Prairie Moon Primitives Classes

 

I am going to be offering several classes this year and hosting some teachers as well. 

 

I'll be updating all the different things we will be offering on my facebook page

Prairie Moon Primitives

 

We will have Wool Applique

Beginner Rug Hooking

Locker Hooked Rugs

Pleachet Rugs

Basket Weaving

Needle Punch

Oxford Rug Punch

Piecing Quilts

Machine Quilting

Jewelry Making

 

plus lots of retreats for all sorts of fun fibers

 

It looks to be a year filled with friends old and new

Laughter

Memories

and so very much to be thankful for and treasure!

 

 

Life is but a whisper so enjoy each day!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 



Snowman Doodle Just For You

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by today!  Here is a little snowman just for you to needle punch, applique, rug hook or paint!  Please give credit to me as the designer!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

It's my littlest sisters birthday!  Happy Birthday Bobbie!!!!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Come Join Us For Our Barn Opening Day!

 

We are having a Barn Open House on May 14th, 2016 so if you are near central Oklahoma or visitng the area you are welcome to join us!   We will be serving Hotdogs with all the fixings, desserts, and we will giveaways throughout the day.

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Prairie Moon Primitives and Retreats

 

 

It's been a dream come true!  

 

 

 

 

Danny worked and worked and worked some more...evenings after work, and weekends!  We worked together and built a big red barn.  A barn for retreats, gatherings, a store to sell goods, a place for quilters, rug hookers, sewing, applique, scrapbooking, punching, and more! 

 

 

 

 

There will be all kinds of classes. 

 

 

 

Maybe this little gal will one day give piano lessons!

 

 

 

These two might have a class available someday, too!

 

 

 

We have a large classroom with design walls, cutting tables, light tables, and ironing stations.

 

 

 

A place to sit, relax, and visit.

 

 

 

 

We will be serving home cooked meals and desserts!

 

 

A few views of the store....still more to hang on the walls and put up!

 

 

Wools and Valdani threads for applique and embroidery.

 

 

Lots of sizes of Oxford Punch Needles!

 

 

Applique, embroidery, needle punch, rug hooking, quilting, and sewing patterns.

 

 

 

A peek into the bunkhouse....we have 16 twin beds! 

 

We  have another barn with 4 more beds that can be used for a visiting teacher or 4 more guests.

 

 

There are two outdoor porches to enjoy the great outdoors!

 

 

It has been a dream come true......we will be having an open house on May 14th from 9 am to 4 pm so if you are in the area we would love to have you stop by.

 

We will be having our Farm Chick Day that day as well, so if you would like to bring a project to work on come join us for the day!  WE will be serving lunch and snacks so bring your appetite as well.

 

If you would like to see more pictures of our retreat barn stop by my blog Prairie Moon Primitives and Retreats!

 

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

 

 

Down On The Farm

Oh sunny days we are so ready for you!  It's been a cold time here on the Oklahoma Prairie's.    So it's always nice to pull out the scrap wool of yarns and wool strips and create a plain and simple rug.  It is very similar to the rug I hook a few weeks back but I wanted to use my oxford punch for this one. 

I used scraps of  wool 4 ply yarn that I hand dyed  and wool strips that I pulled from my scrap basket.

Danny has been wearing overalls since we dated way back when we were 16 years young!

He was the only guy for me....my first date!  

Not my first kiss....oops stole one in 2nd grade from a lil' red headed boy!  

We had a fun little wool class "Crazy Clutch " it is a pattern my Cricket Street Wool.

Such fun to make :)

Each gal did a little something different on the inside of the clutch.

We had such a good time visiting and stitching.  Thanks to all the ladies who made it out on a cold day.

This lil' boy has been out of school for snow days.  We are mainly a rural school so the buses have a tough time so it is better to play it safe when the roads get snow and ice.

He was sacked out while I was busy at work.....

The lil' girls came over for a visit one afternoon.  Look at Miss Betty standing so tall.  She will be celebrating her first birthday next week!  Eva is such a good big sister and is always ready to tell Sissy about how things should be!

I've been working on some new patterns and hope to share some with you soon.  It's going to be a busy spring and summer and I can hardly wait!

Wishing everyone lots of SUNSHINE and a Happy WEEKEND!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Hook~Stitch~Punch

I've been using up many of the scraps from the overflowing basket of worms....Love to make really scrappy rugs.  Danny told me I should have gave the boy overalls!  Guess I should have :)

I've also been working on applique patterns by Buttermilk Basin so relaxing and fun.

The oxford punch needle has been getting used, too.  Just a little bit of everything :)

It's been a busy week but never too busy to do a little hooking, stitching, and punching!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Meet a New Oxford Puncher

 

I met a lot of folks while vending at SDC in Branson, MO.   Miss Michaela who happens to be 10 years old has become a new oxford puncher!  Didn't she do a great job on making this little house and flowers :)

I'm sure she will be busy making lots of new things and it just so happens her mom has caught the punching bug, too!

 

 

 

I have been crocheting around one of my rugs and have been working on a video to show you something I learned back during the summer.  It is a really great way to finish a rug using crochet.....

So maybe by next week I will be able to share the technique with you!

 

 

I am off for a few days to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for a few days  to hook and stitch with some friends.  Hoping all of you are staying warm and have a wonderful weekend planned!

 

Happy Trails to You.....Ginger

 

 

 

Happy New Year 2015

As a New Year begins I have to say I am thankful for 2014.....

 

The days of our lives pass so quickly and we should take time and enjoy the many blessings and learn from the ups and downs we all have.

 

Some days are more enjoyable than others for all of us.  I'm very thankful for a Lord that sheds his grace on me.....family that brings so much joy to my life, friends that are silver and gold, and to live in the great USA.

 

My friend Cyndi of Ivy Jean's Ozark Farmstead who I met this last June designed and punched this fun oxford punch piece.  She has been punching only for a short time and I think she did a fantastic job.  She owns and operates a small family farm where she host retreats for quilting, rug hooking, scrapbooking, weddings and lots more!  She is one sweet gal that makes her farm a fun place to visit!

 

 

I have a lot of things planned for this year the good Lord willing.....

I hope to share them with you in the upcoming days.

It is a dream that I have had for so long and it seems it is finally coming true ♥

 

Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy,  and Joyous New Year

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

 

It's Chilly Out There!

 

Boy it has been cold and with the Oklahoma winds it chills ya right to the bone!  Hot chocolate sure tastes good on a cold and windy day.

 

It's a good time to bind on some rugs.  The snowman was oxford punched using a #14 mini punch with some of my hand dyed wool yarn.  Doesn't he look happy!

 

The penny rug was made using up lots of scraps and was hooked.    I love all the different ways rugs can be made I can't say that I am ever bored :)

 

Stay warm out there it sure is chilly!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

With A Hook and A Punch!

September is quickly passing and we have been busy working at Silver Dollar City and have met so many wonderful folks.   Ann's husband Bill came out for a visit and gave her quite a surprise showing up a few hours early.  She didn't recognize him at first :)  

Loved seeing him dressed the part for the 1800's.....

Mr. Bill had never punched before but as luck would have it Ann taught him how within a matter of minutes and soon he was showing the kiddos how to punch :)

By the 2nd day he was giving out info like a pro!  Thanks Bill for helping us gals out!

Sandy met us last year and bought an Oxford Punch needle and look at some of the great rugs she made!  She tried all sorts of yarns and did a FANTASTIC job on all of them!  I just love seeing what everyone makes.

There are lots of different crafts going on and I stopped on my way back from delivering a package to take a quick picture of a man making a rolling pin.  He was making it on a lathe turned by the big wheel.  

Wishing each of you a weekend of smiles :)

Happy Trails......Ginger

A New Oxford Puncher in The Family!

I have been out at Silver Dollar City and will be here until the end of October 25th.  Danny comes out when he can and he has been demonstrating Oxford Punch Needle.  Look at all he made in the last couple of days!  

Each one is about 20 inches across.

I bet Sloan would love this pumpkin!  I will have to see if I can make them into pillows for the kiddos!  

Next, maybe I can have him demo punching some stockings and give them to the kiddos for Christmas!

He was really good with showing the kids how to oxford punch and occasionally he was even doing the needle punch :)

We even had some men interested in learning how to do needle punch!  I think it is really great that so many people no matter what age  want to learn how to hook and punch.

If you get a chance to visit us we are at Silver Dollar City just outside of Branson, Mo.  Our booth is on the square across the street from the General Store we would love to see you!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Fall Festival at SDC

What a surprise Danny came out to Branson last night late to see me and is staying the weekend.  We quickly put him to work demonstrating Oxford Punch Needle.  He had a pumpkin made by the time the day was over.    I will show it to you soon as I get it pressed!  

Just look at all the kids surrounding Ann wanting to learn how to punch isn't it great!  Even kids can punch.  

We are having a great time at Silver Dollar City at the Harvest Craft Festival.  Love the music played throughout the day and all the visitors stopping by our booth.  It is a great way to teach folks of all ages how to do punch needle, oxford punch, rug hooking and locker hook.  

Miss Betty is getting so big while I am gone....sure do miss this lil' darlin'  

Of course Eva Mae is missed lots by Momo, too I talk to her on the phone and she is full of energy and excitement!

Sloan was thrilled when I sent him a card about missing him.  He got new glasses while I have been gone.  The lil' toot has learned how to do face talking on the phone so while I was talking to him this evening we were getting a big kick out of seeing each other as we talked.  

Momo sure misses those kiddos!

I did a quick little youtube video to help out some beginning needle punchers if you want to check it out.  Here is the link....

Happy Trails.......Ginger