SEW Much Going On!

 

Are you like me or the other girl? Or are you both?!

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I'm still trying to finish all of those UFO's that I have sitting around in bins.....very FULL bins I might add! However, that didn't stop me from sitting down at the sewing machine.

Of course, it also didn't stop me from going back out to my saws!

I bought a couple of organizers. I actually went through my 'other' organizers and managed to get rid of quite a bit of rubbish. You know, a left over piece of ribbon, etc. that you might can use on another project....that sort of thing. Well, instead of getting rid of one of the 'organizer' that's a little old and missing it's wheels, I just added these.

Yep, they're already full . The top one is for my sewing and 'almost finished' projects and the bottom for my wood pieces and odds and ends. I have a lot of those odds and ends :/

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Here are a few things I've managed to get done and listed in my shop.

 (Pattern by Cedar Creek Primitives)

(Pattern by Patti's Ratties)

 (Pattern by Chestnut Junction)

 (Pattern by Chestnut Junction)

(Pattern by Soft In The Head)

ALL of these pieces can be found HERE in my Etsy shop.

Our OFG Team (Old Farmhouse Gathering Team) is having a week long On-line Craft Show from Sept. 9th-16th. You can type in FIFOFG, OFG, or OFG Team in ETSY'S search bar for more fabulous work from our Team members!

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I'm down to my last school order for now. Love having 1 or 2 items in my shop that sell continuously. I'm getting good at cutting them out and having them ready for painting and customizing.....especially here in this heat! Did you know we reached 100 today?! Someone please tell Mother Nature to get over the HOT flashes! I have enough for her!

Wishing you an early FALL and relief from this very long summer that we've had. CANNOT believe it's already September!

Have a great weekend!

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Vicky

SEW Much!

 

So/Sew much to show you! Not necessarily in any kind of order so bear with me!



The Frogette Sisters, Toadie and Tallula, are now in my Etsy shop! They are made from a pattern by Pam Gracia of Soft in the Head.

My guy had a birthday! He looks so tired in this pic with 3 of our 6 kids! I made him a German Chocolate cake and the daughter in the green bought him steaks and made potatoes and a lovely green salad to go with it!

This little lady is new in my Etsy shop! She's from Victoria Lynn of Kentucky Primitives.

Corny Candy! Pattern by Patties Ratties!

A little 13" Rag doll! Pattern by Sweet Meadows Farm!

I'm playing with my Creative Clay and Kwik Wood! Got a few things to show and share with you in my next post!

Everyone thinks Fall is here 'cause I'm making these left and right! It's still pretty hot here and lots of rain still coming down!

New in my Etsy from Chestnut Junction!

Our OFG (Old Farmhouse Gathering) Team is holding our Fall Celebration! Drop by Etsy and type in the letters FFFOFG in Etsy's search bar OR click on the pic on my sideboard at the top right, to see more wonderful creations from our talented team!

Elvira and Winthrop are back! Another wonderful pattern from Soft In The Head!

    I'm making pumpkins of every kind to add to some of my packages. Found some Cinnamon sticks and silk florals in Hobby Lobby to top them with. Sure like the way they're turning out!

Lots more to share with you but gotta run and get some orders packaged up. Teachers are awaiting their name plates!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Vicky

 

I'm Thinking of Fall!

Etsy is celebrating "Christmas in July". It's the first day of July. Christmas is 6 months away. I'm sure you know that already, however, I have to keep saying it over and over again to myself as it's hard to believe we're half-way through 2015. When my kids were little I was always finished with my Holiday shopping by September. Even though my shop is participating in the celebration on Etsy, my mind cannot wrap around anything Christmas at this time.

I am thinking of Fall, however. Purchased these super cute patterns from Pattis Ratties.

You can find her shop HERE. I've set up my sewing machine and cutting out these patterns today.

I also picked up some extra fabric from a gal on my Overstock sales page on Facebook.

A whole box of fat quarters! Yes, I need another piece of fabric like I need another hole in the head but it's one of my obsessions and something that I'll always give into. Plus I'm making some 12" Rag Dolls with some 8-11 year olds this month and they'll need dresses. Well, yes, that's a little much for a few Rag Doll dresses but it will deplete my supply just a bit....even though someone already donated some pretty Calicos. A girl has to keep a close eye out for her supply stash!

I went to Target and in their $1 section I found these.

Chalk Board surfaces. I always like to have a 'little something' to put into a package whenever I've had a buyer purchase more than average. I just like to show my appreciation and I think it's good business. Hasn't hurt me in any way and I'm sure the customer appreciates the extra and unexpected. I know I do when I receive the same.

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Forgot to share Father's day. I think the kids may regret getting this. Their Dad loves to have his feet rubbed and he enjoyed this gift.

I'm sure I'll be the one handling this most times.

Also wanted to share Southern Living's recipe for their Key Lime Pound Cake. I made this for Father's Day and it was very well received!

YUM!!

You can find the recipe HERE.

If you want to visit shops that are celebrating 'Christmas in July' on Etsy then go to Etsy HERE or you can type in the search bar CIJ. Many of us have a coupon. Mine is CIJ15 for 15% off anything in my shop.

I'm still 'thinking' about painting the house. It'll happen one of these days!

Have a great day!

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Vicky