More Did You Know

Boy time just flies by doesn't it. Can't believe it is almost April. I have been busy getting merchandise made for the summer markets and festivals. What have all of you guys been up to lately?

Hubby and I have been busy on making these candles and mats. The tourist love to take these home with them. :)

So I thought it might be time for some more..........did you know......:)

• Bee stings - meat tenderizer
• Chigger bite - Preparation H
• Puffy eyes - Preparation H
• Paper cut - crazy glue or chap stick (glue is used instead of sutures at most hospitals)
• Stinky feet - Jello !
• Athletes feet - cornstarch
• Fungus on toenails or fingernails - Vicks vapor rub
• Kool aid to clean dishwasher pipes. Just put in the detergent section and run a cycle, it will also clean a toilet. (Wow, and we drink this stuff)
• Kool Aid can be used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love it and it won't hurt them if they eat it!
• Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD's! Wipe off with a coffee filter paper

Always amazes me on the everyday things we have around, how they can have more uses than what they are intended for. :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of your week!

Colleen :)

Been Busy Sewing

Whew....my sewing machine has been in a whirl lately. I was so low on stock for the shop and upcoming summer season that I needed to kick it into gear. Normally I take a few weeks off after Christmas, but last year we did so well with the local shows and we now have our products in a local gift shop that our stock was sooooooooooooooooooooo depleted that I had to get started right away. :(

Anyway.....I thought I would show you some new candle mats that I made. I had some scrap fabrics laying around ( yep...laying around everywhere!!) that I thought they would make good candle mats/mug rugs. You can find them here in my Etsy shop. 

I like the folk art primitive look and I had some left-over fabric with small village and salt box houses print so I thought I would make these and use a checked fabric for the border. I think they turned out pretty nice and even hubby liked them so that must mean they are nice. :)

We don't have elk around here in the north country, but where we use to live the elk are very majestic and I thought this fabric was so pretty. I actually have used this fabric to make some coiled bowls, but I had a little left so I thought I would use it. 

I have always liked the Southwestern decor. I think the colors are so bright and festive even if I am a pastel person. I did an applique in the center and used hot chili pepper fabric for the border. This would spice up a kitchen. :)

So I have been busy sewing and sewing which of course I just love......get tired sometimes, but I do like it. So blessed to be able to do this everyday. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Colleen :)

Working On New Product

I have been sewing my little fingers off! Trying to get some new products in my Etsy shop and getting ready for the summer markets around here. 

Awhile back I blogged that I had purchased the EQ7 quilting software  because I wanted to design my own quilts . Well I did manage to get a few mug rug/candle mats designed and made....a few you say......how about 24 of them! I was a sewing fool. LOL! :)  Here are a few of them that I made. 

I also have been cranking out the fabric bowls. I just keep buying fabrics and making bowls! I love all the fabrics that I can turn into bowls. They are time consuming to make, but when they are done I think they turn out really good. Making lots of them for the shop and the summer shows too. 

You can see everything I made right  here. Still have lots of fabric to use up so guess I will be adding to my pot holders soon. :)  So what have you been working on? :)

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

BUSY WEEK

Well I was busy, busy last week trying to get product finished for the summer market. I am going to be gone for a few days and the spring shows start when I get back! I think I am ready to go. I really want to be finished with the market merchandise because I would really like to get some quilting done. :)

A couple of years ago I started making these tote bags and people seem to really like them. They are fun to make so I have been making lots of them. I needed to add a few more to my stack of them so I finished these last week. 

I wanted something summery so I made this one with daisy. :)

Another big seller during the summer are my mug rugs/candle mats. Up here in the north country everyone wants moose and bears so I make lots of moose and bear things. 

What I like about making these little mug rugs is all the different fabrics I get to use from my stash. I like to match the colors and pictures of the fabrics.

So I am glad I have most of my stuff finished. It gets really hectic during the summer and the last two years I have spent most of my time in the sewing room trying to keep up with product so this year I was determined to have plenty of stock for the markets. Now.....let's hope it all sells or I will have to have a garage sale!!  So...what have you been working on lately?

Have a great week!  :)

AND THE WINNER IS....

And the winner of my snowman mug rug/candle mat is..........(drum roll please) Laura from Maine!!! YEAH!!!  I have sent her an email so as soon as she gets back to me these little snowman will be on their way! 

I want to thank everyone who entered my giveaway. I just love doing these giveaways. I like hearing from all my faithful followers and getting to know new followers. So....guess I better get the little thinking cap on and decide what I will do for the next giveaway. :)

Everyone have a great day!! :)

GIVEAWAY!!!

Well all the holiday festivities are over and we are all settling down into the long winter, so I thought....hey......let's have a giveaway!! Now is the time to have your house decorated in a winter theme and what better winter décor than.....snowmen!!

So....I am going to giveaway this candle mat/mug rug with cute little snowmen in the middle, snowflakes on the sides and some winter scene fabrics. 

These mats can be used for putting your candles on them or that cup of hot chocolate. Or use however you would like. :)

The rules are easy peasy. :)

Be a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post.

New followers are always welcome.

Leave a way for me to contact you if you are a no-reply blog or do not have a blog.

I would appreciate it if you would like to share this giveawa.y

Giveaway will run through January 22nd with the winner

announced on January 23rd.

Due to the high cost of shipping this giveaway is open to US and Canada only. Sorry. L

Good luck to all and thanks for all your continued support of my blog. 

Everyone have a wonderful day! :)

WORKING ON FALL ITEMS

 

 

Whew....what a busy week!!! Have been finishing up some orders and trying to get ready for the Fall Celebration with my Old Farmhouse Gathering team. It is going to be so much fun. I enjoy doing these celebrations so much and seeing all the great creations.

 

 

I have been working my little sewing fingers to the bone getting my products done. These are a couple things I have been working on

 

 

I will have a couple mug rugs or candle mats available for the celebration. They make great candle mats.

 

These little mini-quilts are great for fall decorating. They don't take up much room on the table or wall. That is what I am all about.....keeping things organized!


Be sure to join us for the Fall Celebration. It starts on Monday, Sept 16th. I will be posting a link on Monday for you to hop on over and visit us.

 

 Have a great day!!