"Midsummer's Day" ~

Welcome and happy midsummer's day

dear needlefolk friends near & far!

Such a hectic week I've had and happy

that things are finally winding down, thank 

goodness for weekends!

Prim & Proper Pinkeep Club Update...

First, I'd like to thank club members for your

patience after falling behind schedule due to my

husband's eye surgery earlier this month!

Second, this club kit has a good amount of 

stitching involved and took me longer to

finish than expected!

Would you to like to FINALLY see the finish...

"Midsummer's Day" Tailor's Roll &

 Needlekeep Necklace

Stitched using 1 strand of DMC over 2 linen threads,

except for date, initials, and words which are

stitched over one thread.

Pattern includes a charted alphabet and numbers,
so you can personalize your pinkeep.
(1961 is my birth year) 

Stitched on 32ct "Antique Copper" Linen,

firmly packed with sawdust for the look of an 

early "Tailor's Roll."

The backside is finished in this wonderful

Civil War Reproduction fabric.

This kit also includes a companion

"Needlekeep Necklace."

This sweet little needlekeep is so fun to 

 wear while stitching...a handy place to poke your needle!

It's never to late to join the club,

memberships are available through my Etsy shop.

For complete details, please click HERE

The scheduled ship date is on or before 

Monday, August 7th.

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On Sunday I needed a break, so my

family and I walked through our local "Fair"...

The first thing I spied were these two sweet ponies,

which hold a big soft spot in my heart!

This little fellow brought back lots of good childhood

 memories for me...looks just like the one I had!

We instantly became friends!

Moving on to the BIG horses...

Caught this lovely draft horse taking 

a little rest...eyes are barely open!

Great legs!

Next up was the goat & sheep barn...

Angora Goats...so incredibly soft!

I also have a soft spot for Nubian Goats.

Love their big long ears!

They are very friendly and curious in nature!

Well hello there!

Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?

Next up was the hog barn...

All the fellows in this barn were sound to sleep!

Probable dreaming about their next meal!

Moving onto the Chicken coop...

Kids get to enjoy seeing little baby chicks hatching!

So cute...love to listen to them chirp!

This Rooster made it very clear to me that 

he is king of the roost...just finished crowing!

I think this Rooster is wandering 

'is it time to go home yet'?

Last are the little furry friends...

This was the last day of the fair, 

and it seems all the animals are exhausted

from all the onlookers!

Definitely anticipating getting to go home! 

Good bye until next year little fellow!

Hope you enjoyed walking through 

the fair with me...sorry for so many pictures!

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A few weeks ago I shared how my summer 

has had many unexpected twists and turns, and 

that this was the first year EVER that I did

not have ANY time to plant even ONE flower! 

But, the Lord

graciously blessed us here on our farm 

 with our wild meadow of Coneflower...now in full bloom!

After the heavy rains we had last week it

 brought such joy to my heart to see this lovely site!

Even the butterflies are enjoying 

this midsummer's day!

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FARM SHOP

WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY

~ 10:30 to 3:30 ~

Our Farm Shop is located at ~

W4253 County Road B

West Salem, Wisconsin 54669

(608) 799~4418

Please don't hesitate to call if Saturday doesn't

work for you...always happy to accommodate!

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Sunshine for the Soul...

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after

 righteousness: for they shall be filled."

Matthew 5:6...kjv

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Wishing you a wonderful 

Midsummer's Day weekend!

Blessings, Tammy