Stitchin' Thyme

Pablo

2012-02-08T17:39:00.001-05:00

Sad news today in our home. Our beloved Pablo had to be put to rest. He had a cyst on his leg that grew very rapidly and the vet said even if they removed it, it may not help. Pablo was 4 1/2. We will miss him terribly. He was such a good boy. When I put my head down to him and said “kisses” he would rub his nose back forth against my nose giving me furry little butterfly kisses.

Here is a cute little picture of him with a seed stuck on his front teeth. He loved those sunflower seeds but always got them caught on his teeth.

If I choose to look at this in a positive light I know he is in peace and not hurting and also selfishly I know my allergies should improve since I was soo allergic to him.

We will miss you Buddy, Kisses!!

~ Jennifer ~

De-Stash Fabric

2012-02-06T23:32:00.000-05:00

If you don't use Facebook check out my link on the sidebar to my Etsy page. I will be listing fabric everyday so check back often.

I cannot decide if I should just have a fabric yard sale to do this since I have to much, I will give that some thought. I would love opinions or suggestions!!! Keep in mind, I am cleaning out to earn a little money back from what I spent, not trying to give it away. Thanks!

I hope you are having a great week and also finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Hey

2012-02-05T00:48:00.001-05:00

I disappeared again didn’t I? I am here, just been busy and very unorganized. I am trying to get into gear.

I will show you a little photo show of some of my recent finishes. I did another Frog Prince which is available for sale on my selling blog. I also finished this new stitched heart make-do, that is also for sale.

I had a custom order I completed also. It is a family prayer I embroidered and framed.

Here is the Frog Prince. He looks pretty good sitting under my Valentine tree.

I went to the dollar store today and found these St Patrick Day socks so when I got home I stained them up and they look great. I don’t have any St Patrick Day decorations so I thought I would start a new tradition.

I also bought a couple signs from a Facebook friend. One is this little pig sign.

And the other is a cute Valentine's sign.

I have been selling off a lot of fabric on Facebook so I am off to take some pictures of more fabric and then maybe get some sleep.

I hope you had a great week and are able to relax a little this weekend. Don’t forget to find a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Buttons In The Attic: Valentine Day Giveaway

2012-01-30T00:19:00.003-05:00

Go check out Karen's giveaway on her blog Buttons in the Attic. Here is the link Buttons In The Attic: Valentine Day Giveaway

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and were able to find a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

The Olde Primitive Peddler

2012-01-25T16:46:00.001-05:00

I am so excited. Starting February 15th I will be selling my creations with a extremely talented group of artists. Please visit us at The Olde Primitive Peddler on the 1st and 15th of each month. Also look for great giveaways on the blog and in the near future two more groups will be added with strictly Halloween and Christmas creations!! How exciting!!

I hope to see you there!

~ Jennifer ~

Emma is home!!

2012-01-24T16:46:00.001-05:00

I wanted to let you know Emma has arrived and believe it or not she is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. She has found her place on my “Favorite Things” wash stand.

She is so lovey. Look at the card next to her with the heart, Becky used fabric from Emma’s clothes to make the card, amazing attention to detail she has. I just love it.

Thank you Becky from Ginger Crème Hollow for having such a wonderful give away and sending me lovely Emma!!

I am off to boring household chores. I hope you are having a lovely day and maybe finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

Hey All!!

2012-01-23T02:29:00.001-05:00

I told you I would show you what I was working on and here he is. He is so handsome. It is the Frog Prince, pattern by Old Homestead Barn. A co-worker of mine wanted a frog because she and her husband collect them so I found this pattern and went with it. I made two, the one below is currently for sale on my selling blog, here.

I am just stitching away on a hand embroidered design for one of my customers. I feel I have made the words too small, but to fit the frame I had to.

It is taking me much longer than I had hoped. Plus with being sick again I haven’t been able to stitch much. Little stitches are hard to do with allergy eyes!! I am feeling a little better and I believe I am on the mend, hopefully to stay that way for a while. We will see. Thank you for all the well wishes

I hope you are able to find a little stitching time in your busy schedules. Take it easy!

~ Jennifer ~

I won Emma!!!

2012-01-20T12:34:00.001-05:00

I am so happy. I have been having a not so exciting week. But today when I got home from the doctor (yes I am sick again – antibiotics, prednisone again – another double ear infection), anyway when I got home I had an email from Becky over at Ginger Creme Hollow and she said I wont Emma. I am so happy, she made my week. I cannot wait for Emma to join are family!

Thank you Becky for the wonderful giveaway and I hope that you have many more blogging anniversaries to celebrate!

I hope everyone is having a great week. I have a project to show you I am excited about. Maybe I will get it completed later today. Until then, I hope you find some stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

A Little Reminiscing

2012-01-17T13:45:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was one year since we lost out little Thelma Lou Bear. See the post here. I sure do miss that girl. We didn’t think her sister would make it long without her because they had never been apart since birth. Louise is still with us thankfully, and she gets so much extra loving she will probably never leave us (I know this is not true). I just wanted to say I love you Thelma and one day we will all be a family again.

I was going through old pictures this morning looking for puppy pictures of Thelma and Louise and I found these pictures of the kids from almost 8 years ago when we first moved to North Carolina. Our house wasn’t even decorated at the time, we just had a small bit of furniture.

I couldn’t believe how tan we all were. We stayed outside in those days, kids playing in the yard or helping me garden. I miss my gardens at that house. I miss the time I had to garden at that house too! I think this one below was my birthday, my neighbor had made me a cake.

The next picture is one of my favorites. See that little one on the right, she wore her mommy out in those days. They say you always have one like yourself, I sure did!! I think Alice’s shirt said “I may be little but I have a big attitude.” That’s my little Mini-Me!

I am working on some orders today, nothing new so I wont bore you with pictures but I hope to have some new stuff to show you in a couple days.

I hope you are having a great week thus far and finding a little stitching time, I know I am finding time, in between playing on the computer, work and life. Until next time!

~ Jennifer ~

2012-01-14T10:10:00.001-05:00

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My 1st Epattern!!

2012-01-12T15:01:00.001-05:00

I finally did it. I published my first Epattern and it is now available on Etsy. I was so scared to do it but thanks to my friends Jenn and Patty I took the plunge!! Thank you Jenn and Patty!!!

The pattern is for my Hanging Heart Pocket. It is a simple pattern with step by step pictures.

You can find it here.

I have been sewing up some more pockets and a couple other things. Hoping to finish up tonight or tomorrow. I will be taking s Valentine items for sale to the Rusty Bucket tomorrow!

I hope you are have an awesome week and finding a little stitching time of your own!!

~ Jennifer ~

What a crazy morning!!

2012-01-10T10:45:00.001-05:00

Man, am I glad to finally be home. I had the strangest morning. If you are at all sensitive to dead animal pictures do not read this.

I got off work and then met up with a new Prim friend who lives near by. I had purchased some Sweet Annie from her, which is lovely, thank you Susie!! She is an awesome gal and I am so happy we met.

Here is my Sweet Annie – doesn’t it look so pretty in the bowl?

Now for the freaky part. We were driving down the road and I see about 10-15 chicken hawks or vultures, whatever they are in this really tall dead tree. (See picture below – taken after all but two birds left) Just imagine it with ten or so more on it. I passed it and said when I came back through I would take a picture of it. Just because.

Well on my way back I pulled off the main road onto a side street to get the picture, I was so disappointed when I saw all of them were gone, because it would have been a cool picture, to me. Then I notice they are flocking around this yard on the little side street.

Some of them flew away when I drove up. Here they are, it is like a bad nightmare, at least it would be for me. These were some big ugly birds. I think these three could have lifted me and my car away.

I notice there are two puppies there also, cute puppies. But the birds and the puppies are sort of pecking at each other, looked like they may have been fighting over something. And they were, it was a dead dog. Yeah it smelled lovely, not real bad because they had eaten the majority of it. But it was right at this mailbox.

At this point I am freaking out. I love, love, love animals. Starting to dislike birds a bit, after my dog was taken by one you understand. I couldn’t believe if someone lived in any of those houses they would let this dead dog lay there and allow these other animals to open up some sort of carcass buffet.

So being me I got out my cell phone and call 911 because I don’t know the non-emergency number (which reminds me I need to program that into my phone). I tell the guy who answered I am so sorry to bother him but I need the non-emergency number or animal control number and he politely gives me the animal control number. I again apologize for my clogging up the emergency line and then call animal control.

The lady who answered was nice enough and took my information and the information about the dogs. Telling me that’s what animals do is eat dead animals, yeah, yeah, yeah. It is gross, their were little kids toys in the yard across the street. Come on people.

Enough I say, I am going home, curling under the covers and getting some sleep.

So then I am almost home and I see the entire Sheriff’s Department surrounding the Courthouse. They had emptied out the Courthouse and everyone was standing on the lawn, parking lot and opposite side of the road. I am guessing they had a bomb threat or something, I don’t know. The news in this area never reports on anything in our county. If you want to know anything you have to find out yourself. I was going to be a nosey ninny and ask one of the deputies directing traffic like everyone else but I decided not to. (You can’t really see what is going on but the picture turned out sort of nice looking so I put it in.)

Which leads me to this. I worked for 911/Police Dispatch for 7 years before I had kids in a busy city and then 2 1/2 years at another smaller department. When something big was going on, meaning requiring the whole department to be there you were pretty darn busy. So I am sure this guy who answered 911 when I called about the dog was probably calling me all kinds of names. I will be the talk of the dispatch room, “Can you believe that stupid woman called about puppies eating a dog and we had this and that going on.” Oh memories. I make them for everyone.

So now my mind is racing. Will the puppies be okay? Did some fugitive steal a deputies gun and is he running through the woods armed and dangerous? Is the helicopter I hear for the happenings at the courthouse? Will the birds eat the puppies? Are they laughing at me in the dispatch room? Are the people who live on that street doing to come hunt me down because I tried to take away their Carcass Buffet? So many questions. I will not be able to go to sleep for sure! But I will try.

Until next time, I hope you find some stitching time and have a great day!!

~ Jennifer ~

Santa is Here–Again!

2012-01-06T17:10:00.001-05:00

What is better than when you are sick and feeling the worse you get a great package in the mail to help you make it through the day. Nothing is better than that! I had ordered a doll from Jenn at Beautiful Disaster Originals and it came today. She had put a couple Christmas dolls on sale and I snatched one up. It is unbelievable! It looked great on the pictures but holding him is even better. Check him out.

Natalie has been really sick the last week and has been out of school, she went back today but last night I got it. I just got over an ear infection and now I have this nasty cold. I tell you what this is the worse cold I have had in some time. Her doctor said it is going around and he had it also, said it almost feels like the flu, that it does. Hoping the other two don’t get it also.

I hope everyone had a great New Years celebration. We sure did. The kids love celebrating the New Year.

I have been working on Valentine’s Day creations and have sold a few over on Facebook already. I had intended on taking them to The Rusty Bucket today but this cold has me down and out. They are also listed over on my selling blog. Take a look if you would like.

I also have these listed on my selling blog.

I hope you have a great weekend and are able to find a little stitching time. I am hoping to pump myself full of vitamins and hopefully kick this cold.

Happy Stitching!

~ Jennifer ~

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-25T09:01:00.001-05:00

I hope you and your family have a joyous, blessed Christmas!

Hugs ~ Jennifer

Almost Time

2011-12-24T00:00:00.001-05:00

Can you believe it is almost here? I can’t. Are you ready? I am about as ready as I can get. Of course it would not be life if I wasn’t sick on top of it. Ear infection, man those things hurt. Hopefully the medicine will be kicking in soon and I will be feeling good.

I have to work the next 4 out of 5 days but I was fortunate enough to be off on Christmas Eve, I wont be so lucky next year. I am so excited right along with my kids about Christmas. We baked lots of cookies last night and ate lots of cookies last night.

So much has happened since I last blogged. We went to my Father-in-laws in Maryland and had our Christmas get together. That was so much fun. It made me miss living there this time.

While we were there my mother-in-law took me to a handmade ornament show at a place called Annmarie Gardens near their home. It is a wonderful place. I went there during our summer visit, they have a handmade show once a month called “Makers Market” and there are really fantastic artists who attend, lots to spend money on and all local handmade artists. Here is the awesome ornament I chose. There were so many and my basket was full but I could only get one.

Natalie had a chorus program at Campbell University that was fabulous. I know the picture means nothing to you since you cannot hear them singing but just pretend you heard them and it was great. Natalie is in the front row 2nd from the right, white shirt, with her hand on her face.

Next we had a new member join the family. Yes another pet, just what we need, I would have a houseful if I could afford them. Alice adopted a little Roborovskis Hamster, they are desert hamsters and only get to be about 2 inches. I really think this one is older than they told us because he is sort of big already. They are very fast little boogers.

As you can see he has already dominated the very docile Louise. Which is fine with her as long as he doesn’t wake her up. His name is Buddy (like Buddy the Elf). He likes me, gives me kisses but he will pop out of Alice’s hand in a heart beat so I am sure there will be many hamster searches going on.

I finished up a few more framed prayer stitcheries for a customer.

I finished up this framed stitchery for a new customer who has also become a great new friend. We have a lot in common, our love for animals being one. She has so many little critters like, Hedge hogs, a wood chuck, a sugar glider (super cute), and many more. I cannot wait for the kids to see them

And I am still working on a Christmas stocking for a friend of mine. I should be finished with it but with other orders and being sick and work, I have not. I just finished stitching it tonight, but when I took this picture it was not finished. I just need to add beads and then sew it together. So little Jake will have his stocking hanging next to his big brother Mason tomorrow on Christmas Eve – I am so happy.

I will post a completed picture on my next post.

The above is a delicious plate brought over to us by out next door neighbor for Christmas. She put my two days of baking to shame, which is why her platter is on here and not mine. It tasted even better than it looks. Even my favorite – Peanut Butter Balls – can’t have enough peanut butter!!!

I know this was another long catch up post and I keep telling you I am not going to get behind. I keep getting behind so maybe I will not say it any longer, I might just be jinxing myself.

With that said I hope each and every one of you have a very Merry Christmas! And maybe after all the festivities you will find some stitching time!!!

Hugs ~ Jennifer ~

Samantha's Accessories: 3 New Years Giveaways

2011-12-22T15:33:00.000-05:00

You have to check out the great giveaway Samantha is having. She always has the most awesome giveaways!!! Click this link to check it out Samantha's Accessories: 3 New Years Giveaways.

We have a winner!!

2011-12-13T17:43:00.001-05:00

Even though I did not have a ton of entries I still used the Random Number generator just because I think it is neat.

I am so happy I was able to have this giveaway and it amazes me that some of you have stuck with me for so long. I truly appreciate you and enjoy each and every one of you. Thank you to those who took the time to enter and I wish I could send everyone a big thank you gift.

Amazingly enough, the winner is a local gal who I have know since I worked at the quilt shop in Apex. Her name is Lynn and she has a blog called Hey Boo (love that name!). So Lynn send me an email and let me know where you want me to send your goodies.

I have not slept for over 24 hours and I am falling asleep as I type. I was going to try to stay up until everyone went to bed but unless I get another energy burst that wont be happening.

I hope you all are having a great week and finding a little stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

More Reindeer

2011-12-09T12:35:00.001-05:00

I finished up two Reindeer last night, well more like this morning. I didn’t finish until about three this morning.

They looked sort of bland to me so I decided to spray them with a little glitter. I am not sure if you can see it or not. Maybe if you click on the picture and enlarge it you will be able to see it.

I also finished a special order this week for a framed prayer. I am really happy with how it turned out. I took a picture after the glass was in so there are some marks from the flash on it, but I think you can see it okay.

I hope you guys had a great week and are ready for the weekend. I know my week has been hectic. Don’t forget to check out my giveaway and there are a couple other giveaways I listed on my side bar that will be ending soon so check them out also!

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to find some stitching time!!

~ Jennifer ~

See what I Made Last Night!!!

2011-12-06T17:42:00.001-05:00

I am just kidding!! This is just pictures of some of the things I have made in the past.

After this week I am starting on Valentines Day and Spring. If you have any special requests from me let me know. I plan to do a lot, I am very excited. Don’t get me wrong I am still excited about Christmas and I am very much in the Christmas mood, I just need to get started on the crafty side of Valentines and Spring!

I hope everyone is having a great week and finding a little stitching time!!!

Don’t forget if you haven’t signed up for my giveaway, please do so!! Here is the link, just click on the picture!!

~ Jennifer ~

2011-12-05T02:40:00.001-05:00

Very fitting for my weekend.

~ Jennifer ~

Awesome Giveaway

2011-11-30T10:41:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone, I wanted to tell you about another giveaway. Jenn over at Beautiful Disaster Originals is giving away a very cool Santa doll. You have to check him out, also if you don’t win this guy she has more to sell. Check them out here!

Don’t forget to check out my giveaway here!

Have a great day and don’t forget to find some stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

Three Year Giveaway!!

2011-11-28T09:54:00.001-05:00

Okay I am a little late but at least I am finally doing it. I couldn’t decide what to make and then when I finished my current project this morning I thought it would be perfect. I reached my third year blogging anniversary on September 9th. I cannot believe it has been three years.

I love blogging, rambling on about stuff that I think is important or interesting and hope that someone else might find it interesting also. I have met some of the most amazing people since I started blogging and feel sad when I don’t here from those I have not heard from in a while. Even though I can understand being absent here and there. Life comes first, you can blog about it later.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for being my blogging friends and for sticking with me through the dry spells. You guys are awesome!

So what is up for grabs you ask?

This little cutie or as my husband would say, this ugly little gal made from a pattern by Sweetmeadows Farm. She is 10”, not including her hair.

(Note to self: ensure there are no birds in the tree before placing your hands through the branches – you just might pee your pants when it flies out – not that I did – I am just saying watch out for it – ahem)

And I am also including a reindeer ornament and some other goodies that will be a surprise.

To enter please be a follower and leave me a comment. U.S. only, sorry I cannot spend too much on shipping, Christmas shopping has taken its toll. I will pick the winner on December 13th at 5pm EST.

Good luck to you and thank you again for being here for me!!!

~ Jennifer ~

White Sheep Farm: Quick Pick Christmas Give Away ... Take Your Pick ... But, Hurry ...

2011-11-28T09:30:00.001-05:00

You have to check out this awesome giveaway Teri over at White Sheep Farm is having - just click on the title link above. She has some awesome hooked rug mats and other goodies. Hop on over there she is trying to get 300 followers and doesn't have that far to go!!

~ Jennifer ~

Miss Olivia

2011-11-27T11:26:00.001-05:00

I finished up the 21” doll I made using the pattern by Blue Moon Beginnings called “Primitive Ginger and Gingerbread”. My husband thinks she is the ugliest thing ever. My little Alice has named her Miss Olivia and thinks she is awesome. She is available at The Rusty Bucket for $45.

I worked at the shop yesterday and there was a steady flow of customers until we were able to close up. Nice, especially since the financial news is saying we are possibly in a recession again. Our local news channel WRAL was at the store when I got there yesterday. They had just wrapped up taping for a piece on Small Business Saturday. You can see it here.

Well I am off to try to do a couple things before I need to rest for work. Have a blessed Sunday and don’t forget to squeeze in a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~

Christmas is coming!

2011-11-25T22:13:00.001-05:00

Oh I am getting so excited, Christmas is just around the corner. The kids are all very happy and also extremely excited.

I have some finishes to share with you. I completed a stick horse for one of the cutest little customers ever at The Rusty Bucket. I hope she loves him as much as I do.

I also finished up a couple pillows and a embroidered stocking.

Tonight we decorated the inside of the house for Christmas. I love the decorations but for some reason I always feel like it is so cluttered. Our decorations are such a mixture of styles because there are some the kids have bought for me that I just have to put out.

The kids were pretty much in charge of the tree. They did an awesome job this year. Each year they get a little bit better. It use to be we would have to go back when they weren’t around and lighten up the branches. They would hang everything from just a few branches, all around the bottom of the tree. This year it looks like the only “fixing” that needs to be done is our dog angel at the top of the tree.

Louise has already found her favorite spot. Every time I go downstairs and she is down there she is curled up under the tree.

My husband is an awesome cook and he did a fantastic job yesterday for Thanksgiving. I am one of those people who can mix all her food together and eat it at once. And Thanksgiving is the best time for me to do that. So for dinner tonight I had left overs. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, stuffing and topped with a little cranberry sauce – yeah gross but I love it!

I am working on a couple dolls tonight, hoping to finish them up and take them with me to work at The Rusty Bucket tomorrow. Remember it is Small Business Saturday tomorrow so if you can, go out and help a small business near you!

I better get busy so I can get some sleep. I hope you had an awesome week, a blessed Thanksgiving and have a super weekend. Don’t forget to find a little stitching time!

~ Jennifer ~