Happy Easter!

We couldn't ask for any better weather here in PA lately!! Yesterday was a perfect day to stain the prairie bonnets I stitched up last week. I strung a piece of twine from my patio umbrella to the tree to hang them to dry.

Everyone have a Blessed Easter!!!

A World Traveling Meerkat!

Heather from NiftyKnits, a member of the ETTEAM on Etsy that I belong to, creates some amazing hand knitted critters! Back in November she decided to send two meerkats out on a worldwide tour. Their creation and tour began in the United Kingdom! "Treasures" first stop was in Israel and "Etta" made her way to the USA! Etta is still making her way across the US but poor Treasure got lost somewhere between Estonia and Turkey. They are collecting souvenirs from all the homes she has visited and a lucky winner will receive the goodies and the meerkat at the end of the tour. So be sure to watch for sign-ups on Heathers blog and facebook to be entered into the Giveaway! You can follow their journey's on Heathers blog and facebook!
In order to keep the tour going Heather sent a third meerkat out named "Alchemy" and she arrived at my house, here in a cold PA, last week! It was a little bit of a temperature change from her last stop down South but she adjusted quite well! We are seeing some signs of Spring and warmer temperatures this week! She shared in my excitement of the daffodils poking up through the snow!

On Thursday we went to a wool shop with some friends and Etta had fun sitting in a pile of wool strips ready for rug hooking!

Here is a picture of the rug I've been hooking for sometime now!!! I won't tell you how many years but I'm determined to finish it up......... real soon!

We played a little Hide and Seek and I found her dancing in my collection of Nancy Ann Storybook dolls! Yesterday was a big day!!! She helped with a photo shoot of a new item for my Etsy Shop..... an antique reproduction of a Shaker writing desk! It seemed to take forever but we finally got it done and listed!Her she is playing "Where's Alchemy?" with some of her new friends in my workshop!
My son is home from college on Spring break and was in the wood shop working on the lathe. She was quite impressed with the really cute bowl he turned! I love the grain in this wood.... I think my husband said it was mulberry!I decided Alchemy needed a sleeping bag to help keep her comfy and warm on the rest of her journey! Here you can see the final stages of stitching the bag together! Here she is all warm and snugly in her new bag and ready to make her trip to Michigan! It's been a nice visit and I hate to see her go!

New Spice Cupboard!!!

My hubby is back in the woodshop!!!!! He has been busy finishing up some orders and working on my long list of to do's! My time has been spent painting and staining in a cold garage! Can't wait until the weather warms up! Here are a few pictures of what we've been working on.

My first show is Country Memories Day in McVeytown, PA on May 29th so I really need to start building inventory!

A thrift store make-over! I found this cubby shelf in the Adams County mission and refinished it in red.

I should be finishing up some new laptop writing desks today which I'm real excited about. Hopefully I can share those with you by the end of the week!

Have a great day everyone!!!

Another Appliqued Pillow and a great Giveaway!

I can't seem to stop making things with flowers!!!! I just added this pillow to my Etsy shop It measures about 8 1/2" by 6" and the appliques are made from 100% wool!

You also need to stop over at The Old Farmhouse Gathering blog and sign up for the giveaway! 25 members of the team have donated an item and the giveaway value is $400.00!!!

You can find the link on my sidebar here to the right ! Click on the OFG button below the slideshow and it will take you to the blog. You will need to scroll down to the post made on Feb 4th or the Feb 12th and leave a comment! The drawing will be done on March 1st for the lucky winner!!!

A Spring Fling Celebration has begun on Etsy!!! The OFG Team has been busy creating some new Spring items to help with those Winter blues!!! Stop by Etsy and type OFGSFC into the search bar to see all of the creations. This is one of my entries for the celebration.......... a mouse in a 4" reproduction yellowware bowl with his tiny little wooden eggs.

I'd like to introduce you to another member of the OFG Team in this weeks Monday Marketplace! Meet Sheila Brent from Snowman Collector! Sheila is a lover of all things snowman. She is inspired by the primitive country style and likes the relaxed comfortable feel these items add to your home! She says if her work brings a smile to someones face she's met her goal.






1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
The name of my shop is SnowmanCollector and if you have a look around you will see that the reason I chose that name is because I have developed a great love for all things Snowman!
2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I have been on Etsy only since April, 2009. I am fairly new but am learning more every day and loving it!
3. What type of items do you offer?
I offer mostly seasonal items ¡V stuffed snowmen, santas, ornies, etc. I also have a few wreaths and wallhangings mixed in to keep it interesting, both for those looking at my shop and for myself as a crafter.
4. How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting for close to 20 years. I started doing quilting and things just kind of evolved. I started doing local craft shows about 10 years ago. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to branch out a little but didn¡¦t know how or where (I live in a very rural area) and then I discovered Etsy!!!
5. Who or What inspires you?
What inspires me? Everything! There are so many ideas floating in my head, I will never do them all. Plus there are so many new things I want to learn, like rug hooking.
6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
I can't pick. Usually whatever I am working on at the time is my favorite item.
7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
At the moment I am only on Etsy. But I am trying to overcome my fear of CyberSpace and hope to at least be on Facebook shortly.

New Appliqued Flower Garden Pillow!

I just finished up another pillow pattern titled "Flower Garden"! You can purchase it in my Etsy shop. I'm running a special this week for my blogging friends!!! Purchase this pattern and get my "Spring Blessings" pillow pattern free. Just type "Blog Special" in the comment section of your order and receive the two patterns for the price of one. Purchase it here!

Monday Marketplace with Harvest Moon Prims!

My this week has flown by! It was a snowy weekend here in our part of PA and when it finally stopped around lunch time on Saturday we had almost 2 feet! My muscles are a little sore today from all the shoveling but it sure is pretty!

Today I would like you to meet Marilyn Tirelli from Harvest Moon Prims . Marilyn has been crafting for many years and her work is incredible. I really like these two candles in her shop and check out the cute little chick bowl fillers!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
My Etsy shop is Harvest Moon Prims....Nothing is prettier or more magical in Fall...than a big ole Orange Harvest Moon....So when I was thinking on a name for etsy...that came to mind...

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I have been on Etsy for over a year but illness made me unable to do much with it until recently.

3. What type of items do you offer?
Handcrafted stitchery, prims and needfuls.

4. How long have you been crafting?
For as long as I can remember..but professionally for over 25 years.

5. Who or What inspires you?
My Dad who was a wonderful floral designer was my biggest fan,and always was proud of what I created. Sadly he passed away four years ago,but I know he is smiling down on me saying..I am so proud of you!

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
hummmm...thats a hard one..Usually my sticheries are my fav.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
I also have a website :www.mtswhimsey.com

My blog: www.whimseythoughts.blogspot.com
On Ebay as harvest-moonprimitives