~ Show Photos ~

 Good Monday Morning Friends & Folk ~

a little break from yesterday's heat has me feeling a bit better...

the diverticulitis is being treated with nasty antibiotics and I am once again on the mend!

{thanks kindly for the good thoughts and prayers for healing}

this past Saturday was our 11th 

Gathering of Primitive Friends Show/Hook & Stitch In

here at our humble old homeplace...

here are some photos for you:

our daughter Hannah & dear friend Nancy Bauer

the sweetest sisters and dear friends Anita Reynolds and Janice Wright

the beautiful and talented Becky Noland/Lucy Beam

some of Becky's designs

my BFF and dear friend Miss Joan/Old Rectory Antiques

Jack & Kathy Newman's wonderful goods ~

happy shoppers in Jack & Kathy's booth!

wonderful soaps and prim goods from Jill Bivens/Fat Cat Soaps

Janelle Larkin and family from Miss Nellie's Primitives

our humble old farmhouse and Jan Cole/the Wool'n Gardener booth of luscious wools!

{men folk} in front of Becky Carney/Wing and a Prayers almost-empty booth

Becky Carney/A Wing and a Prayer & Jan Cole/Wool'n Gardener

Becky's booth almost sold out!

sweet friend captured through an old window pane

Teresa Miller/Teresa's Primitive Treasures beautiful wooden and textile goods

Jack Newman & our little Daisy!!

beautiful hooked rug in progress ~ in the Studio here at the farm

more hooking in the Studio

lots of wonderful stitching done too!

Thank you to everyone who came after the unexpected date change ~

Thank you to all of our beloved vendors!

Thank you to the best FRIENDS anyone could ever have! 

Thank you to my Family for the help and support!

Now I am going to take a short break to play catch up on orders, work on new designs and get ready for our Christmas Open House!

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Shop News ~

Hello Friends & Folk!

I have missed blogging!!!!

with preparations for the upcoming show,

the unscheduled trip to CT last week 

~ and now the rescheduling of the show to September 28th

I have been sp busy that I haven't had time to post here lately ~

*Reminder*

the Gathering Show and Hook/Stitch In 

has been rescheduled to NEXT SATURDAY, September 28th from 10:00 - 4:00

and our Shop & Studio will be OPEN 

tomorrow and Saturday for our regular shop/studio times

10:00 - 4:00 

{So please ~ just don't be surprised if you were coming to the previously scheduled 

Gathering and you only find us chickens here!}

If you're in the neighborhood tomorrow or saturday

grab your work basket and come on in to the shop/studio for a visit with me ~

... I will be here working away on finishing my goodes for the show on the 28th!

and I hereby promise to be a more mindful and active blogger from this day forward.

 🎃

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

~ July 1st NEWS! ~

 Hello Friends & Folk!

Happy July to you all

 We are happy to announce our upcoming
Gathering of Primitive Friends Show & Hook In!!
on
Saturday September 21 2019. 10:00 - 4:00
**RAIN DATE September 28 10 - 4

Come on out to the country and shop with our dealer-friends 

for primitives, folk art & needful things...

and visit the shop and studio!

**Pre-registration for the Hook In is now OPEN ~

$25.00 per attendee {includes lunch, rug show and all day shopping}

Limited Seating so register now!

call 434-263-6508, email me at Notforgottenfarmwitch@gmail.com or message me on FB

to hold your spot for our fun Hook In :)

~ PayPal/CC/check/MO accepted ~

 AND ~ 

we have another Crafty Saturday video on our YouTube Channel

here is the link for our channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/notforgottenfarm/videos

Stay Cool, Stay Happy!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Gathering Show & Hook In Recap ~

Good Morning Friends & Folk!

oh what crazy weather this land has seen this past month, 

...and in some parts is still continuing!

~ hoping all are safe and dry ~

 

For those who couldn't come out to the show, 

or those that aren't on FB or Instagram ~ 

here are a few snaps I took during the day...

in no particular order:

 Peter & I would like to thank:

All of our wonderful vendors who braved the weather forecast ~ 

those who have been with us for 10 years, bringing their smiles and wonderful wares, 

and our new vendor-friends whom we hope will come back for many years to come!

All of our sweet customers who visit with us each year, Thank you for your kind support!

 ... and to our new friends who came for the very first time ~ we welcome you back...

Our Rug Hooking Friends who registered for our 1st ever Hook In in our new Studio!

I am over the moon happy that you all had a great time...thank you for your kind feedback 

and hope to see you again next year!

Our terrific food vendors, Thrill of the Grill for cooki' up the best sliders ever...

and that mac 'n cheese!!!!

Our kind and talented musicians for supplying us with your sweet notes 

and soft voices throughout the day...

To our friend Joan, who held down the 'rust and dust' tent like a true pro!

xoxoxoxox

To our friend Robin M. who helped check out guests in the shop ~

you don't know how much we appreciate you.

To our friend Bea...who at the last minute came to help greet everyone at the front gate...

thank you for being there for us!

and to our daughter Hannah,

who once again came out to help us, 

help with customers in the shop 

and pretty much helps me keep it together;

we love you honeygirl and thank you so very very much.

xoxoxoxox

Already planning for next year!

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori