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The arrival of my beautiful granddaughter.

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S'more Crack Dip
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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

Here Comes Christmas Give-Away 4: Stitch Dictionaries! - Happy Friday, my friends! Welcome to Give-Away #4 in our Here Comes Christmas series of give-aways for 2024! First, I’ll …
1 day ago
The Cottage Nest - Jen's Blog

Thanksgiving- But Not Quite - Although we aren’t technically celebrating Thankgiving in our house until Friday, I still spent most of the day in here. I am forever thankful for this...
3 weeks ago
The Rugged Moose

A Fun Top to Make. A Fun Mat to Hook. - Yesterday I pulled the last few loops on this little 8 x 10 mat. It was inspired by an artist I discovered on Instagram. Her name is Debbie Rose Miller,...
5 weeks ago
Chickadee Primitives Blog

Jameson Montgomery the Third - Often times I like to revisit an old pattern. This head is from one of my older patterns, Clay Cloth Bunny. I'm always surprised at how they turn out...
7 months ago
With Hook and Needle - Kelley's Blog

More Stitching and 2 Cats - Obsession isn't a strong enough word
1 year 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...
1 year 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...
1 year 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
My Red Cape - Edyth O'Neill's Blog

Thinking of wonderful winters past. - Snow is unusual in Fredericksburg. We had a big snow once when we lived on Cherry road. Our first shop on Cherry Road. We lived there 1980 till 1992...
3 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
My Colonial Home

Christmas Past! - I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. We had a wonderful one here at the Martinsen's - a house full of 16 of us! The dinner table was out to the longe...
4 years ago
Sunshine's Creations

Holiday hot cocoa ornaments - My daughter wanted to make quick Christmas gifts so this is what we did. Supplies *plastic ornaments *peppermint hot cocoa *dozens of different festive ...
4 years ago
Pinch My Salt

Classic Deviled Eggs - This easy classic deviled eggs recipe uses real mayonnaise and one special secret ingredient sprinkled on top will make these disappear as fast as you can ...
5 years ago
The Doodles of My Mind...

It's All Good! - Well, here we are nearing the end of summer. I, for one, will be happy for the temperatures to cool down a bit. It is a fact that dry heat is much easier...
5 years ago
Primitive Bettys

~*New News!~ - Hello Dear Friends! Have you received your new copy of Wool Works Magazine? It is out! ~*Willa Witch*~ is the pattern I created for this Fall Issue. I...
5 years ago
The Paisley Studio - Sarah's Blog

Long Island Fleece and FIber Fair - 6038 Sound Avenue • Riverhead, New York 11901 • 631-298-5292 10 AM to 4 PM
5 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
Dulcys Doorstep - Dulcy's Blog

February Quiet - My days are so quiet right now, and I'm really enjoying the pre-spring peace of it all. Crazy weather from sunny 60 degrees, to ice and snow in the teen...
5 years ago
Folk Art at Old Crow Farm in Vermont - Sunnies Blog

Lady Nesta Birdwhistle-mystery-2018/Sunnie/rug hooking/hooked rugs/folk art-Day 8 Finished! - Lady Nesta’s hooked piece is FINISHED…! 🙂 ………….Note: After blogging here on WordPress since 2007, I will be taking a vacation from posting this sum...
6 years ago
Taylors Farmhouse Attic

Part 6......Last summer - *So here is our little house as of summer 2017...The willow tree has grown and has to be trimmed several times during the season to keep it this size...I...
6 years ago
With thy Needle & Thread

New Seasonal Series coming soon! - While there are several inches of snow on our ground here in NW Iowa, there are little signals that Spring is approaching. First off, our days are growin...
6 years ago
Primitives by the light of the moon

Farm Chicks and Quilts - What a wonderful quilt Geni made! I asked some of the gals to help with some samples and look at this wonderful Farm Chick quilt Geni stitched up. It...
6 years ago
Plum Run Creek - Julie's Blog

Fixer Upper - I am looking forward to spring. Just one more day till it's official. I finished hooking this, it's an older pattern by Blackbird Designs. My son and ...
7 years ago
A Day In The Life - Alice's Blog

SALT ROOM THERAPY ~ ~ ~ - Last Saturday, Sonny and I went to Just Breathe in Bellville, for salt therapy. It is supposed to be very good for respiratory issues ( which he has righ...
7 years ago
BeFRuiTFuL KReaTioNS

Doll Making - My sister has given me the opportunity to make a doll for her again. It is interesting that most of the doll making just comes naturally from doing it so ...
8 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...
8 years ago
Primitive Folk Art - Stephanie's Blog

Primitive Sheep Doll - Meet the newest addition at Old World Primitives – a primitive sheep doll. She is 8.5 inches long and 7.5 inches high, and looks right at home nestled am...
8 years ago
London-Wul Fibre Arts - Heidi's Blog

Season's Greetings -
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 ...
9 years ago
Folk Art From The Harbor

- Brand New Designs by Folk Art From The Harbor .007 mil Transparent Blue mylar reusable stencils Find these and THOUSANDS more on my website at http://www...
9 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 ...
10 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...
10 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 be...
10 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! :-)
10 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!
10 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
Mustard Seed Originals

Welcome to 2014! - This is my first post since a longgg time. Trying to figure out this new blogspot navigation. Why do they have to change things that don't seem to need cha...
10 years ago
Rug Hooker - Phyllis's Blog

Notecards Printed from my paintings For Sale - I have been doing more watercolor painting than hooking for some time now. Some of the paintings have been made into notecards, and those notecards are fo...
11 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 ...
11 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
11 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...
11 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...
11 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 -
12 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...
12 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...
12 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...
12 years ago
Stitches in Tyme - Lori's Blog

stitchesintyme -
12 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...
12 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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13 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...
13 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...
14 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 ...
15 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...
15 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...
15 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...
16 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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