Winners!

We have winners two of them infact on the blog and One more on the website!
Winner of Pumpkin head basket is Siobhan
Baskets N Prims wins the 1808 notebook.
And Barbara Ray wins the Cat head Pincushion on the website.

Thanks everyone for participating in the drawings keep posted as we will have another in the near future as they are fun to hold!

Those of you that won please email me with your address so I can get your winnings in the mail.
Have a good week!

Fall Festival and Give Away

We are so glad to have you visiting both our blog and website, so as a Thanks to all we are having a  Fall Give Away!  The first item is the Cat Head Pincushion I picked my favorite with a Spooky Halloween look.  Visit the website for directions to win the Pin Cushion.

To win either the Pumpkin basket or the 1808 Sampler Notebook, become a follower and post a comment.  Good luck to all, we will be drawing on Sunday 10/24/10.

Last weekend we could be found at the First Annual Tennessee Beerfest.  The weather was perfect and with all the different varieties of beer and vender's you were sure to win.

There were lots of attendees, and the outdoor setting 

 provided a relaxed atmosphere.

We were very lucky to share a booth with three very talented ladies.

Paul Hock with Divine Art Toffee, truly worthy of the Gods.

Wanda Miarecki with her lovely Murano Glass Pendents

Sheri Barfoot with a large array of hand knits.

  For those of you that stitch in the cold she had some awesome
fingerless gloves that would not interfere with your art!

My table. 

The Festival was a big hit and I'm looking forward to next year.

Before and After

Sorry for the long absence.  First it was recovery from the mad dash to get ready for the Primitive Gathering Show.  Now its recovery from the remodel.  I think I showed you my work space in a previous post, it is the dining room table.  Yes I like to be in the middle of things, but I hate to have to pick up in the middle of a project because someone is coming over. So my solution.  I'm taking over one of the bedrooms. 

This is a kind of before picture.  The room was covered with wall paper. Step1: Remove wall paper.

This was what I found underneath, I think a lively child had this room as there were major repairs to the dry wall.

 Step 2:  Picking out a color and painting.  As you have seen in other photos of my house I do like color.  However it causes a problem when choosing floss and fabric colors when stitching, as the lighting of the room is affected by the wall colors. My solution was to put the color under the chair rail and a neutral color up top. 

So just like that it all came together, no not really if your ask my husband there was lots of *&%* to be heard, I think that was why he choose that week to go fishing!

Some more shots of the room.

This is the most awesome book case that I found at Ilona's Antiques, they had two but I had to be happy with one as that was all I could afford and actually fit into my house.

Inside the book case, the front just rolls up like a big roll top desk.  Nice to keep cat hair out.

I have to thank Kathy Barrick-Deiter for sending me a huge array of books that she hoped would help inspire me in my new adventure as cross stitch designer.  The ideas are all there, now its up to me.

This is the inside of the hutch, I thought that I could put my fabric on display on the shelves, I'm sure that it will stay in these nice neat stacks!

I only have one item to add to the sewing room and that is a sewing table.  I think that I have that covered, of course the call to Ilona's Antiques was made and Ernie said he had just finished the perfect one! 

Well I hope to be better at posting now that I'm done painting.  Hope your week is an exciting one till next post stitch lots!



Primitive Gathering

Our trip to VA began at the wonderful Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast. An old home that is a work in progress with lots of history.  The innkeepers John and Susie Shimp were very hospitable, it was just like home away from home.

Here is what remains of the Mill that the B&B was named after. Quite the amazing stone work all dry stacked with huge stones!



Some of the local animals that were so friendly



These two kittens were the best, being cat lovers we kidnapped them that night and they were right at home on the end of the bed.

We made it to Notforgotten Farm on Saturday morning to set up our booth.  The weather was wonderful it was a huge success.  Above is the farm house

Lori has the greatest little shop. I made a mad dash inside before the show started to try and look around, but you really need hours to see all there is.  So if you didn't make it to the Gathering her shop is a road trip worth making.

Some of the vendors putting the last touches on their booths

More vendors

Our booth, Kathy has all kinds of great props to dress things up, even a carpet to make you feel right at home.  She was so kind to share as I don't think we could have fit one more item in the Toyota Corolla, its small but makes up for it with great gas mileage.

All of Kathy's Jewelry.  Oh my were there some of the coolest pieces I can't even begin to describe.  I think that one of my favorite had a little egg with a tiny little bird inside, be sure to go to Kathy's new website to get a closer look, you may find something you can't live with out.



Here are some pictures of my items.



More of mine

We had great great neighbors who Danny encouraged to visit with persimmons snacks from the tree that shaded our booth.
It was a wonderful trip all the way round, we had great weather, beautiful settings but best of all we got to meet up with old friends and meet lots of new ones.  Thanks so much for those of you that stopped by and for those of you that did not get to attend try to make plans for next year as it makes for a good outing.

Danny is updating the website with new items so stop in and take a look.

Off to Primitive Gathering of Friends

Packing like crazy to get ready for the big show at Notforgotten Farm on Saturday, weatherman says it will be nice so come on out and enjoy the day.  Lots of talented folk artists will be present with lots of goods to share with all.  There are also a variety of animals that reside at the farm who I'm sure would love a little attention. A few pictures of items you will  be able to find at my booth.

Seeing how to set up the table.

Another view of the table.  Need another table it does not all fit.

Cat head pincushions, they remind me of old time Halloween items, but I leave mine out all year long.

Close up of mom and little bit, little bit is a cutie.

Here is Little Bit with his Pumpkin friend.

A few pindrums.

Neat little roll up stuffed with lavender.

Please stop by for a visit.  Kathy Barrick from French Sentiments and Carriage House Samplings will be sharing the booth and you will not want to miss out on her wonderful pieces of Art.

Notforgotten Farm

3530 Tye River Road

Amherst, VA 24521

{Nelson County}

Laboring on Labor Day

I think that the holiday was meant to be a break from Labor, and while I was off from work, there is always work to be done.

  I'm in the mad dash to get ready for the Notforgotten Farm, Primitive Gathering of Friends on Sept 18, in just a mere 2 weeks.  Kathy Barrick of French Sentiments and I will be working together to bring you a wide array of goods. Kathy will have her awesome jewelry, pieces that once held in your hand you can not part with, each piece is so unique your sure to find one that speaks to you. I know this for a fact as I have several of Kathy's pieces that I just love.  She will also have her cross stitch patterns so be sure to come and stock up before they are no longer available. Kathy has changed her whole web look so pop over to take a look at her blog and web site they are very chic, oh so French!

I will be bringing, stitched and painted goods along with Divine Art Toffee that is to die for so I'm sure  that there will be some thing to find in both our booths

I was afraid to post these pictures as you will see what a mess I work in, as I have about 5 things going at once.   There is always quite after the storm, or in my case lots of finished goods.

Here are just a few.  So be sure to stop by for a day of fun at...... 

2nd Annual Gathering of Primitive Friends

Saturday, September 18th 2010 ,10:00 ~ 4:00

Notforgotten Farm

3530 Tye River Road

Amherst, Va 24521

http://www.gatheringofprimitivefriendsshow.blogspot.com/

The Witching Hour

It all started with just a few that wanted to be different do good works, yet to stand out with neat little hats.

But then everyone wanted to join and it was the beginning of the Coven.

The Coven is led by Witchy Woo.

 Primitive Needle
Is hosting the Coven at St. Charles Market
so make sure to stop by and pick up a Primitive Witch Scissor Fob.
It will match her new design 1612 also making its debut at St. Charles. 

I just finished these two Hanging Heart Pinkeeps by Stacy Nash .  They are stuffed nice and tight with sawdust. The stitched heart is only attached on one side letting it cover any pins and needles that you want to store underneath. I have them posted on the website for sale, go take a peek and see what else we have.

We will have a booth at the Gathering of Primitive Friends at Notforgotten Farm September 18th if your wanting to get out and do some shopping be sure to come as its sure to be a great time with lots of Primitive Goods to be had.

Hope your week is filled with Joy.