Busy Summer Days!

 

It has been way too long since I have updated.  So many things going on...where to begin!

 We took Sloan for a mini vacation to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.  He told us best weekend of his entire life!  That boy is a character :) 

Sloan and Papa mining for gold (lots of interesting rocks)

 

He talked me into riding a small rollercoaster with him and a pirate ship and yes we both got soaked!

He like to froze eating dip n' dots!

 

Miss Eva Mae is quite a darling.  She loves books and is jabbering non~stop.  She has learned to say MoMo.....got to love that!

 

 

Sloan was in a wedding as a ring bearer for his cousin.  He loved dressing up and decided he was one cool dude!

 

 

Father's day we spent at Mom and Dad's with a picnic and working.  Dad plowed up the potatoes and we did the gathering.

 

 

It was HOT but we all worked together and got it done.  The yard got mowed, a barn was cleaned out ready for more hay, and lots of kidding and visiting.

 

 

Sloan and Eva having a great time at a nearby waterpark.

 

Well I've been packing and pricing lots of rug hooking, oxford punch, needlepunch, wool applique', and patterns for Silver Dollar City.  It is all starting to come together for the adventure Pati Jane and I will be having soon.

 

Dad is suppose to start chemo and radiation soon.  He went in for a simple port to be put in for chemo and his lung collapsed.  He was on the mend and it collapsed again.  He spent about a week in the hospital and Mom would not leave except to run home and grab a few things.    By the end of the week he was setting on the edge of the bed with his jeans, cowboy hat, and boots on ready to go!

 

Did he take it easy after he got home!  Well no out cutting and baling hay the day after he got home.  Those two can run circles around me :)

 

Well I'm hoping to catch up on what all of you have been up to within the next few days!  Hope you all are taking time to enjoy a little summer fun :)

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Punch Needle Fever!

I think my poor punchneedle may just be smoking!  Punching overtime for this fall for when we go to Silver Dollar City. 

 

We were invited to go out the last of August to do the Southern Gospel Festival as well as the National Harvest Festival in September. 

 

So the crafting time has been going full force!

Needle punched book covers :)

 



 

Old jars with needle punched lids.

 



 

Dancing rabbits on a covered box.

 

Love in the pasture!

 

 

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers for our state.  It has been a tough week for a lot of people but so many have come together to help one another!

 

On a sad note my dad once again is battling cancer.  He has esophageal cancer and has some decisions to make.  Please keep him and my dear mom in your prayers.

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

 

Oklahoma Needs Your Prayers

As a lot of you may already know Oklahoma has been having some very violent tornados the last couple of days.  Today Moore, OK was hit by a huge tornado and so many victims are being impacted by this terrible storm.   We have a lot of friends in the area and the phone lines are jammed.   I ask that you please keep all of those families that has been affected by this as well as all the many emergency workers and volunteers in your prayers.   God hears each and every one!

With a very heavy heart for all those that lost loved ones.....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

Every Day Has It's Blessings!

 

The days are passing so fast!  This lil' gal looks forward to picking her cousin Sloan up from school on the days I have her.  He is just as excited to see her!  I think she is eyeing my wool  maybe she will be hooking rugs in the future!

 

 

 

 

The last days of Pre~K are almost here and so I put the punch needle to work and whipped out some little gifts for Sloan's teacher and teacher aides. 

 

 

 

I made them into little notebook covers that will fit into a purse for a quick little note!

 

 

 

They can be easily replaced with new paper....simple little gifts for some very deserving teachers!

 

 

 

Today we celebrated Mother's Day with Danny's folks as well as mine.  The cows decided they needed to get a head start on helping with the lawn. 

 

Excuse me but the lawn mower and the weedeater will take care of that!

 

 

 

That's right head right on out that gate and back to the rest of the herd :)

 

The day was just too nice to spend it indoors so I grabbed my punch needle and headed to a shady spot!

 

 

 

This is my take on a old pattern....The original designer of this pattern is unknown but isn't it a fun piece!

 

 

More punches waiting to be made into something.

 

 

 

Miss Eva is keeping me busy as she is constantly on the GO!

 

 

 

 

 

Awww a moment to relax :)

 

Wishing all you Mom's a very Happy Mother's Day!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

 

Strawberry Needlecases and Celebrations!

I've been punching again and these strawberries are making some SWEET needlecases!

If you would like to see how I put them together stop by our Prairie Moon Primitives Blog and see how they are simple and quick to make.

 

Lots of celebrations going on this past weekend!

 

 

Eva Mae turned 1 and has decide walking is much better than being held.  She is one busy lil' gal.

Danny's dad turned 80 this weekend and we had a wonderful family gathering with a cookout and lots of visiting!

 

The weather here has been a bit crazy.  I'm not complaining by any means.  Today we enjoyed 80 degrees and tomorrow will be much the same.  By Thursday they are forcasting snow in the northwest part of Oklahoma and dropping temps here in the heart of Oklahoma.  Like they say if you don't like the weather just wait it will change :)

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Woolly Welcome and A Milestone!

I just love how this punched "Welcome" turned out.  Wool threads got to love them.  We will be offering hand dyed wool threads for needle punch coming soon!

 

 

Mmmmm....strawberries!!!  More punches :)

 

 

Now it is so hard to believe but this little bundle of joy is turning 1 today!

My heart is swelled beyond measure for  this sweet lil' gal!

 

She has been such a good natured baby....lots of smiles and so full of happiness!

 

 

Sloan's very first day to meet his new cousin!  He tells everyone that he sees that Eva Mae is his little sister.  She calls him Bubba so I'm betting they will grow up  being  as close as a brother and sister!

 

 

 

 

We are planning to take a trip to the zoo today and a birthday celebration on Saturday!

MoMo does love her grandkiddo's :)

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Punching Along...

This last weekend we spent a few hours in the truck going to Possum Kingdom a big lake located near Graham, Texas.  Along the way and I like to keep my hands busy so on the ride home I worked on punching some needle cases.

 

I spent some time on the porch of the cabin punching, too.  It is a very nice relaxing lake just wish the rains would fall in Texas and fill it back up. 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a view from the cabin we stayed in. 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a great time visiting with Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.  This is my Dad's side of the family.  He had two other brothers but they have already passed away.

 

Still looking good after all these years!

 

I hope each of you will take some time out of your busy days and visit or call someone you love!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

 

Penny Rugs Stitched By Mom

 

My dear Mom has been stitching penny rugs up each evening.  I think she has found her niche!

 

 

 

Old primitive looking stitches for this one.

 

 

She has a good sense of colors!

 

 

A little black cat for this one :)

 

Awww old browns one of my favorites!  Each one is made from 100% wool.

 

I listed some over at our etsy shop if you want to take a look.

 

On a sad note our heart goes out to all those in Boston.  Our heart and prayers are with all those involved.  Such a tragedy.

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Pumpkins In April

 

The green grass and weeds have been popping up across our  fields as spring rains have made their way to Oklahoma.  We are pretty much out of the drought that has been with us for the last 2 years. The ponds are reddish from the Oklahoma red dirt...It won't take long to clear up! 

 The pumpkins laying in the grass that was just mowed a few days ago turned out just as I had hoped!

 

Well it's April and for me that means cleaning out a few things so off to work I go before the kiddo's arrive this afternoon!  Wishing each of you a wonderful spring day :)

 

Happy Trails...Ginger

A Bit of Autumn In April

 

It's a joyous rainy day here on the farm...We always welcome the rains and even the cool temperatures are nice for I know the hot days are summer will soon be here.

A little bit of Autumn is on my hooking frame today. 

Glorious oranges are being hooked into a pumpkin rug.

 

 

Doesn't this guy look happy with his silly ol' grin!

Makes me grin just looking at him thinking of what I purchased a couple of days ago.

I'll have to share a picture soon.  I need to practice first :)

 

For the eyes on this fella I coiled my wool and sewed it down.  If you have never tried it here is a quick tutorial on our blog I have with Pati if you want to pop over to Prairie Moon Primitives and take a peek.

 

Well back to pulling loops!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Inspired to be a CopyCat!

Sometimes I just can't help it something just grabs my attention and my mind starts racing.  Karen Kahle had a wonderful bag that she crocheted last week and I wanted to see what the wool yarn that I hand~dyed would look like crocheted.  So off to find just the right crochet hook and pop over to Lucy's  blog  Attic24 where Karen had found a wonderful pattern for the tote she made. 

 

 

Sometimes I like a pop of color and boy did I acheive it with this bag and is it ever sturdy.  I used 4 ply wool yarn and it hooked up really fast in just one evening. 

 

So yes I was inspired to be a copycat.....Thanks to Lucy and Karen!

 

 

 

Sunday afternoon we stopped by JoAnn's and I found this prim color of cotton yarn and I think with a bit of black mixed in here and there I just might crochet up something else.  It isn't quite as bright as the picture shows.  The color is buttercream even sounds delish!

 

 



So be inspired to be a copycat  in a good sort of way and get those hands busy creating!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger