I think I did - oops but now I'm here. Thank you for all the nice comments on the last post. I appreciate all of your visits and plan on getting back to you over the next couple of days.
Boy last weekend was a chilly one here in our neck of the woods - double digit below zero with a nasty windchill. So we stayed put in the house for the majority of it. We did run up to Fargo on Sunday evening tho for a nice family celebration for the oldestfarmhousesons birthday. He turned 34 on Tuesday. This day 34 years ago he was brought home from the hospital in between 2 major blizzards to hit the Minneapolis area - the day he was born and the day he came home. I remember the hospital calling Mr. Farmhouse at work to either come get me and the babe right now or I would be staying another day or two. Because of the snow there would be no leaving later in the day as planned - go in the morning or stay put. He came and got me and we all snuggled in at home totally oblivious about taking care of a baby and trapped at home lol. We did have to head to my Mom's house the next day tho because we lost power. Do you remember that Mother Tother? Ahhhhh the memories of those early years. Now here he is 34 years old with a beautiful family of his own and making their own journey through life. We couldn't be more proud
So one of my goals is to get some UFO's finished up and I DID IT - yahoooo. This project was halfway done last year and this past weekend I finished it up and it's officially at the quilters as of today. This is a pattern by Cottage Creek Designs called Kindness Matters.
I also snapped a quick picture of a project that was completed last fall and headed to the quilters with the above quilt. This is a design by Lori Smith/From My Heart to Your Hands. A mixture of cottons and wool - my favorite. Eye and buttons will be added after the quilting
Stacy from Buttermilk Basin is offering a darling new free block of the month on her website. It will spell out Let It Snow and the first block was released last Friday. I didn't take a picture of it all stitched - but here it is before the stitching happened. Head over to her website and check it out if your a stitcher.
I also started on my journey for the Stonefield quilt. This is a very long term applique project with no deadline - slow and steady that I hope someday will give me a finished quilt
I'm getting ready to bring out some hearts for the day of LOVE and thought I would share a few pics from around the house with the snowman before I take them down. Love that snowman hooked rug I bought online from a talented rug hooker on the big round board
A few of my many Willie Raye snowman along with my favorite Christmas decoration from this year - the gingerbread house we built with our granddaughter - just can't get rid of that one yet
Another hooked rug bought online from a talented rug hooker
So there ya go a few little snippets around the house of some snowmen and a few projects I've been working on. What have you been up to. See you back here next week - Wednesday or Thursday lol.
Until Next Time
Great snowmen Mine stay out until spring. You have a beautiful family.
Posted by: Betty | January 21, 2016 at 08:41 PM
Looks great Miss P.! Cant's wait to see some of your finished projects and works in progress.
Posted by: Mrs Sweetpple | January 21, 2016 at 09:35 PM
That was a fun post. Happy Birthday to your son. We got married the same year, and we too have a 34 year old, as well as a 32, and a 26 almost 27!
Looks so cozy in the farmhouse!!
XO Kris
Posted by: Kris | January 21, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Love all the snowmen but the story of your family history warms the heart...time does fly💕
Posted by: Anna | January 21, 2016 at 10:42 PM
love the pics, Karen, thanks for sharing
Posted by: pam | January 22, 2016 at 04:47 AM
So much eye candy in your post! I love all your winter decorations - so fun to display that little hooked rug INside the cupboard!
Posted by: Gayle | January 22, 2016 at 07:33 AM
OMGosh...I need to go over this post again as there was just too much eye candy for this sweet tooth!!
Lovely 'stuff'...and I do mean that in a GOOD way! :o)))
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | January 22, 2016 at 07:37 AM
Great story about the baby. Good thing we didn't know what to do!! lol
Absolutely love every snowman!!
Posted by: Sandy | January 22, 2016 at 08:09 AM
Beautiful snowmen and beautiful family, Karen. The quilting projects look great, too. Hope you are staying warm and the power is staying on and happy birthday to the Farmhouse son!
Posted by: Claire | January 22, 2016 at 04:20 PM
We never forget the day our babies were born. I agree a year of finishing is going to take place. Love the Heart banner. Buttermilk Basin's new free block is adorable. Might have to jump in on that one. As always your decorations are fun to see.
Posted by: Wendy | January 22, 2016 at 06:49 PM
I'm finally on my computer so can comment. Silly phone! Happy Birthday to numberoneson! Love the weather/birth story. Kinda scary to be at home with your first baby in a snowstorm. You are really on a roll with your projects. Way to go. Love each and every snowman. Maybe I should rethink leaving them out? naaaaa, it won't ever happen!
Posted by: Anne Bryson | January 22, 2016 at 07:27 PM
You have a beautiful family. Love all your photos! I looked at the snowman and thought that looks familiar. LOL! That one was fun to hook and I love the way you displayed it. Stay warm!
Posted by: Julie Butler | January 22, 2016 at 08:47 PM
All of your snowmen are so cute I would be leaving them up all winter! And I was so excited to get one of your Kindness matters kits! I've made 4 of those patterns and love them. Beautiful picture of your son and his family.
Posted by: Cathy | January 23, 2016 at 07:08 AM
Everything is so cozy. Love.It.All. Might you share where you got the lantern set up...so cute!
Posted by: Vicci | January 24, 2016 at 07:41 AM
Love your post Karen as well as all of your others. The cutest decor ever. And what a beautiful family you have. Aren't grandchildren wonderful? You give me incentive to get my UFO's completed and move on to something new.
Posted by: Connie | January 25, 2016 at 09:14 AM
Love all your snowmen displays - I honestly am thinking about taking mine down except not sure when I will have the time...too busy doing nothin'!!! But I am working on this & that so someday I will see a finish, so for now I will enjoy yours!!!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | January 25, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Wow -- that must've been a little scary to lose power with a brand-spankin' new baby! It doesn't seem to have stunted his growth LOL! Love all those cute snowmen -- as always, your home looks wonderful. And, oh, that Stonefields quilt -- the temptation!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 25, 2016 at 07:35 PM