In time for Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries e pattern

Oh so much fun and great for Valentine's Day or as an extra special gift for that someone special any time of the year!

Delightful strawberries made from muslin and hand painted. There are three to a set and they look as if they had been dipped in white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Then I swirled complimentary shades of chocolate colored paint to give them that gourmet look! These measure 4 inches wide and 4 inches tall, excluding the natural stem. The paint used for the chocolate makes them look as though they were truly dipped in chocolate and then swirled with other types of chocolate. A hang tag accompanies them that reads "sweet Strawberries 5 cents.

Comes with complete instructions, diagrams and photos-sewing and painting instructions.

Fun for any time of the year.

FInd them at my website, patternmart, old sister's primtive marketplace, etsy, artfire, and the pattern cupboard.

You can get them through Patternmart by clicking on the image on the side of the blog.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!

Barb

It's finally finished!!!!!!!

Garden Harvest Vegetable Pattern'

You can find it at my website: http://prairieharvestarts.com/shop/e-patterns/from-the-farm/garden-harvest-vegetables-e-pattern/prod_176.html

Try a little punch needle

Try a little punch need from Privies and Prims. According to Doreen: Punch Needle pattern kit for your prim fall decorating! Cute little primitive pumpkin.

I love the subtle colors of primitive.
It fits in a frame opening of 2"x2". I have framed mine, but you could also glue it to a piece of wool felt and use it as an ornament or hang on a peg.
Kit includes the pattern, weaver's cloth with design, and a piece of wool felt for backing if you choose not to frame it.
This sale is for the pattern kit only. I will also be selling the framed, finished product.

Punch needle is very popular and I have sold every one that I have made. You may make this project for yourself or for sale online or at a craft show, but it may not be copied or mass produced.

So visit her and her patterns at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600442 for this and more!

Enjoy,

Hugs,

Barb

A brand new pattern _ANGELS, with Faith, Hope and Love

I recently finished these sweet angels and now have finished the pattern. They would be perfect for year rounds decorating. There is always room for more Faith, Hope and Love. Use them on trees, gifts or on cabinet knobs. Very versatile. If you wish, add some mica flakes to give them a prim and shiny look.

The fun in my life!!!

Here on the farm we raise sheep and llamas. Our horses are also a big part of our lives. They are friends and help us get our work done. It is a lot more fun to ride horse along the fence line to see if it need fixing, thank drive a vehicle to get the job done. Besides, on cold days a horse can help keep you warm when that autumn or winter wind blows your way.

Maybe I will make a llama pattern soon...... just thinking out loud!


Hugs
Barb

It's still summer and is always good to say welcome- Nautical Style

A fun way to say welcome to guests and friends, this is a nautical flag garland that says "Welcome" with international flag symbols. Along with the instructions for the garland, are instructions for flag pillow ornies. Also paint pallets are given for both a primitive and cottage chic look to accommodate many decorating styles. Also they can be aged or left looking fresh.

Click on the image on the right to purchase.

Hugs,
Barb

Some of my inspiration

These people are my great grandparents, Julius and Amelia Kringel. They were truly great Danes who came to the United States at very young ages and proceeded to homestead in both Minnesota and Iowa.

Julius believed in family and hard work. Amelia believed in the same and was know for her fine sewing and hand work. It is said she made the finest soap in Shelby County, Iowa.

She was able to pass her love and pride in her workmanship to my mother, who in turn taught me so much of what I know. Thanks to the people who go before us and it is to them that I ow so much of what I am. Thanks

Love Barb