and after pictures.P.S. Nothin fancy, but I like my museum!!!

I can't believe that I am the winner!!!

OMG I just found out that I am the winner of http://crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/ giveaway. I am so honored to be receiving all of these wonderful items from all of these talented crafters.

Swap goodies from Tammy Wellman

Look at thel bonnet I received from Tammy Wellman http://ncprimitivesfromthepast.blogspot.com/  I love it Tammy, it is beautiful!!!!! This has been the second swap Tammy and I have done. Tammy is an awesome crafter and friend!!

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.