~*Such A Fun Time!*~

Hello my dear friends! Oh... yesterday was so enjoyable! The open house couldn't have been better.... besides my picture taking skills that is. Everyone was so nice! Kris and her family (the owner of Dickerson's) are always so kind, helpful, cheerful, and talented! They always make me feel like I'm a part of their family.... and it is so special! The other artists at the show were super talented & super bubbly. They offered the most amazing Halloween altered art! I had never seen anything like it before. These girls had their kids involved with the fun too.... Trinity bought some gooey vampire teeth from one of their boys & I bought a voodoo doll made by another. (I don't know exactly what I will do it it... but it just looked like something I should have! LOL)

My beloved husband was so kind to help all day. He is not a morning person because of his normal work schedule, but he was up before dawn, drove the hour long drive, and catered to my every need. (Maybe I've said it before, but it is worth saying again.... Tony is the very best husband EVER & I love him so much!) :) My sister-in-law, Robin, showed up to lend a hand also. She brought along a hooked pillow to whip the backing onto... her third rug. (She is hooked on hooking!) We both worked on hooking, punching, and whipping ~ demonstrating the mediums was a wonderful way to stir up conversation with the customers. (Thank you Jo Jo for suggesting it!)

Tony's other sister, Jo, and her husband, Russell, showed up to vist.... along with my Mom, and even my stepson, Jamie, and his sweet girlfriend. Having the family interest & support was more than a girl could ask. Thank you all!!!

I did take a few photos right after things were set out on the tables. The showing was inside the mall.... which isn't very well lit, so the photos are somewhat blurry. I wish I had taken more photos.... but guess I got carried away with the day.

Trinity did a good job helping set up. He put the gourds in the box (homegrown... and something to add to the table display LOL) and spread Mary Jane candies about.









Making new friends, sharing with family, showing my wares....it was a really nice time! I can't wait to do it again!

Smiles to ya....

Betty

~*T'is Crunch Time*~

Hello Friends & Folks! It is now crunch time.... Dickerson's Open House is just a couple days away! YIKES!!!! What have I been doing? I've not been working hard enough ~ that is for sure. Do I have enough stuff to show? Will anyone show up? Will anyone like what I have brought to show? These are just SOME of the things running through my mind about Saturday's showing. I'm just a nervous wreck! So... what am I doing now? I've got a dolly drying in the oven & I'm playing with the photo editor to post up a couple sneak peeks for you....

I've hidden all the 'details' about what they really are.... just to tease ya!


I do hope that those of you near Topeka can swing by on Saturday. It is going to be rainy... but we will be inside. I'm thinking the rain will add to the Fall Fever! Plus... we will probably have some goodies to snack on & some cider to sip!

My buddy JoJo suggested that I demonstrate hooking and/or punching.... so I'm planning on it. Thanks JoJo! I think that sounds like a wonderful idea! Those of you that do know me & have met me in person know though... that I can be quiet the jabber-mouth. How much hooking and punching actually gets done will depend on how much blabbing I'm doing!

Here is the invite to Dickerson's again if you need more info ~



I do hope to see you there!

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On a cross stitchin' note.... I do plan to work up some more patterns in the near future. My pattern line has just been selected for offering by Hoffman Distributing Company, Inc. I'm thrilled to be able to work with them! My first order ships off next week.

My patterns are also offered by Norden Crafts, Ltd.. They too are wonderful to work with!

Have a blessed day.... and many warm smiles to you!
Betty

~* Taking a Doodle Break*~

~*Halloween Cat*~


I'm just taking a break from all the catch up around the house..... there sure is a TON of laundry to do! The Dickerson's Open House is still on for Saturday. There are sure to be a lot of spooks & goblins in the showing.... along with our favorite black cats & Jack-o-Lanterns!

Enjoy the freebie!

:) Betty

~*Dickerson's Open House*~

Yes, I've been hooking & punching... maybe even in my sleep! Fifteen days and counting ~ YIKES! I KNOW it will be a fun day... just hope I can have enough finished goodies....

Hope you see you there my friends!

Many smiles to ya...

Betty

~*Mark Your Calendars for some FUN*~

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I picked up fliers from Kris for the up coming show yesterday. There still may be another artist sign up for the fun... we will know soon. It is sure to be a fun & fabulous day! Please mark your calendars. It would be GREAT to see you there!

I've been hookin' & punchin'! (my poor arms are showing it too.... lots of scratches) I'll post some pictures of the works in the next few days. Until then... have a sunny & smiley day!

:) Betty