A warm Hoosier Welcome

It has been a while since this Hoosier gal has posted anything. Am trying to get back in the groove . Will be posted sewing, decorating and crafting tips. I like frugality, using what you have in your present stash.

Friday, March 25, 2011

ANOTHER EASTER GIVE-AWAY

You just have to hop on over to Karen's blogspot and see her Give-Away.
Right now is the season for giving !  So many goodies out there to enter.
Who wouldn't love to decorate with this basket of eggs !
Enjoy
Susan

http://www.cedarcreekprimssellingblog.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 21, 2011

CRAFT CABIN GIVE-AWAY

You don't want to miss this Give-Away by Doris at Craft Cabin. She has not one
not two , not three, but 4 FOUR items in this freebie ! 
Be sure to hop on over to her blog, become a follower, leave a message and
wait for the drum roll on this Easter Give-Away.

Enjoy
Susan

http://www.thecraftcabin.blogspot.com/

Friday, March 18, 2011

NEW GIVE-AWAY

We have a new Give-Away from one of the artists at OFG, Old FarmHouse
Gathering.
Lisa has come up with a wonderful fun Give-Away.  Just click on the link
below.
You won't be disappointed.
Hugs
Susan

http://www.themoonlitstitch.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

YARD SALE GOODIES

Not really yard sales that I attended this past Saturday, it was one gigantic sale
under one roof at a our 4-H Fair Grounds.
Just look at my goodies.  For one I bought a bag of vintage Jello molds, 34 in all, about 5
different styles, it also had two mini vintage cutters. Then on to another booth that
had oodles of fabric. Now , those that love to sew can relate. Oh my the pull was so
strong.  Have been good the past 1 1/2 yrs using up all of my "ginormous" supply
of fabrics mostly from my quilting shop junkets!  God has been so good to me in giving me the talent to sew, thus I make items for free, just because giftsn, and also donate to causes.
Look at the nice piece of homespun. Can never pass up on a deal of homespun !
Well, here comes this booth with all the fabrics.  Found some great neuturals, that
will help me to complete some projects. Second from left is a piece that looks like
bark on a tree. So neat.
Lastly, the pedstal milk glass grapes design I found at the Salvation army along
with the two white stoneware ramkins.
I have already made a white floral round display in the milk glass.  Love my whites !

Saturday, March 12, 2011

GLORIOUS SPRING

Been out in yard scouting for the new birth of plants !  Low and behold I found
some.  My first pix is of my Gladiola bed and second is of the Daffodils.  I am a
lazy gardener, leaving a lot of the last foliage around perrienials to cover base,
and also some of my planst such as the different daisys make wonderful seed
food for the birds in the winter months.  This system has always worked best
for me, so it is fun to gently begin moving the debris aside and finding the new
growth.
My father always like Spring the best , stating it reminded him of the new birth
we receive from Jesus.  Or a reminder for us Christians what Christ has done for
us.  How true.  Wish he were alive in order to say, "how true."
The only drawback I feel when relishing Spring is knowing that the hot months
of Summer are just around the corner, ugh !   But once into Summer I can't wait
for Autumn, my other fav Season .
Happy Spring everyone !

Friday, March 11, 2011

CHICKS & EGGS CANDLE MAT

This is one of my new Spring Easter items at Etsy. The Old FarmHouse Gathering Team is
putting on their Spring/Easter Celebration too.  Check out my logo in left hand column.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

My Valentine Swap OH MY

Oh my goodness, as Shirley Temple used to say !! Yes, I am of that age group :)
I recv'd my Valentine Swap yesterday, from Trudy Lawson-Kelly, and well was
just so bowled over by all she sent me!  Felt like it was Christmas.  She did way
too much, but I do appreciate her love in preparing all.
Will include photos for you. 
The doll is big and so neat. Fits right into my family room decor, Folk Art. She
does wonderful work.
She also sent me a book "BackYard Projects", a Kitchen Angel made with a Kitchen
Towel, PotHolder and Dishrag, so cute, also another Hand Towel with a red heart.
She also included several seed packets ( I belong to our local garden club) a
porcelain "Kitchen" sign in blue & white.  A whole bunch of the most delicious
Truffle candies, a package of Biscotti, (ate that after lunch yesterday), a framed Cupid Needlework picture, an apron, and lastly , 3 Wax Heart Primitives wrapped in great smelling tea-stained gauze.
Whew.
Told you she sent a lot.

Thank you so very much Trudy for your generosity.  It has been great getting to know you.
Love and hugs



Susan

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

EASTER GIVE-AWAY

And the Give-Aways just keep on coming. Be sure and check out this
Give-Away by Deb at Primitive Country. What an array of goodies.  Just
click on the link below.

http://debsprimitivecountrykitchen.blogspot.com/

Enjoy
Susan

Monday, February 7, 2011

BUNNY RABBIT GIVE-AWAY

An adorable Bunny with Egg is being offered by Marie, Mamaws Creations.
She is a fellow OFG member at Etsy.

Just click on the link below to visit her blog.
Enjoy
Susan

http://www.mamawscreations.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

SPRING GIVE-AWAY

I have decided it was time for me to conduct another Give-Away.  Please note that
this is for USA or Canadian citizens only.

My choice of item is a Spring Easter Candle Mat.  What with all the horrible winter
weather we have all been experiencing, decided a light colorful item would be best.
What could be better than Spring & Easter.  Easter, to me, is a rebirth time, not only
for nature, but it reminds us of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death is a
rebirth for us that choose to follow Him.

Anyway, the candle mat is approx. 9 1/2" diam.  The eggs are made from wool felt and then embroidered with DMC Floss.  The eggs were stitched onto Warm & Natural Batting. Couldn't resist adding the yellow Rick Rack around outer edge. Then the edging was stitched with a blanket stitch in yellow floss.

The egg is approx. 4 1/2" high.  Made from wool felt and stuffed.  Both items are hand stitched.

This Give-Away will end February 28, 2011 and the winner will be announced
March 1, 2011.

Please leave a comment and become a follower of my blog. Be sure I have info on how to contact you should you win.

Enjoy
Susan


March 1, 2011   _ The Winner of this set is .....Kim - Valley Primitives

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