Another new e pattern released!

My newest e pattern finished and listed in  my Etsy shop today. 

Come on over and visit :)

Another new pattern released!

I just added my newest pattern release for my primitive flowers to my etsy shop and in my new artfire shop.

My First Blog Award!

My dearest online friend, Sooz, of poplarstreetprims, has nominated me for a Sunshine Award. Thank you Sooz, it means so much to me :)


Be sure to visit her blog, at poplarstreetprims.blogspot.com

Rag Bunny Ornie E Pattern

Another new e pattern release for my rag bunny ornies. These are so fast and fun to make. Run over to my etsy shop to get the pattern :)

My new pattern release!

I was finally able to get my rag bunny runner pattern made. It is available in both paper and e pattern form. Please see my etsy store to get it :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/homespunhandcrafts 


I am in the process of creating more patterns at this time so be sure to check my store from time to time!

Felt Snowman Pillow

I thought he was cute as can be!


Felt Snowman Pillow

Visions Of Spring Giveaway at Irish Rose Creations!

Run on over to Irish Rose Creations to get yourself entered in her Visions Of Spring giveaway of her beautiful crocheted doilies. They are simply fantastic!

The Primitive Peddler

I have been invited to join a group of superbly talented crafter's called The Primitive Peddler. I accepted and joined just this week. I am so happy to be there, it is quite an honor for me!

Please see The Primitive Peddler Blog for the Friday Freebie! You won't be disappointed :)

You'll also get to "meet" Homespun Annie, a divine primitive artist!

Giveaway at Irish Rose Creations!

You must simply go as fast as you can and check out the fabulous giveaway at Irish Rose Creations! She makes the most wonderful crocheted items. I have crocheted a little bit in my time but she must be the master of all crocheters. Her work is the most incredible I have ever seen.

Gathering Goodies Giveaway!

Run on over before February 10th to Gathering Goodies and enter her fabulous Valentine heart giveaway!

What a wonderful giveaway!

Harvest Moon Primitives is having a fabulous giveaway! Run on over and get yourself entered :)

BBBBBRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

WOW! It is cold here in Indiana. I do not like being cold so I am staying indoors as much as possible. I work early in the mornings and it is so hard crawling out of my nice warm bed to go to work in the dark and brutal cold. Snow is coming too, the weather people keep bumping the total up. The last I heard is 3-6". No where near as bad as other areas, thank heavens!

I am rushing spring by making my flower bouquets! I have just listed these on Etsy so come on over.......

Ringing in the New Year

Another year has come and gone again. It also seems unreal that Christmas is over and done. I baked dozens upon dozens of cookies this year. I had two people who paid me to make cookies for them, which I was more than happy to do, but let me tell you it was a lot of work. I am not as young and energetic as I used to be.

I will be starting to craft again in earnest and will be listing some new things on Etsy in the next week or so. Please be sure to come on over and visit all of the talented crafters over there. I will be listing some of my patterns for sale in the coming weeks too!

Happy New Year!

Hurry and run on over to a fabulous giveaway!

Another cookie recipe!

In the spirit of baking I am posting another cookie recipe handed down from my grandmother. I have no idea how old this recipe is but it is a keeper for sure :) Enjoy!

Grandma’s Coconut Cookies


½ C Butter
½ C Shortening
1 C brown sugar
1 C white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ C coconut
1 ½ C oatmeal
1 ¾ C flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1 t. vanilla

Mix shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add coconut, oatmeal, and flour, mix well. Add baking powder and soda. Mix well and drop by spoonfuls onto un-greased (preferably parchment paper lined) baking pans.

Bake at 350 degrees until cookies just barely begin to brown. Let cookies rest about 3-5 minutes before removing.

Note: This is a cherished family recipe of my grandmother’s. These cookies can be tricky to make, they are supposed to be a chewy cookie, but sometimes they don’t turn out that way, every time I make them they are different, but are delicious. If the dough seems to be too sticky, add a little more oatmeal rather than flour!

December is in full swing.......

Sorry for the length of passing time since my last post. I am keeping myself very busy trying to get all the crafting done that I can before I stop and begin my Christmas baking. I am an absolute nut for baking cookies and making treats for family and friends at this time of year. I have created a monster of sorts because I now have 2 friends who want to pay me to bake cookies for them. I am flattered but know I've got my work cut out for me.

So in the spirit of baking here's one of my favorite cookie recipes......

Frosted Date Creams


Cookies
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Vanilla Frosting
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water


1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter, the brown sugar, sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the egg with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in dates and nuts.
2. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Spread cooled cookies with frosting.

Holy Cow!

I received a very nice note from Bastille Bleu on Etsy. She has picked my snowman face stocking and Etsy shop to feature on her blog article "A Prim and Proper Christmas", along with other primitive artists. Thank you so much! I am tickled pink :)

Please be sure to run over and see her great blog!

Bastille Bleu

Newly listed on eBay and Etsy

My newest creation, some snowman ornies!

Happy news for me!

I have joined a new group on etsy.com called Old Farmhouse Gathering, or OFG for short. I hope to make some new friends and learn from some very talented artists. Please be sure to search Ofg team over on Etsy. We appreciate a peek or two from you all :)

Busy, busy, busy!

I am kicking into high gear making items for Christmas. Look for new items in my etsy shop!