March update on EWM

Hi, friends!  Our snow just started to dissipate when we received another half of a foot yesterday.  Oh, do I ever have cabin fever this year!  I think some of our banks where we have plowed will last until the 4th of July. 
Just wanted to let you know I have updated my page on Early Work Mercantile.  I have 2 samplers, a covered box with pinkeeps and a small shaker cheese basket with a stitched egg listed this month.  I did a fun sampler named Bessie Polk that was inspired by Pineberrylane's newest design "This Have I Done".  I used the little gal from her sampler with permission.  I couldn't sleep one night and came up with the short verse " I don't like stitchin' but it's better than a switchin'.  Most small girls in days of yore were taught to stitch at a very young age.  Poor Bessie didn't like it and it shows by "Not my best work".  Too fun.

I have completed one of the full samplers from Pineberry's wonderful design which can be found on Patternmart or her website.  Two more to go, actually three more as I must stitch one for myself. 
thanks for stopping by, I'll be back soon with more pictures.  Merry Spring to all
til next time ~
pam

I'm still here, just busy

Hi, long lost friends!  Did you think I was gone forever.  No, just buried in snow up to our necks, lol.  We have had a very severe winter here in northern Michigan so far.  March came in like a lamb so I'm not sure what to expect the rest of the month.  It has been sunny the last couple of days but very cold.  7 degrees this morning.  We have had snowstorm after storm and we are literally running out of room to push it with the plow.  Our long driveway keeps getting narrower.
I have been inside stitching and stitching.  I have made a few baskets for orders and still have a few orders to get sent off. 
I am excited about all of the new goods from the Nashville Market.  I  had to replace my laptop, the hard drive on my old one was fried after only 3 years.  I got another laptop, windows 8 with tons of storage.  So far I like it very well.  I just got a new wireless printer today but haven't taken it out of the box yet.  Also for Christmas I was so lucky to get an Ipad.  What a wonderful gadget. 
I just thought I would share a few pictures of some finishes.

Anne Wilson is a new design by Tina Woltman and Emma Wheeley is from Jenny Hoffman.  Lydia Broome is a favorite from Pineberrylane.

On Thy Heart and on Thy Hand is a new design by Wendy of Pineberrylane.

I recently purchased some new goods from Alecia Maynard but forgot to take pics of all of them.  These wonderful linsey Woolsey pinkeeps are perfect.

I moved some furniture around the living room, did a little tweaking here and there. I have even gotten as far as getting my primer out to start painting our bedroom.  I hope to start that project soon.

 

I purchased this fabulous original Netty angel from a very dear and special friend.  I love her, sorry for the blurry picture.  You may click on the pictures to make them larger.  One more picture, then I will close.  Sorry I have been away so long.  Now that I have my new 'puter figured out I won't be gone so long.  I am also trying to come up with something special for a spring giveaway.

cheers ~ pam

 

 

 

The Season is Approaching Quickly, Very Picture Heavy

Hello, everyone!  I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas only a few weeks away.  Time has gotten away from me this year, I mean seriously where did October and half of November go?  Is anyone else in the same boat?
It seems I was glued to the TV for awhile watching the effects of the horrible storm on the east coast and then it was the election.  I pray for all of those affected by the storm.  It breaks my heart to see the devastation in New York and New Jersey.  I hope everyone gets their power back soon.
I wanted to do a quick post to remind everyone of the Log Cabin Christmas at www.earlyworkmercantile.com
I have been busy stitching and have a few new things.  I’ve also been working on some huge beeswax orders the past month.  I’ve only made a couple of baskets and that was at the kitchen table.  We had to take our woodstove out of the shop so my dear husband is putting in a gas wall furnace for me and he’s almost finished.  I can then resume working on orders and I thank you all for your patience.   PLRASE click on picytres for a larger and better view.  On my ipad part of the picture is cut off .  Thanks so much.
Just a couple of pictures to share with you, I will be updating my selling blog very soon as well.







Covered paper mache box, very distressed, below


7 inch distressed covered box below



primitive pure beeswax snowman candle with tea light


A gathering of makedo santas.



Awesome beeswax angel with aged paper wings, flax hair and rusty wire hanger

“Believe” beeswax cupboard hanger

Pure blackened beeswax belsnickles, these are also available in creamy antique white.

Primitive aged stocking with stitched belsnickle

Perfect sized pinkeep for those trenchers.  This one is in blue and brown.


It seems as though I have gotten carried away with picture sharing.  If you see something that catches your eye, shoot me an email.  Perfect gifts for that prim loving friend or a treat for yourself. 
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.  I wish peace, plenty and joy.
fondly ~
pam

My first cross stitch pattern for sale

The Bittersweet is Blooming ~ this is the first in a series of four designs I am offering, one for each season.  I now have the epattern available on my selling blog or you can purchase it by emailing me at basketpam@gmail.com  The price is $7.50 and I will invoice you through paypal.   I am already working on the winter design. 

It has turned very chilly here in northern Michigan.  The winds have been gusty and we have had a few snow showers.  Nothing staying on the ground yet but it won’t be long.  It seems like the little ghosts and goblins on Halloween always freeze out there trick or treating.

I am so blessed to be inside by the wood fire with a pumpkin candle burning working on a few projects.

Look at these two handsome little guys, Liam and Kohen.  They are looking so grown up and could they be any better looking??   

I will be back soon to catch you up on what’s been happening, though really not much is new.  Don’t forget to check out www.earlyworkmercantile.com the evening of the 14th to see all of the new wares the talented artists have to offer. 

til next time ~ be blessed!

pam