Monday, April 01, 2013

First things first ~

First,
Happy April First!
(rabbit rabbit rabbit)
 
Hoping you all enjoyed a beautiful holiday weekend...
we did!
 
Saturday, my hookers came out to play...
 
Here is Cindy,
holding a huge long runner she made using her Oxford Rug Punch and yarn.
it is just beautiful and super soft!
 
Hi Cindy!
 she also made these,
a purse with a hand-knitted/felted back and strap,
and a sweet tulip mat....
sew pretty
 we enjoyed the company of Joan, Cindy, Margaret & Nancy...
and we made a mess :)




AND
here is another "First"
the first in a line of promotional farm goods are ~
...these awesome tote bags!!!
(more promotional gifts to come soon)
 
 

These are too cool!
 
These promotional gifts are free to you ~
when you purchase with us for $25.00 or more online,
make a purchase when you visit our farm shop here,
and
we will also be giving them to our friends at the
Virginia Rugfest!!!!!
 
 
roomy & big!!!

Classic white with black logo...of our beloved sheep,
"Esther"
who is the inspiration for our new hand-drawn logo.
(come on out and visit Esther in person at the farm...bring carrots!)
 
 
 

measures approx. 20" wide x 13" high (not inc. handles) and 8" deep

all of my stuff fits in mine nicely...
my collapsible frame, rug-in-progress, extra linen, plenty of folded wool...
hooks, scissors....everything I need is in there!



ready to go & play hooky!

we will also be gifting our shoppers with other types of
promotional goods for the needleworker ~
such as retractable tape measures for your sewing basket,
...and full aprons to protect your clothes while you hook or craft...
 
all with the same logo of Esther...
(I'm SEW excited!!) haha.
I'll post about them when they come in.
 

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It will be a busy week for me here....
I'm finishing up some punched pins for the show, need to print out books, patterns & such.
then cut & fold weavers cloth into fat 1/4's, gather props & such for the booth.
 
it's alot of work, but I enjoy every minute of it~
 
Hoping your April Fool's Day brings you all pleasant surprises!!
 
Lori from
Notforgotten Farm

10 comments:

Cathy G. said...

Hi Lori,
Cindy's rugs are GORGEOUS!! They look so plush and sofT!
LOVE the promo bags!! Classic black and white and great logo! Isn't it exciting to get stuff like that in the shop! I know it always gives me a thrill get new business cards etc.... doesn't take much to thrill me ( tee hee!)
All the best with your upcoming shows... I am tempted to hop a plane out there!! I can feel your excitement all the way here in WI!!
Hugs!!!
Cathy G

Robin Leuschen said...

What fun you girls must have on Saturdays !!! I confess my jealousy....
Your promotional totes are awesome !! Girl, you just got it all goin on !!!
Glad you had a nice holiday..
We had a sneek peek of Spring for a few days...now some snow for a few more then a warm up near mid week....
I'm hooking away on my rug design for the mag...don't want to hold things up...( psssst...I posted just a peek of my rug on my FB....lol)
Robin

quiltsbycheri said...

do you ever sleep!?!! just thinking with all the hooking, punching, sewing, painting, picture taking.....not to mention just the daily animal feedings, house chores and keeping up with a shop!!! WheW!!! I'm exhausted just saying all that, keep it up, love all you create...... just wish I lived closer so I could be a frequent visitor/shopper!

Robin said...

Bring a bag by the shop. I will only be there Wed this week. It will be great to carry all if my paperwork for shows etc. Thanks. Enjoying my fabric sooo much and it dyed up GREAT!

Anonymous said...

Awesome!...love your new bags...time to do a little shopping!

HomeSpunPrims said...

Lori,
Such fun you have at Notforgotten Farm!! Love your new bags. The rugs by Cindy are gorgeous.
Hugs, Lori

annie said...

Cindy, I love her projects!
So Happy, for you with Esther & the logo, I think that'a a fine idea. hope to see more!

jody said...

hi lori, was trying to catch up a bit but gosh its been awhile! love the red cardnal in the feeder. we dont see them up here in north mn. my son has them in mlps tho. we should be seeing robins, wrens and doves within the month. i thought i heard a wren walking home from moms yesterday but cant emagine. its a bit to early. your kitty looks like he wanted to get out and sit under the feeder! love all the rugs, patterns and colors! looks like your studio has been busy! so inspiring! enjoy your evening lori it was fun catching up! have a great weekend!

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

You gals always look like you have so much fun and make such wonderful projects. Great punched rug and wow it is big!
Love the new bags and wishing you tons of fun at the upcoming shows!

Dogwood Farm said...

Hi Lori,
What a fun day you ladies had!!!
Cindy's creations are beautiful!!!
I love your new tote bags and looking forward to seeing your aprons!!
xo
Louise