~ New BEES, Old BEES ~ and Garden Thingies ~

 

 Hello hello Friends & Folk!

it is a Thursday evening...high winds and low temps here on the farm tonight.

April is being finicky and FICKLE for sure!

we have wonderful growth in our gardens, but the colder temps of the past 2 nights

~ are not being friendly to delicate blooms and buds.

...Fingers & toes crossed that all will survive!!

 

I wanted to share two new designs with you...

 this is

"The Bee Kind"

{Be kind to the BEE kind"

~and~

"Plant & Weed Quartet"

 

these {above} will be available tomorrow 4/23
in our Etsy shop, as both PDF and Mailed patterns...

 

 Do you LOVE bees ???????

{ or beekeeping, honey, knowing that by digesting honey you are supporting local beekeepers, treating your body to one of the very 1st-known natural antibiotics/healing agents., a natural humectant for your skin, an Earth-born gift that without we would perish from the planet???}

I love bees. Peter & Hannah & I kept bees for a short time when we first moved here to VA in 2003...we weren't successful, as our queens kept wanting to waylay to other lands...

we let them go, feeling they knew better than we ~ and have since been blessed by visits of offspring from our original hives each year ~

the tender and gentle workers perch on my fingertips as though they 'know' me...

I have been known to sing to them, and they, in turn, dance for me.

 

Between stitches,... I watch them flit from flow'r to flow'r ~ gathering their pollen to feed their young ~

knowing that we, in some small way are helping our neighbors gardens and crops come to fruition...

eating local honey has helped my allergies immensely also.

As a needlework designer, my love for bees creeps in.

here is a smattering of my earlier designs that include my beloved BEE-Friends:

"Blessed Bee' Punch needle

"Bee Good" punch needle

 

"Birds & Bees" punch needle

"BUZZbee" punch needle

 

"The Bee Sampler" cross stitch

"Keeping the Bees" punch needle

 

"Give Bees a Chance" cross stitch

 

 

 

 

www.Notforgottenfarm.etsy.com is our Etsy shop address ~

all paper/PDF patterns & Books are 20% OFF ~

 

thank you for visiting, come by again soon & Blessed be!

🌻

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Top o' the Morning to YOU! ~

 

Good Morning Friends and Folk!

...and a happy Tuesday to us all...

 

Here is a sweet little basket of Shamrocks for you to stitch,

a token of friendship from me to thee

☘  ☘. ☘. ☘. ☘. ☘. ☘

I stitched mine using one strand of DMC floss

over one thread of 30ct mystery linen from my saved scraps ~

so my finished size is only about 2" x 2-1/2"  

I finished mine 'in the hoop' so I could hang it and keep it out all year

{for Good Luck you know}

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 you can choose what count linen and threads you would like for your own decor,

and how to finish it too!!

I would LOVE to see yours so tag me on FB or IG with your version!!

 

Also, Peas and Carrots, and Bobbin' Along are now listed in my Etsy shop!

available as digital or mailed patterns ~

 

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AND Don't Forget!!

ALL of my paper/pdf patterns & Books are on sale for 20% off their regular price,

as we continue to share the LOVE and stitching happiness to you all!!

 

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ a Little Witchy-Stitching in July ~

Good Morning Friends & Folk!

it's Monday again....

hot, hazy & humid.

cicadas are scratching out their Summer songs from high-atop the treetops in our backwoods ~

lazy days are upon us, and we are in need of rain once more for the gardens.

I am staying put, indoors in the AC

as much as I dislike the windows closed and much-prefer fresh air,

this old body of mine cannot tolerate the humidity any longer...

so, what's a girl to do?

well, dream of my beloved October days ~ of course!

I know, 'don't rush it'...but I am an Autumn Girl,

a cold-weather loving soul.

my thoughts turn to pumpkins, crisp air and crunchy leaves...

woodsmoke and wool sweaters and steaming mugs of pine needle tea! 

SO, while holed-up in the blasting artificial cool air in this old farmhouse 

I will once again begin my needlework for the upcoming Autumn-time & All Hallow's Eve.

{it's never too early lol} 

If I didn't have Needlework in my life....I don't know what I would do.

EVERY stitch or loop holds my thoughts & prayers, hopes and dreams...

~ happiness and tears.

{especially with the issues happening in our Country right now...}

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stitch ~ punch ~ repeat

Have you begun your Autumn/Hallowe'en

Needlework projects yet? 

Looking to enhance your Stash a little bit??

The THREE {3} collages below are showing just a small array of my punchneedle designs ~

available for your punching-pleasure found in our Etsy Shop ~ 

AND these patterns are on SALE at a 20% off savings!

 

 AND

The FOUR {4} collages below 

are showing just a small array of my Cross Stitch/UNcounted Cross Stitch designs ~

available for your stitching-pleasure found in our Etsy Shop ~ 

and these patterns are also on SALE at a 20% off savings too!

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Peter & I are SO THANKFUL 

for the valued Friendship  and Kind Support

that we continue to receive from our Needleworker Customers and Friends...

May your hands be busy,

may your heart be light ~

and may we all be blessed with Peace in our lives.

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

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~ All we are Saying....

...is Give Bees a Chance! 

{and I know you sung that in your head while you read it! lol}
Here is another fun little motto-stitch/sampler from Notforgotten Farm™
I have been wanting to stitch this saying for a while, and went about doing just that, finally ~
I love the way it turned out, the colors and motifs just work together so well.

I stitched the model onto 35/36 count Osnaburg ~ 

it is an uneven weave fabric that gives an old fashioned look to my work.
Osnaburg can be found in most craft stores, in the Utility Fabric section, 

near the burlap/muslin, etc...

Stitch Count: 106w x 60h
All DMC Threads
Stitched one strand of floss over 2 threads of ground fabric {osnaburg}

Now Available in ouyr Etsy Shop ~

AND is included in our Quarantine Sale going on now!

 

Click Here to purchase either PDF or Mailed Version

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Have fun, Happy Stitching and...Blessed 'BEE'!!
Lori

~ An Additional Sale!! ~

Hello Friends & Folk and stay at home stitchers!!

Peter & I are pleased to announce that we are holding another sale in our Etsy shop ~ 

along with 20% off of our paper/pdf patterns, we are now including 10% off the regular price of our 5 top selling wooden items for the Needleworker: Punch Needle Station©, Hookin'punch Gripper Frame©, Floss Winding Box©, Stitcher's Tray© and our newest item, the Hoop'n Tray Needlework Stand© ~ NO Coupon or Code Necessary ~ just visit our shop and click on the 'On Sale' link on the 'sections' in the right column ~ www.notforgottenfarm.etsy.com ~ Thank you. so much friends, for your continued support & kindness! #Stayhomeandstitch. #Bewellandstitch. #Notforgottenfarm

www.Notforgottenfarm.etsy.com

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Peter & Lori

~ In the News... ~

 Hello Friends & Folk ~

happy St. Patrick's Day to you, happy Tuesday!

and you  'socially distancing' as prescribed?

 we are ~ as so many of us are.... 

I wanted to let our customers and friends know that 2 major events that we were to be vending at have now been cancelled:

the Woolwrights Spting Hook In in Lancaster PA

{was scheduled for the 21st of March}

and the Prim Stitchers Society {PSS} Spring Retreat in NC

{was scheduled for April 2 - 5}

... although we depend on these wonderful yearly shows for income, 

we will surely miss seeing everyone this year ~ 

our heartfelt thanks to the proprietors of these shows by having made the decision

 to close these events to help to keep us all safer and healthier.

Needlework has always been a comfort to me and my family ~

and by doing what I love, teaching others and designing fresh & new patterns keeps me sane...

sharing them with you keeps my heart full!

with that said, beginning today,

we are holding a 'Social Distancing Sale' in our Etsy shop ~

all PDF/Download & Paper/Mailed patterns for needlework AND BOOKS

are now 20% off their regular price ~ 

there are Four Hundred and Fifty Two {452!!} patterns to choose from!!!

{finished wooden items not included}

 Click HERE to visit the Social Distancing Sale in our Etsy Shop ~

we hope by offering you a little bit of friendship and kindness, 

that we can all start to heal our hearts and souls with the love of Needlework.

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Shop & Studio News & Etsy Shop Sale ~

Good Morning friends and folk ~

Peter and I are on the mend from our bout with the flu...

We sincerely wish everyone the best of health and continue being safe!

Our shop and studio will be 

CLOSED this weekend...

Since we will not be open this weekend, and so many folks are choosing wisely to stay home,

for your amusement and stitching pleasure...we are holding a sale in our Etsy shop
 ~ now thru Sunday ~

for 10% off all of our PDF and Paper patterns

{excludes wood products}

No Coupon Code necessary ~ you will see your savings as you shop.

If there is something specific you're interested in pattern-wise, and need help
kindly let me know ~

Have a beautiful, peaceful day my friends.
Kindly remember that we are all in this together ~

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Get Your Stitch On SALE! ~

In the spirit of Giving,

and for the kindness and support 

~ you all show me and my family throughout the year...

... we are once again holding our annual SALE in our ETSY Shop:

beginning RIGHT NOW through December 2nd ~ {ending December 3rd.}

call it a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday Sale all rolled into one!

but, it's time to stock up on patterns for your Winter stitching ~

10% off all PAPER/Mailed Patterns & NFF Books!

{this sale EXCLUDES PDF or Downloadable patterns}

use coupon code: save2019 at checkout of your purchases

and receive 10% off your total!

**this sale also EXCLUDES any finished wood item or supplies at this time ~

without you, our customers and friends ~

we would not be able to continue to bring you fresh, fun new designs

for your needleworking pleasure ~ you are who keep us creating and designing!

Peter, Hannah & I are forever grateful for your patronage and friendship ~ 

and

DON'T FORGET to USE THE CODE: save2019 

at checkout or you will not save 10% on your order!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Spring Ahead Sale! ~

Good Morning Friends and Folk!

and a very happy and sunny Tuesday to you all ~

are you in the mood for Spring with longer days and warmer temps...

are your thoughts wandering towards warm soil, green shoots and tender buds?

...are you itching to do some spring-time stitching? 

🌷🌷🌷

in honor of "Springing Ahead" this coming weekend ~

all of my cross stitch patterns are 10% off now through March 8th ~ 🍓

here are a few examples of just some of my more 'springier' designs:

 No Coupon Code needed for this sale! 

to visit my Etsy shop and see all of my cross stitch patterns,

just click HERE

🐞 Happy Stitching and Happy Spring to you all 🐞

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Shop Photos from Open House and other news!! ~

Good Sunday Morning 

~ Friends & Folk ~

I've been waiting to show you photos of our newly renovated shop,

and here they are!

Yesterday was our official re-opening ~  

after weeks and weeks of being closed while Peter & Chris worked their magic...

let's take a tour!

{finally got my purple front door!}

{ the 'big' room now holds class/work/display tables }

{ new pegboard was added throughout the entire shop to hold our models }

{ Peter built shelving complete;y around the shop for merchandise }

{ Updated our furniture with a fresh coat of paint }

{ new shiny racks hold our wools in the 'wool' room! }

{ models can be seen more clearly due to new gallery track lighting }

{ white painted floors make it see so much larger }

{ wool racks have wheels so I can move them about }

{ Old favorites like our sewing tables that Peter made are still with us and put to work for display }

{lighter, brighter and farm-fresh!}

{got wool?  ~ we do!}

{ everything in it's place }

{ Peter made the lattice toppers in all of the windows }

{ new bright lighting over the counter }

{ a new look to the woodstove area with beautiful tile }

{ and I even have a cozy chair to hook in front of the woodstove now! }

Miss Joan came out to lend a hand, {thank you dear fiend}

and Pepper was here to greet you too ~ as she cannot leave Peter's side.

♥

Roxy and the pups stayed busy in the barn all day...

Inside, outside and all around ~

such a difference in the way our little shop looks now!

I am blessed to be married to this wonderfully talented, 

hard working, kind and gentle, always-giving, full of love, helpful, & hope-full person ~

Peter,

thank you for doing what you do for us to make such a wonderful life.

It is sometimes rough, and sometimes we are so tired that we seem to pass the days in a blur ~

but we are together, healthy & happy.

I couldn't have wished for a better partner in life and love.

{ a RARE sighting of Peter sitting down }

Thanks to all who came out for a visit, and we look forward to seeing more of you soon!

We will have the shop open on Saturdays, from 10:00 - 4:00 and you are welcome to bring along your rug hooking or stitching/punching to work on with me...

If you would like to come for a visit outside of Saturdays, give us a call, PM or email!!

in honor of our 20,000th Etsy sale {yes you read that right!}

we are offering you FREE SHIPPING on all Etsy Orders over $20.00 ~

use the coupon code FREESHIP20 

when you check out for your gift of free shipping now until Tuesday...

I will be updating our shop CLASS SCHEDULE in the next week,

and will be including :

watercolor folk art painting

rug hooking

punch needle

wool applique 

& embroidery

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Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori