Privies & Prims

Monday, February 3, 2014

Snow is becoming a bad word around here!

I get a day off from work, so that's good. I get to craft, so that's good. It's gorgeous outside and that's good too.

What's not good is that since my son is not home, I have to do the shoveling. We park on the street and the plow always adds a bit of snow for us to shovel. :( It's back breaking work.

Before I shoveled an area for the Doxies.

Just the beginning.

There's a PT Cruiser under there!

Snow plow gift.

And, it's still snowing hard. And, more coming on Wednesday and then a big snow storm on the weekend.

Next time I go out, which won't be today, I'll get some photos of Amish farms for ya.

Now, if you're cold and want to warm up, come on over to Strasburg and shovel some snow! It'll warm ya right up. :)

Thursday, January 30, 2014

My Dachshunds and me~

I started stitching this Primitive Gatherings table mat and my Doxies ~ Shorty and Annie decided to help keep me warm.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

In Grandma's Attic store in Lancaster County

Since I moved to Lancaster County two years ago, I've been selling my handmade primitives at In Grandma's Attic.
Patti has an awesome old farmhouse AND a barn out back filled with locally made goods, gift items & antiques.

Primitive Bunnies made by me!

Check out all the photos and be sure to visit when you're in the area!

https://www.facebook.com/InGrandmasAttic

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

New Primitive Penny Rugs!

I've been busy this last week stitching away and just not really caring what the winter weather is doing outside.

I've got lots more in the works, but for now, I wanted to share the finished items with you.

Click on the ebay graphic to the right (at top) and it will take you to my current listings.

You have fun shopping while I get back to stitching!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Cold weather, old window and frozen towels~

I live in an apartment that used to be a harness shop, back before they had paved roads. The house was built in 1870 with a store attached. The store was later remodeled to be the apartment I live in.

There is a huge storefront window in my living room and I do believe the glass is original because it has wavy glass. The problem with that is that it's not double pane and has no storm window. So, we get LOTS of cold air coming in through the window. My solution, put foam board insulation between the mini blinds and curtains.

As you can see by the photo, I haven't gotten proper curtains up yet. I do have the fabric and will be making my own because of the odd size of the windows. I've been here 3 months and I'm almost ready to sew them. :)

As you can also see in the photo, there is LOTS of condensation on this window and it soaks the fabric and the window seat. The towels are there to soak up the water. This afternoon, the towels are FROZEN as in crunchy FROZEN!

I did email my landlord and asked if there's any chance he would replace the window. I haven't heard back from him yet. :)

Friday, January 3, 2014

Primitive Rabbit pattern just listed!

I just listed a new pattern in my etsy shop. So many of you are snowed in, I thought it would be a good idea to get you thinking about SPRING! What better way than to make some primitive rabbits!

Click HERE and start sewing!

(instant download)

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Year Blessings

A new year, new goals, new experiences.

I plan to make more primitives for myself, instead of making everything to sell. I want to have the things I love all around me.

I went to an Antique/Primitives show this year and when I walked into one of the booths, I said "this is what my house in Heaven will look like". It just gives me a warm, cozy feeling to be surrounded by prims and I want to make my house here on earth more like that.