Farm Chores

Farm Chores
Farm Chores, my favorite needle punch

I have recipes in these seven Gooseberry Patch cookbooks

I have recipes in these seven Gooseberry Patch cookbooks
I have recipes in these seven "Gooseberry Patch" cookbooks

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Please Pray fior Lilly

  I know some people will laugh but please pray for my dog Lilly. We  have had for 12 years and I just fouud

 out that she has cancer. Please pray that she won't have to suffer.

She has two large lumps growing agressively under her neck. I took her to the vet yesterday and he did

bloodwork. He needs to wait for the results but is afraid that it is wrapped around her thyroid.

  I don't want to part with her, but know it is coming to that, I love her like she is one of my kids.

 She is still eating and drinking and playing for now.

Please pray that I make the right decisions concerning her treatment. She is so gentle and just a sweetheart!!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

New ornies and Bunny-tin can display!!!

  I have recently found out that a fellow blogger. Jean of  http://primcrafts.blogspot.com/  and I live very close

to each other but have never met.

  I finally made my way to her booth at the shop where she has her crafts'  and you talk about awesome.

Jean is one talented girl!!!!!

 I was like a child in a candy store, I wanted everything. But finally decided on some awesome prim

ornies and a bunny tin can display. I just love my goodies, Jean is so talented and such a sweet person!!!

Check out her blog.

  We are in the process of making plans to have lunch one day, I am so excited!!!!!!!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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!!!!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

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.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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???

Sunday, January 23, 2011

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!!

Friday, January 21, 2011

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!!!!!!

Monday, January 17, 2011

New Doll

I have been wanting this doll for along time. A local girl Tanja Black made her for me. She is an angel doll.

Don't you just love the little prairie dolls in her pocket. I love this doll!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Bag holder doll and candle mat!

I have been really busy with working and helping with grandbabies, not much me time.

 But I was able to make this bag holder doll, my first and finish a candle mat. I feel like my bag

holder doll could be a little more prim, but is alright. The pattern I used was from Sandy

http://oldecountrycupboard.blogspot.com/   Sandy was having a giveaway awhile back and

everyone that entered her giveaway was able to pick one of her patterns of their choice.

So we all ended up being winners.

This is the pattern I picked. Sandy is an awesome crafter!!! Thanks Sandy!!! I did a few things different, I

made the apron different and added a ditty bag.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Giveaway!!!

Well I am 3 followers away from 150 followers. Wow!!! So to celebrate I am having a giveaway!!
 When I first started my blog I had no idea that I would have so many followers. I remember getting so excited when I had 5 followers.
  I started my blog to make some prim friends and  I have made some awesome friends though blogging that will be friends forever.
  When I first started blogging I didn't even do any crafting at all. I finally decided to jump in and try making a few things. I have really had a ball making prairie bonnets, so what would I giveaway, but a prairie bonnet!!!
I will draw the winner Jan. 21st.
  You must be a follower of my blog, new followers are welcome. You must be a US resident.
 And the only thing I ask is that you post a comment on this post telling me where you would display my bonnet if you are the winner!!! And if you don't have a blog, leave me a way of contacting you.
  Thank you all of my prim friends for making this adventure a wonderful one!!!!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Giveaway Goodies!!

I won a giveway that Colleen had at http://colleenscraftshedd.blogspot.com/

Today I received the wonderful package. I received a bottle of her, "Christmas Cookie" room spray!!!

A bag of her "Cinnamon Bun Melts" and two adorable "Gingerbread Cookies", everything smells so yummy!

Everything is so beautiful and I could just smell everything as I opened the box.

  Thank you Colleen from the bottom of my heart, I love everything!!! And please check out her blog and

website www.colleenscraftshed.com/   You will love her goodies!!!!!

Jar with candle burning inside

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It is hard to believe I have had my blog for 10 years. I am married to my sweetheart Ronnie for 40 years now. I have a son and daughter, a wonderful son in law and 4 wonderful grandchildren. I work two jobs. I am a full time school nurse at a wonderful country school and a part time hairdresser. I love all types of crafting. I love making primitive prairie bonnets, dolls, love wool applique, making wreaths and cross stitching.