My name is Teresa and I'm the proprietress at Aunt Polly's Attic. I'm a wife, mother, friend, dog lover, and gardener. Born and raised in northern Illinois, I come from a long line of modest needlewomen.
Tropical Delight Parfait
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Though the grass may be green...it does not exactly feel 'tropical' out
here just yet. But having a tropical fresh fruit parfait on a winter's
day...helps...
Simplify
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Do you subscribe to the magazine *A Simple Life*? I absolutely LOVE this
magazine. Every issue speaks to me and where I want my house to go- Early
Primit...
San Francisco Anniversary
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My husband and I just got
home from San Francisco where
we were celebrating our
30th anniversary ~
We went with some of our precious
friends, Mark an...
Sarah Has A Baby- The Next Round Robin Page
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My most recent page in Her Life in Stitches Round Robin is for Lisa's book. Lisa's book has a story to go with it- it's about a girl named Sarah who grows up...
~*Friday Finishes*~
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Hello Friends! Yup... two posts in one day! It dawned on me when picking
Trinity up from school a short while ago... that today is FRIDAY! How did
that hap...
Vicki's Valentine Win
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Look at the wonderful Valentine win I received from Vicki at
Rusty Rooster Vintage
She did such a darling job of packaging everything up. She made the
swe...
*NEW* Gather Ye Tulips
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I can’t even really put my finger on the moment of inspiration for this
design. I had seen a super folky and sweet old sampler on an antiques web
site tha...
Finally Finished
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Finally finished hooking this rug this morning. I have had it on my frame
for some time now, and those that know me, know that I don't take that long
to ...
{Friday Photo Bliss}
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Inspired by the SouleMama blog's {this moment}, I am posting one image
every Friday, taken that week, that really makes me happy. If you end up
doing the s...
Relaxing fun with needle and thread and batik
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The other evening I wanted some "busy work" after
finishing a crochet edging for a towel. So I went into
my fabric stash and found a pretty, swirly batik, s...
Finish Itself
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"When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost
impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little,
suddenly the wor...
Pocket Chick Spotlight: Nic Howard
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Hi all, I’m Nic Howard coming to you from New Zealand and I’m thrilled to be joining the Fancy Pants team! I’ve been a fan of Fancy Pants forever, some of my...
A New Design In The Making
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Hello my dear friends,
since Spring is hopefully just around the corner I wanted to design
something that just shouts out springtime and that for me is a l...
Everyone has an opinion....but ...
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You know, I don't believe in moderating my comments on my blog, unless they
are obscene or "hateful" personal attacks.
I've received many sweet compliments...
PictureTrail Update, Great Deals, and A Project
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I apologize for not posting yesterday like I promised. My lack of sleep
from work and a trip to the attorney's office made for a horrible headache,
nausea...
March is coming...
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Good Morning.
Happy weekend.
March is right around the corner.
Can you believe it...
This burlap ribbon is also fabulous
green vine embrodery
look ...
Studio organization
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Late last year I decided I needed to find a more effective way of
organizing my hand threads. I originally had them on wire binder rings but
as the colle...
Thrifting for Quality Clothes
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Thrifting isn't as simple as it sounds. If you know how to shop secondhand
for a quality wardrobe, you won't end up with a closet full of clutter.
See th...
New Pattern Releases
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*Hello Friends! That's right, I've got them all done.*
*I'm so pleased to show you these 2 new pattern*
*releases. These may be purchased directly from me*
...
~ Scraps and Threads ~
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* This week I have made a little time to spend in the attic sewing room.
Like clockwork, there's the **urge to try to get a quilt together...
However, I ha...
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This spring beauty was made by Lesa Cook of Brier Creek Primitives. It came
in a few weeks ago ,but with feeling under the weather i did not get a
chance ...
lion's maw
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Snow is coming and that means payment in advance. Payment in sweat and
time, that is. I just got in from what I call "extra-dose" chores. The kind
of anima...
{Bits of This & That}
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Just a few projects to share with you today. An altered vintage glove,
fabric collage, and fabric pouch with speckled birds egg graphic. We are
waiting on ...
Some Wonderful News to Share!
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I want to Share something really Special with you
that still leaves me in Humble Wonder!
Somerset Digital Studio is Publishing
two of My Digital Collag...
Peeks of the new studio
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Hello! I hope you're all having a lovely week! As you know, I've been slowly moving my studio and shop to two different rooms in the house. It's quite a proc...
Being 5 ... and a Massive Cookie
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My little Z is only 23 days into being a 5 year old but he really wears it
well. Very well. Five is a great age, a magical age, and sorry it can't
stay for...
...Let's go for a WALK!!!!!
-
"c'mon Buddy!!! let's go! ~ you are such a lollygagger...."
"yeah, yeah...I'm comin'...your legs are shorter than mine."
"quit complaining....it's a beauti...
Blooming Flowers At My House
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Good afternoon! Today is a grey day in Ohio, but these little flowers
brighten my day. I didn't plant these, Tom's grandma lived here and she
planted them...
Making Cradled Wood Painting Panels
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Large cradled wood painting panels are expensive to purchase. Yes, I
wouldn't have to put the time into making it, but since the materials cost
$10 it mi...
Thrift Stores and Antiques
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I know I don't need to be hitting the thrift stores looking for wool, but
any primitive rug hooker has a hard time passing up some great textures. I
coul...
Crate Tutorial: Rustic & Herringbone
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Here's the mini-tutorials of what I did to make my other two crates.
Here's the original post with details of how and where I'm using these in
my home.
...
Ya Know What???
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Time flies even when you're not havin' fun!!!!! I STILL don't have all my
Christmas stuff down and put away!!! I did put my bigger Christmas tree
away. I p...
Free Quilters Ruler Case Pattern--Only 24 hrs Left!
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Ok, quilters you'd better hurry. The pattern for this awesome ruler case is
being offered free for the next 24 hours at Sew We Quilt With Love. It's
desig...
Charlotte Bronte's Sampler - Just £7.50 on eBay!
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Is this the find of the century? Stitched by Charlotte's own hands? What do
you think? This creation of replica samplers is something of a moot point
whic...
The pasta fun factory
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Last week the Valentines Fairy, or is it Valentines Clause, gifted me a
pasta extruder. I make all my pasta from scratch, which means that most of
the shap...
New Releases: Heart in a Hand - Miss Isobel
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Hi my dear :-)
I have created the pattern to realize Miss Isobel, the stump hare, and
Heart in a Hand. They are available also in pdf. Info and order:
ord...
Soldered Matchbox - she lives by the sea
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Hello my dear friends,
this matchbox was sitting on my table for quite some time and I finally
finished it.She lives by the sea and collects shells.Can yo...
~What’s new
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I have a few patterns to share with you. I finished my Caroline W.
Dickinson sampler the middle of last week and the pin keep, I just finished
this eveni...
Discount for All and a Winner!
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I have a bad case of Spring fever right now - just one more month until it's officially here! I'm celebrating (ok, kinda early) by offering a 25% discount on...
for the love of tin..........
-
decoware with blueberries and old reliable coffee tin used to hold a
candle..............
my favorite, strawberries and the geranium tin............
...
Moving right along...
-
I snapped this pic late last night before pushing the frame aside...I plan
to pull a few more loops this evening after the dishes are done. It's
always a ...
Thou Shalt Not - - -
-
- - - Covet. At least that's what I've always been taught. But it's really,
really hard to keep that commandment sometimes! Last week I made it up to
Sharo...
Don't Forget to Breathe
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I stumbled across an amazing quotation by Andrea Gibson:
*"I open my palm and my lifelines look like branches from an Aspen tree,
and there are songbirds ...
Here's a laugh for ya...
-
I came out of the kitchen with my coffee this morning and this is what I
encountered.
Phylo crammed himself in my favorite little chair so he could soak u...
Eureka!
-
I had an Eureka moment this weekend. Probably because I was home alone,
didn't have to cook, and wasn't distracted by the obsessive channel
changing of th...
Another Birthday SALE
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For my next *Birthday Sale* -- On my website or etsy:
Purchase any finished items.......
handmade item(s), antiques, etc.... (anything except patterns)
an...
Winner and final offer!
-
Hello all. I want to thank everyone for participating in this anniversary
offer. The Santa charts offer is finished, and the second part ended last
nigh...
The Cottage Stitch-A-Long part deux...
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*Hello stitching friends and blogging buddies...*
There has been a tremendous response to stitching The Country Cottage
Needleworks Monthly Cottages .
*I ...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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Today while in town I noticed several yards were already needing a good
mowing...how can that be in February? The grass is already turning green
and even...
Lilly Update
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Friday we had given Lilly her last round of antibiotics. The next day she
started getting sick again. Mostly throwing up but she seemed to lose her
motor ...
Nothing But Frustration
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Ok, maybe someone out here in blog land can help me out. I have been
sitting here ready to delete this whole blog and just be done with it. I
have change...
Gettin ' Fresh !
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For as long as I can remember, I've loved natural beauty treatments. I"m
really not big on fussing much over myself. But, My Dear Momma had me get
in the ...
The Bug is Here!
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It's almost Autumn here at Chelsea Blue and the Autumn cleaning bug has
once again invaded me! The only problem is that I want to do everything at
once, ...
Feb Quilt - Week 3 - On Borders
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Time has really flown this month, hasn't it? I hope you've gotten your
Broken Dishes blocks pieced together if you are following along in this
month's chal...
Don't you love Spring?!?
-
Hello Friends!
Well, I know it is not technically spring but here in central North
Carolina, the signs are starting to appear! At least you can't fool my
...
Re-doing my office
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I finally got to the point where I desperately needed a filing cabinet in
my office. It had started to get cluttered looking and frankly, not very
attrac...
BIG RUG ~ ~ ~
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Just a quick post to let you know I'M BACK!!!! We got home late last
Thursday night from our 16 day Florida adventure! I was a slug all weekend
~ re-ent...
Going Green?
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Not how you think.
I debated on whether or not to blog about this. I want to lose weight but
I WANT TO BE HEALTHY.
Losing weight is a struggle for me, no...
~ Book Sale ~
-
Weeding through my country decorating books and decided to part with some
of them. You can check out my e-bay auction, if you're interested* **here*.
Most ...
Pinterest
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Check out my boards on Pinterest . I am addicted. You gals were right. I
just can't stop pinning. I have filled my boards with things I love plus
lots o...
Two Little Finishes
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Here is two little finishes. The first is a velvet brown pincushion filled
with sawdust on top of circle box. The box has been covered with a fabric
that...
Warm & Wooly
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Love wool applique? Perfect for penny rugs are these cute *Wooly Charms*packs from
*In the Patch Designs*. Each packet has five 5" squares of hand-dyed w...
Continuing the journey...with fresh paths
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I LOVE this blog post title...
Continuing the journey...with fresh paths.
Starting over...
It can be a bad thing.
Or it can be a good thing.
I choose to c...
here's where i'm at
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I thought I'd show you my new (old) desk...remember this post.
I l.o.v.e. this table....and just thought it belonged inside....but I was
never quite sure w...
This Morning on the Farm
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Here's our morning view today. We're in middle Tennessee, not far from the
border with Kentucky
We've had a very mild winter this year, so this is pro...
Wishing for Spring!
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Isnt this the cutest design by Marie Provost? I just love painting Marie's
sweet designs and this was no execption. It has such a soft shale green
backgro...
Camel Ride
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I rode a Camel!!!!! Whoooo hooooo! Mike and I went to the Osceola Fair on
Saturday and here I am riding a Camel!!!! His name is Bubba and he's from
South C...
Vintage
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Today is our day! Welcome!
My assignment is to show you something vintage from my closet....something
that I love and have had for a long time. You are...
A MOST WONDERFUL DAY
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My son came to get me this afternoon so I could spend some time with Cadel.
My other son, Chad, and his partner, Harry, took turns with me holding the
bab...
SOME FINISHES FOR OUR HOME
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FOR SOME TIME I'VE BEEN WANTING TO STITCH
A LITTLE SAMPLER FOR UNDER A SHELF/CUBBY IN
OUR BATHROOM. IT HAD TO BE SMALL AS
THE SWITCH PLATE IS VERY CLOSE.
...
Two New BUY IT NOW Auctions just listed
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*I am calling these two creations my Farmhouse Blues! **I just love the
blue colors and anything that would belong in and out of an old farmhouse.
I just l...
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KNITTING
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Fall and winter is when I really immerse myself into all things wool. Wool
rug hooking and knitting take up most of my free time. I adore them both
and t...
Google Tech Tip
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Hi there! Please let me start by admitting I am not much of a techie, I
kinda learn as I go, like most of us:) This morning I turned on my puter
and got ...
Who Let The Sheep Out!!
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Okay..... I confess.... that would be me! I was going to wait until
tomorrow to show you my sheepy creations for tomorrows update on Primitive
Handmades...
I've Learned How to Needle Felt!
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Something I have wanted to learn for quite some time, is needle felting.
Of course it will be a while (or never) until I can figure out how to do
the ...
WHEN REALITY AND VIRTUALITY COLLIDE...
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(FREE IMAGE)
One any given day there are at least one thousand and one things on my "to
do" list. There are at least two thousand and two things on my ...
Primitive Easter Decorations Spring Carrots...
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I have some spring carrots, sewing pineep boxes, and early style dolls on
ebay. Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy my latest creations!
Meet Mary Roe 1808
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I'm very happy to show you Mary Roe 1808. The chart is now available. I
am distributed through both Hoffman Distributing and Norden Crafts, so
shops may...
Happenings
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*We are now in Texas after traveling over 1000 miles to get to the gate
keepers lot. We hope to be at work by next week as gate keepers. It was
good to hav...
~:February update:~
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Mother and child, circa 1890s
In the above photo, notice the childs handmade attire. It reminds me of my
sister's recent project...
~She's been crocheting ...
With Affection On Valentines Day...
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Beacuse it's never too late for LOVE.... I've put some Valentines Dolls in my new online Doll Shoppe.... here is the link.... http://nicolsayredollshoppe.blo...
A Few Hearts
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This picture was taken a few years ago, that was then, and then the picture
below was taken now. Big difference a few years make in decorating. Our
tastes ...
Kitty and Hearts Rug
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All done! and I really do love this little rug...this photo really came
out a lot better than the last one...
You can purchase it from my Picturetrail l...
More Ann Grant
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I'm still working on Ann. Every time I start to feel a little bored, I pull
up Margaret's beautiful framed finish (scroll down) for inspiration.
[image: DS...
ABC's Fabric Book
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One of the online art groups I belong to (Paper Digital Art and Images) has
an Alphabet challenge posted. Whereby we are to create pieces of art in any
...
Cosmo Quiz
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*February*, the national month of hearts & love.
Everywhere I look I see hearts.
On blogs, Pintrest, Flickr..........
Target.
I love hearts & have collecte...
-
What a day what a day!!! No reason why I just said that other than it's
been another quick day zipping by me! Not just a day but dang the whole
weekend cam...
Holidays, let's decorate....
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I love decorating for the holidays...
Don't you?
There's a new holiday every month.
Some of these things might fit into your holiday decorating.
Valentine...
Tulips, Pinterest, etc.....
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Hello~! Spring cannot get here fast enough for me! This is my latest
rug....been working on lots of orders again.
I am addicted to Pinterest, have you ch...
Our love for Prim Valentine's
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So, so many cute primitive Valentine's decorations out there!! I wanted to
share with you some I have come across that I think are just wonderful!! I
wish ...
A Quick update :) Motivation is the key
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It is almost a month since the last time I posted, and I'm doing well on my
new goal. My dh and I have been dieting together, isn't that always easier?
He'...
Never bored
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Hello Folksies
I am never bored. I cannot remember a time in my life when I have been
bored. Oh wait, I have been bored with people, tv, music,* that kind...
Blame it on the desk
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*It’s all my desk’s fault. Really it is. Honest. I wouldn’t lie to you. *
*Blame the desk for why I haven’t had time to blog or add more stenciling
to...
FREE Copic storage
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Yes, It is free to me! My Best friend's ex gave it to me years ago. I used
it to store my glues in for about 12 yrs or so and worked great. It still
holds...
the Freedom Settlement faire
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Saturday June 9, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Admission $3.00
Clink link for more info.
New vendors welcome. Contact Linda at Tkeepingroom@aol.com for
appli...
JANUARY MUSINGS
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I hope everyone is having a wonderful and productive January..it sure is
passing us fast! We had a beautiful blanket of snow a couple of days
ago..and then...
Rug of the day-Jaunary 22nd
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*Thank you for all your kind comments about "Rug of the Day." I am humbled
knowing that I had many readers coming back each day to see what was next.
I a...
Three New Designs by Carriage House Samplings
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*Shaw, A Quaker Reproduction Sampler:* Thanks to Kathy for finding the
original sampler in an antique shop in New Oxford, PA. The pastel letter
forms are...
-
I have to say that even though my kids are grown and have started their own
lives, I find myself still very proud of the achievements and happenings in
t...
She Art Designs
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First, let me say "A Happy New Year"...
I am a really bad blogger these days, it's been a month.
My goodness, I have no idea where the time goes but I do ...
~A Token of Friendship~
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This month I have been thinking about Valentine's Day, love, and the
blessings of true friendship. I am very fortunate to have wonderful friends
in my life...
Happy New Year!!!!!
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Happy New Year to everyone!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New
Year. Emma came over and spent New Year's eve with us so that was the
extent of o...
A Very Much Heartfelt Thank You!!
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I just wanted to take the time, to wish you each a most blessed New Year!!
I appreciate so much, your support, this my second full year of designing.
I do ...
~merry christmas~
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*I hope everyone has had a Wonderful Christmas....*
*My family and I sure have enjoyed our time together. Jeff took the week
off work and it was really ni...
Merry Christmas Dear Friends...
-
The best part of this magical time of year is being with those we love,
our family and friends who make our lives so very special and meaningful.
Wish...
home for christmas
-
Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our
childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and
transport ...
Merry Christmas
-
I know it's been 6 mos since my last post. I have thought about so many of
you. I hope you are all doing well.
I wanted to stop in today to wish you all a ...
Christmas In The Shop!
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*We've got several trees just laden with antique spun cotton fruit, veggies
and Santas*
*This Christmas season the shop at The Black Angus is filled to t...
Winter is in the air.
-
I love how the weather can inspire me to create. I am enchanted with the
way that mica replicates the beauty of new fallen snow and compelled to
create the...
Happy Holidays!
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First off "Happy Holidays" to All! I want to take a minute to thank you for
stopping by my blog and the Mercantile. I appreciate your business and
friendsh...
Surprise ~ Long Time, No Blog!
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Can you believe that I am blogging?!? For the first time in several
months, I thought that I would take a moment and update you on what is
happening in...
Small Annies
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Little Red Annie #2
Approx 17" tall...has her dress trimmed with vintage red rik-rak and lace.
Price $28
Small rag doll....approx 13" tall...Price $22
CYBER MONDAY SALE!
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We have an amazing Cyber Monday sale and it begins a bit early....NOW!
Battery Operated Taper Candles with Timers 15% off (these have NEVER been
on sale...
Christmas Ribbon Rosette from Craft Fairy
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Here I am again with another flower project from Craft Fairy
Have you noticed how rosettes of all shapes and sizes are becoming high
fashion itmas and are b...
NEW Christmas Cards!
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Dan and I are pleased to announce that our new Christmas cards are now
available!
These cards are simply primitive & folky! The front is an original
il...
2 new auctions listed on eBay!
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*I've listed 2 new auctions on eBay!*
*Click on the links below the pics to go have a look see on eBay :)*
*And thanks for looking!!!!!
I am in the mood for ...
Hooking Gifts in a Poor Economy
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It’s coming, like it or not! I am talking about the season of giving gifts.
You look at the stack of bills and straight into the empty bottom of your
walle...
I Sure Hope You Can Join Us.....
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For the update of http://oldeprimitivepeddlerartisans.blogspot.com/
The ladies have some wonderful goodes and wares !!!!
Fabulous Friday with Betz White ...
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Hi! I'm Betz ... I love what I do. I spend time in my studio, designing prints, developing new sewing and craft patterns, contributing to books and magazines...
Kirkland wool gathering trip.
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Friday I convinced my son to travel to Kirkland, OH with me to go on a wool
buying adventure. It was a two hour drive and the local friends I tried to
ta...
SAD NEWS.....................
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Due to some bad luck I will not be teaching at the Artful Gathering.
PLEASE do not pre-register for my class! If you know of anyone that has
registered or...
THANK YOU ALICE
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I would like to thank Alice from Paris, Madrid for sending me a picture
of her finished sampler of "SHEPHARD AND SHEPHARDESS" she sent it to me a
while ...
April Showers
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Bring May flowers and a Robin or two! Announcing my new pattern. A sweet
and somewhat realistic Robin.
http://www.picturetrail.com/theprimitiveheart
Al...
~Sweet Spring Folk Bird~
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Yes, it is Spring (officially anyway) but in the northeast old man winter
is not done with us yet. So a Sweet Spring Folk Bird called me to take some
pictu...
Two New Stair Risers – They Need Names. . .
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I worked up these stair risers today, but I ran out of creative juice when
it came to their names. Any suggestions? This one is just for pure fun. I
design...
White Wednesday~Kitchen Whites
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I'm linking up with Kathleen's White Wednesday today....
These are the tops of our cabinets in the kitchen~
A chippy old column....
I had two like this, but...
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*I'm sure all of you are very busy with your shopping, decorating and
baking for the upcoming holiday.*
*I popped in to a new blog this evening.*
*
*
*
*
*C...
Season's Greetings
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For those of you still out there following my blog... I want to say thank
you! I realize it has now been more than 4 months since I've updated
anything her...
Fall Door Charmer Pumpkins!!!
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I just finished up this great 3 ft tall pumpkin. He is slender and has a
grapevine wreath with pip berries and a tag. Great for doors, porches,
fireplaces...
Goodies n the Mail
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Nothing like some goodies in the Mail to start your week off....
First are some ditty bags I ordered off of Ebay from Blue Cupboard
Primitives. I am loving ...
Life Changes
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I’ve been gone for some time now, so I’m not sure who may actually read
this.
I last posted in mid-July and since then I’ve had a lot going on. I was
s...
The Great Wall of china
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I've noticed that in Goodwill stores, flea markets, yard sales, etc. there
always seems to be a plethora of mismatched plates. I buy them - even the
broke...
BUSY-BUSY
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It has been a few weeks since I last posted. The yard keeps calling me outside and I love it. I am posting a new picture of part of my yard--my serenity gard...
Early Works Mercantile Update!
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*I'm new this month on Early Works Mercantile!
Come visit my page and don't forget to check out all the other OH SO
WONDERFUL Artisans there!
Click on th...
Soon I will close this blog!!!
-
Well I had someone say to me this morning that they didn't realise I was
open again and I had to smile to myself as I feel like I have been flat out
for n...
Tutorial: Hooking raw wool into your Rugs
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This is Gentle Gracie in the Pumpkin Patch, I am using Gracie's washed wool
from this springs shearing,I Use clean Raw wool instead of processed roving
as ...
Something to think about!
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One of my sister's sent this to me. I'm not sure who wrote it but it speaks
volumes!
BEING A MOTHER...
After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to
t...
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