~*Summer Thyme Is Here!*~

Hello Dear Friends!  Officially, isn't it still Spring?  For us though, at least with our schedule, Summer has begin!  School let out on May 12th... and vacation started the very next day!  Really... it did!  My son and I took about a week long trip to beautiful California to visit a couple of our Aunts.  For both of us, it was the first time to see the ocean!  Oh my... stunningly beautiful!

After returning home... it has been one activity after another... piano lessons, ball, sleepovers, errands, fun... and I was down sick all of this week.  Oh well... I'm better now... and back to trying to balance everything... The kiddo starts 4 weeks of Percussion Camp on Monday... that only adds to the ongoing list of activities!

This is a rug I hooked for my Aunt Sue.  Ryder is her cherished Vizsla.  The pup is much more beautiful than my rendition... but I did my best.  Somehow, I managed to only get a picture of the rug before the edges were whipped.  Oops!

I've been trying to stitch in the evenings... but crafting has been slow going.  Even my poor loom is gathering dust right now.  *sad*

Trinity and I though... are spending a lot of good quality time together.  He is growing up too fast.  I can't believe he will be in 8th grade already!  It seems like just yesterday that he started preschool!

Wishing you all warm smiles... we are off to another ball game.

Play BALL!!!

Betty

~*Primitive Handmades Mercantile Updates Tonight!*~

Well... hello dear friends!

Oh my... where does the time go?  The days are busy like always... and, like always, I am trying to stay caught up.  School let out here last Tuesday... and I took a wonderful vacation with my son to California for a few days.  We went to visit out dear Aunts... and it truly was a memorable, fun~filled time!

Before I left though... I did get these items ready for Primitive Handmades Mercantile Update...

The update does LIVE in just a few minutes... 9pm EST!  Swing on over to take a look at all the amazing art pieces... Primitive Handmades Mercantile!!!

I won't keep you for now... but do hope to get back to posting regularly very soon!

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty

 

~*Happy Earth Day... gardening and weaving*~

Hello Dear Friends!

Happy Earth Day to you all!  I hope you have enjoyed the day and celebrated in one way or another.  For us... it was mowing, weeding, watering, seeding... and later, I will be recycling more denim to weave more rugs!  But... I have stopped to enjoy the greens... the sunshine... the smell of the Spring Time air... and all this beautiful Earth has to offer us around our own humble home...

Our pond is looking a rich, mossy green... but still so quaint, peaceful, and enduring...

We built the front part of our garden fencing the other day... none of the supplies needed to be purchased... all the posts, boards, and gate were in the barn.  The old farmer that lived here before must have saved it thinking he would put it somewhere ~ someday... so we did!  Do you see the broken board on the gate?  Yup... I think I will leave it just like that!  I love how old and primitive it is... just like it has been here for years and years!  The other three sides will be plain chicken wire to keep the bunnies out!

Potatoes and onions are growing great!

 My rows make it look like I am a 'drunken~gardener'... not one is straight... but oh well... we will have plenty of veggies Summer!

 My garden has more than vegetables... I have planted Zinnias, Cosmos, Marigolds, and (I may decide later this was a mistake), but I also planted some Morning Glory along the new fence.  I sure hope they don't take over!

These are the Marigold starts...

Oh... and I can't forget my Sunflowers!  *Smile*

I have finished and listed another woven, denim rug.  It is listed in my Etsy shoppe...

This one has some Vintage Curtain fabric mixed in to make random stripes.  Swing by to take a look if you have a chance.

Also, this one was listed last week for my update on Primitive Handmades Mercantile.  It is still available if you are interested.

(I will always combine shipping too.)

I have a BIG stack of denim to prep for weaving... I had better get busy!

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

~*Primitive Handmades Mercantile Updates TONIGHT!*~

Hello Dear Friends!

Just a quick note to let you know... you will want to swing by Primitive Handmades Mercantile at 9pm EST TONIGHT for our update!  I have seen some of the wonderful ditties... and KNOW you will be charmed by them too!

Here are mine...

A woven denim rug, a  rug~punched cupboard mat, a rug~punched Prim Cat box... and two sweet needlepunched hangers.  My page is HERE.

I hope you can make the visit!  Remember though... the update doesn't go LIVE until 9pm!

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

~*Time to Thread the Loom Again!*~

And before I do that... I have a punching project on my mind!

Hello Dear Friends!

Yes, I finished and listed yet another denim blue jean rug!  Are you getting sick of hearing that?  I sure hope not!

 This one is now listed in my Etsy Shoppe!

It is time to start a new... but, like I said, there is a punching project on my mind.  I do so love weaving my rugs, but I do find myself sitting there dreaming of other projects... in other mediums.  So, before I measure the next 224 warp threads and re~thread my loom... I AM GOING TO DRAW UP MY DOODLE AND PUNCH!  But ya know... I'm also thinking of some cross stitch.  Oh goodness... so many things I want to do and so little time!  At least the laundry and housekeeping is semi~caught~up!

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty

~*Spring~Time Color*~

Hello Dear Friends!

Oh... I do know some of my northern friends are still getting hit by cold and snow.  I'm so sorry for that.  Maybe this will bring you warm smiles...

Our fruit trees are older and the trees look it too... but the blooms are just beautiful.  The bees have been buzzing around them... and we hope to have many apples, peaches, and pears this year...

My latest rug must be inspired by the colorfulness of Spring... or the upcoming Summer fun...

 This one is made from strips, both cut and ripped, of forgotten fabrics... quilt fabrics and other calicoes.  It is light weight, reversible, and oh so lovely!  I think it would look just beautiful on the picnic table with a vase full of blooms!

I untied it from the loom last night... and just listed it in my Etsy Shoppe.   Oh, I am just loving my loom and making these rugs!

And last night after one was removed... I started another denim one...

I just can't stop myself!

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty