Hooray It's Monday!

This weekend was spent a great deal away from home. We were invited to a baseball game and had a great time spent with our daughter Jenn and her hubby JJ and his parents.

Sunday after church we spent the day with Danny's sister and brother~in~law putting down flooring.



I did manage to sneak in some time finishing up a hooked flag rug. It is plain and simple but goes just fine by our back door.



I also put together a quick needle punch in the patriotic them for a washboard and put it by our washer and dryer.



Today was busy as usual. Sloan came for the day and we made a quick trip into town to have lunch with his Mom and then we were off to buy a lil' boy a watermelon. He does love watermelon. A great part of the afternoon was spent outside chasing balls and playing with tractors.

Hope you had a great Monday!

Happy Trails....Ginger

The Quilt Top Winner Is!

The winner of the two lap~sized quilt tops is Cassie. She doesn't have a blog at this time. I'm sure she'll enjoy finishing them up!

We have been without internet service here for the last few days. Storms blew in Wednesday evening and there went the service. Tonight is suppose to be another stormy one. The temperatures have soared into the high 80's and a little boy has been enjoying the water hose as I tried to plant a couple of flowers.



He did a good job watering everything he could find.


Nothing taste better than cold water on a hot day!



I have been working on several finishes and should have it listed on the LPS and CFP shops later tonight. The dog and cat pinkeeps are from the freebie doodle from My Primitive Sampler listed a couple of post below.

Well gotta run...still have a lil' boy for another hour or so!

Happy Trails...Ginger

My Primitive Sampler*E is for Eagle and F is for Flower*

Hope you enjoy stitching up these free lil' doodles. Use them for redwork, needle punch, rug hooking or whatever you choose.


I'll be drawing a winner for the 2 quilt tops on Thursday so be sure and leave your name on the list a couple of post below.


Happy Trails...Ginger

Celebrating Mom's Day!

There's nothing like enjoying the company of family and friends. Treasuring moments together and enjoying a cook-out even if the day was a rainy one.

I had my nephew take a picture of us girls with Mom.




I also got one of Danny with his Mom. We are very fortunate that a big part of our family all lives so close.


My daughter Jenn and I right before she took off to visit with her mother-in-law for the afternoon.

I hope each of you had a wonderful Mother's day!

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Primitive Sampler*~D is for Dog~*

The little redwork sampler is coming right along. I found that if I iron a piece of freezer paper to the back of the little block before I trace on my pattern I can still see through it well enough with a lightbox to draw on my pattern and it makes the tracing so much easier. Then just peel off the paper and save it for the next block.


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Here's a little tune my sis "Jane" sent me. Now I like musicals and this one is to the tune of My Favorite Things. This was sung by Julie Andrews at an AARP gathering. It sure fits how I've been feeling lately!

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Cadillac's and cataracts, and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favourite things..
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short, shrunken frames,
When we remember our favourite things.
When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.


Happy Trails....Ginger

Quilt Top Giveaway!

Are you up for finishing a quilt top? I'm giving away 2 lap size quilt tops that just need to be finished up. Finish it up for yourself or maybe it would be a great start on a Christmas gift.

Just sign up and they could be yours. If you don't have a blog be sure and leave an email address so if you win I can let you know.

The winner will be announced on Thursday May 14th.

Happy Trails...Ginger

Using Up and Makin' Do!

I haven't been rug hooking all that long but those worms sure do add up...woolly worms that is. I also had a scrap piece of linen and I just hate to see things go to waste (probably why my sewing room looks like it does) anyways I thought why not make do with what was already cut and for coming from the scrap basket it turned out pretty well. It's actually a little mat and it measures 9 x 9 3/4 inches.

My horse is sure on the prim side just goes to show you I am pretty much naive when it comes to drawing. Oh well it suits my fancy!

I have it listed on eBay. I haven't been keeping up with my eBay selling much lately and hope to add in a few items every few weeks. Hope you'll pop over if you have time and have a look it should be listed by Wednesday morning.


I'm hoping for some sunshine tomorrow so Sloan and I can get outside for a little while although we may have to put on some boots because of all the mud puddles. Oh well aren't lil' boys suppose to enjoy mud puddles???

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Primitive Sampler ~*C is for Cat*~

Last week we had rain most everyday and today we are still having showers. It will be good to see sunshine again but it's not in the forecast for a few more days. I'm enjoying the rainy days and cooler temperatures because it reminds me so much of fall. Soon enough the summer heat will be scorching us once again so for today I'm just enjoying the sound of the rain thumping on the roof.


My primitive sampler is coming right along. If you want the little doodle just click and print. Feel free to use it however you choose.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Spring~Time Outside My Kitchen Window

I'm enjoying the green colors of spring. It's been so wet and dreary with the rains but the farmers have their ponds filled once again and the fields and gardens have been watered and everything is so green. My feathered friends are back visiting and are enjoying the feeders.




The hummingbirds are dive~bombing the feeders and at times they get as rowdy as little kids wanting a turn.


The sage in the flowerbed is growing and smells so good. Flowers are beginning to pop up and even though the temperatures are so cool it's good to have spring~time here once again.

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Primitive Sampler~*B is for Basket*~

Happy May Day to all of you! We have been enjoying a cool day here on the prairies of Oklahoma and the rain has been falling filling the ponds.

Here's a little drawing for the primitive sampler. Feel free to use it for redwork, punchneedle, rug hooking, or folk art. Hope you enjoying making the little basket!


(Just right click and copy)

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Primitive Sampler ~*A is for Angel*~

(FREE DOODLE JUST RIGHT CLICK AND PRINT)

Sometimes I find myself with a little free time setting in a doctor's office or waiting on the dear ol' hubby at Lowe's or Home Depot so I usually have a little handwork that I leave in the truck for just those times.

Once upon a time not so long ago I did several different alphabet samplers and ran across them today and I thought why not make one up one myself. So here is one of my free doodles just for you.

I made up the "A is for Angel" in about 15 minutes so I plan to keep them quick, easy, and a little bit prim.

I'll offer one or two every week and once I get them all done I'll finish them up into a sampler quilt and then I'll have a giveaway for the completed little quilt.

Until then feel free to click and print off the pattern for your own use. I'm making my blocks about 4" square but you choose whatever size is best for you. You can also use them for needle punch, rug hooking, folk art or whatever suits your fancy. I'd love to see what you come up with.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Punchneedle & Rug Hooking Updates

I've put the finishing touches on several punchneedle projects and will be listing them in the LPS and CFP shops in the next day or so. I also finished up a couple of small hooked items. Just click on the logo's on the left and see what we have in just a few days.

The weather here has turned off cool again and I'm anxious to get the fishing pole and head down to the pond. I think it's about time to introduce a little one to the fun of fishing. Hopefully he will enjoy it as much as I do.

Happy Trails....Ginger

The Storms Keep Comin'....

It's tornado season here in Oklahoma and the last few days stormy weather is making everyone keep an eye on the skies.


We got busy this afternoon and got a big part of the garden planted. Soon we hope to be enjoying lots of fresh veggies.



The pastures are sure greening up and the cattle, wild turkeys and an occasional flock of geese are enjoying the crisp green grasses.


We also have a good crop of red clover and it sure is pretty blowing in the wind.


Yesterday was filled with going to the Farm Show with my Mom since Danny and my Dad went to a farm auction. Later we went to celebrate the birthday of my Great-Uncle who turned 90.
Later that evening I met up with Danny and we went to another birthday party for his Dad. He turns 76 on Tuesday. I finally got a picture of him where he's not making a silly face!

All in all it was a busy weekend with a watchful eye on the storms. As I close out the post the thunder is rolling across the praires and plains once more. Hope each of you had a wonderful weekend, too!

Happy Trails....Ginger

We Have A Winner!

"Dan & Sloan"

The names were all thrown into the hat and my Dad just happened by this morning so he had the honor of pulling out the name....so the winner of the Rug Hooking book is
Vicki of The Hogscald Holler!

Be sure and pop over to her blog when you get a chance to see what has been happening in her neck of the woods.

I'll be having another giveaway in May so stop back in soon and see what will be next. Have a wonderful Friday!

Happy Trails...Ginger

Wool Rug Hooking Giveaway!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

It's time for another giveaway and this month I'm giving away this book Wool Rug Hooking by Tara Darr. Perhaps you have never tried rug hooking or maybe you are a seasoned hooker. Well either way this book is filled with lots of information on tools and supplies, color choices and dyeing, basic techniques, finishing and aftercare. It also has 23 patterns!

Even if you aren't a rug hooker you can use the patterns for needle punching. Along with the book I'm going to send along a hook to get you started.

If you would like to sign up just leave a comment on this post and if you don't have a blog just leave your email address.

I'll draw a winner on Friday, April 24th.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Have You Seen Any Giraffe's Lately?

We had a great time at the OKC Zoo today....there were lots of new exhibits. They had a place dedicated just to the wildlife of Oklahoma.



Sloan loved seeing all the animals and the hippo's swimming were one of his favorites.





Uncle JJ and Sloan found lots of different birds to look at.



When you get tired all you have to do is find you a resting rock!



He loved seeing the bears too!


There's nothing like sharing a snowcone with PaPa.



Aunt Jenn was busy taking lots of pictures but her and Sloan took a moment to visit the Apes.




Alligators were dozing in the warm afternoon sunshine.



A new grizzly bear exhibit had lots of waterfalls and huge wading areas.


Most of the day this little one was content with walking and looking at everything.


We finally got him in the stroller and then he wanted his socks and shoes off. Yes, it's confirmed....stinky feet!



He was sure tuckered out after we stopped for supper. You may be wondering why his Mom and Dad weren't in any of the pictures. They were attending a wedding today so I'm sure they will be anxious to see all the pictures and here about all the animals.

If you haven't visited your local zoo in awhile you should soon. It makes for some good exercise and you'll see some wonderful animals.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Jack O'Lantern Moon

I finished up another small rug last night. It was a pattern I purchased at the Lenexa Hook-In from the Needl' Love booth. It is called Jack O'Lantern Moon and it was sure fun and fast to hook. I do enjoy making something whether it be a hooked rug, a quilt, or baking some little goodies.

I'm working on a little giveaway I hope to have up next week all I'll say for now is it has to do with rug hooking.

This weekend is sure to be lots of fun. We are hoping to take our lil' grandson to the zoo before the Oklahoma heat comes to stay. Today has been a cool, cloudy, and rainy day.

Wishing each of you a weekend filled with family and friends.

Happy Trails...Ginger