~ 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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~ In-betweens ~

 Good Morning Friends & Folk ~

happy Tuesday to you all!

another sunny/rainy/sunny day here...

we've been going between clouds, showers & sun

but we need this rain for sure.

In between working on new pattern designs for you,

I have been working on finished goods that will be available in our shop here on the farm, 

and on our Goods for Sale page here on this blog {link to your right under 'my links'}...

Don't forget to visit me on Instagram at: 

https://www.instagram.com/notforgottenfarm 

I usually post photos during the day and evenings there too, so you don't want to miss anything!

here is a little embroidered witch in progress of being 'born'....

I'll work on her again this afternoon after orders are done and chores are finished ~

 

golden needle & silver scissors...

Our upcoming Gathering of Primitive Friends Show/Hook In is quickly approaching!!

our Hook In is almost full, 

so if you would like to register to hold your seat for the day, please email me asap:

notforgottenfarmwitch@gmail.com

 

 hoping your day is full of wonderful in-between moments too!

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Sitting & Stitching a Spell ~

~ Hello Friends & Folk ~

 it is hotter than the hinges of Hell here today!

... our chickens are panting and the dogs 

well, they are trying to find the zippers to their fur-suits to take them off!

thankfully,

the air conditioning has been a relief indoors ~

and so I've been working on this little stitch

wanting to make a companion piece to my little

 Rest Thy Scissors pattern & box;

I wanted to use some of my own fabric that I designed, 'candle light walk' 

{available HERE}

love it!!

stuffed it with some of Peter's organic sawdust,

and added Dames of the Needle's fabulous mini pom-pom trim in 'Colonial Tea' 

{www.damesoftheneedle.com}

here is the finished back, 

with fussy-cut fabric to showcase my candle light witch, and the trim all stitched on;

and here is what Peter made for it ~

thee sweetest little spooky pincushion chair 

to match my Rest Thy Scissors box!

teensy-tiny little spool feet!

I am working on more seasonal designs for this little chair, so it can stay out and be YOUR companion all the year through ~

the linen I used is 32ct Weekd Dye Works "Tin Roof"

threads used: 

Weeks Dye Works: Pamlico, Kohl & Tin Roof 

Gentle Art Threads: Sarsaparilla

2 threads over 2 strands of linen

stitch count: 42w x 37h

PDF / paper pattern & finished pincushion chair

will be available soon ;)

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori