Happy Trails Workshop!

There are moments you will remember all of your life and this just happens to be one of them. Where to even begin....Frank Bielec is one amazing teacher and someone I can truly call a DEAR FRIEND. It's bittersweet as I make this post knowing for one that the workshop is officially over. My home is quiet but the memories will last a lifetime.

I'll set in my gathering room for years to come and quietly smile to myself about all the happiness that went on inside those walls.



We laughed so hard at times that I was gasping for air. Everyone finished a project and even I was able to complete a piece which I share in a later post.


We stayed up late at night and worked on our projects and of course ate way too much goodies.




We had folks from Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio. Some were family members and some were new and old friends.



Three fun days of punching, visiting, laughing, and eating.



Thanks to Frank for doing such a wonderful job with keeping the gals in "stitches" as well as teaching them the art of oxford punch.



Mom brought over homemade pecan and chocolate pies as well as homegrown green beans and pickled beets. Food was plentiful!



I think just about everyone got a chance to hold little Eva. Who knows maybe one day she will be making rugs :)



The sun shined bright each day and of course the wind blowed. We even had a little farmer's market thanks to a couple of young gals willing to get up early and pick some onions, green beans, and squash.



I know this has been a post where the description doesn't quite fit the pictures. It was a workshop that was so full of inspiration and most of all a gathering of folks that made a lot of memories that they can look back on and smile and maybe even have a little giggle here and there for a long time to come!

I just can't even express the gratitude to all those who pitched in and kept every thing flowing as smoothly as it did! I am surrounded by some pretty AWESOME folks and for that my heart is absolutely overflowing.

Wishing each of you a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Trails to You Until We Meet Again......Ginger

The Winner is......

Congratulations to Lauren of Rugs and Pugs she is the winner of the watercolor and wool giveaway! Lauren if you would click on the cows to the right and send me an email with your address I'll put your things in the mail. Thanks to all who entered :0)

Well little Miss Eva Mae and Sloan are here visiting today. Busy, Busy, Busy and a workshop on Thursday with Frank! I'm going to be kicking it into high gear the next couple of days :)

Hoping next week to get back to some regular evenings of hooking!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Watercolor and Wool Giveaway

It's time for a giveaway! I do enjoy all of you that stop by to visit and catch a glimpse into what is happening around our farm.
Life keeps us busy doing so many different things but I wouldn't have it any other way although a few extra hours doing a few crafty things wouldn't bother me any!

I doodled up this little booklet while at work this afternoon and watercolored it. Inside is a total of 12 pages or 24 if you want to use front and back to keep your little ideas, notes or perhaps a journal in. It's totally up to you :) and a little hooked mug rug to rest your hot or cold drink on.



I'm also including a few extra surprises. So with all of that said just leave a little comment on this post. You don't have to be a follower the only thing I ask is if you don't have a blog be sure and leave an email address just in case your the winner! I'll announce a winner Sunday night May 20th.

Well got to run got a workshop to put on next week and there is tons of work to be done!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Lumps and Bumps

We have been blessed with lots of sunny days! Today I am thankful for an answered prayer. I truly believe that God hears all of our prayers :)

Well seems like I haven't pulled a loop in weeks but I will again and soon. There have been other things tugging at my heartstrings!




I really need to drop about 20 pounds...uuuggghhh that does mean cutting way back and I mean way back on the ice cream along with the mexican food. A friend of mine showed me back in February a great little device called a FITBIT. It's a very accurate pedometer. Kind of costly but I bought one and have been carrying it with me since March 3rd. Well I have walked 246.57 miles since then. Haven't dropped a pound! So it's time to put down the ice cream cone and back away from the chips and salsa....it's time to get rid of a few lumps and bumps!

Happy Trails....Ginger

She's a Keeper!

Sloan was thrilled with his new little cousin. He was so funny he said he loves her and wants to take her to his home and keep her forever. Not sure Aunt Jenn would allow that :) He was very taken with how tiny her hands are. He was very careful with her and has lots of questions. He had to tell her that she is not allowed to touch knives and can't play with tiny toys yet. He has all the rules don't you know!

She is a little doll and of course I've spent some time rocking her and letting her know just how much we all love her.

It's been a very busy week but I still find time here and there to do a little bit of crafty things. Watercolor is easy enough to put up when I hear "Momo I need you" and off I go.
It's time for the hayfields to be cut so Danny has been busy getting the equipment ready and has started cutting. There is always work to be done around here!




Frank's workshop is in just about 2 weeks and we do have one opening so if anyone would be interested in the spot let me know.

As a new week has started the list is long of things to be done....I'm betting yours is too!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Catching a Few Winks!

Thanks to all for the wonderful comments on our new little addition to the family. Her Mommy and Daddy are getting into a routine of sorts and are finally getting a few winks of sleep. Oh those first few days and weeks take some getting use too!

I have been over to visit and give them a little break here and there and of course I just love holding and snuggling our little cutie patootie! Sloan hasn't seen her yet but come Tuesday he will finally get to meet his little cousin....

In between all of the excitement I finished up the Antique inspired Rug. I oxford punched this one and really like how it turned out. It's simple without a lot of detail and now to find a place for it.

Well this old granny "MoMo" is a bit worn out, too. Think I'll go find a soft spot to catch a few winks myself.

I haven't forgot about doing a giveaway just need to do a little finish work!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

A Bundle of Love!

Miss Eva Mae made her arrival yesterday April 26th, 2012
She weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and is 19 inches long.



Her Mommy and Daddy are doing just fine and are already home with her.

We have truly been blessed!

Happy Trails......Ginger

Loop By Loops and In The Garden

Well the weekend has come to an end once again....the lawn is mowed, some chores were done and loop by loop the big farm rug is getting done.



It will be nice to be done but still a lot of loops to go.



I did finish this pumpkin and crow chair mat designed by Wendy Miller of The Red Saltbox.



My Mom and Dad must have a LOT of energy just look at the garden they have started.

Beets, tomatoes, onions, and corn so far!


Well we are still awaiting the arrival of a sweet baby girl....hoping it will be this week. Sloan keeps asking Aunt Jenn how Eva Mae is. He is getting pretty excited about seeing his new little cousin :)

Happy Trails....Ginger

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

Fun and lots of laughs that is what we had watching the little T~Ball kids playing this evening. It was cut short by stormy weather but while it lasted we had a great time.



Not sure that he keeps his mind on the ballgame too much....then again he does see a ball or two come by.



Dugout time!



He did hit the ball and ran around the bases but they got him out but he never knew it!



Hey have you been playing long???


Sloan and his Dad....I can remember taking his dad to t-ball practice!



Always got his eyes on the girls!



What ya doing after the game?




Never did get any peanuts or crackerjacks! Maybe next time :)

Happy Trails....Ginger

Antique Inspired Rug

I started my 2nd antique inspired rug....You can find the challenge pattern over at Kelley's Blog With Hook & Needle if you would like to participate. I decided to do this one with the oxford punch needle. The trees and birds look like "blobs" until you fill the background in around them....so if you try oxford punch don't worry about things when you are punching just stay within the lines and once the background is filled in it will turn the blobs into just what you wanted!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Are you Sure It Isn't Christmas!

Sometimes in life blessings come from folks you have never met! Today just happens to be one of those days. Miss Sharon a wonderful gal that I only know through an ebay group and her blog Moosecraft USA sent me a box full of blessings!
The cross stitched "SPRING" pillow is just so sweet and I love each and every stitch of it. She does beautiful work!

If that wasn't enough just look at what else was in the box....I'm thinking today felt like Christmas!



Lotion to put on my dry hands and it sure smells and feels good. A magazine full of delicious sounding recipes and a notebook to fill with notes and ideas.



Yarns for punching, a tin to fill with take along projects, and a sweet card from Sharon.




Antique thread bobbins :)



An adorable bunny!



And....this cow weathervane....it's just MOOOvalis!


I feel so richly blessed not just by the gifts but by the treasured friendships that I have that stretch across the many miles.... Thank you again Sharon!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Spending the Day with Friends!

It was a day spent with friends....First Sloan goes to a little pre~school twice a week for a couple of hours and he has a best friend. A little girl to be exact and they always look for each other and always have to tell each other goodbye several times before leaving. He talks of her often throughout the week and I hear that she talks about him often, too....little friendships start early!

I found these little blank notecards today at Michael's....in the dollar bin and just had to try out drawing some little kids and using some copic markers on them.

Once Sloan was off to school with the promise of Aunt Jenn picking him up for an afternoon of lunch, feeding the ducks, and more fun....I was off to rug hooking with the gals.



Pati Jane brought sweet little Emma. She is such fun and such a cutie. I gave her my phone to play Old MacDonald and she caught on quickly of what to do!

I was busy playing with her I forgot to snap pictures of everyone and what they were working on....but I did get a few photo's of our star hooker Kay's things she had done.





I did manage to whip this little rug that I had finished hooking. I'm calling it "Land That I Love".....



I'm on countdown waiting on the arrival of Miss Eva Mae....about 19 days to go but then you just never know about babies. I know Jenn will be glad when she is finally holding her in her arms! The months seemed to have passed quickly but the last few weeks always seem to take the longest....

Happy Trails.....Ginger

He Lives....Happy Easter

I do hope each and everyone had a most wonderful Easter.

During the quiet hours of my days I often think of the sacrifice that the Lord made for me. He took all my sins upon him and with that I can be set free. I think of the heartache that his mother felt as she watched and listened to all that was happening to her son. It breaks your heart thinking of the beatings he took for you and me. Yet.....He Lives, He Lives, Christ Jesus Lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart.

May your days be richly blessed with the joy of Christ living in your heart!


Happy Trails.....Ginger

It's April....Counting down the days!

The bed is ready, the little clothes are all washed and waiting, plenty of blankets, diapers, and wipes, too! The owls are all saying WHO, WHO is coming.....Little Eva Mae is due at the end of the month. Our daughter and son~in~law are getting excited and before you know it they will have a sweet baby girl to hold.
Sloan will have a new little cousin to play with and teach her all the rules or so he says!
Ahhhh.....anticipation!




This little bunny hit the "jackpot" with this big carrot!
While I play so does a little boy....
He REALLY likes monsters! Just wish I could get him to write his name....



I'm thinking it's just about time for another giveaway so will see what I can come up with!

Happy Trails.....Ginger