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Summer storms and my niece Terri's visit.

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Kreativ Blogger Award

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My new Great-Nephew!

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New Yahoo group called Fibre and Fibro

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Home Again...Getting Caught Up and Resting:)

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Day 10 to the End St. Andrews NB to Peterborough ON

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Tutorial's

Applique with freezer paper tutorial
Korrie's beadboard banners
How to make wooden signs with your printer
How to video's for hand embroidery by Mary at Needle 'n Thread
How to print on fabric from Hazelruthe
Stitchery Tutorial from Cinderberry Stitches
Feather tree tutorial from Joanne
Needlepoint or Sewing Clutch Tutorial from Colleen
Stitchery Tutorial from Leslie
Growing and preserving Sweet Annie-Birgidt's Blog
How to make a Feather Tree - Joanne's Blog
How to make penny rugs
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Needle'nThread.com

RSN Collection: The First 100 - The Royal School of Needlework has really leapt to the forefront in the past five years with improving and expanding …
1 day ago
The Rugged Moose

IT'S NOT HARD, IT'S NEW! - I love this expression. So much so that I bought a t-shirt that says so. I bought this from a knitwear designer I started following a few years ago. Here...
2 weeks ago
My Colonial Home

HAPPY APRIL!! - I'm surprising myself with a post so soon. I was determined to not let a year go in between posts. I really don't have much to talk about but I just fee...
4 weeks ago
Chickadee Primitives Blog

Lola and Jack. A sunflower and her favorite Bee doll - Lola and Jack are for adoption on Ebay. Enjoy your day!
4 weeks ago
The Cottage Nest - Jen's Blog

These Sacred Days - Hello you with the gentle spirit in a hard world. How about if this year you hold some sacred space for yourself? How about if this year you vow to carv...
3 months ago
My Red Cape - Edyth O'Neill's Blog

We pray for Peace and Good Will. - Thanksgiving in my house began with a gift of bittersweet from friends in Connecticut. Gus in his favorite spot at Daughter Beth's and her husband Gar...
4 months ago
With Hook and Needle - Kelley's Blog

More Stitching and 2 Cats - Obsession isn't a strong enough word
6 months ago
Sunshine's Creations

Helping my best friend - This is my friend Renee and the love of her life ... he needs a kidney transplant... if anyone wants to help them thank you... she has been my friend ...
6 months ago
Homegrown Hospitality

Creative Soul July 2023 Recap - I am sitting here on the Tuesday after, continuing to decompress from the last Creative Soul Retreat at The Whatever Craft House for 2023. Another incredib...
9 months ago
Penny Rugs and More

Done and Done! - I've completed a fabulous mat and completed a pattern for it. Here is my "Modern Farmhouse Penny Runner" It will look great in any decor. Make one to...
11 months ago
Getting Stitched on the Farm - Kristin's Blog

Kristin Is Now Writing Over on Substack - Hi All! A quick note to let you all know that I'm now writing a Newsletter over on Substack: *Kristin Nicholas' Colorful Newsletter from the Farm.* *You ...
1 year ago
Bird In The Hand Primitives

I'm working on many different things.... - I've had people ask me why I jump from one thing to another all the time....Well, the answer is simple... I have ADHD ...I get bored with things so easil...
1 year ago
Gettysburg Homestead

Farmhouse Fun - My son was lucky enough to be able to rent a farmhouse that was built in the late 1800s. It still has some of the original charm mixed with some really bad...
1 year ago
The Paisley Studio - Sarah's Blog

Changes . . . - I’ve lost my domain name - thepaisleystudio.com. So if you are looking to purchase patterns or wool or whatever, please go to my etsy shop or contact ...
1 year ago
Mustard Seed Originals

I'M BACK!! - Hi! It's been a long time since i wrote but thought it was a good idea to catch up on what I've been up to. Don't know about you but this world is crazy! I...
1 year ago
Plum Run Creek - Julie's Blog

Bad Blogger - I have to say it is hard for me to keep a Blog. I admire all of you that keep your blog up to date. It's been almost a year since I've posted. The late...
2 years ago
Taylors Farmhouse Attic

- Hello everyone! Happy March! Where did January and February go? We have been homeschooling, and I have been on a cleaning frenzy... That just is how i...
2 years ago
Dulcys Doorstep - Dulcy's Blog

Simple Pleasures During Confusing Times - Such complicated and confusing times we’re living in these days. Do I go out or stay in? Mask all or some of the time? Travel?! It’s all so exhausting. W...
2 years ago
Simply Recipes Blog

Super Easy, Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes - Easy to make, unusually moist chocolate cupcakes and no mixer required! No eggs either, the recipe uses a combo of baking soda and vinegar for leavening. ...
3 years ago
Folk Art at Old Crow Farm in Vermont - Sunnies Blog

Still Creating Hooked rugs! - Although I don’t post much on my blog here anymore, I still enjoy rug hooking and have fun with my more whimsical designs! This piece was done by gathering...
3 years ago
Folk Art From The Harbor

It's been over 5 years - I can't believe it's been over 5 years since I've blogged. I am still www.folkartfromtheharbor.com and designing and cutting stencils 7 days a week =) ea...
3 years ago
The Doodles of My Mind...

It's All Good...Until It Isn't - I have been intending to get caught up here...lots of photos of finished projects and things going on to talk about. And, lately, the coronavirus pandemic...
4 years ago
Primitives by the light of the moon

Where Has The Time Gone..... - Seasons come and go and it's been quite a long time since I have visited this blog. It involves turning on the computer and it's not something I do very...
4 years ago
Pinch My Salt

Fig Scones - Tender and slightly sweet, these orange-scented buttermilk fig scones pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. This is sure to become one of your favori...
4 years ago
Primitive Bettys

~*My Etsy Shop*~ - Hello Dear Friends! Did you know? Did you know that my Etsy Shop has been re~opened? Did you see that I have listed some of my older patterns in PDF for...
4 years ago
A Day In The Life - Alice's Blog

Hello!!! - Hello!!! It has been two years since I posted because blogger wouldn’t accept my photos and without pictures, it didn’t seem worth doing! So we’ll see what...
4 years ago
Home Is Where The Heart Is

Used Iron Fencing - [image: used iron fencing fence bisconworldorg bisconworldorg used wrought iron ft iron tall wrought x fencing fencing ft long sale for letgo iron comotion...
5 years ago
Primitive Folk Art - Stephanie's Blog

Spooky Halloween Tree Primitive Doll - Meet my newest original design – a spooky primitive tree doll for Halloween or every day! When I was a little girl, my Mom would put up paper Halloween d...
5 years ago
With thy Needle & Thread

NEW 2018 Holiday Cross Stitch is Here! - And just like that, another design year has come to an end! These are my last releases for the year 2018. This series of holiday charts are ready and w...
5 years ago
BeFRuiTFuL KReaTioNS

Jack O Lanterns Halloween Creations - Jack O Lanterns Thought I would also do a blast from the past photo. This is one of my headless pumpkin doll sets.
7 years ago
Caw Caw Noises From The Attic - Trudy's Blog

Almost Halfway - Well, my January intentions have not all panned out, but I am working on it!! I have decided to accept that I will never be quite the organized person tha...
7 years ago
Rug Hooker - Phyllis's Blog

- I know I haven't blogged since cancer and heart trouble interrupted my life, but I didn't realize how much time has passed. Anyway, I'm back. I just got h...
7 years ago
London-Wul Fibre Arts - Heidi's Blog

- SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT WWW.THEWOOLWORKS.COM
8 years ago
Primitive Lifestyle

Does Anyone Remember? - Here it has been over 3 years since I have printed words on this blog. Where has the time gone? So many things have changed since my last entry. I now have ...
8 years ago
My Brown Bag Studio

and that's a wrap... - It's been a busy year in My Brown Bag Studio! Here's to another great (and productive) year!
9 years ago
Threads of Miz

Halcyon Yarn - I have been away so long. Today my return was prompted by a contest being run by Halcyon Yarn, which is a little over an hour away from me. Should I win I ...
9 years ago
The Gingerbread House - Lindy's Blog

Ending - I have decided to end the blog, I do not have the time or energy. My darling is quite ill, we may not make it. I like to come back and read some of my pa...
9 years ago
Bittersweet Prims

Scarecrows, Snowmen and Santas - A few dolls available in my etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/YankeeRidgePrimitive?section_id=10875284&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2 The scarecrows have bee...
9 years ago
PieCake Primitives

Boys of Fall 2014 – Week #3 « Y108 Pittsburgh's NEW HIT Country - Boys of Fall 2014 – Week #3 « Y108 Pittsburgh's NEW HIT Country Please vote for Michael's school: Serra Catholic! Thanks so much! :-)
9 years ago
Skip To My Ewe - Tammy's Blog

New Post at the New Blog - I've posted pics from the rug show at Truman Lake over at my new blog "Tammy Lanet"....come visit!
9 years ago
Prim Thyme

Time Fly's - Wow ,I did not realize how long it has been since I posted anything to my blog. Time really does Fly by ! I so use to love coming to read the blogs each da...
10 years ago
That Thing I Do....

Sorry... delay in new pics - Sorry friends! Apparently my computer contracted a major virus while I was gone! :( Trying to get it figured out... it may need a trip to the doctors! So ...
10 years ago
A Prim on a Whim - Lynda's Blog

- Next Event at Marcella-Mia. Linen & Lace Spring Party Wednesday 4 September All Day from 9.00am -5.00pm
10 years ago
The Noble Wife

New Blog!! - Hi Everyone! This is my exactly 700th post on this blog- it is also my last post here...... I have a brand new blog! Please visit my new blog address J...
10 years ago
Life in the Craft Lane with Mandie

Tax and life insurance - Taxation of life insurance coverage coverage within the united states . Rates paid out with the policy owner are often not deductible for federal and condi...
10 years ago
Sam I Am Creations - Sandra's Blog

omg - wow. it's been so long since i've last blogged...i couldn't remember how to GET into my blog to do anything!!! I need to revive my blogging again. does anyo...
11 years ago
Tennessee Ridge Primitives

Something for your Easter crafting!!! a freebie for ya :) - Here is a freebie for you......Enjoy!!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/9v309df27sbumh2/RabbitNCarrotWreath_Freebie.pdf xoxoxx Becky
11 years ago
Oodlekadoodle Primitives

PRAYERS -
11 years ago
Snippets And Scraps of My Mind Joanne's Blog

He Does Exist, He Does Exist - Okay - to paraphrase those little M & M's on the commercial " I Do Exist, I Do Exist"! I know - I haven't blogged in an age or so! Truthfully, I don't kno...
11 years ago
Shabby Sheep - Sheri's Blog

Asking for your help - 1. The next time you're in a group or at work, look around at the people. 2. Look at the women now. *3. COUNT* the women in the room now. 4. Now look back a...
11 years ago
Homespun from the Heart

Lititz Craft show - Saturday was the Lititz craft show - it was a bit nervewracking in the morning with the rain. It rained during set up and again one more time during the sh...
11 years ago
Stitches in Tyme - Lori's Blog

stitchesintyme -
11 years ago
The Cozy Yellow House

~The Four Boyfriends A Great Story~ - *Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends. She loved the fourth boyfriend* *the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to...
11 years ago
Linda *Pindas* Blog - Linda's Blog

My New Blog! - (Click the graphic to visit my new site) Am I excited? Am I sad? I guess I'm a little bit of both. But in keeping with my word for 2012, ACTION, it's time ...
12 years ago
***For the LOVE of Prims***

WiSHiNG a HAppY NeW YeAr! - It truley has been too long... I can't believe I have been gone for so many months. Mind you, so much has been going on, leaving very little time for myself....
12 years ago
Rabbit Hill Creations - Toni's Blog

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12 years ago
Shabby Cottage Studio - Gail Schmidt's Blog

- I Have Moved!! You can now find me blogging away at shabbycottagestudio.net Thank you to all my followers and for all these years at Blogger! I hope yo...
12 years ago
It's Harvest Time

Giveaway! - Gina over at http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/is having a wonderful giveaway! I just stumbled upon her blog last week and hope that one day I can muste...
13 years ago
Vermont Rug Hooker's Diary - Sunnie's

Posting here again! : ) - Happy September! ;) It has been long time since I posted here at the Diary...but I have been busy on my Wordpress blog doing another Blog rug! It is cal...
13 years ago
Crafting Aplenty

My latest project - Hi all, I have been busy with my latest project. A hooked rug. This is my fish or really my grandsons. He is my first attempt at designing. I was involved ...
14 years ago
Bluejeans n' Primitives - Jean's Blog

Poor Fat Riley - *Fat Riley started at 28lbs. 2 months now, down to 24.5. New diet from Vet will crash her down quicker. Goal is to get to 15-17lbs. POOR RILEY! And yes...
14 years ago
She Seeketh Wool - Cyndi's Blog

CABIN RUG - I am finally finished with my brother and his wife's Cabin Rug. Gary and Chris were married in Hubbarton, Vermont on November 23, 2007. This is their wedd...
14 years ago
Prim Peeker

Sad day - Hi to everyone. Been a while since I've been on here. Just to let you know I was the mystery s.s. The dollie came from sna primitives blog. I work with Ang...
15 years ago
Sugarplum Patch

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Primitive Blessings Twigs and Sprigs

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Faerie Window - Lori's Blog

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Simple Country Blessings

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My Country Home

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Cranberry Crossings

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It's All About Progress - Jacque's Rug Hooking in Progress Blog

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Powdered Sugar-Daughter Jessica's Blog

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