Thursday evening....

I am back again and it's only been a few days.....we had a drippy, droopy Thursday in K-ville. I had a few errands to run and couldn't wait to get back home to sew. Did I mention that I had to buy a new sewing machine the other day? The bobbin casing on my machine got loose and sounded awful. The repairman said it would take up to 10 days to do the repairs...there is no way I could go that long without sewing, so I bought a Brother quilting machine at all places WALMART!! In all my years, I have never gone to Walmart to buy a machine, but I thought it would do in a pinch and be a back-up for me. Well, I gotta tell you...I love this little machine! It has some of neatest features and sooo many fun stitches. (Lots of stiches that my expensive machine doesn't have.) Needless to say, in between orders, I have been playing around with it, trying to figure out things that I can make and use all those nifty stitches. Right now, I'm learning how to quilt using a stipple stitch, Fun, Fun!! But, now on to what I have been doing for real..........

Here's a bit of what I have been working on lately.

Checkerboard and one of a kind cat make-do is going to the Marketplace Booth....

Who remembers these from years ago??? Be careful you might show your age. LOL!! I have made more than 50 of these in the last several weeks. Too funny! But they are kinda cute on jars....

I love how this turned out. Combined two different stencils....

and the color is wonderful...so rich.

Getting ready to post these on my web site:

Painted cardinal ornaments...would love to do a whole tree in them.

I had a few more pics to share, but blogger ate them! I'll be back soon with pictures from the Marketplace Booth, going over there in the next few days.

Thanks for stopping by and come back soon.

Hugs,

Shari

Long time gone...................

Hello All!

 It's been a while, hasn't it??? As usual, I've been busy and time just slips away from me. So many plans for the Fall, but now it's here and it's time to move on to Christmas. Didn't even decorate my house inside for Fall, just a few things outside.
Finally,  found the furniture I wanted for my living room...not primitive at all, as I have to be practical, especially with Jack and Jake. Didn't want it shredded within a few days, so decided on something similiar to what I have now. It should be all ready to be delivered in a few weeks. In the meanwhile, I need to paint the room and get the carpet cleaned. Hopefully this week!!

I can't remember how long it's been since I've posted and not sure if I have you all that I have a booth in the Antiques Marketplace in Greensboro (again). I love, love, love being there. The folks are just wonderful that own and run it. I've done VERY WELL there so far. And I'm sure I could do better if I had about five more hours in my days. I'll take pictures this week when I go and share them with you all.

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My web site has been updated along with a new weekly special. There's several one of a kind goodies that won't last long. This is one:

and this:

and this:

The banners have done really well for me and I'll be adding new ones all this week. They are perfect for a wreath or draped across a chair.

I guess I should run for now, but before I do...this is the web site special:

Find it here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1173

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! And thank you all for the kind words in my absence!

Hugs and Blessings,

 Shari



Sunday evening....

Hello!

How's everyone this evening? It's been a beautiful day here in NC and we have enjoyed our weekend  

  immensely. Personally,I have been busier than I usually am for this time of year. I know a lot of folks are saying that they think Primitive (style) decorating is on the decline...I have to disagree...I have such great customers and new ones are stopping by everyday. I am so Blessed!! But, you have to keep in mind that I work really hard at my business.....I am always thinking ahead. You have to, when you make handmades. Today you can be swamped, but if you are not careful, and ignor your site...your business will slack off. That's why I am constantly doing new products and selling in different venues. Sometimes, it's hard to keep it all straight...

But on to other news....

 Here's a few things that I've finished up in past few days...

There's several new goodies over at my web site. Stop over if you get a chance...

www.homespunandprimitives.com

And there's a new special too!

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Have I mentioned that we had our first ever-raised garden this year? Can't remember if I have or not, LOL!! But, anyhow, we have been so pleased with the results. (NO ACHING BACKS, LOL!)

This was the beginning....

This was several weeks ago....

Can't seem to find the latest pic I took, but let me assure you...we have had tons of zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and now, the best German Johnson tomatoes ever...

This is one tomato that I sliced one evening. I couldn't believe how many slices...

For the first time in my life, I am tired of tomato sandwiches and cucumbers in marinade. LOL!! Hubby says he's gonna remind me in February that I got tired of cucumbers...

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Well, I should work on a few stitcheries while I'm watching TV, so I'm gonna run for now.

Thanks for stopping by! Come back soon!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Monday evening....

Hello! Hope everyone is doing ok on this HOT Monday! It's a little after 5:00 here and 93 degrees....Whew! I just came in from doing some errands and noticed how almost perfect this is....our BEAUTIFUL Crepe Myrtle Tree.

It has gotten so big over the years, think it probably needs to be trimmed back this fall. Hubby has done a great job keeping it as a tree, instead of a bush... And, I love it the way it is now...........

Thanks for stopping by!

Shari

Sunday morning....

Good Morning!

Life has become quite hectic in the Freshwater household as of late.....too many irons in the fire.  I haven't had much of a chance to be on here lately...and not quite sure if anyone has missed me. LOL!! I realized recently tho that I really loved blogging...I'm thinking I should try to find time to do more than I have been. I really have enjoyed sharing my thoughts and ideas with everyone.

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As I am planning my week, a cute story comes to mind.......

Several years ago as I was trying to decide whether or not to get back in to the "CRAFTING BUSINESS", I met these two ladies, in a hole-in-the-wall shop about 30 minutes from my home. After several visits to their store and many more conversations, they convinced me to rent a space in their tiny store. As it turned out, this little space got me started doing what I'm doing today. They were actually the ones that named my business......One of the owners (Linda) thought Homespun and Primitives described me to a tee.....

But on to my real story. I developed a really nice following there, actually rather quickly. I couldn't keep my booth full. Folks would come in and make a bee-line to my space. Robin (the other owner) told me one day that I could sell almost anything, even stitcks,  if it had homespun tied on it.....wala! This is what I went home and made.

I have brought back "RAG TWIGS" to my web site.  A really prim alternative to rag balls.

It's amazing how many I have sold...Personally, I love them. And such a conversation piece!

You can find them here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1252

Afterthought, I want you all to know that I kept a booth in that store for over 9 years...until the day the doors closed for good, a couple of years ago. It was a most rewarding experience...one that I will always remember.

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Be sure and check out my web site....

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/

 for this week's SPECIAL.

and later this week, two new dolls!

I'll be back soon! Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Tuesday afternoon......

HELLO!

Just a reminder...

a Fabulous SALE is still going on over at my WEBSITE!

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/

Almost everything is on SALE! But it won't last for much longer....

Check it out if you get a chance! I would love to hear from you all!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Home from Vacation.....

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

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We are back from a wonderful cruise vacation! So much to share with you all, but that will be another day.

I'll be back soon!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari