A HEART That Is Full

Today my heart is absolute full of JOY.....I stopped by the post office and two packages were there waiting.....Kelley  (With Hook and Needle) sent me this package filled with wool appliques of hearts.  A box filled with them.....A few years back I was having a pacemaker replaced and the group AAPG gathered their needle, threads, and wools together and made blocks and sent them to Kelley.  She worked on putting them together and as life often does took a few twists and turns.  Family needs should always be at the top of our list and Kelley has done just that....she is an AMAZING GAL!!!!!

As I looked at each block and the stitching that went into them I can't believe the beautiful treasure that came to me from so many different directions.  Hopefully each gal will know how very blessed I feel.

I have decided to make them into different size pillows and place each pillow in a different room throughout the house so that as I go about my day I can enjoy them as I step into each room.

Thank you to each and everyone that put a stitch into these beautiful blocks.

They are all so very unique and just makes my heart sing with JOY over the kindness from all my AAPG friends.

The second package came from Robin in Kansas and she does some of the most wonderful locking hooking I have ever seen.  The red *white* blue is a cover for a kindle fire.  It has a very beautiful button on the front and her workmanship is AMAZING!!!! Along with the cover was a wool tree with a spool trunk, a candle that smells heavenly, awesome hand soaps, hand sanitizer and candies!  Thank you Robin :)

It truly has been a day full of wonderful surprises.....

My mom called today and the test results for my dad has come back negative for esophagus cancer.  The chemo and radiation worked.....but mostly I know that the many prayers for him worked the miracle!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers ..... I am very thankful and my heart is FULL!

Happy Trails......Ginger

Keeping Busy!

This boy had another snow day today!  He has been making everything from painted ornaments, needle punch, and coloring and using glue!  Keeping an active 6 year old boy busy on a cold day is hard work!

He has been doing some needle punching on and off for awhile and did finish one of the cardinals to take home....just as soon as I sew a back on it and give it a little stuffing.

He still needs practice and he keeps on trying!

Danny has one of those wildlife camera's out and this silly looking guy came by for a visit!

So did this one he has a weird extra 3rd antler growing in front.  

Well back to business of keeping a boy busy!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Cardinal Needle Punch Free Doodle

We have a lot of cardinals visiting the bird feeder and they are the inspiration for this little needle punch project.  Feel free to print off the pattern and whip up a few today!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Snow Day!

Yes I admit it....I have an addiction to needle punch!  It is such a fast way to accomplish a project :)

Now what to make these flower bouquets into????

This young man had a snow day today....He spent the night and we woke up to this!  Too bad it isn't the good packing kind of snow but that didn't stop him from having fun!

Hope you are staying warm and comfortable on this cold evening :)

Happy Trails......Ginger

Oxford Punching with Scraps of Yarn

I always have lots of yarn scraps left over from projects and a great way to use them up is to put them in an oxford punch scrappy project.

  This little mat will be a great place to put hot items on since it is made of wool or a nice place for a cup of hot cocoa and a small dish of cookies!

If you have never tried oxford punch needle it is very easy to do...you just need an oxford punch needle, monks cloth, linen, or even burlap will work and yarn, wool strips, or strips of fabric, a frame such as a lip lock style quilting hoop or a gripper frame like the ones used for rug hooking, and a sharp pair of scissors.

The grandkiddo's usually spend about 2 days a week together.  These cousins are almost like a brother and sister.....very protective of one another and love to share pizza and some time playing and watching a few cartoons!  They do keep me entertained with what they can come up with :)  

Happy Trails.....Ginger

The JOY of Christmas

Once again I have kept the needle punch popping away into the evening hours.  The OLD TIME STOCKING was fun to make and I have made patterns and kits of this one if anyone is interested I have listed them on my website Prairie Moon Primitives and on ETSY.  

The colors of the stocking and background are some of my favorite  prim hand dyed wool threads.

Rise and Shine is what I use to tell my kids when they were little and it was time for school.  I must admit I'm a night owl and I'm not much of a morning person!

I have this one as a pattern and kit, too.

My friend "Frank Bielec" is going to be coming again for an oxford punch/rug hooking  workshop March 14-15, 2014.  The workshop is always such fun and includes 2 meals each day!

If you are interested in attending just email me for more information.  Classes are limited so sign up soon!

Happy Trails....Ginger

The Winners are....

It is time to announce the winners!

In no particular order is 

DEE

SAUNDRA OF WOODLAND JUNCTION

SANDY MARIK
KATHY IN THE OZARKS

CARMEN SUTTON
CATHY OF ACORN HOLLOW
FARM GIRL
DEBBIE OF WOOLENSAILS
KAREN

Hope everyone had an extra special Thanksgiving!!!!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Needle Punching On A Cold Evening!

Christmas Time is Coming  a new pattern coming soon.....

It's been a busy few weeks keeping up with the kiddos and with the holidays fast approaching I still have a bit of Christmas shopping to do!  I have been punching in the evenings and have so many things I want to punch and hook!  It has turned quite cold here in Oklahoma and warm cocoa and the poppity pop pop of the punch needle is the perfect way to finish off the day!

Jolly Ol' Saint Nick  is also a new one.....I'm sure once Sloan sees him he will be requesting a Santa.  

If you haven't signed up for the giveaway see the post previous to this one.....the drawing is coming up very soon!

Happy Trails......Ginger

Don't Miss This Giveaway!

Don't miss this giveaway......I am giving away 9 items just to say thank you for visiting my blog!

I have truly been blessed by having so many folks stop by and visit this blog.  It started out way back in January of 2008 as a way to log some of the happenings of  my family and things I love to do!

I have been richly blessed beyond measure with so many wonderful friends near and far and so I want to give THANKS for just how grateful I am for all of you!  A quick little update on my dad he is doing better and goes in next week for a cancer check.  Thanks so much for all the prayers!

On to the giveaway :)

Everyone that leaves a comment between now and November 28th (Thanksgiving 2013) will receive a free wool applique kit in the mail....so click on those COWS on the right  or email.... gsjackson1962@yahoo.com    and send me your snail mail address if you would like to have the applique kit.  

Now for the rest of the giveaway!

I am giving away this hand hooked snowman rug.

A bundle of  Eight cakes of hand dyed 100% wool yarn!

A kitty and heart pre~cut wool and old quilt applique kit!

A booklet of needle punch patterns!

Pre~ Cut Bird and Branch Wool Applique Kit

Ready to Stitch Joy Applique Kit

Scrappy Rug Hooking Kit with hook, monks cloth, pre~cut wool strips, binding, pattern and instructions.

Dancing Rabbits needle punch kit that includes hand dyed wool threads, line drawing, and color photo!

AND......ONE MYSTERY GIFT!  

Rules..... follow this blog, leave a comment and if you don't have a blog just leave an email for me to get ahold of you if you win. 

I will announce the winners Thanksgiving night!  

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Log Cabin Welcome and A Day With Friends

I finished up a new needle punch pattern and I have it available as a kit or just the pattern.  It will be available on Prairie Moon Primitives and Etsy

I also made a kit of the Frosty and Friends.....It measures 8 1/2 inches across when finished.

This weekend we had the ladies out for a time of rug hooking, needle punch, and penny rugs.

Carolyn is new at rug hooking and she is getting a LOT done.

Aren't they wonderful!!!!

We had 15 gals this time and we sure had a great time visiting.

Lunch was soup and sandwiches.

My mom, sis Jane, and niece Mandy also came out and worked on some crafts.

We will be meeting again December 7th and will have our yearly Christmas party!  

Wishing each of you a wonderful week and hope you find time to do something you love :)

Happy Trails.....Ginger

The Winner Is....

AMY FRAZIER.....CONGRATULATIONS

She is the winner of the needle punch and It's Snow Time kit.

Just so everyone gets a little something......I drew up a quick little doodle so if you would like to use it just click and print it off!

I will be having another giveaway soon so stop back and enter for a chance to win!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Time for a Giveaway!

If you would like to try needle punch or perhaps you already have well enter to have a chance to  win this pattern along with a Ultra Needle Punch and hand dyed wool threads.  

Simple little things you need to do.....follow this blog, leave a comment on this post, and if you don't have a blog be sure and leave an  email address  so I can get back to you if you win.  That's it!

I will announce a winner Friday, November 15th, 2013.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Frosty and Friends Needle Punch Tree Skirt

Christmas is right around the corner!  Frosty and friends is one of my newest patterns.  I designed and made this one while at Silver Dollar City.  I am offering the pattern at my website.

Prairie Moon Primitives   and my Etsy shop.

These cheery snowfolks will dress up a small Christmas tree!

Thanks so much for all the encouragement on the new adventure of starting a website :)

Stop back this coming weekend for a chance to win a few giveaways!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Prairie Moon Primitives It's Open

I finally opened a website :) Prairie Moon Primitives

and yes it is still a work in progress as I have a LOT of things I still need to log in.  I have new patterns coming soon, hand dyed 4 ply wool yarn for rug hooking and oxford punch, wool thread for needle punch, and oh so much more!

The Welcome sign above is one of my newest needle punch patterns.  It is $5 and you can also order a kit.....don't you just love the colors?  Inside this pattern you receive both the drawing of the sheep and the cat and the kit includes enough wool thread to have your choice  of the sheep or cat!

Rise and Shine is another new needle punch that is coming soon!

I've been sorting all the hand dyed 4 ply yarns and I have a lot to photo and log in hopefully in the next few days I will have that ready to go.

Wool threads perfect for the Ultra needle punch medium or large needle!  I still have a lot more to load in.....if only I had more hours in the day :)

Happy Trails....Ginger

Dyeing and Punching

 

Almost every evening the sound of poppity, pop, pop, pop can be heard.....nope it's not popcorn but the punch needle.  Some nights wool finds it's way into a bit of rug hooking but punch needle is such a fast way to make small projects. 

I have a LOT of new pieces that still like the finishing touches and deciding what to make them into.  Pillows, placed on boxes, pinkeeps, little notebooks, little mats......you see there is just so many choices.

 

 

 

 

During the day I also try to find time to wind ball of wool thread.  Coming soon I will be offering a big variety of dyed threads....perfect for punching.

 

 

Today I finished up this new color.....now what to call it????

 

 

 

 

Here it is all wound up.  Maybe it would make a nice snowman!

 

Now to answer a few questions....what do I use to dye my wool threads with?  I have used kool~aid, cushing, and pro~chem.  Lately I have been using pro~chem dyes.  I use a big turkey roaster and just experiment.  One helpful hint is write down what you did because if it turns out that you like it you just may want to duplicate it again!

 

What kind of yarn and thread do I dye?   I use 4 ply wool yarn for my oxford rug punch and a fine wool thread for needle punch that is just a bit heavier than DMC embroidery floss. 

 

How do I wind these lil' cakes of yarn?   I have a swift and ball winder and boy does it work like a charm. 

 

Will I be offering these types of hand~dyed yarns for sale?  YES!  I am working on dyeing, rolling, packaging, and logging it all into a website that I plan to open SOON. 

 

Well back to the sound of poppity~pop~pop~pop!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger