My Favorite Things...."Gingerbread Boy"

 

My Favorite Things "Gingerbread Boy" what fun he would be in many different mediums.  Hope you enjoy making him.  A free lil' doodle just for you this Christmas Season!

 

 

Thank you for all the birthday wishes....I had a wonderful birthday on the 28th.  I'm blessed beyond measure!

 

I have more doodles of  "My Favorite Things" and will be posting them in the next few days.

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Half A Century What A Blessing!

 

Seems like just a few years ago I was a kid playing with my sisters, riding a bike with a banana seat, screaming at the top of my lungs through the pipe on the swingset, playing tackle football with the neighborhood kids.  I grew up fishing, learning how to clean fish, mowing lawns, climbing trees, and just enjoying pestering my sisters! 

 

I met my true love in junior high and we began dating at the ripe age of 16.  First boy I ever dated and we married when we got out of high school.

 

Two years later a lil' red headed boy stole my heart again and then a lil' blonde~headed gal came along and filled my heart up once more.  Hard to believe they are all grown up with a family of their own.

 

Two of the sweetest grandchildren a MOMO could ask for grace our home on a weekly basis while their Moma's and Daddy's work.  They give the bestest hugs and kisses.

 

I am truly blessed to have had 50 years of memories....Grandparents that I will always remember...Parents that loved me and encouraged me all through my life and still do!  Sisters that will always be my best friends.  A husband that loves me unconditionally, children that I adore as well as their spouses....and of course those lil' grandbabies. 

Nieces and nephews that make me smile.  Then there are cousins, aunts, and uncles that always have me remembering the good ol' days.  I have a wonderful extended family that I gained when Danny and I married....I couldn't have asked for better :) 

 

Friends near and far that have blessed my life far more than they will ever know! 

 

Yes in a short 50 years I have made a lot of memories.  Life has thrown the occasional curve ball but I can truly say I am happy and whatever days the Lord wants to give me here on this earth I'll welcome each and everyone!

 

Now my dear Mom baked me an apricot cobbler and a coconut cream pie with meringue so this gal is going to have a piece of  both this evening and savor every bite!

 

 

 

 

Happy Trails to You....Ginger

My Favorite Things Freebie #2

 

Jolly Ole' St. Nick is a fan of cookies and ice cream as much as me!  That isn't a belly full of jelly!

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

 

Feel free to grab this little freebie doodle and stitch, punch, hook, paint, or applique it.

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

My Favorite Things Freebie Pattern

It's been awhile since I lasted posted and I must say we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.  Hoping you did, too!    We do have so much to be thankful for our hearts and homes are truly blessed. 

 

With Christmas fast approaching I thought I would do a few little ditty patterns of  "My Favorite Things" and share them with you in the upcoming days.  Feel free to stitch, punch, hook, or paint them however you choose.

 

 

Miss Kitty comes by to visit us at the window often.  She prowls around and finds a warm, cozy place in the shop behind the house.  She is a good mouser! 

 

 

Danny went hunting over the weekend and I decided to get out the paper mache boxes and prep them for some needle punches I have planned.  Lots of painting on the edges and insides. Yes those ugly tags will be covered over with a nice wool piece.  I have the hardest time trying to get them off so I just cover them up!

 

 

Next I added fabric with the mod podge.  I had over 50 boxes by the time I was finished.  Now to get the punch needle busy!

 

I did manage to put the finishing touches on some little pockets, scissor fobs, and pins.  I've been working like one of Santa's elves into the wee hours for our upcoming adventure next year.  I hope to have boxes and boxes of goodies to offer.

Let us be Merry and Thankful this Christmas Season :)

Happy Trails.....Ginger

My Snowman has a first name....

 

My snowman has a first name it's "OSCAR" ....sometimes a jingle just gets stuck in your head!

I've been busy with the punchneedle.

Flower pinkeeps soon and maybe a little mat for the bigger piece.

 

More pinkeeps!

 

 

 

Little Blue Eyes watches me punch some then she wants me to come play so off I go to play with her until we pick up Sloan from school.    I'm thinking by Christmas the lil' toot just might be crawling then I'll sure enough be busy!

 

Am I ready for Thanksgiving well I bought the hams and I'm thinking about dessert :)  My sisters and mom all  bring a few dishes so we usually have a feast!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

 

Prairie Sunshine

 

Today we are enjoying a sunny day filled with light breezes sweeping across the Oklahoma prairie's.  The wind is suppose to be increasing and the temps will be dropping and a touch of winter is on the way.  I know a lot of the eastern states are having another round of bad weather and I hope all of you are safe and warm.

 

Well I've been punching and hooking up more little rugs and these little snowmen are some of my newest little pieces.  I guess I do better having a little pile hooked or punched up then bind them all in a day or two or that is at least what I hope to do!

Old Saint Nick is all punched and needs binding, too.

 

 

This little red house and flowers needs steamed then bound. 

 

 

Last night I started this and hope to have it finished by tonight so I can steam and bind it with the others.

 

 

Since it is so nice today thought I would hang out the sheets and they are lazily flapping in the breeze!

 

 

This little ladybug decided to take a rest :)

 

 

 

Hope your enjoying your Wednesday I know I am!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

A Woolie Week

Just wanted to first say my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with all those affected by Sandy.  Such a sad and hard thing to go through. 

I've been trying to stay off the computer and see what I can accomplish.  I made this goofy bunch of pumpkins some were Frank's patterns and a few I drew up.  They will be put back for next fall.  I can work on fall items all year long and never grow tired of them

 

Then I punched up some needle cases and lined them with wool and made wool pages.

Then some heart ones with wool pages, too and added some  wonderful ribbon I found at a scrapbook store for the ties.

 

Then the dye and the wool yarn was calling to me so.....

 

 

 

I dyed some and some more!

 

I haven't tried much dyeing in the past so a lot of experiments going on.

Couldn't wait to try a little of that freshly dyed yarn.....

 

Of course I spent some time with the grandkiddo's....Miss Eva Mae is setting up and chattering up a storm.  She is the sweetest little girl always smiling. 

 

Sloan comes over after school each day and waits on his Dad or Mom to pick him up.  They keep me hopping but I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

 

Hope you found some time this week to share some time with the ones you love! 

 

Happy Trails.......Ginger

Happy Trails Workshop and NYC

Well we have had a full couple of weeks.  Just over a week ago we hosted our 3rd Happy Trails Workshop and Frank Bielec did a wonderful job being the instructor.  If you want to have a class where you learn a lot of different things and have your days filled with laughter then you  need to attend one of his workshops!!!

This time Frank made wooden faces of a Santa and Snowman and we punched and hooked our hats and bodies.  We added stick arms and legs and lots of fun accessories.  We took this photo on the 2nd day of the workshop.  By the 3rd day many of the ladies were on to the ornaments.  Frank is so generous he brings you about 12 different patterns and then he draws each person their own rug pattern on linen or monks cloth for a one of a kind pattern just for you. 

We ate, laughed and made our projects. 

The gals were busy on the first day getting all their patterns drawn on and picking out wool and yarn to get started.

 

Danny built me this wonderful light box that also has a big covered board that goes on top for steaming rugs.  It was great for the ladies to be able to use it for drawing off their patterns.

 

 

Frank always has a story to tell or handy tips for making things.

 

Pati Jane is one of a kind.  She is the most generous and helpful friend a gal could have.  She worked non-stop on helping me with preparing the food and the cleanup.  We even found some time to make a couple of projects, too!

I caught Frank off guard here drawing one of the ladies their own pattern.

 

 

Veronica and Teresa always brighten up the room!

 

 

My mom and sister Jane.  Jane was busy running between the workshop and picking up kids from school but she did manage to get her projects done.

 

My sister ~ in ~ law Karen finished up her projects and was on to the ornaments.

 

 

We even had a big 50th birthday dinner for Danny....

 

After the workshop ended we left last Monday for NYC.  We close down our business and all of our employees take a weeks vacation.  Danny and I enjoyed the sites of NYC and took a tour over to Liberty Island to see this magnificent lady.  We saw two Broadway shows Wicked which is my favorite and also the Lion King which was wonderful.  We ate too much pizza and hot dogs but walked a total of 58 miles so hopefully we didn't gain too many pounds. 

I must say I'm THRILLED to be home where it is quiet and I can see for miles....like Dorothy said "There is no place like home" and I totally agree!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

October Days

Have we ever been busy....Where to even begin.  Birthdays and a big anniversary.   First Danny's folks celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary...now that is a lot of years!

Sloan turned 5 on the 9th.  Goodness he is growing up too fast.  He is in full time Pre~K and he just loves it.  I still pick him up every afternoon for his mom and dad and we spend a couple of hours together before he goes home.  By the way did you know he is Sponge Bob's biggest fan!

Our son Dan turned 29 on the 7th....now that is a hard one makes me feel like I might be climbing up the ladder just a bit! 

Danny will be 50 on October 12th....wow half a century guess I better be nice because next month I hit the same milestone :) 

There are more family birthdays this month so still lots of celebrations.

We have finally finished the majority of tiling the floor and just in time.  Frank Bielec is here and our workshop will begin on Friday.  We will be making some wonderful Christmas projects and I'll be sure and share the finishes just as soon as the workshop is over.  We have 16 students and it is always such fun.  Frank has a heart of gold and everyone leaves with a finished piece as well as lots of great memories.

I'm hoping after next week to do some catching up with all of you out in blogland.  It's been a bit crazy around here for the last month but with Autumn days here and the biggest part of repair jobs behind us I'm ready for a little rest and relaxation :)  So next week NYC here we come!!!!

Check back in a few days and see what fun projects the gals have made!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Eva Mae

This lil' darling is 5 months old today!  Lots of hugging and squeezing for this lil' gal.  She smiles almost all the time and she can put a smile on your face in no time.

Well a big thank you to all that left me a comment on my previous post and most of all thank you so much for the prayers.  I'm feeling LOTS better today and I'm back on meds to keep everything calmed down.

I actually feel like a lil' crafting time tonight....

Happy Trails....Ginger

Trigeminal neuralgia

It has been one of those days! Trigeminal neuralgia or as some call it the suicide disease has hit once again. It has been described as among the most painful conditions known to mankind and I'm here to tell you I agree. The only relief I have found since about 4am this morning is ice. Can you say frozen cheek...beats suffering. I haven't had pain like this for over two years. The only good part of it the only thing I can tolerate eating is ice cream. I think all of this may have been triggered by a cold so tomorrow I'm off to the doc to at least get some meds once again for this problem. I don't have seizures but they do put me on seizure meds for it and I must say in the past it has helped...so keeping my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that once again it will do the trick. Well got to go fill up my cup with ice once again!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Friends, Fair, and NYC

We started off the weekend with a group of ladies coming out to the farm for the day filled with hooking, punching and stitching. Pati Jane always is smiling!!!!



I had a table full of floss for the girls to take as much as they wanted. Can you believe I had lots left. I'm packing it up for my Aunt and her quilting buddies!



Sloan came over Saturday evening after the gals left to spend the night....seems like we haven't spent a weekend together since he began school. After church Sunday morning Papa and I took him to the state fair.



He enjoyed riding a horse, trying his hand at milking a cow, playing dart games and ball games. He won several prizes! I think he had a great time :)




Now a quick question....Danny and I will be visiting NYC the middle of October and want to go to a couple of Broadway shows so any suggestions? Also, have you been to NYC and what do you recommend doing??? We have been before but would like to hear some suggestions of what to do. We might even take a trip over into New Jersey. So with that said can't wait to hear what suggestions you might have :)

Happy Trails....Ginger