August Offerings

 

July has flown by like a whirlwind! Stitch Camp, a family trip and then catch up at work and home… I did manage to squeeze in one offering for this month:

The Antique Sewing Pinch Pockets last month were so well received that I created two more…

These pinch pockets are perfect for a small spool of thread, a small pair of embroidery scissors, and even a few other notions (these items are not included, but merely examples). Summer’s End Pinch Pockets measure approximately 4 inches across and 3 inches tall. Items are stored safely inside until you gently press the two corners together to open. Both pinch pockets are backed with the neat French newspaper print cotton as seen in the background and are lined in a mustard textured wool.   

 

Queen Bee (inspired by a Prairie Schooler design)

~*Sold. Thank you ever so much!*~

 

Sunflower (inspired by a primitivebetty design)

~*Sold. Thank you ever so much!*~

 

Blessings, Patti

Gifts from the heart

Gifts are always lovely to give and to receive, 

but gifts made by the hand from the heart are always extra special.

Unanticipated gifts are over the top!

I was lucky to "meet" Betty Dekat of primitivebettys right when I started my blog.

I was a big fan of her designs which you can see at her Etsy shop and on her blog.

Betty has always been a very generous person and shares many free designs on her blog.

I was so thrilled recently to find an unexpected box from her on my doorstep!

Inside I found this lovely treasure wrapped in the beautiful big red bow!

I am so very lucky! Betty is a master of so many mediums - from cross stitch to needle punch to rug hooking. She also refinishes and repurposes vintage and antique items.

Her latest foray has been weaving.

In her usual, wonderful, make-do style she has been using t-shirts and blue jeans in her weavings.

This beautiful rug is woven entirely of blue jeans.

I love the variety of the shades of blue from light and well-worn to dark and outgrown ;)

It's a work of art that I will have a hard time putting on the floor.

I have to find a place where it can be admired but not tread upon :)

Thank you ever so much Betty for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

I don't have big enough words to tell you how much this unexpected heartfelt gift means to me!!!

And I am so blessed that this isn't the only heartfelt gift that I received recently.

My Mom made this sweet Easter Egg mat for me!

I received it on my recent visit and put it out as soon as I got home!

And Mom didn't make just one, but three - one for my sister and one for my niece who recently got her own "grown-up" apartment.

Thank you so much Mom! 

I just love it!

I, in turn, brought her a little gift as well.

Colleen MacKinnon has a lovely blog filled with tutorials.

You  can view her blog here. 

Recently she shared how to make wonderful pentagon boxes.

I immediately ordered her sweet pentagon box kit from her Etsy Shop which you can find here.

Before utilizing my lovely new kit, I thought I would make a "practice" box.

So I made my Mom this.

Using a variety of neutral wool, a hand-dyed ribbon and an antique shoe button. 

I think Mom liked her new box :)

Now I have a few ideas for a few more heartfelt gifts that I would like to make and pass on...

I just need to find more time for all of my ideas!

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,

whose confidence is in him.

They will be like a tree planted by the water

that sends out its roots by the stream.

It does not fear when heat comes;

its leaves are always green.

It has no worries in a year of drought

and never fails to bear fruit.”

~ Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessings, Patti

An Etsy Update

You may recall that early this year Craft Corner (my crafting area in the laundry room) was condemned by the Inspector General (my husband) for being a fire hazard. (You can read about it here.) I am slowly continuing the clean-up. I have come to the conclusion that there is no possible way that I will ever create all that I want to make and that some items need to find new homes where they have a better chance of being created.

So I have decided to list some items in the Supplies section of my Etsy shop.

All are patterns plus wool or linen and some are complete kits.

All are listed at 25 to 50% off original prices.

I accept Paypal, checks and money orders.

If you don't have an Etsy account, but are interested in purchasing, just send me an email at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com

Many are limited editions that are no longer available.

I still really like them all, but am trying to be realistic about what I will make.

This is just a portion of what is available.

Click here to see them all.

I think this weekend I'll take a break from cleaning Craft Corner and do a bit of creating :)

"Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;

    you make my lot secure.

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

    surely I have a delightful inheritance."

~Psalm 16:5-6

Blessings, Patti

Happy 4th Birthday TDIPT Mercantile!

March has arrived and the artists at TDIPT Mercantile have updated their offerings.

This is a special month as we celebrate TDIPT's 4th Birthday!

And it is you who can receive the presents!

Stop by the TDIPT Mercantile Blog to see all the lovely gifts and learn how to win!

The more you purchase, the better your chance to win ;)


If you stop by my page, you'll see a spring time windowsill pillow

and several sweet needle books.

Be sure to take a look at all the other wonderful offerings as well!

I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful supportive group of artists!

Happy March to you!

Hopefully Spring is almost here!

Blessings, Patti

~* Friday Finishes*~

The talented Betty Dekat, designer of primitivebettys has a weekly blog feature of Friday Finishes, where she shows how others have completed her designs.

I thought that this week I would put my own spin on Friday finishes.

(I do have to mention that the acorn urn above is not yet finished so you are only seeing the "finished" bit of the corner ;)

Linda (UT), a dear online friend, shared this with me:

Linda has collected several of my "keys" over time and her dear husband made this fabulous key fob holder for her to display them! Isn't it the neatest thing???!!!

I just love it. She had seen it on Mothology, but it was out of stock, so her talented husband made it for her - now it's even more special knowing that it was made from the heart!

I was inspired this past week by Mindy of Raymond Homestead.

I love her blog and her prolific wool work, but this post had my brain whirling and me giggling...

Look at her wonderful creation inspired by a fallen branch!!!

I knew that I had to do this immediately, so I got Orion and his leash and immediately went for a long walk in search of a branch...

Luckily I found one and didn't need to start pruning a tree lol.

And here is my finish:

I thought that it was the perfect way to display my little collection of Schneeman Folk Art birds that had been scattered around my home.


I find myself now drawn to this little corner of the living room to glance at my tree and *smile*.
Mindy asked how my family felt when I dragged a dead branch into the house. I told her that I snuck it in when no one was home and I'm still waiting to see if anyone comments on it. So far no one has ~ I wonder if they are oblivious or they just think that I have lost it!

I'd love to hear about your Friday finishes - leave me a comment and let me know!

Blessings, Patti

*Welcome September*

I love pears!

The unusual shape. The colors of early autumn.

And they taste divine, especially in salads with blue cheese and walnuts.

I have a small collection of folk art pears by Stacy Nash, Schneeman Folk Art, two by me and two by unknown artists.

I recently purchased this antique velvet pear pincushion and it inspired one of my offerings this month on TDIPT Mercantile.

Velvet pear pincushions in light gold, dark gold and green velvets.

Each has a leaf made from a vintage wool army blanket. I had taken more pictures of groupings, but unfortunately our laptop crashed last night and I lost a bunch of photos.

I also stitched up a key fob. I haven't done that for a while, but was inspired by the approaching fall season and this primitivebettys design by the talented Betty Dekat.

My Etsy Shop has also been stocked with some offerings for fall.

Stop by and take a peek if you have a chance.

Wishing you lovely early autumn weather in your corner of the world.

Blessings, Patti

More strawberry inspirations

The strawberry batch continues to inspire me. I just completed "Strawberries & Bunny Pinkeep", a pattern by primitivebettys. If you are not familiar with the talented Betty Dekat, you are in for a treat. Betty works in a variety of mediums including cross stitch, needlepunch, and rughooking. Betty has a very sweet blog at http://primitivebettys.blogspot.com/

We are all blessed this year as Betty is sharing free doodles/patterns on her blog. These doodles are perfect for needle punch, rug hooking and wool applique. I've already completed one of her doodles as a penny mat and am itching to do more.

I've been fortunate to purchase several of Betty's originals including a needle roll that matches my new pinkeep.

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also"

Matthew 6:21

Blessings to you, Patti