Primitives on the Prairie

Mom and I visited several of the central Illinois primitive shows over Veterans Day weekend.

I was inspired immediately by several antique penny rugs.

I was struck by the yellow star from a distance.

Up close I loved the unusual flowers around the edge.

another beautiful penny rug.

This one also struck me.

The background looks like denim.

And it features a variegated thread or yarn.

I loved the graphic quilt, but would just love to have it all :)

Don't these make a gorgeous grouping?

Of course my one regret was not purchasing one,

although I really love the two that I already own.

The ornaments look perfect in this basket of greenery.

A beautiful vignette.

This lantern was a stunner with incredible mirrored reflectors.

Another beautiful graphic display.

The lovely both of Beth Pulsipher.

Beth had so many lovely things and I did some shopping in her booth :)

In addition to antiques, there is also some lovely primitive folk art.

Ginny Henson was at the Rural Life show, so I had to add this sweet bunny to my collection.

I love his little cupped ears.

Maggie Bonanomi was also at Rural Life and I bought this great "Thankful" cornucopia pinkeep to which I added some antique pins.

Mom bought this stunning runner from Maggie.

It's called "Remains of the Day" and was featured in her book "Thistle Down Moon".

I love the old fabrics.

And the wonderful textures.

And Mom loved that Maggie's initials are on it :)

When I got home I realized that all the antiques that I bought were from Beth's booth :)

A wonderful tin pincushion with really old fabric.

A shaker apple core spool with blue paint.

A wonderful and unusual turtle ink well.

(I've collected antique dip pens and inkwells since I was 16. I haven't added to my collection in years, but had to with this wonderful piece.)

Some wonderful lace yardage and a sweet daguerreotype of a small child.

I can't wait for the shows to return to my Mom's town in March!

We'll be there!

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;    

make known among the nations what he has done.

Sing to him, sing praise to him;

    tell of all his wonderful acts.

Glory in his holy name;

    let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

~ 1 Chronicles 16:8-10

Blessings, Patti