~ New Cross Stitch patterns Listed ~

 Now listed in our Etsy shop as paper/mailed or pdf/download patterns ~

"Samuel & Elizabeth" aka 'Sam & Libby"

 Who doesn't love Uncle Sam, or Aunt Libby?
... and who makes the dandiest apple pie in all of the USA ~ why this couple of course!

stitch count: 90 x 79
linen used: 30ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works
DMC threads: 310, 400, 420, 645, 926, 3064, 3782

model stitched using 2 strands over two threads and finished into a sawdust stuffed pillow
{our very own organic sawdust is available in our Etsy shop!}

 and ~

"My Threads are Cut"

This little gem had me on pins and needles {pun intended} while stitching it...
it is reminiscent of those wonky-bordered schoolgirl sampler of long ago that we love so much!
two tiny houses joined by a tidy little fence, a basket-ful of the words 'my threads are cut - my work is done.'

stitch count: 129 x 146
linen used: 40ct Old Farmhouse linen from Notforgotten Farm
Weeks Dye Works threads: tarragon, cognac, sand, schneckley, beige, confederate grey, molasses & havana

model stitched using 2 strands over two threads and framed under glass in a handpainted frame by yours truly {email/message me for frame availability}

 to see all of my cross stitch patterns, 

~ or to purchase these, click HERE

Kind thanks for your recent emails regarding both of these fun to stitch little designs!

{ I love them too!}

 We have also relisted our beautiful hand dyed & stained linens ~

these are being offered for Pre-Order again only.

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ New Summer & Patriotic Goods ~

Hello Friends & Folk!

I've just listed our new goods in our

 ~ Etsy Shop ~

all kinds of summer-y, flag-waving goodness for you!

~ Blessings from the Farm ~

 Lori

~ on Ebay tonight ~

I don't offer them often, but when I do ~

 i like to let you know…

so here is my Ebay offering for Memorial Day 2016 

you can place your bid

HERE

if you are a lover of all things primitive, patriotic and whimsical ~

then I offer you a

5-day auction, no reserve

as always ~

best of luck biding
 and Thank you for your support! ~

~ Blessings from the Farm ~

 Lori

~ Seeing Stars… ~

Yes I'm seeing stars!

and stripes and flags 

and buntings…

and folky-folks showing their patriotic fever!

~ coming soon 

in pattern-form for you to create your own pride :)

stitch

applique

punch needle

and more!

enjoy that sunshine today while you can ~ word around these parts is:

more RAIN in the forecast!!

~ Blessings from the Farm ~ 

 Lori

~ Monday Morning Musings ~

Good Morning Friends & Folk ~

hoping you all enjoyed a peaceful & joyful Mother's Day!

I know I did…

I worked in the yard most of the day cutting back bittersweet vines and nandina bushes.

I mowed the lawn {again} and even pulled a few weeds!

while I was working outside, 

Peter was working in his woodshop making more of our 

Cutter Boards {for the Bliss Cutter} 

to ship out tomorrow to their new homes.

aren't they beautiful?

If you'd like to read more about them, please click HERE

 After my yard work was finished,

I came in to the farmhouse to relax a bit with my needlework ~

I'm finishing a punch needle design that I began while at the PSS Retreat in Atlanta in April

{some of you that visited our booth my remember me drawing this up for demonstration purposes}

the name of this design is "Ralph" and is a patriotic dog!

Using those delicious Valdani threads again 

help to make the design look instantly old from the get-go!

I'm excited about how I'll be finishing this one too, 

and can't wait to show you what's coming next ;)

We have a very busy week ahead of us,

 family will be coming in from CT to accompany us to Hannah's graduation ceremony!

She is graduating from VCU with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work ~ 

… such a smart, caring & compassionate young woman she is.

Hoping you all enjoy a beautiful beginning to a wonderful week!

~ Blessings from the Farm ~ 

 Lori