Monday, October 17, 2011

Busy, busy, busy:

Hi Blog Friends!

Sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I really have been very busy trying to get a stock of winter items made. Time just keeps flying by and before we know it Christmas will be here.

With all the rain we’ve had I have also had to cut our grass twice a week for the last 5 weeks. Now that might not sound like a big deal, but it takes almost 3 hours out of the day to do, not that I mind, but it does cut into the crafting time.

I have been visiting my blog friends, and for some reason like a lot of you, I am having a hard time leaving comments on blogs. grrrrr. I have tried all the suggestions I’ve read but all I get is frustrated. So please know I am at least visiting. Eye rolling smile

Last Thursday, three of my friends from Maryland, Vickie, Cindy and Patsy, came to visit and we spend time going to some of the shops in my area. We went to the Woodstock Café and had the most delicious lunch. Vickie new the owner of the café, actually she and Patsy new him and reminisced about old school days. They were so thrilled to see each other. Well lunch was on the house and we even got the presidential tour of the café.  I so enjoyed the day and seeing old friends. Thank you Cindy, Vickie and Patsy for a beautiful day!

Well I said I’ve been busy and truly I have been. The following are pics of crafts I’ve completed so far, but I have piles of items yet to finish.

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Inspired from the internet.

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Turkey dinner, anyone?

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Santa door dolls, Tennessee Ridge Primitives pattern.

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Love these stockings! I used some of the chocolate burlap Linda from Parkers Paradise traded me awhile back and they turned out so perfectly prim.

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Candy Cane Annie ~ pattern by The Olde Country Cupboard.

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Snowman and gingerbreads also from a pattern by The Olde Country Cupboard.

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These snowmen are from a patterns by Tennessee Ridge Primitives also.

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Over the weekend I had the urge to do a stitchery, so I found this free pattern from the internet and stitched it up on aged cloth. I want to turn it into a pillow tuck. I love how it turned out. I have a blue fabric to use for the back and think it will set the stitchery off.

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Well, I gotta get back to sewing and truly appreciate you stopping by to see what I’ve been up to lately.

Wishing you all a wonder Autumn week filled with pleasant things!

Blessings, Jean

17 comments:

  1. Everything looks awesome!! Love it all!!
    But my favorite is the burlap stocking!!
    hugs, Cindy

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  2. So good to know you've just been busy as a bee! I was about to send out the troops since I hadn't seen you surface for a while!!! LOVE the pilgrims and the turkey is so darn cute. I've not seen all that much for Thanksgiving so this is great. All of your things are Jean.
    I've got to get back to creating myself. Haven't even posted half of what I've been making lately-not enough time!
    Take care.
    hugz,
    Sheila

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  3. Love all your crafts. Goodness you have been busy! :)

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  4. Hi Jean,
    Love all your things. That "turkey" is different. Glad all is well with you.

    Lois

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  5. oh they are all so cute.. Geesh, you have been a busy girl..

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  6. I always love to see your creations - I love your prim style! ~*~Lisa

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  7. My, you have been busy. I love the pilgrims. What a great idea. -Steph-

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  8. Hello, Jean,
    Busy isn't the word. Your doing crafts like Sherman went through Atlanta. You also use some of my favorite designers' patterns. Seriously, everything looks amazing from here. I'm partial to snowmen so I'd have to say I think they're terrific. I enjoyed the visit.
    Warmest Regards,
    Susan

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  9. You have been busy. Everything looks great as always. Sounds like you had a great time with your friends and lunch on the house, always nice!

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  10. Love that turkey Jean! You have been making some great things!!

    Brenda

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  11. Wow! You have been busy!! All of your creations are wonderful. You do such a nice job on them. Christmas will be here before we know it. Have a blessed week, good luck with the crafting.I need to get to my blog and add my Fall Decorating pics this week. ~Sara

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  12. Jean, I just love everything! I will have to make a trip to your shop soon! So glad you had such a nice visit with your friends. Hugs, Lecia

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  13. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! How nice to get a free lunch out of it, hehe.

    I love everything but those pilgrims are my favorite! Stockings made out of burlap is a cute idea, love the way they turned out too. Everything is so very cute!

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  14. So good to hear from you Jean - and better yet to hear all is well. I was going to start out saying I LOVE your pilgrims...and your turkey...but every thing you posted I loved equally well...You truly have a unique style that I love well....Amazing gift you have.....Glad you had a good day of fun with friends...we all need that now and again. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  15. Holy Cats Jean you sure have been a busy girl!!! Love all the goodies you've made.
    That turkey is so darn cute!!!
    Welcome back!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  16. WOW Jean you have been one busy lady, love all your handmades which are sure to sell out fast! You are putting me to shame as I haven't even cut anything out yet for christmas. Libby has been off school ill this last 2 days and I had intended on getting on with some sewing today, but she doesn't like me to go in the workroom when she is feeling unwell. She is back at school tomorrow and I can hopefully get cracking on some sewing!

    Have a great week,
    Hugs
    Karen

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  17. Jean, it is so good to hear from you. Everything is so prim perfect. I just love it all. The stockings are darling. I'm so glad you found a use for the burlap.
    A day out with the girls sounds like the best part of your week!
    Linda

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