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Are you all ready for the "A Primitive Christmas" Blog Hop? 

My post is ready to go for tomorrow with the link for our first designer! 

See you tomorrow!

 

 

Blog Hop is almost here!

Don't forget!  December 1st kicks off our blog hop!!!  We've all been busy getting our goods ready for you!!! Hohoho!  See you soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoyed the Paducah area today...

We spent the day in & around Paducah!  I enjoyed looking at all the quilts at the Quilt Museum, antique shopping at American Harest Antiques & we hit Metropolis to check out Superman for my daughter!  All around a great day!

Redwork in Historic St. Charles!

I loved this quilt that I spotted at Stitxhes Etc...  It captures some unique historic buildings & monuments of old St. Charles!  Isn't it cool!?! :)

Road tripping...

Greetings from Lebanon, IL!  Had a great day hanging with my friend Sheri, from Calico Moon!  She picked me up at the hotel, we grabbed lunch- then headed to her shop and had a blast catching up and talking shop talk!  Here is some eye candy for you!  If you get in the area- I would highly recommend visiting her shop!  You'll love it!

Road tripping on my bday!

Late Friday night we set out to celebrate my birthday!  (Which is today!!!).  We have been having a blast!!!  In the next few days I will share my road trip with you all!!!  Here are a few from my stops yesterday!!!  

1/2 Sold Out

OMG!  You gals ROCK!  {Thank YOU!}  In 1 week we have filled up over half that we can accommodate!  This blows me away!  We have upped our total as much as we can- so I would defiantly sign up ASAP if you are pondering coming to party with us!!!  I better get my room booked!!! Lol!!! :)

MORE Designers added to the blog hop!

Check it out!!! I have added 2 more designers AND have a bonus surprise to make it 15!  Girls... get ready!  This is going to be fun!!!!  I have seen most of the recipes now- YUMMO!!!  Grab the(revised) button and again- help spread good cheer!  Here is the list!  No more changes... I promise!  :)

Dec 1 * Quilts by Cheri

Dec 2 * Plumcute Designs

Dec 3 * Gail Pan Designs

Dec 4 * The Woolen Willow

Dec 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

Dec 6 * Cardiff Farms

Dec 7 * Blackberry Primitives

Dec 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

Dec 9 * Heartspun Quilts

Dec 10 * Notforgotten Farm

Dec 11 * Kathy Schmitz

Dec 12 * Crabapple Hill

Dec 13 * Primitive Gatherings

Dec 14 * Buttermilk Basin

Dec 15 * BONUS Surprise!!!

First Snowfall!

Winter has arrived in MN!  {Am I ready for cold days and frosty nights???}

Vintage Sale!

On Saturday morning, my daughter and I went to a vintage market!  I didn't get any pics of what I purchased... But it was GOOD stuff!!!  They involve wool jackets, an old green tool box, old Xmas stockings, a sewing machine base with a wagon on top for starters!!!  Here are a few pics from our trip!!  Did I mention I love this time of year with all the Holiday Magic in the air!!!?!!! :)  

Cruise with ME & Lisa!

 

I am so excited to share this exciting news with you all!  Lisa and I have teamed up to brig you one of the most fun cruises to date!  "Sun & Stitches Needlework Cruise" on the Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will feature 7 GREAT days fill with 3 wool classes taught be us, shopping (which I LOVE to do!), great food, amazing sites & relaxing environment, fun in the sun and memory making!  We really want you to have a great time and we will try our best to make sure this be a trip will be one you will never forget!  Our hosts will also make sure to take care of all your details!  We want to make this as sweet & simple as we can for you!  Please contact them to register ASAP so you can get the discount and make sure to be a part of this event with Lisa and I!  I can't wait!!! SO excited!



Buttermilk Basin
Stacy West
Teacher

Primitive Gatherings
Lisa Bongean
Teacher

Vicky Iannucci & Gloria Parsons
Old Green Cupboard-Hosts

Road Trip! Christmas Open House

Last night George and I headed to WI to go support one of my FAV shops - Country Sampler, in Spring Green!  Jeanne is the shop owner and she was as sweet as ever and let me tell you- the shop was gorgeous!!  Today was the first day of her Christmas Open House!  Every where you looked snowflakes were glistening, tree lights were twinkling and Santa's were winking at you!The whole shop had been transformed into a Christmas wonderland!  It was also great visiting with some customers whom we share!  {Always a pleasant surprise to run into you all !!} I also chatted with the gals from Blackbird Designs!  They are so sweet too!  We all just had a great time!  Here are some pics I took to share with you all!  Their open house goes thru Sunday!  Hope you can check them out!!!  You'll love the shop!!  Enjoy! :).

A Primitive Christmas Blog Hop

Exciting news!  YOU asked for it... I am making it happen again for you all this year!  We are once again hosting a Primitive Christmas Blog hop for you to follow along!  It starts December 1 and goes for 12 days!  I have gathered a few of my designer friends to bring you 12 COMPLIMENTARY Holiday themed projects for you to make just in time for the upcoming season!  They will also share a bit about their Holidays, maybe a FAV memory etc, include some photos and a recipe for you to enjoy!  Please feel free to copy the icon and put it on your blog or website... We want to make the season a little more Merry for everyone!!!  HO HO HO! :)