Primitive Vintage Feedsack Birds!

You are probably wondering where I have been again. If I'm not sewing....I'm a traveling...a traveling to North Carolina! We went back again to be there for my grandson's first birthday. Can't miss that! Was there for four days and had the best time. I will be posting pics from the trip in a couple of days.

So for now I just want to let you know that I've been listing things today on my ebay and my etsy shop!!! <------Just click on the highlighted links.

Here are a few of the birds I have listed! They are all made from a hand stitched feedsack quilt top.

I'm totally exhausted and need to get my legs up! Have a wonderful evening!

Photo Contest Votes Needed!

I've entered a couple of photos in a contest at photobucket and would love if you could please stop by and vote for my entries. No signing up required. The theme is "Winter"

To Vote Click on this link---> Cardinal

And here is my other entry

To Vote Click on this link---> Snowflakes

Thank You so much for your support if you choose to vote.

It's a bitterly could morning today, only 3º. At least the winds have died down and the sun is out. Good day to stay inside and sew!

Here are a couple other pics I captured on our snowy Tuesday.

Well...I must get busy and get something done today. Have a wonderful day! Stay Warm!

Thinking of Spring while the Snow is Flying!

I started thinking a couple of days ago about Spring, with this warmer then usual Winter. So I listed this sweet goose doll last night.

She is made with a pattern by Doreen Frost who is a most talented artist!

Click here to view her on ebay-----> My Ebay

This morning woke up to a blanket of ice and snow. Now it's all snow as the temp has been dropping since this morning.

Captured some more shots of the snowflakes!!

These two pics were from this morning when it was more ice then snow that was falling.

And.....then a few hours later when the temperature begin to drop

I took these shots! You can see that they are a more formed snowflake now!

I'm having so much fun with my camera! OK...time to get back to my sewing!

New Items on Early Work Mercantile tonight!

I've been so busy this week!! I have my goodies for Early Work Mercantile ready to list later tonight!!! Here are a few items! Click this link to be taken to my page-------> "Early Work Mercantile"

We finally got a good amount of snow this week!! Had great fun taking pics of the birds and snowflakes!

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Nuthatch

A few days ago when we were getting a few snow flurries I thought I would try to take a picture of some snowflakes! I was amazed when they somewhat turned out!

Isn't this amazing!!

The first pic is my favorite!!!

Today I captured some winter shots by the Mississippi river.

Right along the Mississippi River. Casino is in the background.

On the Iowa side looking at Illinois on the other side.

Mr. Sea Gull

Well that's it folks for this Saturday night! Have a great wonderful rest of your weekend!!

~~ Happy Belated New Year!! ~~

Wow...I can't believe it has been almost a month since I last posted on my blog! Well I have been busy to say the least! With Christmas then making a trip to N.C. the day after Christmas. Where did the month of December go!!! Hubby and I left before sunrise on Dec. 26 with perfect weather all the way there. On the way back home was a different story! 30 miles south of Indianapolis we ran into patch's of snowy weather. Where ever it was snowing there were accidents and tie ups, with traffic sometimes at a halt. Four times we had to slow down because of accidents. We saw a total of 25 cars wrecked and being towed away. It took us a hour and a half to go 30 miles!! People were going to fast for the icy conditions on the road. Thank God we made it home safe and sound and a little later then expected.

We had a wonderful visit with my daughter, son in law and grandchildren!!! Nice weather to boot! There is a neighbor below the hill from my daughter that has a interesting shed that is covered in some very prim items. I had to get a shot of this to show you all.

Look at all those rusty skillets!!

Here's a closer pic! Took this when I walked down to the end of the road to get my daughters mail out of their mailbox.

We made a trip to Asheville N.C. to The Grove Park Inn. It's a huge beautiful resort that I guess they shot a couple of scenes from the movie Dirty Dancing.

They were having a display of Gingerbread Houses

I couldn't believe some of these creations! Just gorgeous! I took these photos with my iphone so they aren't the greatest.

I think this would be so fun to be a part of something like this.

New Years Eve was awesome!!! I made a big pot of Chili and later had smore's around a big bonfire.

My son in law roasting a marshmallow

They live next door to a church. That's why there is a little blue cross in the background. It had gotten up into the 60's early that day. It was perfect!

My 11 month old grandson Max trying out his big sister's bike! Love this pic!

View from the front of my daughters house!

OK now back to reality!!! I've been working on a few new items for Valentines Day. So be sure to check back here in a couple of days.

Vintage Look Bottle Brush Tree's

Had fun making these little trees yesterday! I wrote a tutorial on how to make these last year here. This year I made them a little different with painting them and attaching them to old wooden blocks. I really like the look I've achieved!!

I am now done creating items to sell for Christmas. I have my last Snowman & Tree Make Do set on ebay and my last 3 Tree's Make Do's there as well.

Link to my ebay Here

Link to my etsy shop Here

The other day we received a little dusting of snow and are expecting more tonight. I think around a inch or so. Here are a few photos I took.

Perfect little bird prints! Love it!

My watering cans Winter spot.

Last few leaves on the driveway.

My favorite Big Oak Tree Trunk in the backyard.

Have a wonderful Thursday evening!

Primitive Two Turtle Dove Ornies

Finally after several days of clouds and rain the sun has come out! Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family this year. Daughter and her family came home from NC. The four days they were here was a whirlwind! Grandchildren sure can wear you out! They safely made their drive back home to NC and now it's time to get busy sewing again!

I listed this sweet pair of doves on ebay last night. It's getting closer and closer to Christmas, so I made this auction a three day listing.

Click Here For My Ebay--->Ebay

Sunday I made a trip to the antique mall with my sister. My sister who isn't a very crafty person has recently gotten hooked on pinterest and has found several Christmas projects and decorating ideas that she had to try. So off to the antique mall we went. Country Fair Mall is huge! It takes you a good 2 hours to walk through the place. I found a couple of goodies!

Sis bought this vintage cat door stop for me for my birthday, which is in a couple of weeks. I Love it!!!

And I just had to have this wooden spice box, which was the only thing I bought.

The robin is something I made years ago along with the nest. The sweet mouse doll I bought this past summer at a prim shop in LeClaire, Iowa when visiting there for the American Picker's weekend that they have every summer.

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for that hard to buy person, why not a custom made calendar! This quality made calendar is made by me with all my wonderful nature photos!! I have a link on the right hand column of my blog that takes you directly to the purchase page. Be sure to click on the link that shows you all of the pages of the calendar so you can see what each month looks like.

I'm giving these to all my family and friends this year for Christmas. I think they will be surprised!

Primitive Vintage Style Bird Ornies!

What a day!!! It was a no sewing day today! Spent the day cleaning and cooking! Just a little more cleaning for tomorrow and baking two apple pies. Daughter and family will be arriving tomorrow from NC and can hardly wait to see the grands!!

I listed a couple new items on ebay last night. I have another one of my Snowman and Tree Make Do sets for sale. And have something brand new too, my little prim vintage style bird ornies!

Selling them in a set of 6. I think these would be perfect on a nature decorated tree. I have these displayed on my 2ft. twig tree which isn't included in the auction. Had fun making these little guys.

Today was a perfect slow cooker day with me being so busy. I made Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup! It was so good and I've decided to share it with you. I got it from Betty Crocker newsletter that I get. Super easy to make with a bag of frozen hashbrown potatoes!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup

  

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed

½ cup frozen chopped onion (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1 medium stalk celery, diced (1/2 cup) 1 carton (32-oz) Progresso® chicken broth 1 cup water

3 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 bag (8 oz) shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, celery, broth and water. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

In small bowl, mix flour into milk; stir into potato mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish individual servings with bacon and green onions. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.

Instead of using purchased bacon pieces, cook 2 strips of bacon until crisp, then drain and crumble.

Southern-style hash brown potatoes are diced instead of shredded. These work best in this recipe.

Click here for link to the recipe online to print out---->Cheesy Potato Soup

I used a half a pound of bacon in mine. Next time I'm going to try diced ham instead of the bacon.

Wishing you a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!!