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

 

Working....

I'm not really sure that I wanted to get started again but I seem to have found my 'groove' for now. I've been cutting out and sewing up Fall patterns. Some I already had and some I've recently bought. Have you ever heard of Chestnut Junction/Kellie Sharp? She's great and has her patterns, e-patterns, for $1.99. You can find her on Etsy if you click on the link above. I just picked up another 6 yesterday. I'm also working on some patterns from Pam Gracia of Soft In the Head.

I ventured outside away from my pool to cut some wood patterns out.

I was sweating like a pig by the time I finished and it was only 11:30 a.m. I think we reached 98 by the end of the day! It's been one of those long, hot summers for us and I'm afraid it's not even close to ending. This box of goodies is awaiting paint coverage! Lots of cute Fall designs from Renee Mullins of Plum Purdy.

These girls were 'sunning' and drying out from their bath in vanilla and cinnamon. They'll be

cute-sied up in a few more days. The pumpkins are for a different pattern.

I finished this last week but just got them photo'd.

Cute and inexpensive for a favorite Teacher. You can find it in my Etsy shop HERE.

For those of you on FaceBook, you may have already seen my pictures from the weekend. These guys turned the big "10" last Friday.

They didn't want a party because parties are for 'babies' so we took them to the beach (Jax and St. Augustine).

The weather wasn't the best but we did get some sunshine in the mornings.

Daddy taught then how to 'boogie' board and they had a blast. It was a memorable B-day and said to have been the 'Best'. Well, they say that every year but I have to agree with them this time!

School starts up on the 17th here. You'll probably hear my "YIPPEE" from where you are. I'm ready to get back into routine although not too excited about the early morning start.

It's already 4:30 p.m. and I've got 2 orders to finish so I can mail them out tomorrow so I better get moving.

Hope Summer has been good to you!

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Vicky

 



FB Giveaway!!

Come and join me on my Facebook page, Paintspots and Splinters! I'm having a Giveaway!

 Elvira and Winthrop

(pattern by Soft in the Head)

Sign up ONLY on my Facebook. Click on the link HERE or find my badge on the right sidebar and click on it to find the pictures above. Leave me a comment and give me a 'like' if you haven't already.

Ends Oct. 1,Wednesday. Open to US residents only, please.

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Vicky



Harvest Happenings Celebration!

Our Harvest Happenings Celebration is in FULL swing! Our OFG (Old Farmhouse Gathering Team) has been busy creating again and we've got some awesome pieces to share with you!

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=hhcofg

Here are some of my finished pieces that you can now find listed in my Etsy.

Elvira and Winthrop. A pattern by Soft in the Head.

My "Crows Roost Inn". A pattern by Plum Purdy that I adapted.

Some "FALL" blocks that I cut from 2x4's and painted. The lettering is Walnut colored vinyl.

I also made one more Scarecrow.

We named this one Sam. Typical, yes. Especially in my home as it's my hubby's name, too!!!

Don't forget about the GIVEAWAY I'm having in the post below this one. It ends on Wednesday and there have only been a few sign ups. It's a great one for the decorative artist! Take a look-see and sign up!

Stay tuned!

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Vicky

A Giveaway for the Decorative Artist!

I finally finished up my Fall goodies! I pulled out my Christmas fabric and wrote down my list of necessities to complete the ones I want. Even though I take care of our handicapped daughter (she'll soon be 28), I'm fortunate enough to have the time and ease to play with my crafts. I've always said it's my 'therapy' as some of you may know how draining it is to be a 24/7 Caregiver. So here are my latest creations.

 Mr. Snoozles! This guy is approx. 36" tall! Pattern is adapted from THE OLDE COUNTRY CUPBOARD.

 Bo Bo the kitty! Made from a pattern by THE GOODE WIFE.

 This is Ulysees the Raven. He's from a pattern by SOFT IN THE HEAD.

And a little Fall Table Décor. The tag is from EWE N ME PRINTABLES on Etsy.

I LOVE all of the wonderful 'cyber' friends I've made! One of them is a SUPER talented lady by the name of Karen Strubel. Karen is a wonderful decorative artist. She was selling some of her 'overstock' in an Etsy shop that she had. I got a lot of great things from her. She now has a shop called Karen's Painted Pieces. Anyway, over the last year or 2 she's asked me to cut her some wood. We did a swap this last time and she sent me some of her painting packets. She sent me enough that I can share 3 SETS of 7 packets. SO, here are the photos of the packets!

There is no wood cut with these, however, CABIN CRAFTERS sells her pattern packets and some cut outs. And I know some of you cut wood as I do.

To enter this Giveaway, just leave me a comment with a way to get in touch with you. That's it! I'll announce a winner next Wednesday, SEPT. 17th....well, now that's one of my daughter's birthdays!
This Giveaway is open to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned!

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Vicky

In the Merry Month of May

WOW. I obviously just skipped over April.

Over a month has passed and I don't know where it went. And now it's May. Where did 'in the merry month of May' come from?

I've been busy with 'school' orders. These name plates are very popular.

 They're actually easy to make, however, take time and I only make these 'to order'. This is my busy time making them......and in August......and again right before Christmas. It's a good thing!

Our OFG Team is getting ready for it's summer promotional. I've pulled out the Red, White, and Blue and a couple of great patterns from some very talented people.

This is Bouncing Sammy.

It is a pattern by Pam Gracia of SOFT IN THE HEAD. She is so talented and her patterns are super easy to read and follow. He'll be available in my Etsy shop after the 19th of this Month.

I've also made another Garland. Have had MANY inquiries for a Birthday Garland so here is my take on one.

Lots of fun to make and it is so festive with all of it's bright colors. It also will be available on a 'Made to order' basis after the 19th.

I'm finishing up this Bumble and his home today. It's a pattern from Oodlekadoodle.

I found this in the closet. This is from my 'One Stroke' days. I think I'll put a quote or scripture or something there in the blank corner. Add a pretty satin ribbon for hanging. Well, I'll think about it anyway.

Looking forward to school being out. I enjoy the summertime mode and playing with the kids in the pool.

Maybe I'll have a Giveaway on my FB. I've made a few of those Bouncing Sammies......yeh, I'll post a Giveaway today so look for my FB badge on my right sidebar and come by and visit. I'll post a link up at the top of my blog, too.

I'm spending the weekend with my Girls. They're spoiling me on Saturday. Wishing all of you a Happy Mother's Day.

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Vicky