~*I Cut Another Hunk of Linen*~

Hello Dear Friends!

Yup, that's what I did!  Yup, I have numerous samplers & stitches started that aren't finished... and yet, I cut another hunk of linen!

Why?  Oh, that I'm not sure can be answered... but I did it... and I have a few more things started...

These are expected to be stitched up into a few 'smalls'... and hopefully will be pattern offerings.  Time will tell...

One thing about this hunk of linen... it is a larger count than the samplers that have been set aside.  Yes, like so many others... my eyes are having trouble seeing the small counts.  I do intend to continue working on those samplers, but will probably use less and less of the small count in the future.

This is just a short update and a little sneak peek of more to come... wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

~*Hooking!!!*~

Hello Dear Friends!  I'm soooooo happy to tell you that I have been hooking!  I have been working on PRIMS too!!!  

I was feeling a little off my path... and it feels so nice to be seeing the direction get back the way I want it to go!

This past Tuesday was our rug hooking day in Council Grove.  We didn't meet for long because there were family members visiting many of the ladies... but we did meet, hook, giggle, and laugh.

Here are a few of the items I have finished up from the week...

Some reclaimed stools... before...

 And after...

 Sunflower hooked top for one...

 with some prairie grass, green chalk paint on the stool...

 Hit N' Miss hooked top for the other...

 with some barn red, chalk paint on the stool...

 I attached the hooked tops with upholstery tacks.  It was simple... and if someone decides to change out the tops later... they still can.  NO GLUE!  *smile*

This past Friday, Trinity and I had a day together in Manhattan.  We visited the Flint Hills Discovery Center (which was AWESOME!), the mall, stopped for some frozen yogurt... and did a little junking at a couple thrift shops.  It was there that I found this little cradle.  I forgot to take a 'before' picture... but here is the after...

My old, and very well loved doll, is a little big... but it is still prim~cute!

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty

~*Latest Projects...*~

Hello Dear Friends!  I do hope you had an enjoyable 4th of July... and my Canada friends a Happy Canada Day... and all the rest of you... just a GREAT Summer so far!

We had a great weekend... and our Summer has been a blur of delight so far.  I've been crafting when I can... and have been posting regularly on Facebook.  Like Primitivebettys if you haven't already!  Please and Thank you!  *Smile*

Tomorrow is the monthly rug hooking day with the wonderful ladies in Council Grove.  Sadly, I missed last month... and was very worried I would miss tomorrow.  Thankfully the host has her young granddaughter staying with her... and Trinity has been invited to come alone and spend the afternoon swimming in the lake.  I'm sure we will all have fun!

I've been working this afternoon to get organized for hooking tomorrow.  My plan is to hook some tops for a couple of auction/garage sale find stools...

 These stools were each purchased for only a couple of dollars.  I plan to paint & distress them.  Then I will attach the hooked tops.

Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Anita White's booth at the Greenwood Mercantile in Greenwood, MO.  I snatched up a 2 pound bundle of scraps for about $12.  No, I don't need any more worms... but these are better than mine because they are different than my stash of woolly worms!  Anyway, I cut up most of the bundle and will be using these to make hit n' miss tops for my stools...

 I will share the finished stools with you soon.

This vanity was one of my resent finishes.  My dear Mom picked it up at a garage sale and shared it with me.  She told me to finish it for my booth or my shop.  I will be taking it to my booth at Rerun Consignments and Mall in Council Grove, KS tomorrow...

 I had the upholstery fabric and decided to use it for the bench, back, and drawer lining.  It doesn't show very well in the photos, but the fabric is a pale yellow with a pink 'Toile' pattern.  No, it isn't primitive... but is is a great finish for a little girl's room!  Don't you think?

 To line the drawers... I cut a piece of foam core (sold by the poster board at the store) slightly smaller than the drawer.  Using hot glue, I first wrap one side with cotton batting... then wrap it with the desired fabric.  Next, I gently work the covered foam down into the drawer and glue it in place.  Sometimes the edges need a little adjustment to work out any bunching or wrinkles.  A putty knife or 5 in 1 tool does the trick to fix it.  The fabric lined drawers really add a great detail finish... in my opinion. 

I'll post another update soon to share the stool finishes.

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

~*Something Else I Made*~

Hello Dear Friends!  Did you have a GREAT weekend?  I sure hope you did!  We had a nice one... another FULL one!  I did manage to finish a few more things between all the family fun!

I cannot take credit for the originality of this re~purposed ditty.  I have seen several made... and, well, I just thought they were all super cool!  I had the ironing board already... so why not make one up?  *smile*

Here is my re~purposed, ironing board bar...

 The bucket was another 'found' item.  It has been well used, but is solid.  It can hold a bag of ice on the bar.

 I painted the board with some white, milk paint.  It is wonderful stuff... and left an awesome chippiness!

There were 3 spoons flattened & bent... then added to the side to hold towels, an apron, or some utensils.  They are silver plated... and have sweet designs on 'em....

Also finished is another scrappy penny rug... that looks GREAT on the bar!

Both of these items were taken to our booth at ReRun Consignments and Mall in Council Grove, KS yesterday.  This weekend is the big Washunga Days festival there.  It surely will be crowded and loads of fun!

Now... on to the next project!

Have a beautiful day with warm smiles...

Betty

~*And Two Weeks Later...*~

She posts again!

Hello Dear Friends!  Here is what keeps me away from my computer...

Ball and more ball!  Trinity has been doing GREAT this year!  You know I am one PROUD Momma!

 Tony and Trinity rode in the Americus Day Parade last weekend.  Here they are getting ready...

 During Americus Days... we watched the Lawn Mower Races.  Hmmmm... interesting, but not really exciting!  *smiles*

 We have been loving Summer... and our puppies... Brownie enjoys going on long walks with us.

 I've been hitting the garage sales, auctions, and thrift shops for junk to re~do.  I found this awesome doll house yesterday!

 

 

 We have been working hard keeping our booth at ReRuns stocked and inviting...

That means lots of re~do projects!  Like this old frame... I filled it with a chalkboard...

 Between re~do projects, I get in some fiber fun!  I made this primitive, penny rug from scraps... and was sure to include a penny inside for Good Luck!

 Another re~do piece!  This piece was missing the dresser... but is super~dooper darling now!

 How about a primitive~looking liquor cabinet made from an old record player?

 With a pop of RED inside!

 This one I'm keeping!  This frame (no picture, just the frame) belonged to my Grandma Betty & Grandpa Bill.  My Mom gave it to me recently.  I added the chalkboard to it & hung it in our kitchen.  I LOVE it!  Hanging to the right of it is an iron match holder filled with chalk.  Sweet!

And, with working late nights in the garage with the light as bright as I can get it... well, it seems to attack some visitors to our back door!  These guys won't hurt anyone... but they sure our creepy!  YUCK!

I hope you are enjoying Summer!  I hope you are filling in your days as full as you can with all kinds of goodness!

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty

~*I'm HERE*~

Hello Dear Friends!  Oh gosh... time goes by so fast!  I just know there are some ~*Friday Finishes*~ out there that I'm missing!  I know I have seen some beauties on Facebook that I wanted to share here on my blog.  But... my mind is skipping gears!  I'm so sorry Stitches!  I honestly meant to get on my computer and save them & share them... but then ~ besides skipping gears ~ my mind has shorted out & malfunctioned.  I have my phone with me always and love to browse Facebook with it... but I haven't been on the actual computer much at all.  That needs to change!  I HAVE to get back in the swing of things!  I'm going to try.  

Stitches, please accept my sincere apology for missing any shares.  If the finishes are emailed to me, I file them in a folder and can catch them better... I see them on Facebook, but am not organized enough.  So, if you can, email them to me please.

What have I been up to?  Well... Summer Vacation has begun and I have been trying to keep the kiddo busy.  I hate that... "I'm bored, Mom." statement!  Don't you?  We have been going on walks and bicycle rides... and visiting lots of garage sales... getting to piano lessons & ball practice... and lots of playdates. 

My husband and younger stepSon are getting into Vintage Dirt Bike Racing.  Tony went to his first race a couple months back... I had posted about that, I think.  He and Jamie both went this past weekend.  They raced on Saturday and camped out... then raced again on Sunday.  Trinity and I caught up with them on the second day to watch... and take some pictures...

 Tony giving Jamie some pointers.

 Tony is in the front on his Combat Wombat bike... Jamie is behind him on Tony's CR125.  These bikes are both nearly 40 years old.  Now, after last weekend, Jamie is shopping for his own bike.

 Trinity doesn't race... YET.  He has the fever for it though... and has been practicing at home.  He enjoyed watching all the races on Sunday.

I, of course, don't race.  One day I may have a bike that I can ride, but not race.  Tony really wants me to ride with him around home and on some local trails.  For now though... I have been getting some stitches done between all the other activities that keep me busy.  Here is the start of a new sampler...

Wishing you all warm smiles... and a busy, Happy start to your Summer...

Betty