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Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Stitches, Witches & Late Summer Gardens ~

oh my stars...

the temps here in Virginia this morning are heavenly!

...cool, dry & breezy ~ 

all of my wind-chimes are gently tinkling on the wind

~ letting me know that changes will come soon to our gardens.

I have been enjoying my stitching outside on the patio lately,

before the last hot breath of late-Summer returns for her last performance.

linen. scissors. thread & needle

all I need these days to keep my hands busy and my soul nourished...

my dear witches come to life while plying my needle ~

shall her skirt be orange & gray?

curled-toes and a pumpkin scissors fob

 visit my friend Victoria Gable's Etsy Shop for scissors fobs, 

needle minders and all kinds of stitching goodes:

StitchnButton

taking breaks from all of those akimbo-stitches

to say hello to my flower and fauna friends:

good morning glories!

hello hibiscus!

loverly loriope!

tea roses & garden spiders!

my beautiful Lady on her silken throne ~

black eyed suzy's make me smile ~

my very 1st moonflower!

 ...and now back to stitching ~

can you see how I am not even following the grain of my linen?

kindly look at the jack o lantern below ~ 

...my stitches are purposely side-ways instead of stitched on the weave.

and I love it like that.

the project below was begun, 

then put aside ~ because I feel my thread choices 

to be more for Winter instead of Autumn ~ 

'She' will wait patiently until the colder winds begin to blow 

~ and there are no more leaves left on the old black walnut trees.

Join us in our journey of learning to cross-stitch without constraints ~

make school-girl inspired samplers without rules, 

choose creative joy over counting those x-stitches 

and embrace each one of our purposeful mistakes!

to join click HERE 

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ New FB Group ~ New Video Tutorial ~

 Hey Howdy Friends & Folkj!

I have created a new Facebook Group and actually have RENAMED it as: 

the Uncounted Cross Stitch Group

{with the unofficial definition as: the unconventional, uncounted, freehand or freestyle cross stitching group...not necessarily meant for those who count stitches, but for those who want to stitch early styled & inspired samplers, WITHOUT counting their stitches....

so, 

this is not a group for those of us who purchase charts from designers 

and use graphs to create an already designed project

....on the contrary ~

this is a group for folks who love early and primitive styeld and executed samplers 

in the early, untrained school-girl style...

uncounted & uninhibited

with wonky, uneven, crudely miss-stitched, 

not quite cross stitched but definitely not back-stitched

{kindly refer to the 1990's} execution.

I have uploaded a video to the group, 

sharing my crash-course basics for those who would like to replicate this style...

here is the link to request to join the group, where you can watch the video  

~ and perhaps connect with like-minded stitching folk ...

I would like to add this:

I love to share what I do with you all...

I have no problem doing so.

the only problem I seem to run into is 

persons that like to berate me for my techniques 

and disagree with how I do things ~

and to them I say:

Hey ~

thanks for your input.

if my way of doing things does not suit you,

kindly move along...

no need to chastise me for anything. 

you may be more 'schooled' than I am, and if so ~ 

then perhaps you should upload a tutorial on how you do things

 instead of being negative about what I'm trying to share with friends?

not trying to be ugly, just want everyone to be happy ~

and if I can spread a little happiness in your day,

well then my heart is full-enough.

I can only wish for you

that your heart be full-enough as well.

xoxoxox

so here is the link to my new group, with the new name ~

if you're so onclined to visit, then kindly let me know...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/378705032792887/

and I am always wishing you & yours 

love & light & happiness in creating ~

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Shop & Studio ~

Hello Friends & Folk!

Our Shop and Studio are OPEN

Friday and Saturday 

10:00 ~ 4:00

Gather your work basket, bring some show ‘n tell...

Our Studio is cool and bright ~ and you never know what we’ll be up to ;)

Come on out to the farm for a little shopping and creativity!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ New Pattern Listed ~

 Good Sunday Morning Friends & Folk!

a Sparkling Day on tap ~ 

and I cannot wait to head out to the porch to do a little bit of stitching & punching!

 I just listed my newest design, Oh My Stars! in my Etsy shop...

available both PDF & Paper and you can click on the listing above in my Etsy Pocket Shop ~

All Valdani Pearl Cotton #8 used 

{doubled in my Ultra Punch Needle with MEDIUM Tip} 

if you're looking for a great online resource for Valdani threads, 

go to 

----> Snowflake Memories   

tell them I sent you!

Hoping you all have a peaceful Sunday doing what makes you happy!!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Save the Date ~

Hello Friends & Folk!

...and a happy Thursday to you all!

the heat and humidity has me in this old farmhouse, with it's cool wood floors and wavy glass windows, looking out on the scorched farmyard and grounds...

~ wishing for some rain while enjoying the AC!

I can't believe that our Gathering of Primitive Friends Show

and Hook & Stitch In will be here in a little more than one month!

I always get nervous about getting ready for this event, but with the help of my family and sweet friends, each year seems to just get better ~ I am working on finished items for my shopper-collectors, and am hoping to have a few to offer my online-collectors as well ~

this marks our 11th year for our event, 

with this being the 2nd year for a Hook/Stitch In...

last year's Hook In was wonderful and I can't wait for this one ~

why Hook & Stitch? because you, my friends asked for it!

and I am always happy to oblige ;) I will not discriminate...bring your stitching {punching} knitting, hooking, sewing, etc...

BUT

Our Hook & Stitch In is filling up!
If you are thinking about registering for our event, to come sit & stitch or hook with like-minded folks in our light filled Studio, enjoy a day of shopping with friends and a peaceful day in the country, then kindly email me at Notforgottenfarmwitch@gmail.com or call 434-263-6508
there are only Limited Seats Left!

General admission is $3 and is donated to a local animal shelter

that gets you a full day of shopping our wonderful dealers here on our farm ground, 

and our Needlework Shop

Hook & Stitch In registration is $25 and includes the admission, 

as well as Lunch and a seat in our beautiful Studio ~

Here are our Vendors/Dealers thusfar,

 with more will be added soon, watch for update!:

Miss Nellie's Primitives ~ Janelle Larson - finished folk art & primitive needfuls

Millstone Mercantile - Lee & Robin Harrison ~ primitives, folk art & antiques

Joan Spalding ~ Olde Rectory Antiques 

 Notforgotten Farm's ~  Rust & Dust tent

Jack & Kathy Newman ~ Everlastings ~ antiques, folk art & primitive goods

Becky Carney ~ A Wing & A Prayer ~ Folk Art Dolls, Santa's & Pumpkin Folk

Teresa Miller ~ Teresa's Primitive Treasures - wooden folk art, 

finished folk art/punch needle/rug hooking ~ patterns & supplies
Jill Bivens ~ Fat Cat Soap Factory - artisanal soaps and lotions

Jan Cole ~ the Wool'n Gardener - luscious hand overdyed wools for rug hooking/applique/textiles

Thrill of the Grill ~ delish food, refreshments and drink

See you soon!!!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ World Cross Stitch Day Celebration ~

Come celebrate World Cross Stitch Day 

at Notforgotten Farm 3530 Tye River Road. Amherst, VA 24521
Saturday August 10th ~ 10:00 - 4:00
 

...enjoy your stitching in our bright & cool studio...

*bring a project to work on, or start a new one!
*no fee to sit & stitch
*light refreshments served and/or bring a bag lunch
 

Shop our patterns & supplies for cross stitch, 

punch needle, rug hooking, embroidery & much more!
 

Limited seating, to RSVP: PM me on FB
email me: notforgottenfarmwitch@gmail.com
or call the studio: 434-263-6508

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori