tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86604834579282307792024-03-15T20:09:15.119-05:00primitivebettysprimitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.comBlogger1033125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-85678212709912261582019-08-19T15:19:00.001-05:002019-08-19T15:19:07.857-05:00~*My Etsy Shop*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that my Etsy Shop has been re~opened? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Did you see that I have listed some of my older patterns in PDF form? (Some were PDF before, but I had retired ALL of my patterns.) They are OUT OF RETIREMENT! At least some of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, I know I had said they would no longer be available, but after receiving so many requests (thank you), I found a way to offer them in PDF ONLY. I am not able to supply any paper patterns at this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://etsy.me/2ZdVLHW" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>to go directly to my shop</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My newest PDF is a pattern that was created for <a href="https://woolworksmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Wool Works Magazine</a> last fall. I'm able to now offer it now... in case you missed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">~*<b>Jubilant Jackson</b>*~ has 2 finishes available... either a vibrant & friendly Art Doll or a sweet & useful Needle Keep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you pop over to my shop to take a look. With any luck, more of the old and many new will be added!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh... and I have decided all of my PDF patterns will be ONLY $5 US!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have you received your new copy of Wool Works Magazine? It is out! ~*Willa Witch*~ is the pattern I created for this Fall Issue. Isn't she cute? I love making these needle punch dolls!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't subscribed yet, you will want to! There are so many wonderful patterns and designers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And in other news, after too long.... my Etsy Shoppe has been re-opened! Some of my older, retired patterns are currently for sale in PDF version only. With any luck, I will be able to offer more of the retired patterns in this format.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also have plans to offer NEW needle punch patterns soon!!! For now, all patterns will be in PDF only. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For my cross stitch fans, I am sorry, but for now there won't be any new cross stitch patterns. My eyes are not as strong as they use to be. Even with bifocals and readers (YES! I wear both at the same time sometimes!) and magnifiers it is just too uncomfortable.</span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-91706142869368965382019-02-16T12:43:00.001-06:002019-02-16T12:43:18.574-06:00~*FAT Hooking!*~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is NOT AT ALL what I should be working on, but it apparently is where my heart is at the moment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting <a href="http://www.judycripps.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Judy Cripps</a>' hook-in at her home. While there, I wholeheartedly admired a rug of hers (all of her rugs really!) ~ finished and displayed in her kitchen. I was delighted to see she had it drawn up and offered as a pattern. It had to come home with me! I listened carefully as she gave me a few tips for hooking it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is sweet and simple! It is also the largest rug I have EVER hooked (29 by 36)... and with the FATTEST STRIPS too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Pattern title is<u> <a href="http://www.judycripps.com/animals.html" target="_blank">HAND TORN SHEEP</a></u><a href="http://www.judycripps.com/animals.html" target="_blank"> Rustic Rugs ©Judy Cripps</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not wanting to measure with a ruler... and, of course, not having a wool cutter that would cut a strip this wide... I am using my thumb as a reference and guide. (never mind my lack of a manicure, please!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Judy told me to plan for 7x the wool for the motifs. She advised to lay the wool, folded on the areas to be hooked. I have a large stash of wool, but not in large dyed pieces all the same. So, like most of my finishes, it is going to be scrappy... and just the way I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm using my FAT, primitive hook opening up a large space to pull each fat, wooly worm through... and I am leaving lots of space between rows... trying very hard to not 'pack' as I hook. Obviously, the 'packing' continues to be a challenge though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday, I purchased a small rug kit from <a href="http://www.judycripps.com/" target="_blank">Judy Cripps of Rustic Rugs</a>. My mind was focused on 'packing'... or rather, the opposite of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been told before that your loops in rug hooking should be "kissing, not hugging". Hmmm... I think mine are sometimes really smooching and very snug. 'Snug as a bug in a rug?' maybe? Seeing open spaces of linen on the back is okay. I'm wondering, how does a hooker keep from pulling loops too tight and not crowding. I'm not sure. It is a challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I haven't ever taken a rug hooking class. My hooking began about 2005. I searched online and have met many wonderful rug hookers who are always happy to share their knowledge. Have I learned? I don't know. There is surely much more to learn. And much better hooking to achieve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Here is my</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> finished rug/mat... made last night. The background has a little silver thread in it. The result when hooking with it creates a starry~night...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Good? Bad? Right? Wrong? I will continue to learn and try to do it <i>right</i>... but love the end result regardless!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh, and the <b>Primitive Betty rug</b> on the top of all, that one wasn't made by me. It was made by my good friend, <a href="https://www.prairiemoonretreats.com/" target="_blank">Ginger Jackson</a>. I love that one the best of all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My latest little mat fit just perfect in the base spot on my wall!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had a brief, blistering cold, storm roll through last night (actually there have been several over the past few days). Everything seems to have shut down. The roads to my work were too rough to bear ~ so I have a Snow Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That being the case... I am working on some simple needle punch projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started by tracing a heart onto the Weaver's Cloth. I then traced the rounds of a few wooden spools to make random circles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I grabbed random threads from my spiderweb-mess of loose, leftover, threads and began punching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I shared the above photo on Instragram… and was pleasantly asked if it would be a pattern offering. Yikes! What pattern?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The answer is... nope. Instead, I will do what I can to share it with you here on my blog. *wink*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I'm not finished punching the other doodles on my fabric yet. So, I put the cloth, frame and all, on my printer and hit print.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I went to the light box to transfer it to plain paper...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The heart is about 5 1/4 inches across at the widest part. I didn't trim the scans ~ so it is a bit messy. You may print the photos as large or small as you wish... if you wish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">By the way, the background floss is interesting. I'm sorry, I cannot remember for sure if I dyed this floss of if my dear friend, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/prairiemoonprimitive" target="_blank">Ginger Jackson of Prairie Moon Primitives</a> (formerly <a href="http://primitivesbythelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Primitives by the Light of the Moon</a>) did it. The threads have been piling up in my stash for several years now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is DMC thread dyed with tan Rit Dye. Here is the post on Ginger's blog to show how it is done... <a href="https://primitivesbythelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/search?q=rit+dye+floss" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. Ginger doesn't post on this blog much anymore, but she has a wealth of information available ~ patterns and tutorials. You should give her a visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ok... I'm heading back to my space heater and punch needle. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wishing you all warm smiles...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello Prim Friends! Yes, it has been a long time (yet again). With a new year comes new goals! I'm starting off with a little something to share with you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">a freebie doodle! (and if you read all the way to the end... a 2nd freebie too!) I have a goal to have lots of finishes this year. There isn't a set number, but I want to makes lots and lots of finishes!!! I hope you do too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My sweet husband gave me a tablet for Christmas. He is urging me (and cheering me!) to get back into the swing of creating MORE!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Learning how to use the tablet for drawing doodles is a bit of a challenge. Patience and focus needed! But, I already have one finish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is a very simple doodle... or simple scribble...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(a great big a positive sigh...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I made the pattern just about 5 by 7 inches on my print... and straightened the edges (hence the uneven black border around the finished punch piece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cut off the excess Weaver's Cloth to about 1/2 inch around. Then put face down on a small bit of wool for the backing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stitch as close the punches as possible leaving about a 2 inch opening. (I use my sewing machine.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My first finish of 2019!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As always, enjoy the doodles! I love to see finishes, so please show me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wishing you all warm smiles and a great New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">… Betty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is my first experience with Rustic Wool Moire' Threads. I can't say I love it yet... but it isn't all bad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First of all, I have heard so many of you raving over the thread. Of course, I had to give it a try! Unfortunately, it can't be bought local to me. So, I searched a vendor online and ordered close to 20 spools. (Big purchase for me!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It comes wrapped on great wood spools. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Each spool holds 80m plus - minus 4%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">DMC is about .65 US. Valdani runs about $4.75-$6.75 US. Other specialty threads are roughly the same price as Valdani.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">DMC skeins are 8m. Valdani are 67m-100m depending on thread thickness. The other specialty threads can vary. Checking some of my Weeks stash, they are 5 yards each.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On my little project, the dark red blooms are very dark. To me, they are too dark. They don't even look like blooms to me because they are so dark compared to the rest of the image. I don't have another color in the stash that would really look any better... to me anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When my order was placed, I searched through the website looking closely at each color photo to pick and choose. There wasn't a color chart. The website I was on had several pages of colors with about 10 on each page. Lighting on a computer monitor is always different than looking at something hands on. To me, this was a rough start beginning with the order itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Plus, because it was purchased from a website, I had to wait. My wait time was in excess of 2 weeks from order to mail box. That was depressing. It did come packaged complete and clean. It just took longer than I would have like it to. (I'm not going to say where it was purchased.) Maybe I will try another site next time with quicker results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, overall... and to wrap it up... It was okay. I will use up my stash, and I might order some more. I don't hate it... it just isn't my favorate thread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This picture shows Rustic Wool Moire' on top, DMC (full 6 strands in the center), and Valdani #8 on the bottom. The Moire' thread is slightly thinner than the #8 Valdani.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Remember, when I work with Valdani, I use 2 strands at one time. Working with Moire', I only used a single strand. It did work to cover my design well, I didn't notice any voids (holes in coverage).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Beginning with Weaver's Cloth, one of my gripper frames, and a Sharpie marker... I doodled this little pony with inspirations of old hooked rugs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I collected some various threads... DMC 6 strand embroidery floss, Perle Cotton, Valdani #12 and #8 and my Cameo UltraPunch...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And then I began to punch. Doing something a little different ~ maybe something considered WRONG... but I let myself create some texture to my punching by using the different threads AND using either a #2 or a #3 setting on my needle. It created this WONDERFUL mix of highs and lows on the surface of m tiny rug! I adore it!!! Maybe you can see in this </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you for the overwhelming response to my previous post. Your kind words and comments have been so touching. My goats have already brought so much joy to my family. I'm glad their sweet faces have brightened your day too! I hope you do make some lovely things with the freebie. Remember, share those finishes!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yesterday, I mentioned the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of spinning my own yarn. When the goats are sheared, they will provide me with lots of glorious mohair. It will be used for spinning. My goal... thick, bulky rug yarn with lots of variation and texture!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, it has been YEARS since I have tried to spin. In fact, it was only briefly (VERY BRIEFLY!)... way back in high school. My fiber teacher was the famous Jean Bass. She was super talented and kind. She had so much information to teach and was so willing to share her knowledge. If only I hadn't been such a kid at the time ~ not fully ready to listen and learn. If only I could go back in time and have her as a teacher again! She was my weaving teacher for two years. She taught me how to use a frame loom, floor loom, how to felt, how to dye, and touched on how to spin with a drop spindle. For the hour long class each day, I would dive into these activities, but only during school. Rarely would any of these fun things take place outside of that classroom. Looking back, it makes me sad that I missed out on all the knowledge Mrs. Bass was trying to share with me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All these years later, I'm wanting to try again. In fact now, being older, it is something that I really want to try to perfect... or at least learn enough to be decent at it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Beginning my venture of spinning... I purchased this book and a top whorl drop spindle online. I've also watched many videos on YouTube. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hello Dear Friends! Yes, once again, it has been forever and a day since my last post. As the days go by, I continue to find BALANCE. Someday it is my hope that will be the case. Until then, no promises. However, I will continue to try.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These are both punched with a variety of yarns ~ both wool and acrylic ~ and some wool strips... using 3 different sizes of Amy Oxford Rug Punches... #8, #10, and #14... on quality Monk's Cloth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Using the different needles made some loops higher than others. The higher loops are done with the #8 around the mouths and noses. The lowest loops are done with the #14 for the grooves of the pumpkins and the inset of the noses. The #10 was used to complete the JOLs. Believe it or not... the punching was LAST in the making of these quirky fellas.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After they JOLs were created... they were attached to some boards. I'm thinking they will be awesome, interesting, unique Halloween decor!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My head is whirling with ideas for these techniques and a few others that I have yet to try! Oh the things I wanna make!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are interested in purchasing these fellas as finished products... they are listed for your consideration in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">my Etsy Shoppe</a>. Thank you for looking!</span></span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-23636114352580592472016-09-22T09:15:00.000-05:002016-09-22T09:15:05.614-05:00~*Simple FREEBIE DOODLE*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy 1st Day of Autumn! Here is a simple doodle for your enjoyment... I hope it brings a smile to your face!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Wool Harvest Rug Camp. My Mom went with me... and we enjoyed every minute of it. It was so wonderful to have her there. It was also so awesome that she was able to meet my dear Oklahoma (and many other) friends. AND... it was so very delighting that she learned Oxford Punch Needle too! We had the pleasure of taking a class from my very dear buddy, <a href="http://primitivesbythelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ginger Jackson</a>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At the camp, I was AMAZED by all the talent! Of course, I didn't get any pictures... I don't know why!!! But, I have images and ideas swirling in my head! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am working on a piece now, if I can pull it off, that will have some very different techniques. It isn't really a 'mixed media'... but there are many different processes. Here is the start...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Maybe you will see the doodle above and try out some of these techniques... swirls (or whatever they are called?), applique, and (not shown in this picture) needle-felting? I would sure LOVE to see it if you do! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you to those of you that purchased my patterns! The ones that were 'for sale' before have all been retired. I have added a few finished ditties to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">my Etsy Shoppe</a>. Swing by to take a look, if you get a chance. Thank you for visiting my shoppe!</span></span><br />
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-3996243174644837582016-07-28T16:41:00.004-05:002016-07-28T16:41:51.311-05:00~*Tick Tock Tick Tock... Playful Kitty Freebie Start*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So often I do try to fit everything into my schedule... and then it just doesn't work. So... even though there hasn't been time for me to finish this ditty or to work it into a nice PDF for you to download... I'm going to let you get started. I'm positive that many of you will have it all finished up before I even get a chance! So... here is my next FREEBIE GIFT!!! Enjoy!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Fabric ~ Shroom Juice 32 CT from<a href="http://damesoftheneedle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Dames of the Needle</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I stitched 2 over 2. 65 x 84 stitches... finished size approximately 4 1/2 by 6 inches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please use fibers and threads of your choice. I only ask that you not mass produce the image/design in any way... and that you give credit to me ~ Betty Dekat/primitivebettys ~ for the pattern. Oh... and do NOT sell the design!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What do I plan to do with mine for a finish? Well, I have hopes to finish it into a needlebook. If/when I do this... it will be shared with you and hopefully 'how' it was done as well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Can you guess where the inspiration for this design came from? Do you have a playful kitten that is constantly wanting to help you create... or that is a little sneak... always running off with your supplies? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~*Slurpy Jack*~ is a FUN, FUN, FUN doodle to punch... and make another thread holder box!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The doodle is FREE for you to use. DO NOT SELL MY DOODLES OR FREE PATTERNS! You may, however, sell items made from them in limited quantities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The finished boxes are listed on my <a href="http://primitivebettysofferings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SELLING BLOG</a>. This is a 'new thing' for me... and I'm just trying to work it out and avoid the 'kinks'. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, I had thought of putting the items for sale in my Etsy Shoppe or even on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/primitivebettys/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>... but trying this first. Please bare with me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back to the doodle... use it as you wish... with your medium of choice. Have fun with it!!!! If you would like to know how I finish my boxes, download the FREE pattern ~*Summer Charms*~ from yesterday's post. There are complete instructions added to it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">all Primitivebettys patterns from here on out will be <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE!!!</span></b> Yes, you heard right!!! Why, you ask? Well, to best describe my thoughts on this is just because... it feels right to me. I hope you see it as my way of sharing kindness and joy. Don't we all need more of that? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To begin with... here is the link for you to download for my latest pattern release (Click on the title of the pattern. You will need Adobe reader to view/print the pattern.)...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My previous pattern releases (all listed in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy Shoppe</a>)... are discounted 50% using the coupon code ~ <b>HALFOFFPATTERNS</b>. Once the paper patterns are gone... or at the end of August ~ whichever comes first... they will be permanently retired. (All patterns listed in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy Shoppe</a> are half off... including earlier PDF patterns. They too will be retired at the end of August.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I will be selling my finished wares only. They will be listed soon in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy Shoppe</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, I know... I promise I will return and be more active... and then it doesn't happen. Life whirls by so amazingly fast! You are sure to agree!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Over the last few months, I have changed jobs again. I did really enjoy working at the grocery store... and loved my promotion. However, retail hours were so very demanding. Days would go by and I didn't see my husband or my son. Then came the opportunity to return to my long~ago employer. I jumped on it! It is not a 'career' job by any way shape or form... but I don't want a career! Personally, I know stress is horrible for me. I don't have the tools within me to deal with extra stress. It diminishes my health and happiness... and my creative nuances. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, I am back to warehouse work. It is a job, it is a paycheck, it is an exercise routine... and it allows me a steady schedule with 4 full days off each week... where I am, once again, finally... CREATING! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/primitivebettys/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">Facebook Fan</a>... you may have seen these recent finishes...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It feels GREAT to be making things again!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have a new PDF Pattern available!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This pattern offers all 4 doodles... and complete instructions for the construction of the boxes (begins with a ready~made paper mache box)... the crochet trim, and the distressed, paint finish.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">My Etsy Shoppe</a> has the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/464955759/summer-charms-pdf-pattern-only-thread" target="_blank">updated listing</a> for the pattern purchase. This pattern is only available for purchase from me... and only available through PDF. If you do not have an Etsy account for purchase and want the pattern, please email me. I can deliver it via email after Paypal payment has been received. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(The pattern is only $5 US. This is a small price for the amount of material available in the pattern.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*** This is a free doodle to use for your own crafting. You may copy the image ~ enlarge or reduce ~ for your own personal use. In other words, just don't MASS produce anything using the image. For gifts and craft shows (even online)... items may be made using the doodle and sold. Minor alterations to the doodle to personalize are acceptable. Please give credit where due for the image... Betty Dekat/primitivebettys. Please DO NOT copy and sell the doodle! It is FREE! ***</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Any medium of your choice it fine... needlepunch, rug hooking, applique, painted... HAVE FUN and ENJOY!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yes! I'm BACK! WOW! Time sure can go by fast! I've missed you! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last September, I took a job at a nearby grocery store. What was planned to be a simple part time job has become a new 'career' for me. Since accepting the job, I have been promoted to Assistant Manager of my department. It has been an adjustment... from a stay~at~home~Mom/Wife/Crafter to a working~full~time~Mom/Wife/Crafter. As the days/weeks/months go by, I can feel it gradually coming together. See? I have a FREEBIE DOODLE FOR YOU! *WINK*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It turns out that I needed a job... I needed to go back to work... I need to be around people! My mind/body/soul have drastically changed... and changed for the better. I truly love my job and my co~workers are GREAT! Finding the balance to do everything I love has been difficult, but I'm getting there. Time management and physical strength are getting better. Things are positive... and only getting better!</span></span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-8610166796870971582015-10-06T20:56:00.002-05:002015-10-06T20:56:44.572-05:00~*New Etsy Listings*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I hope you are all doing well... and having a GREAT beginning to Fall! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Things have remained busy on my end... working a new job and keeping up with family and our animal critters. Today was a day off... and the first for over a month that I feel like my body may be catching up with my schedule. I slept well last night and was able to get a lot accomplished today... including listing several Halloween needlepunches in my Etsy Shoppe!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to take a look. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't believe I've shared our chicken babies with you. They hatched on or near September 1st. So today they are about 5 weeks old (right?). We have six babies. We were able to do this only because my sister shared a dozen of her fertilized chicken eggs with us. We don't have a rooster here... only 7 big hens. One went broody (?... I'm new to this!). So... we let her sit on the eggs we were given... and were so happy to see, that after 21 days, 6 hatched and they are all still healthy after 5 weeks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We think (but, of course, don't know for sure) that we have at least two Roos in this bunch. The one that my sister tells me is an American chicken, has been named Uncle Sam. Here he is...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My SIL, Robin, did say we should call him Kernel Sanders. I quickly NO~NOed that name! It is funny though!</span></span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-79621549412645936402015-09-17T19:34:00.001-05:002015-09-17T19:34:25.199-05:00~*Primitive Handmades Mercantile Update*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The update for <a href="http://primitivehandmadesmercantile.com/" target="_blank">Primitive Handmades Mercantile</a> is happening in just a few minutes! Sadly, I'm sorry to say... I missed the update this month. With a new job and numerous other priorities... I just couldn't make it. However, I do hope to add some new items ~ very soon ~ to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">my Etsy Shoppe</a>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please visit the offerings of all the super~talented artists! You will LOVE everything!</span></span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-46412671771584528102015-08-27T20:43:00.002-05:002015-08-27T20:43:41.850-05:00~*New Pattern... and a Sweet Finish*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For the last update on <a href="http://primitivehandmadesmercantile.com/primitivebettys" target="_blank">Primitive Handmades Mercantile</a>, I made a small stocking ornie with a Witch and Spider. Many asked that it be made into a pattern. So not to disappoint... it happened! My latest pattern release is similar... with only small changes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I call this pattern, simply... <b>~*Witch's Stocking*~</b>. It is available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/245718393/witchs-stocking-primitive-needlepunch?ref=shop_home_feat_4" target="_blank">Etsy Shoppe as a PDF Pattern</a> (instant download). If you don't have an Etsy identity, purchase through email to me ~ my_tony1@yahoo.com ~ is also an option.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The pattern uses six strand DMC floss. It also includes information for finishing with a crochet edge and loop. The finished stocking is about 7". </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The pattern is only $5.00!!! It punches up and finishes quickly. Do you have a black feather tree? Or did you make one of those really cool wool feather trees? Wouldn't it be totally awesome to display several stockings on it??? There is time to make them before the Halloween Holiday is here!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I spied this darling ditty on Facebook the other day. Sandi hooked my ~*Olde Cat*~<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/primitivebettys/" target="_blank"> freebie pattern </a>. She has her finish for sale in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/245822568/old-cat-primitive-hooked-rug?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Etsy Shoppe</a> also. I am so delighted to see her finish. It is purely, sweetly, primitive! Great hooking Sandi! Thank you for working with my patterns.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you all, for allowing me to share and supporting me with kindness to continue to create.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the last weekend before the return to school. We have been relaxing at home before the hectic school days begin again. And relaxing for me...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've been working on many, many finishes! My stack of needlepunch pieces had really been piling up! It feels great to have some D*O*N*E!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This coming Thursday evening it the update for<a href="http://primitivehandmadesmercantile.com/" target="_blank"> Primitive Handmades Mercantile</a>... so some of my pieces will be listed for sale then.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">BUT... I have listed a few tonight on <b>Ebay</b> and <b>Etsy</b>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~*Wynndelle Witch*~ has been listed on EBAY! <b><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/141748109203?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LISTING PLEASE</a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The next few finishes have been listing in my ETSY SHOPPE... <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivebettys?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO VISIT THERE PLEASE</a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Primitive ~*Pretty Blooms*~ Pillow Tuck PInkeep Stay</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The ~*Pretty Bloom*~ pinkeep is made from my ~*Funky Flowers*~ freebie doodle. I can't tell you why I changed the name... just me and my mixed up mind. *wink*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you for allowing me to share with you! Have a blessed return to school!</span></span></div>
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primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-67729387722914625712015-08-05T16:39:00.002-05:002015-08-05T16:39:27.146-05:00~*Another Freebie*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm suppose to be cleaning house... but feel more like crafting and doodling! So... here ya go...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~*Sweet Jack*~ Freebie Doodle</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span><span><span><span><span>Enjoy!
Hook, punch, stitch, paint... whatever the medium you choose... have
fun with the doodle! Resize to your desire. Please though... give credit for the design to me ~
primitivebettys/Betty Dekat. Your finished works may be sold, but no
'mass production' please. Also, DO NOT sell the pattern! It is free
FREE <b>FREE</b>! Thank you! Oh... and I do love to see those finished items! Share them with me!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span><span><span><span><span>Betty </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
primitivebettyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500730273771124193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660483457928230779.post-80187154646174645122015-07-31T20:54:00.000-05:002015-07-31T20:54:03.395-05:00~*Braggin'*~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has been so long since I've had a ~*Friday Finishes*~ post... so, I'm going to rename it a ~*Braggin'*~ post... and do it when I get the chance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Julie punched up my freebie ~*Old Cat*~... and she did such a prim~perfect job! She changed up the lettering a little bit to fit her needs and then mounted it on an old chalkboard. Her choice of flosses and her finish is just wonderful! I love it! The cat looks amazingly~old!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lauralee stitched my freebie ~*Sunflowers and Crows*~... and her finish into the super~darling pillow with rick~rack is stunning! I love rick~rack!!! Oh, and do you see her sweet sunflower pin in the corner? Oh.... I love love love it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many sweet thanks to both you girls for working with my designs and for sharing! I'm blushing that you both created such wonderful treasures from my designs! Thank you!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I stitched up this patriotic penny rug yesterday. I volunteer one afternoon a week at our small town pool... working in the concession stand. It isn't very busy... so I take advantage of my time and work on something. This was my project this week. It is a kit given to me by my good friend PatiJane. I'm a little late for Independence Day this year.... but maybe I'll just leave it out all year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It doesn't show very well from the photo, but the background wool has a beautiful checked pattern. For stitching, I used some of my Valdani threads. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was in Topeka today to run some errands. Since I'm very low on lights and tans in my floss collection, I picked up a little. Goodness.... my receipt was about 3 feet long! </span></span></div>
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