Rabbits on the Run...

Welcome dear needlefolk friends!

Every day we are entertained with our wild backyard

rabbit friends, they love running & jumping just

 about anytime of the day, but especially

  playful in the mornings!

We feed our rabbit friends all winter 

long and they give us all such joy in return!

Sam spied this little sweet pea huddled up

against the foundation of the farmhouse!

Always room for any stray rabbits here

on our farm...all are welcome!

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LQQK at my new custom made sewing bags...

A local lady came into my shop one weekend 

carrying a lovely project bag, and come to

find out she made it herself!

I kindly ask her if she would make me some using

 my favorite Civil War Reproduction fabrics.

This is such a great day trip travel bag, 

nice and roomy with pockets all the way around!

After she dropped off my finished bags, 

I attached this little heart pinpoke that was an embellishment

  I made last year for one of my club projects...love it!

And here are the matching project bags...

I especially LOVE the extra long project bag that will be perfect

for when working on an extra large antique reproduction sampler!

So many times in the past I wished I had a bag big enough to 

accommodate such projects...problem finally solved!

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The Farm Shop will be closed on Saturdays...

The Farm Shop has NEW HOURS,

we will now be open every

THURSDAY FROM 11:00 to 6:00

and Saturday's will be by appointment only.

Please call (608) 799~4418

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Soul Food...

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee:

be not dismayed; for I am thy God:

I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;

yea, I will uphold thee with the right

hand of my righteousness."

Isaiah 41:10...kjv

I am really looking forward to a relaxing 

weekend filled with plenty of stitching...wishing you the same!

Kindly, Tammy

The Verse...

Welcome dear needlefolk friends!

Sharing with you today is a sneak peek of the 

Antique Reproduction Sampler for 

Lydia Barnes Pidgeon 1827...

The Verse is finally finished, and

ready to reveal Lydia's words of Wisdom...

Wisdom is attained by the exertion of your intellectual power by

The lessons of intelligent Tutors by the instruction and conduct of

Worthy parents by the perusal of the best Authors, and by

Attendance on public Worship and by copying the Example of Jesus

Who increased in Wisdom and stature, and in favour with God

And Man  __________________________________________

Finished so far are the three borders, 

the Verse (near the top),

the provenance line (near the bottom),  

many of the floral motifs...now to finish up 

the last couple floral motifs on top and the main

center motif!

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Check out these wonderful antique thimbles

my husband gifted me...

Found them at a little antique shop in

Eyota, Minnesota...he only paid $2.00 each!!!

They are all Sterling Silver, 

and several of them have engraved 

initials on them!

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Nature's bookends...

Took this picture of 

two deer resting in our woods...so

beautiful and content!

It's a chilly spring in Wisconsin,

but enjoyed my first outdoor walk on the farm...

Wild Chives are peeking through 

last year's old Sweet Grass!

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SCATTERED SEED SAMPLERS

STUDIO FARM SHOP

will be...

this Saturday...taking time to celebrate

Easter with family!

We will be open next Saturday, April 7th.

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Soul Food...

"For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,

but have everlasting life"

John 3:16...kjv

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Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Easter!

Soulfully, Tammy

(Studio Rabbits keeping watch!)

Many thanks!

Welcome dear needlefolk friends!

Anyone else ready for winter to make 

it's way on out the door?

The songs of spring bring with them a new hope.

After a long, cold winter, the singing birds offer the 

warmth and promise of the new season, a time

 filled with excitement, and joy!

Old Man Winter...please pack your

bags and go away!

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Last Friday the new pattern

"Spring Gathering" was released,

which completely swept me away with

 such a wonderful unexpected response!!!

I was so touched with the amazing comments 

that were left on Primitive Stitchers Society Facebook page,

and for all the orders that were placed!

More patterns have been added to the Etsy listing,

just click onto the photo below if you would like to purchase this pattern...

"Spring Gathering" Sampler

Thank you kindly

 for the continued support of 

designs by Scattered Seed Samplers!

Next week I'll be starting a new design by day and stitching

 on Lydia Barnes Reproduction Sampler in the evenings!

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SCATTERED SEED SAMPLERS

STUDIO FARM SHOP

will be...

on Saturday from 10:30 ~ 3:00

We are located at ~

W4253 County Road B

West Salem, Wisconsin 54669

(608) 799~4418

Mention you follow my blog and receive 

10% off your entire purchase!

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Soul Food...

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD:

and he delighteth in his way. 

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:

for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

Psalms 37:23~24...kjv

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Our local weather man is predicting that

Mr. Old Man Winter will be making a special 

appearance and bringing with him several

inches of snow....oh nooooo I'm hoping

this just isn't true!

Enjoy a great weekend!

Kindly, Tammy

"Spring Gathering"...

Welcome and happy Friday

needlefolk friends!

Spring is in the air and 

I feel like doing cartwheels!

Today a new pattern is being released to 

 welcome in this joyful time of year...

Stitched on 32ct WDW "Straw" linen,

and 7 overdyed colours (1 CC, 3 Gentle Art, 3 WDW)

From my hand to yours...

"SPRING GATHERING" Sampler 

Pondering my early days as a young girl, 

my fondest memories were summers spent with my

grandma on her farm in rural Wisconsin.

She taught me the value of working hard,

working with my hands, gardening, caring for

animals, my list is  endless, but my 

 fondest memory was gathering

eggs from the hen house...especially

loved the "Brown Eggs"!

From my antique stash of frames...

Yay, this sweet frame has finally found its soul mate!

This new pattern is now available in my Etsy Shop,

just click on the image below...

Happy Spring & Happy Stitching!

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I'm still working every spare moment on trying to 

finish the verse on the antique reproduction 

sampler for Lydia Barnes Pidgeon 1827.

If all goes well, 

my hopes are to reveal the verse

 sometime next week!

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The first day of Spring,

 March 20th falls on a Tuesday,

which also happens to be my birthday,

so my family has special plans for

me this weekend...yay!

Therefore, 

Scattered Seed Samplers Studio Farm Shop 

will be closed this Saturday, March 17th,

and will reopen next Saturday, March 24th.

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Soul Food...

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,

then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated,

full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality,

and without hypocrisy."

James 3:17..kjv

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Wishing you a fun filled weekend,

and if you haven't seen your first Robin...keep looking

they are out and about!

Kindly, Tammy

In tribute to my little rabbit models...Milly & Molly!

Springing ahead...

Welcome dear needlefolk friends!

Life is good and springing ahead with 

daylights savings time is like icing on the cake!

Sometimes it's hard to believe just how quickly 

time passes by, two years ago I started designing a rabbit 

design but sadly it never got finished!

Last year I had good intensions of finishing it, 

but that didn't happen either!

But, this week I finally finished charting the design!

Here's one of my little helpers giving his "paw of approval"!

Yesterday, 

with the inspiring help of a few

Studio rabbit friends..the linen & threads 

were carefully chosen!

The model is being stitched on 

32ct WDW "Straw" linen,

and overdyed threads.

Started stitching late last night...a sneak peek of "Rabbit Ears"

Now, I look to my little friends once again as I ponder

the title name for this new pattern!

Yes, this weekend will be filled with the 

joy of non stop stitching!

The new pattern will be released in 

 the next few weeks!

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S~p~r~i~n~g...

Oh my goodness...only 11 days until Spring!

Please meet my sweet backyard friend Abby!

A few years ago Abby and I became the best of friends 

and her memory will live in my heart forever!

She loved having her picture taken, 

this is one of my favorite photos of Abby 

grazing on fresh dandelions! 

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Guess what I love to do while I'm stitching?

That's right...it's the best time for me to drain

my brain and jot down all those random 

to~do's that are floating around

in my head!

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SCATTERED SEED SAMPLERS

~ STUDIO FARM SHOP ~

We will re~open next weekend!

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Soul Food...

"He that hath no rule over his own spirit 

is like a city that is broken down, 

and without walls."

Proverbs 25:28...kjv

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Sometimes I really struggle with self~control,

but seeking God's Word and allowing it to seep into my heart

and mind accomplishes many things;

good things, powerful things, things that 

help me to react and display 

self~control in a graceful,

godly way!

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Wishing all my needlefolk friends

a stitch filled weekend!

Kindly, Tammy

Sooner Begun...Sooner Done!

Welcome dear needlefolk friends!

Stitching fills my heart and soul with such a 

sense of peace...quietly sitting and reflecting on the

busy thoughts that flood my soul!

Evenings are my time to enjoy my beloved 

needle & thread...every night this 

week was spent stitching!

Lydia Barnes Pidgeon 1827 Update...

"Perusal"...I love this truly old fashioned word

that is hardly ever used anymore!

PERUSE ~ To read or examine...typically with great care.

Origin...late 15th century

The top portion of Lydia's sampler contains a lovely

verse that consists of 6 full lines!

I have completed 4 lines with only 2 to go!

As soon as those last two lines are finished

I'll be sharing the completed verse.

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Wishing you many hours of contentment

with your needle & thread!

I'm excited to get started on a couple 

new pattern releases for the month of March!

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SCATTERED SEED SAMPLERS

STUDIO FARM SHOP

will be ...

We are located at ~

W4253 County Road B

West Salem, Wisconsin

(608) 799~4418

Mention you follow my blog and receive 

10% your entire purchase! 

♛♛♛

SOUL FOOD...

Therefore,

my beloved brethren,

be ye stedfast, 

unmoveable,

always abounding in the work of the Lord,

forasmuch as ye know that your labour

is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58...kjv

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Ahhh, my beloved month of March has finally arrived!

Came in like a lamb...so it will probably go out like a Lion!

My friend Ona already spied a flock of robins in her 

apple trees...I'm still on the out look for my first sighting!

Kindly, Tammy

Prairie Sisters Club...Gift Giveaway

Happy Friday dear needlefolk friends!

Hope everyone enjoyed the last Friday of February!

Our weather here in Wisconsin is cold, damp,

and rainy...but this too shall pass!

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Prairie Sisters Handworke Club News...

Today one club members name was drawn

for the antique gift giveaway...

This antique Lusterware scissor holder is the 

chosen item from my personal collection.

Lusterware was in circulation in the early 1900's,

and was typically from Japan.

Congratulation to club member...

Pat R. from Latrobe, California!

From my home to yours, 

the next club giveaway will 

be the end of May.

Praire Sisters Scissor Mat ⚘⚘⚘

In case anyone missed my earlier post on Wednesday,

this is the first club project.

The scheduled ship date is 

Saturday, March 3rd.

Please note...

 "Prairie Sisters" is the only club that will be offered this year.

Memberships are still available, 

for all the details, please click 

HERE

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While visiting with an old friend this week 

I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful girl...

Please meet "Sasha,

she is just as sweet as she is beautiful!

Loves to spend her time soaking up the afternoon sunshine!

It's been awhile since I've had the opportunity to get out

and get some good wildlife photos, this really made my day...

Just a short drive from our farm, these Bald Eagles nest in

this same tree every year...I finally caught them at just

the right time!

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The Studio Shop here on the 

Farm will be closed on 

Saturday...

We will be reopening on 

Saturday, March 3rd.

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Soul Food...

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee."

Isaiah 26:3...kjv

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Thoughts of Spring and warmer

days ahead are dancing in my head!

Soulfully, Tammy