Hello Autumn

 

It was a super busy summer....the retreat barn is up and running and we had several retreats here at the farm.  It has been a blessing having so many ladies come from all over the USA and we have loved having each and everyone! 

 

Frank Bielec (yes, he was on Trading Spaces) is a wonderful primitive folk artist and he has graciously allowed me to turn his artwork into needle punched, applique, and rug hooked pieces.  I am working on putting together some of his designs and offering them as patterns.

 

The one above is called

PEACE ON EARTH

so far I have a sample and pattern made for needle punch and I am working on one for wool applique.

If you are interested the patterns will be in my Etsy shop or you can email me if you would like to purchase one.

 

This one is a table mat called

Winter Time

It is about 18" across and is done with wool and is very easy to make.

 

Over The Hills of Snow is a needle punch book that holds your scissors, pins, and needles

It is needle punched on the front and has wool applique on the inside!

 

Matilda is a whimsical happy little witch and is a fun wall hanging.

 

 

I have been missing from blogging as summer was so very busy!  The grandkiddos are growing up so fast.  Sloan is now 9 years old and loves playing kid pitch baseball and is the catcher for his team.  He loves it!  Eva Mae has started full day pre-school and is 4 1/2 years old and has the most beautiful blue eyes you ever saw.  She loves school and playing on the playground.  Little Betty Rae is 2 1/2 and is going to preschool for a couple of hours a week and knows all her ABC's and thinks she can do anything Sloan and Eva can and of course she tries it all.  Can you tell MoMo loves those grandkiddos and might be a bit partial.

 

Our days here on this earth are so very short....it's like a whisper and before you know it a year is gone and then another and another.  Hug those near and dear to you, hop of the couch and go outside and play, smile at those who look grumpy who knows you just might brighten their day!

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Check back soon I hope to share a free pattern!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

I'm A Lucky Gal

 

I am one lucky gal I recently won this wonderful make~do made by Brenda of The Rusty Thimble!

She lives right here in Oklahoma and makes some incredible primitive wares.  You should check out her blog and see what all she accomplishes!  Thanks so much Brenda I do love this make do and will treasure it and think of you each time I look at it!

 

 

 

 

The spring rains continue to fall and we are so blessed to be out of the drought that has been in Oklahoma the last few years.

 

 

The flowers are blooming and I love having the windows open feeling the cool winds blow as rain comes down with an occasional thunderstorm.

 

 

This little bluebird has been making a nest in one of the birdhouses.  It dips and dives around the yard and has the most beautiful blue feathers and red belly!

 

School days are ending today for Sloan and he is so excited to be going from Pre~K to Kindergarten.  How fast he is growing up!   Those grandkiddo's keep me busy but I do enjoy having them live so close.  I am one lucky gal :)

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Pumpkin Moon Sampler

I hope you enjoyed your weekend I know I did! Made a quick little road trip with some friends and even though it rained we had a good time.

I finished this needle punched piece and added some dimension to a couple of the sunflowers. I just need to finish up the piece I want to attach it to.




I do have my "Jack Sprat" lumina pumpkin pattern available on our etsy shoppe. It can be hooked, punched, or stitched.

Danny has been working away on the tiling of the floor and now I just need to get my craft/therapy room cleared out....that will be one big job!

Have a great week and guess I better get to sorting on this room.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Craft Fair and Fried Pies!

We had a fun time at the Bethesda Craft Fair in Oklahoma City. Pati Jane and Sandra caught in action in the booth.






I have to say that the ladies that hosted the craft fair was probably the most hospitable group that I have ever met. The ease of set up and of course the grand offering of homemade food. Beginning with a bowl of stew and cornbread on the night of set up.



On Friday and Saturday they served Indian tacos or you could choose hamburgers or nachos. The tacos were delicious and filling! Homemade pies were also very tempting. I did enjoy a warm apricot fried pie...and I have to say it was the most wonderful fried pie I have ever had!

Oh don't let me forget the ladies that hosted the event came around to each booth and passed out fresh from the oven homemade rolls with butter :)

Pati and I did pretty good at the show but most of all we had a great time visiting! We decided to start a new blog together and offer some of our primitive handmades. We are calling it Prairie Moon Primitives and I hope you will check often to see what we have to offer.

Well it's time to climb back on the exercise wagon (those fried pies will do that to you) and get back to being healthy! I do enjoy desserts but they do seem to stick around if you know what I mean :(

Tomorrow I'm going to get some things together and have a giveaway so be sure to check back for a chance to win!

Happy Trails....Ginger

~ Are You A Daydreamer~

Did you have a busy week....I did. I fill my days up no matter what even if it's playing with a needle and thread. Some days I fill it with the usual household chores.



Friday afternoon I spent a few hours with my good friend Pati rearranging our booth and adding a few more goodies.



It's been too hot to spend very much time outdoors...so most folks are spending their time inside finding ways to stay busy. The folks working out in this heat are sure having to keep hydrated it's been so miserable.




Well you might be wondering about the title to my post....
I've always been a daydreamer sometimes it would even get me into trouble at school. Still at work Danny or even Dan our son will catch me in deep thought when they are trying to get me to do something for them.



This little one is a daydreamer....throughout the day we have our own imaginary world we escape into. Some days we are pirates sailing across the seven seas, we may be crocodile hunters, we have been known to rescue some poor maiden along the way. Look out there could be the sighting of bigfoot along the way. We have traveled around the world to places that most have never seen....we have seen cowboys and indians along the trails. We have walked a thousand miles through our fairy tales. We have survived the coldest of winters and the unbearable heat of summer days searching high and low for a small trickle of water. We take our trusty hatchet and knife along for the adventure....perhaps a piece of string and a hook to catch a fish. We have the grandest of times because we both are daydreamers! I hope you take time to be a daydreamer no matter how young or old you may be :)

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Super Hero & Fun Times With Friends!

My little super hero loves dressing up in costumes. Today he played all day long as a super hero and had to go home in a costume. He has quite the imagination and today I had lots of protection with flame throwers. So look out bad guys cause my "Super Hero" is here to save the day!



Yesterday I met Pati and Sandra at the place where we have a little booth set up at a local antique shop. We have had so much fun collecting and making things to add to the booth. It gives us an excuse to get together more often and have lunch together as well.
















Sandra did a little shopping while we finished up with rearranging a few things.

We finally got a dusting of snow but not near enough to build a snowman out here where I live. I'm still holding out hope before winter is over that I'll get a chance to at least throw a snowball or two!

Hope your staying safe and warm in your neck of the woods!

Happy Trails....Ginger