~ Gratitude and New Ideas ~

Words can't express my sincere gratitude

for the wonderful response I've 

received since releasing my newest pattern

 last Friday, Bittersweet Gatherings Pinkeep Drum!

Thank you very kindly for ALL the lovely comments both 

here on my blog and on Primitive Stitchers Society!

With lots of new ideas in my head...I can hardly wait
to get started on my next design!

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Simple little sewing treasures bring such joy to the hearts of

those filled with passion to work with their 

hands, here are some simple treasures....

~ Little old emery cushions ~

My heart just melts when I find these at a flea market or

antique shop.  

 ~ This one still has its original tag attached ~

Emery cushions are meant to keep your needle

sharp & clean.....they are not designed to be used as pincushions.

The traditional tomato pincushions were designed to accommodate

both, the tomato is the pincushion and the little strawberry 

attached to the top is filled with emery just 

for your needles.

This is in such wonderful condition for its age, with 

very little fading on the satin.

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These next pictures are of a very unique bird that many

people may not see, depending on where

you live.....

~ Sandhill Cranes ~

While walking out to my Studio I noticed something out

running through our newly cut hay fields, the 

closer I got I realized that they were cranes.

I wasn't sure how close they would let me get...so I was literally 

speed walking through the field to try and get closer.

They make the most

 incredible noise and when they are flying

overhead they look like prehistoric creatures!

I'm surprised they didn't fly off, but they were quickly 

making their way to the fence line, so I decided

to leave them alone.

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That same night the moon was just awesome....

My camera doesn't take very good night pictures, but

I like the way the moon was captured right between 

the pine tree limbs!

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The belt on our riding lawn mower broke, but luckily I 

have many eager little volunteer's happy to help.....

I'm having a hard time trying to decide where to put this

last garden rabbit, so its still sitting on this 

concrete slab.

 It's so cute the way my little rabbit friends

 like to sit there too!

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I've had a busy weekend filling orders....

Processing everyone's order promptly is my top priority!

I must get to the post office before it closes!

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I love summer time when all the trees are so green, and 

the thick vines wrap around the telephone

poles....this horse farm is just about a mile from

my house.

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~ Weekly Soul Food ~

I am the vine, ye are the branches:

He that abideth in me, and I in him, the

same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing....John 15:5 ~ KJV

Whenever I see telephone poles with vines, this 

verse always comes to mind.

Have a lovely week, and I will post

again on Friday.

Farmhouse Blessings to all,

~ Kindly, Tammy ~