Keeping Busy

Busy.busy.busy...........

You know how it is...

Busy doing things that you'd love to blog about, but realizing that if you spend all your time blogging, then you don't have time to do the things that you want to blog about...............

Here's what I've been up to lately:

Making New Friends

This is my very own Lollie Doll made by my dear friend Marilyn.

I love my little Lollie Doll.

She is hanging next to some handspun yarn, which brings me to my next item of busyness...

SPINNING

I went to visit my new friend and I got to try out her  spinning wheel and loved it and now I have one too, so I'm learning how to spin...

and I'm working in the gardens...

Harvesting tomatoes and lots of other vegetables.

I even made a couple of lanterns for the garden...

Got rid of lots of lillies and replaced them with herbs and old sewing machine parts.

Like this antique treadle peddle...

and this...

and this.

There's been some getting rid of things and organizing all the things I'm keeping.

Like my polka dots...

and hands and things.

There's been no time for felting.

But it's on my list of must do things along with all the should do things and and absolutely have to things.

There just aren't enough hours in a day or weeks in a month to finish all the undone things, but trying keeps me busy.

See you soon.

karen ann



 

Inspired By Nature

As I walked along the dusty country lane that leads to my house, I came upon these.

 

These little berry like buds reminded me of tiny tufted pillows.

Then I thought...hmm...perfect idea for my felted pincushions.

So...I added a sweet ceramic button to the top and the bottom of my pin cushions and I think they are quite fine.

If you are in need of any of these wonderful ceramic buttons, you can purchase them from Anita @ www.potteryhead.etsy.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

karen ann



Felt Good

Hi!

I've been busy felting goodies for some upcoming craft events and for some gifts too.

I'm finally getting around to stringing a few of the beads I've made.

I added some wool beads to the tops of these hair sticks or shawl sticks.

A friend gifted me a purple pin cushion a couple of years ago and I just loved it, so I thought I'd give that a try too.

I've stitched together some envelopes from the sheets of felt I made a few weeks ago.

Then there's this...

It was my first attempt at a felted vessel and it was a complete failure however...

I refuse to waste wool so...

I added some stitching and a few ceramic beads and I love it.

Even the little wool pebbles were a failed attempt at sweater beads a couple of years ago. I knew I would use them for something. Although the felting part of this bowl didn't turn out well, I love the colors and textures. It reminds me of cotton candy.

So, don't throw away those pieces that don't turn out quite right.

You'll use them some day for something.

This is how hoarders are born : )

Hugs,

Karen Ann



A Necessary Thing

My day just doesn't feel complete unless I take time out for a little creating.

Whether it's a few felted rocks...

 a silly little bird...

or just a few beads.

My day's always better when I create something.

Karen Ann

Keeping It Simple

I'm not sure if this is Prairie Style...

or Shabby Chic...

I'm just...

keeping it simple.

I think simple is best.

What's your style?

Karen Ann

Shabby Chic Floral Arrangement

Don't you just love fresh flowers in your kitchen?

I love being able to step outside and gather flowers from my garden.

Some wild daisies would look good in these vintage milk bottles as well.

 I think the long wire basket is perfect for displaying this arrangement.

Maybe I'll find time to gather some wild flowers tomorrow.

I think Queen Ann's Lace would be nice.

What is blooming where you are?

(Marcie, I know cotton is blooming at your house : )

Have a great weekend everyone!

Karen Ann

A Visit To Autumn House Farm

Hi everyone!

Yesterday I made another trip over to Autumn House Farm.

I was hoping to get lots of good photos to share, but the much prayed for rain came pouring down and taking pictures was not an option. I did manage to get three photos just minutes before the rain.

This beautiful old tree stands in front of the house.

This sweet little barn cat was there to greet me at the sheep barn.



A few of the sheep inside the barn. Not a very good photo...there wasn't much light and I didn't want to use a flash and scare the sheep.

Harriet, the owner of Autumn House Farm, had invited me over to see some of the antiques from her parent's estate. I purchased this wonderful old wooden seed box.

I took a few felted stones along to give to Harriet.

I had felted them using some of the wool I had purchased there earlier in the week.

Autumn House Farm is such a feel good place.

It's a family run farm that's been in business since the 1800's.

I will be visiting there again soon and will be posting more photos and a schedule of events to be held there this Fall. If you love fiber...you'll love this place. The shop is open by appointment only at this time and is located in Rochester Mills, Indiana County, PA.

 Autumn House Farm...Where Yarn Is Born

Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be posting more information about this wonderful fiber heaven soon.

karen ann