I have to Brag

My mother is the Historian of the Juneau County Historical Society.(WI)

She haswritten and published a book for the society. The book has been a huge success.

Packers going to Superbowl

If you live in Wisconsin this is all everybody is talking about. So excited. Glad I like football or it would be a long two weeks. Hope everyone is doing ok through this cold winter at least here it is.

Try Again

Lets see of this link works.http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3b779719958eefc4100d3b/an-apple-a-day?index=15


 

Etsy Treasury

I am featured in this treasury. I have the apple roses.
http://www.etsy.com/trea.../an-apple-a-day?index=15

Happy Labor Day Weekend

I figured it is about time I posted again. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I am trying to make a garden cement leaf with a rhubarb leaf before they dry up. This one is in my friends lawn. Mine won't be that big, darn it. When I get one made I will have to post a picture. I think I am going to have to try again. Don't think I covered the leaf with enough cement.

Apple Roses

It has been raining here, and if it is not raining then it is so humid that I can't work outside. I haven't made the apple roses in awhile. Something I can do inside and stay cool. I sure don't want to clean!!

Snapping Turtle

We see snapping turtles once a year. When they are looking to lay their eggs. This one came up from the water into our lawn. Last year one was on top of our mound system.

Garage Sale Heaven This Weekend

Every year a church in town has a huge garage sale for 2½ days, starting Thurs afternoon. I went then, it is so packed. It is huge. I got 8 wool sweaters, a vintage Fire King casserole dish and a few small items for just under $6.00. Today I went to a sale, I got two big boxes of Christmas garland, the good stuff with wire not the floppy stuff for $5.00. She gave me two wooden crates and two vintage apron patterns for free. So glad I stopped because I almost drove by.

I won a Giveaway!!!

I won this pattern package from Allison over at SEW MANY GIRLS.
I can't wait to make something from it. Thank You, Allison.

Keeping Ahead of the Game

I finished this sign tonight. I am in at least one show in the fall. I am TRYING to have all my stuff done,so I am not racing to get it done days before hand. Surfing all the wonderful blogs with so many things I want to try, never enough time.

What I did on my day off

I dyed these eggs using men's silk ties. The ties were not as easy to find as I thought they would be. I went to 3 thrift shops looking for ties. I found 3 ties at one. The other two didn't have the silk ties but I did not walk out empty handed.

Skipping Out of the Thrift Shop

Here is my finds for the day.All for $8. The bassinet is in great shape. The beaters were a buck apiece.
I did get some wool sweaters and wool skirt, too. The bassinet is big, don't know for sure where I'm going to set it. I'll figure that out later.

Defeating My Purpose

I started my decluttering. I had a brown paper bag full to take to one of the thrift shops I go to. I came out of the thrift shop with two bags. Made myself stay home today. I was going to a thrift shop in another town today, talked myself out of it. Worked on the wool mittens, wool sweaters are getting harder to find. I do have plenty to work with.

New Year, New Decade

   I HAVE to declutter my craft room. Too embarrassed  to post a picture. I know it will take awhile.
For the new decade, I will keep it organized. Something I haven't done it the past decades. Hoping that I will keep at it because it is in writing here. Need to paint my downstairs livingroom by next Christmas, too. Wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

First Snow Storm of the Winter

Here is a picture of the edge of our woods. First big storm of the winter. We got alittle over a foot of snow. I did make it to work, one of few. I don't mind the snow, I hate the blowing and drifting. Then it will be bitter cold.

Candy

Christmas Wreath

Today we got our Christmas tree. I get to put all the ornaments on by myself.Where are my kids when I need them! House still isn't back in order.  I made a wreath out of glass ornaments,some vintage.Had to take the picture outside, otherwise it was too dark.

1st post

For my first post, I will show you what I worked on over the weekend. I love making mittens out of the felted wool sweaters with fleece for the lining. I also made two Christmas wreaths out of glass ornaments, but I can't get a good picture. I will have to try when it is daylight out. I should have been putting up outdoor decorations but can't find the ones I got at 90% off. Refuse to buy them now.