Bun Bun

Who is that in the cabbage patch? It is "Bun Bun" a 9" weighted bunny handmade by me using a pattern by Chickadee Primitives. Come check him out along with the other listings by the talented artists at The Olde Primitive Peddler.

 

Last night we went to Natalie’s Jr. Beta Induction Ceremony at her Middle school.  We are so proud of her.

 

 

Well I am off to cut the grass/weeds. Hopefully my allergies wont get all crazy. I will try to wear one of my little masks but it might be too hot for that. We will see.

 

I hope you are having a great week and finding a little stitching time.

 

~ Jennifer ~

Fitbit

I have to tell you about this amazing little gadget I got.  When we got our taxes back my husband and I both got a little bit to splurge. I spent all of mine on one thing. It is called a Fitbit. It is a little pedometer on steroids.

It records your steps, miles, calories burned, activity level, how many floors you have climbed, the time, has a timer on it and monitors your sleep activity (telling you how active you are while you are sleeping). It is awesome. If it just had a heart rate monitor on it it would be perfect. It syncs with the computer and you can monitor everything on line. Well I am addicted, I think it must be tainted with some type of habit forming drug.

It also gives you goals that you have to reach.  Like in the beginning my step goal is 10,000 steps, you have a calorie burn goal, a mile goal, a floors climbed goal and an active score.  What makes it so addicting for me is once I reach one goal or am close to reaching the goal, I want to keep walking to reach the goal or to obtain one of the other goals. Then once I reach it I may get closer to reaching another goal and the process  starts all over for me. I am always trying to reach a new goal.

I am a very sedentary person, between my job and sewing so I needed this push. I am constantly walking around my desk or the conference table at work, or just going up and down stairs to get more floors in. I am in love. I have had it 3-4 weeks and at first it was a struggle to get 10,000 steps in a day but now I am doing almost 12,0000 with no issues. It is a bit pricey, it is around 100 dollars but for me, it was so worth it. If you are interested in checking it out here is the link.

I hope you are having a good week so far and finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Slacker!

You can call me that, I did it again. I have been totally slacking on my blog updates. I apologize, no excuse is good enough.

I have lots of completed projects to show you. And I have more in the works.

Here is a custom order I am working on, I still have one pillow to be finished. Just haven’t had the time to get more fabric for the last pillow. I covered her large couch pillows with Prairie Cloth and added a stitchery on the front.

I had a custom order from one of my Facebook friends for her wedding vows to be hand stitched. Although I do enjoy embroidery, I do not love doing letters. I was happy to do them for her but it took much longer than I had anticipated.

I had a request to do another bunny like the swap bunny and I was lucky enough to find my pattern I had drawn out.

I also finished up a pillow that I had started years ago. One of my favorite customers bought it as soon as it was listed.

I also had this little pig stitched up and finished it into a little pillow tuck and I finished up this wall hanging/table topper also. They both will be going to my “shelf” at the local consignment shop K’nB’s.

Here is a picture of my shelf at the shop. The items on it are not mine, I took this picture before I brought my items in. I have already sold several things and wont have to make my rent payment next month, I am very excited about that. It seems the “un prim” items are selling better there.

I have one more picture for you. I had ordered this cute bunny from Laura of Cave Creek Primitives, I saw him and he was so, well, he was so me and I had to have him. I love Cave Creek, a lot of her designs remind me of the dolls I use to make before I started getting all pattern crazy. I think we share the same style. If you are not familiar with her please do visit. Just click on the link here or on her name.  Isn’t the bunny just adorable!

Well, I believe I have taken away enough of your time today. I hope you are well and finding a little stitching time!!! Thanks for stopping by!

~ Jennifer ~

Bunny Hop Swap

I participated in a swap Wendy was hosting over at her blog Ravenwood Whimzies and it was so much fun. Thank you Wendy as usual you were a fantastic host!!!

So my partner was Lisa from The Moonlit Stitch, she spoiled me!!! Here is what I got:

Aren’t they adorable!!! I snapped a quick picture before leaving for work, when I get home I will put them in their cozy spots and take more pictures because this one does not do them justice. Lisa was an awesome swap partner!!  Thank you Lisa!!

Here is what I sent Lisa:

I drew up the shelf bunny on the fly and I was telling Lisa he is one of a kind because I misplaced (I think I threw it away) the pattern I drew up for him: (Don’t you love the rag runner behind him – my old friend Janet makes them, she is very talented)

And this little bunny is also my own but I did make a couple them so she has a similar friend out there.

I enjoyed participating in the swap and love all of my goodies. It is so nice to meet such talented crafters out there and to be able to display their creations in your house.

I hope you are having an awesome week and finding a little stitching time!!!

~ Jennifer ~

Fabric DeStash

Check out the sidebar on the left for a link to my fabric destash!!

It’s all about food!!

My husband is an amazing guy. Not only has he put up with my attitude all these years but he has always helped around the house and with the kids. I hit the jack pot with him. He does the dishes, the laundry, you name it, and yes he even changed many a diaper.  One thing he does really well is cook. It is not always the healthiest but I guarantee it will always the best. He has has been cooking up some goodies for us lately. He has been sad about loosing Pablo and he cooks when he is sad. This was taken a couple days before he took Pablo to the vet.

With all the cooking he has perfected his recipe for Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, we ate 3 of them until he was happy with it. I was happy with the first one but keep them coming I say. He says he wont make us eat one for a little while but I think my son and I wouldn’t complain if we ate it every night. I told him he just needs to learn how to do those fancy leaves and such on the top. I took a couple pictures of two of them – the first one is not the whole pie because my son and I couldn’t wait. As you can see my husband likes cheese.

We took a trip out to Whole Foods to get some things for some recipes he wanted to make. He was like a little kid in a candy store. If we would have had more money no telling what he would have come home with. He picked up some items to make Steamed Dumplings (sorry no picture of the dumplings, the camera was upstairs and no one wanted to leave the dumplings to go get it).

Also in the picture, the little chubby short bottle that is shaped like a bear or something is Num Num Sauce. Yes Num Num Sauce, it is made in Durham. My husband likes to try local products. This is definitely one we will be getting again. He made chicken wings and coated them with the Num Num Sauce. So yummy!

After Whole Foods we took the kids to Gigi’s Cupcakes. They seemed to enjoy them. The girls both had friends sleep over this weekend so they got them cupcakes also. We ended up getting Midnight Magic, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet, and Wedding Cake. I was actually good and only ate half of mine, and it took me two days. The kids on the other hand didn’t take very long to devour there cupcakes.

I couldn’t do a post without including little Louise. I found these little hat ornaments 90% off at a store and could not resist getting some, I am hoping I will be able to use them on a doll. Louise was not happy wearing the hat for sure.

I have some news to tell you about and I am really excited. We go to this local shop in Fuquay Varina called K n’B Marketplace, they have antiques, collectibles, and even a coffee shop. I have always said I wanted to rent a spot and never have. They had one empty spot, a nice size bookshelf available and the price was reasonable so I went for it. Starting March 1st I will be putting all of my work into filling my shelf. I am not only going to  put hand made items in it but other items and yes you know it one shelf will probably be fabric. I am very excited. I am hoping if it goes well I will eventually be able to get a bigger area.

I did pick up a few items while we were there. I got a basket, a little doll fishing basket, a couple patterns (from my friend Donna’s booth), a little tin laundry soap box and my husband got an old jar.

I have been working on a bunch of new items and I think I will save it for another post since this one is so long already.

I hope you are having a great week so far and finding a little stitching time.

~ Jennifer ~

Craft Room Sale

Well, I have made a decision. I will be having a Craft Room Sale to sell off a lot of my fabric, patterns, books, quilt kits and BOM’s with fabrics and many other items that I have. Most are unused and need a home where they will be used.

Listing on Etsy, Ebay, my blog and Facebook is so hard and time consuming. I will give this a try and whatever doesn’t sell will get listed on one of these avenues. I have not decided on the exact date but it will be in March. I know I live out in the “sticks” but the sale will be worth it!!

Again, the prices will be awesome but I have quilt shop quality fabric and very nice patterns and will be trying to get back a fraction of the money I spent on it.  I will post in a few days when I get the date and times set in stone (I have to check my work schedule).

I wanted to get an idea if anyone who would be interested in attending.  Please email me at stitchanything@gmail.com if you think you might attend. If I get a good response I will go through with it, if not I will re think. To give you an idea where my house is located here is a general map, I live half an hour from Raleigh and half an hour from Fayetteville. Just click on it to enlarge it. And you can also click on this link for a map.

Thank you so much and I look forward to any feedback!! Don’t forget to find a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

Old Primitive Peddler February Update

Go Check out Olde Primitive Peddler today for all the new listings! From my page you can head over to the Home page and check out all the hand made items from a whole group of talented primitive artists.

I hope you are doing great and enjoyed a little time with the one you love on Valentine’s Day yesterday. We went out with the kids and enjoyed a dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant.

Thanks for stopping by, don’t forget to add a little stitching time everyday!!

~ Hugs, Jennifer ~

The Olde Primitive Peddler Offering

Don’t forget to check out this link on the 15th. I will have this cute fella available. He was made using a pattern by Tennessee Ridge Primitives.

Thanks ~ Jennifer

Pablo

Sad news today in our home. Our beloved Pablo had to be put to rest. He had a cyst on his leg that grew very rapidly and the vet said even if they removed it, it may not help. Pablo was 4 1/2. We will miss him terribly. He was such a good boy. When I put my head down to him and said “kisses” he would rub his nose back forth against my nose giving me furry little butterfly kisses.

Here is a cute little picture of him with a seed stuck on his front teeth. He loved those sunflower seeds but always got them caught on his teeth.

If I choose to look at this in a positive light I know he is in peace and not hurting and also selfishly I know my allergies should improve since I was soo allergic to him.

We will miss you Buddy, Kisses!!

~ Jennifer ~

De-Stash Fabric

If you don't use Facebook check out my link on the sidebar to my Etsy page. I will be listing fabric everyday so check back often.

I cannot decide if I should just have a fabric yard sale to do this since I have to much, I will give that some thought. I would love opinions or suggestions!!! Keep in mind, I am cleaning out to earn a little money back from what I spent, not trying to give it away. Thanks!

I hope you are having a great week and also finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Hey

I disappeared again didn’t I? I am here, just been busy and very unorganized. I am trying to get into gear.

I will show you a little photo show of some of my recent finishes. I did another Frog Prince which is available for sale on my selling blog. I also finished this new stitched heart make-do, that is also for sale.

I had a custom order I completed also. It is a family prayer I embroidered and framed.

Here is the Frog Prince. He looks pretty good sitting under my Valentine tree.

I went to the dollar store today and found these St Patrick Day socks so when I got home I stained them up and they look great. I don’t have any St Patrick Day decorations so I thought I would start a new tradition.

I also bought a couple signs from a Facebook friend. One is this little pig sign.

And the other is a cute Valentine's sign.

I have been selling off a lot of fabric on Facebook so I am off to take some pictures of more fabric and then maybe get some sleep.

I hope you had a great week and are able to relax a little this weekend. Don’t forget to find a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Buttons In The Attic: Valentine Day Giveaway

Go check out Karen's giveaway on her blog Buttons in the Attic. Here is the link Buttons In The Attic: Valentine Day Giveaway

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and were able to find a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

The Olde Primitive Peddler

I am so excited. Starting February 15th I will be selling my creations with a extremely talented group of artists. Please visit us at The Olde Primitive Peddler on the 1st and 15th of each month. Also look for great giveaways on the blog and in the near future two more groups will be added with strictly Halloween and Christmas creations!! How exciting!!

I hope to see you there!

~ Jennifer ~

Emma is home!!

I wanted to let you know Emma has arrived and believe it or not she is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. She has found her place on my “Favorite Things” wash stand.

She is so lovey. Look at the card next to her with the heart, Becky used fabric from Emma’s clothes to make the card, amazing attention to detail she has. I just love it.

Thank you Becky from Ginger Crème Hollow for having such a wonderful give away and sending me lovely Emma!!

I am off to boring household chores. I hope you are having a lovely day and maybe finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Hey All!!

I told you I would show you what I was working on and here he is. He is so handsome. It is the Frog Prince, pattern by Old Homestead Barn.  A co-worker of mine wanted a frog because she and her husband collect them so I found this pattern and went with it. I made two, the one below is currently for sale on my selling blog, here.

I am just stitching away on a hand embroidered design for one of my customers. I feel I have made the words too small, but to fit the frame I had to.

It is taking me much longer than I had hoped. Plus with being sick again I haven’t been able to stitch much. Little stitches are hard to do with allergy eyes!! I am feeling a little better and I believe I am on the mend, hopefully to stay that way for a while. We will see.  Thank you for all the well wishes

I hope you are able to find a little stitching time in your busy schedules. Take it easy!

~ Jennifer ~

I won Emma!!!

I am so happy. I have been having a not so exciting week. But today when I got home from the doctor (yes I am sick again – antibiotics, prednisone again – another double ear infection), anyway when I got home I had an email from Becky over at Ginger Creme Hollow and she said I wont Emma. I am so happy, she made my week. I cannot wait for Emma to join are family!

Thank you Becky for the wonderful giveaway and I hope that you have many more blogging anniversaries to celebrate!

I hope everyone is having a great week. I have a project to show you I am excited about. Maybe I will get it completed later today. Until then, I hope you find some stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

A Little Reminiscing

Yesterday was one year since we lost out little Thelma Lou Bear. See the post here. I sure do miss that girl.  We didn’t think her sister would make it long without her because they had never been apart since birth. Louise is still with us thankfully, and she gets so much extra loving she will probably never leave us (I know this is not true). I just wanted to say I love you Thelma and one day we will all be a family again.

I was going through old pictures this morning looking for puppy pictures of Thelma and Louise and I found these pictures of the kids from almost 8 years ago when we first moved to North Carolina. Our house wasn’t even decorated at the time, we just had a small bit of furniture.

I couldn’t believe how tan we all were. We stayed outside in those days, kids playing in the yard or helping me garden. I miss my gardens at that house. I miss the time I had to garden at that house too! I think this one below was my birthday, my neighbor had made me a cake.

The  next picture is one of my favorites.  See that little one on the right, she wore her mommy out in those days. They say you always have one like yourself, I sure did!! I think Alice’s shirt said “I may be little but I have a big attitude.” That’s my little Mini-Me!

I am working on some orders today, nothing new so I wont bore you with pictures but I hope to have some new stuff to show you in a couple days.

I hope you are having a great week thus far and finding a little stitching time, I know I am finding time, in between playing on the computer, work and life. Until next time!

~ Jennifer ~

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My 1st Epattern!!

I finally did it. I published my first Epattern and it is now available on Etsy. I was so scared to do it but thanks to my friends Jenn and Patty I took the plunge!! Thank you Jenn and Patty!!!

The pattern is for my Hanging Heart Pocket. It is a simple pattern with step by step pictures.

You can find it here.

I have been sewing up some more pockets and a couple other things. Hoping to finish up tonight or tomorrow. I will be taking s Valentine items for sale to the Rusty Bucket tomorrow!

I hope you are have an awesome week and finding a little stitching time of your own!!

~ Jennifer ~

What a crazy morning!!

Man, am I glad to finally be home. I had the strangest morning. If you are at all sensitive to dead animal pictures do not read this.

I got off work and then met up with a new Prim friend who lives near by. I had purchased some Sweet Annie from her, which is lovely, thank you Susie!! She is an awesome gal and I am so happy we met.

Here is my Sweet Annie – doesn’t it look so pretty in the bowl?

Now for the freaky part. We were driving down the road and I see about 10-15 chicken hawks or vultures, whatever they are in this really tall dead tree. (See picture below – taken after all but two birds left)  Just imagine it with ten or so more on it. I passed it and said when I came back through I would take a picture of it. Just because.

Well on my way back I pulled off the main road onto a side street to get the picture, I was so disappointed when I saw all of them were gone, because it would have been a cool picture, to me. Then I notice they are flocking around this yard on the little side street.

Some of them flew away when I drove up. Here they are, it is like a bad nightmare, at least it would be for me. These were some big ugly birds. I think these three could have lifted me and my car away.

I  notice there are two puppies there also, cute puppies. But the birds and the puppies are sort of pecking at each other, looked like they may have been fighting over something. And they were, it was a dead dog. Yeah it smelled lovely, not real bad because they had eaten the majority of it. But it was right at this mailbox.

At this point I am freaking out. I love, love, love animals. Starting to dislike birds a bit, after my dog was taken by one you understand. I couldn’t believe if someone lived in any of those houses they would let this dead dog lay there and allow these other animals to open up some sort of carcass buffet.

So being me I got out my cell phone and call 911 because I don’t know the non-emergency number (which reminds me I need to program that into my phone). I tell the guy who answered I am so sorry to bother him but I need the non-emergency number or animal control number and he politely gives me the animal control number. I again apologize for my clogging up the emergency line and then call animal control.

The lady who answered was nice enough and took my information and the information about the dogs. Telling me that’s what animals do is eat dead animals, yeah, yeah, yeah. It is gross, their were little kids toys in the yard across the street. Come on people.

Enough I say, I am going home, curling under the covers and getting some sleep.

So then I am almost home and I see the entire Sheriff’s Department surrounding the Courthouse. They had emptied out the Courthouse and everyone was standing on the lawn, parking lot and opposite side of the road. I am guessing they had a bomb threat or something, I don’t know. The news in this area never reports on anything in our county. If you want to know anything you have to find out yourself.  I was going to be a nosey ninny and ask one of the deputies directing traffic like everyone else but I decided not to. (You can’t really see what is going on but the picture turned out sort of nice looking so I put it in.)

Which leads me to this. I worked for 911/Police Dispatch for 7 years before I had kids in a busy city and then 2 1/2 years at another smaller department.  When something big was going on, meaning requiring the whole department to be there you were pretty darn busy. So I am sure this guy who answered 911 when I called about the dog was probably calling me all kinds of names. I will be the talk of the dispatch room, “Can you believe that stupid woman called about puppies eating a dog and we had this and that going on.” Oh memories. I make them for everyone.

So now my mind is racing. Will the puppies be okay? Did some fugitive steal a deputies gun and is he running through the woods armed and dangerous? Is the helicopter I hear for the happenings at the courthouse? Will the birds eat the puppies? Are they laughing at me in the dispatch room? Are the people who live on that street doing to come hunt me down because I tried to take away their Carcass Buffet? So many questions. I will not be able to go to sleep for sure! But I will try.

Until next time, I hope you find some stitching time and have a great day!!

~ Jennifer ~