Almost December!

Can you believe it? I think I am ready for it, at least I hope I am. Have you bought or made all of the gifts you are giving this year?

I have been busy, working my 9-5 job, working at The Rusty Bucket most Saturdays and trying to find time for crafting in between family time and all that work.  I have found a bit of time and I savor every minute of it.

I just had two craft shows at work. The hospital system I work for has them every year for employees to sell their crafts. I had so much fun and met a lot of co workers who share the need to be crafty.

I want to show you some pictures of things I have been making.  I love making Christmas items and wish I could do it all year round. There are just too many other cool things to make though. So here is a little sampling of what I have done.

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I am really not a fan of putting the images in an album like that but I figured since there were so many pictures it was the best way. I am leaving quite a few out only because there are just too many and I don’t want to bore you.

The family and I went to Myrtle Beach SC this past weekend and had a great time. We even got to go swimming. Yes swimming outside at the end of November!!!! We had a blast. Life is going great for us. The kids are doing awesome in school and at home, even though they could probably do a little more chores. Work is fantastic and I couldn’t ask for a better job, boss, co-workers. Prancer is still doing well, all though he is a quite spoiled little pup.

I hope you are doing well and enjoying life. Maybe next time it wont be so long in between posts. I have some great things happening I want to tell you about! Take care and don’t forget to find a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Year Giveaway!!

Okay I am a little late but at least I am finally doing it. I couldn’t decide what to make and then when I finished my current project this morning I thought it would be perfect. I reached my third year blogging anniversary on September 9th. I cannot believe it has been three years.

I love blogging, rambling on about stuff that I think is important or interesting and hope that someone else might find it interesting also. I have met some of the most amazing people since I started blogging and feel sad when I don’t here from those I have not heard from in a while. Even though I can understand being absent here and there. Life comes first, you can blog about it later.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for being my blogging friends and for sticking with me through the dry spells. You guys are awesome!

So what is up for grabs you ask?

This little cutie or as my husband would say, this ugly little gal made from a pattern by Sweetmeadows Farm. She is 10”, not including her hair.

(Note to self: ensure there are no birds in the tree before placing your hands through the branches – you just might pee your pants when it flies out – not that I did – I am just saying watch out for it – ahem)

And I am also including a reindeer ornament and some other goodies that will be a surprise.

To enter please be a follower and leave me a comment. U.S. only, sorry I cannot spend too much on shipping, Christmas shopping has taken its toll. I will pick the winner on December 13th at 5pm EST.

Good luck to you and thank you again for being here for me!!!

~  Jennifer ~

Miss Olivia

I finished up the 21” doll I made using the pattern by Blue Moon Beginnings called “Primitive Ginger and Gingerbread”. My husband thinks she is the ugliest thing ever. My little Alice has named her Miss Olivia and thinks she is awesome. She is available at The Rusty Bucket for $45.

I worked at the shop yesterday and there was a steady flow of customers until we were able to close up. Nice, especially since the financial news is saying we are possibly in a recession again. Our local news channel WRAL was at the store when I got there yesterday. They had just wrapped up taping for a piece on Small Business Saturday.  You can see it here.

Well I am off to try to do a couple things before I need to rest for work. Have a blessed Sunday and don’t forget to squeeze in a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

This why I can’t get any work done.  Here is what goes on in my studio while I am trying to work.

Natalie, my 12 year old comes up with great ideas for dolls. This is the her version of a snowman who needs to take up shaving his under arms.

I finished up two more Shepard Santas from the Cheswick & Co. pattern. I did not do sheep with them, although I love the sheep. I forgot to retake a picture of these guys. When I originally took the picture the one on the left didn’t have his eyebrows, he has them now.

I also did three more Olde Scrooge’s from the pattern by My Primitive Saltbox. Pam from the Rusty Bucket wanted more for her Holiday Open House that is in a couple weeks.

I completed some stitchery pillows.

Alice colored this one for me.

These two pillows were made for something else but after completing the Santa stitchery I happened to lay it over the pillow and when I looked at it I thought I really liked it on the pillow. They actually look very nice and prim.

This one is half the size of the one above and I colored the stitchery.

Tonight I will be working on a quilt block I was hired to do. My customer has a quilt block for a family quilt she needed done and she doesn’t do any embroidery or anything. I need to finish this project up so I can finish up some ornaments I have been working on.

Well, that is all for now. I have been playing on Facebook and neglecting my blog, I feel so guilty. I will try to behave myself.

I hope everyone is having an awesome weekend and finding a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

Santa was good to me!

Last night was a trip. The kids would not go to sleep for anything. Every time I thought it was clear to go down stairs one of them would say, “Who is that – Santa?”. I finally made it down and didn’t even bother to wake my husband. I figured any extra noise would wake someone up. But that also means I got all the cookies and cocoa.

This morning they were so excited, but just like last year they had to brush their teeth first. I don’t think I could wait when I was a kid. Heck I didn’t even bother this morning! Yuck, I know. They got lots of goodies and are having a ball with them now.

Oh Boy! I got some good presents. Four more dolls, I have 6 total now. Two of the ones I got are still in their original Bitty Buttons boxes. I am so excited! I am keeping these in the boxes, Alice took my other two out of their boxes.

I got a charm pack and a new book, because you know I need both desperately bad.

And looky here – new boots! Love them, they are Clarks and oh so comfy! I am wearing them now with my Pj’s!

New Piggy earrings from Hoots4U. She has a piggy necklace I want real bad too.  And a jail bird pig from Target. They have or had so many piggy banks. I wanted them all, but where would I put them.

My friend Sharon got me a reproduction Treenware Pig cutting board and a cute little glass pig ornament.

As you can see I was spoiled and like pigs. I am walking around the house in my boots like I am one hot mama. The kids are saying “Whatever Mom, I am trying to play my new game, leave me alone.” It is very quiet in the house.

When they were little Christmas morning was always so busy and loud and now they are in their separate places doing their own things.  My husband is searching through a new batch of Wheat Pennies and here I am gabbing on the computer. I do have 100 friends/followers now so I guess I need to have a giveaway soon. I will have to make something special soon to show my appreciation.

Well, I am off to prance around in my new boots! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

Don’t forget to find a little stitching time, I think I might just stitch in my boots! (Are you tired of hearing about MY BOOTS yet?)

Jennifer

Merry Christmas!

I wish you all a Happy Holiday weekend! Enjoy family if they are close by! And don’t forget to find a little stitching time!!!

Jennifer

Something old and something new!

I finished up another redwork pillow in my UFO Christmas pile.

I went over to my friends today to drop off her pillow and she was showing me around her house since I had not seen it before. We passed by an antique washstand and I said I really like that. She said “That old thing, I am going to put that on Craigs List, I have been trying to get rid of it.” Well You know my answer.

I threw some stuff on it just so it would look pretty for the picture. Isn’t it great!! I think I am going to make a little quilt to hang on the bar in the back.  Thanks so much Debra!!!!

Well, I need to get wrapping, haven’t wrapped a thing and tomorrow night is the big night! I also want to do a little sewing so I am off! Don’t forget to find a little stitching time tonight!! It’s good for the soul!

Jennifer