SALE

I am offering a sale on some of my creations.

First I have a pumpkin girl. She is holding a pumpkin. She is approx. 15" tall,
she is so adorable in person. Please email me with any questions or to purchase
FARMHOUSE PRIMS

I am asking $29.99 plus shipping. Inspired by a Sweetmeadows Farm pattern.

Next I am offering an Americana stump pumpkin girl. She is approx. 15" tall and holding a flag,
she also is wearing an Americana apron. Also inspired by Sweetmeadows Farm.
Asking $29.99 plus shipping.

I am also offering two standing pumpkin girls. They are approx. 14" tall not including the
pumpkin stem. They are inspired by a Happy Hearts pattern.
I am asking $19.99 each plus shipping.

All the dolls I listed Sat. have sold except these two prairie dolls, they are inspired by
a Sweetmeadows Farm pattern. They are approx. 18" tall and grunged for that primitive look.
They are each holding a little slate. I put alot of handwork into these dolls clothing.
I am asking $26.99 each plus shipping.

This doll is sold!!!!!

Dolls for Sale

I am cleaning out some of my tote and selling some of my creations dirt cheap.
 I will be listing several dolls today.
Please email me to purchase or with any question. FARMHOUSE PRIMS

Shipping will be extra. Thank you!!!

approx. 17" inspired by Sweetmeadows Farm pattern,

Asking $26.99 plus shipping

Asking $26.99 plus shipping

Inspired by SMF, asking $19.99 plus shipping, she is wearing a vintage baby dress. SALE PENDING

Approx 18" tall, inspired by SMF, wearing a baby vintage dress, asking $19.99 plus shipping. SALE PENDING

My own design, dress made from coverlet fabric,

asking $20.99 plus shipping. SALE PENDING

She can sit or hang.

A Big girl approx. 23", my own design, asking $19.99 plus shipping. SALE PENDING

Wonderful visit from a sweet blogging friend.

Yesterday I was thrilled to have Wendy from Ravenwood Whimzies  come to visit my husband and I
at our farmhouse in WV. I was nervous to meet Wendy, but she is as sweet as can be and we found out that we have alot in common, esp. our love for family and crafting. Her husband Chris came along and he and my husband had a great time talking.
 We took them to a few little shops, to Lost River State Park, and just chilled at the farmhouse.
Wendy brought me a primitive crow that she had made, love her, she even used the lavender from her garden to put in her pocket. She also brought a beautiful basket filled with lots of treasures, some pickles and jelly she made, a wonderful candle, some goats milk soap that her son and DIL makes and some wine from their area. I love everything, thank you so much Wendy, most of all it was wonderful to meet you in person. We had a wonderful time, Wendy is beautiful on the inside and outside. If you don't know Wendy, please check out her blog.
I will share some photo's of Wendy and Chris's visit.

Wendy and I at Lost River State Park

Chris and Ronnie

Wendy and Chris

Wendy and Chris at the farmhouse

Ronnie and myself

Wendy and I at the farmhouse

Wonderful basket packed full of goodies!

Awesome primitive crow, love her.

Wonderful Surprise Visit

Today I had a wonderful visit from Jean of Prim Crafts. We have became really good friends and Jean is like family to me. I asked her if she would make me this doll, and what does she do but make me two of them. I can't say which one I like the best, it is a tie!!!!
 Jean always spoils me, I love this lady!!!! Thank you sweet Jean from the bottom of my heart!!!

A Bride at Last

I am a book reviewer for Bethany House, I am given a free book to read.  The only requirement I have is to give an  honest review.

 The lastest book I have read is "A Bride at Last" by Melissa Jagears, it is her third book in the
Unexpected Bride series.

As soon as I read the first book, I knew I would have to read all three. Melissa has a way of capturing
your heart and you feel like you are right there in the story and just don't want to put the book down.

One of the main characters Silas Jonesey has fought a battle of recovering from making bad choices.
He had been abandoned by a mail-order bride. He had prayed for reconciliation and was contacted by his estranged wife. Upon his arrival to the town of her whereabouts he learns of her death. Little did he know that she had a nine year old son. Could the son be his, the son he never knew about. How can he find out. And to make matters worse another man shows up claiming the boy as his.

 Another character Kate Dawson, is Anthony's teacher, she had been helping out with the care of him and his mother. Kate assumes that she will take on the care of Anthony.
But what is going to happen when  two men appear on the scene claiming that they are or could be Anthony's father.

Silas can see that Anthony loves Kate. How can he prove his paternity to the courts.
Will the common interest that Silas and Kate have in Anthony lead to an interest in each other,
or will the secrets and past hurts come out to haunt their relationship?

You will have to read the book to find out. I enjoyed this book so much and recommend it highly.
I believe that it was my favorite in the series.

Summer time fun

We recently took a family vacation to Ocean City, Md. we had a wonderful time.
It was wonderful being together as a family, and I ate my share of seafood, which I love.
 One of the highlights for me was having my grandchildren take an old timey photo,
they had so much fun dressing up and getting the photo's taken. Ocean City has sand sculptures
on the beach of Jesus, pictures just don't do justice, they are so beautiful in person.
 I also want to show my newest finished cross stitch, I am beginning to think of fall.
Lots of photo's to share.

Scarecrow's Ride cross stitch

Jake sure got into playing in the sand

Luke, Riley, Cole and Jake playing in the sand

Ronnie and I

Sunrise one morning as I walked on the beach

Mat and Stephanie

Luke and Rhonda

Pappy and his babies

Sand sculptures at night

Go cart rides

Riley

Cole and Jake

Me and my grandbabies

Annie get your gun, you have competition

The three amigo's

Cowboys

Howdy partner

Round em up cowboys

New Creations

I wanted to show a few things I have been working on over the last several weeks.

I have made a few pumpkin dolls to sell. Farmhouse Prims, hit the link to email me to purchase

or if you have any questions.  First I have two stump pumpkin dolls, they are inspired by a

"Sweetmeadows Farm" pattern. I am asking $36.99 each plus shipping.

Next I have two standing pumpkin gals, inspired by a "Happy Heart" pattern, I am asking

$29.99 each plus shipping.

Last I want to share two Mammy dolls with babies that I have made, inspired by "Chestnut Junction",



I am considering keeping these for myself, but not sure yet. Love how they turned out.

Wanted to show a recent cross stitch project, pattern by Joyce Reed, love it!

I also want to share our July Christmas gift from our grandchildren Cole and Riley,
I enjoy opening the envelope every month and seeing the photo's, their little notes and surprises.
Christmas in July for sure.

The Texture of Life

First I would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th. of July. I also want to share a video with you,
"the Texture of Life", The Tusing Sisters of Branch Mountain.
It is approx. 28 min. long, but if you have time please watch it, especially if you love the
simple things of life. And if you like weaving, coverlets and things like that.
The Tusing sisters farm is not very far from our farmhouse in WV, I love driving by there farm whenever we are in WV and I visualize them in my mind when they lived there.
 They were also contacted by the Smithsonian in Washington, DC concerning their weaving and coverlets. My dad said he remembers them well and that when he was young they would allow him to hunt on their property. I also went to school with their one niece and she has bonnets and aprons that they made her as a child. She also owns one of their coverlets.
 And one thing that is so neat is that the preacher, Rev. Harold Emswiller, pastored a church here in Timberville. He has recently passed away, but a few years ago I met him. I said are you the pastor that used to go have church services with the Tusing Sisters of Branch Mountain, yes, he said, " I am the one". Enjoy this video, it is worth watching.

"Texture of LIfe" Tusing Sisters of Branch Mountain