Friday, February 12, 2016

A few new things

Sorry I haven’t been around much these past couple months.
Seems I always have good intentions but then the next minute I say “nope – need to get other things done first”.  Do you do that?  When I do I get more and more behind coming here to visit with you all.  I will try my best to change that because I really miss what you are sharing with us.

So…last Saturday we headed out for Pennsylvania to the Market Square wholesale show.
This was my first outing since my surgery.  Wasn’t sure if I could do it but I wouldn’t know unless I did it.
I had a few ouchie moments but they went away as quickly as they came.  I did amaze myself at my stamina with all the standing and walking for 2 days.
We have been looking for almost 2 years for a cupboard of some kind for my wool and this time we found it.
It’s the 2nd piece we have from this couple who makes wooden cupboards.  Red Fox Primitives out of Kutztown, PA.
One thing we liked about it was the depth of it. Sometimes you find one and it’s just the 12 inch depth from the one board.
It’s showing up blue but it actually looks like a dark teal – so it’s painted a dark aqua with a black over coat.



These 2 sweet lil ole ladies will be up for sale on my selling blog a bit later today.

And I finally found some unfinished wood boards for punch needle.

I don’t use too much brown in my home but this throw looked so rich and would make a nice table throw for winter.

We did a bit of shopping in Lancaster before we headed home.

Found this wooden box that I will use for my punch needle supplies.

We will start making gourd garlands this summer and found these faux nuts to string with the gourds.
Last time we were in PA we found 4 lb. bags of bay leaves at Amish Trader – great for using between the gourds or whatever drieds we use.

So that was our quick jaunt to PA…..on with other things.

A friend of mine asked me if I could make a penny rug for her from a kit she had purchased so I said yes I would do it.
It has become a favorite of mine!!!  I love all the dark colors used plus the dark gold velvet binding.

Some of the colors stop and another color starts up and sometimes there’s just one different color in with a row of a single color. My husband thought it to be incorrect but it’s how the design went.


When I was in the hospital my husband had the guest bed brought down to our room and put the poster bed in the basement. There’s no way I could have managed getting in to the high poster bed.  As it was I needed help in the regular bed.  But saying all this I was working up to the fact that I love this bed….I don’t want the poster bed back but we need to get the bed back up in the guest room and time for me to use our bed again (with a stool of course)
I love the old look it has.

That’s it for me this time around – hope I can come up with more worthy posts in the future.

Blessings to all
Karen

27 comments:

  1. So happy your trip to PA was a success! That sure is a long ride. Great cupboard.
    The penny rug is just beautiful. I bet you had a hard time giving it up.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  2. Hello Karen, Good to hear you are up, out and about.
    Wonderful cupboard and I just love that penny rug!
    Always good to read your posts!

    Wishing you continued healing!

    Hugs, Audrey

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  3. Karen, so glad you were able to go and that you are doing well. It was a treat to see all the pics! Love the penny rug you made for your friend. Glad to know that velvet can be used with wool, because I have lots of velvet in my stash. I bought velvet dresses from a thrift store several years ago. Enjoyed your information and pics about Lancaster, PA. Lots of my ancestors settled in Lancaster after they came to America, so my husband has promised us a trip to see Lancaster and surrounding areas. Oh, forgot to say, your cupboard is outstanding! Bev

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    1. Hi Bev
      Oh I wish you had left an email for me to reply to you. If you get a chance email me from the link on my sidebar so i can reply to you.
      Blessings
      Karen

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    2. Karen, you asked me to leave an email, but my computer is messed up somehow and won't let me click your sheep to send my email. It is elizabethburgessmorgan42@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you, Bev

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  4. Evening Karen, enjoyed reading your postbthisvevening sipping my after supper coffee. Love the penny rug and and the cupboard is wonderful.bBlessings Francine.

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  5. I'm so glad to hear you were well enough to go to the show. These backs seem to take forever to really heal!! I love the new "old" cupboard and that penny rug is lovely.

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  6. Hello Karen, so lovely to catch up with you again & hear that you are doing so good after your surgery! I love everything you purchased but the wool cupboard is stunning!
    You did a fantastic job on your friends penny rug & the colours are so rich !
    Hope you have a great Valentines weekend!

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  7. The cupboard is wonderful! Glad you were able to make the trip!

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  8. Karen glad you are better. I visit your blog daily and have missed your updates. Love your new pieces and I'm sure you will enjoy them. Have a good weekend.
    Teri

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    1. Hi Teri
      Thanks for visiting me and I'm so happy you come here.
      Hopefully I can find more to talk about and get more posts happening.
      Karen

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  9. hope you are resting a bit after that drive and the walking wonderful things you were able to get. so glad to see another post from you i miss you blessings nancy

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  10. So happy you made it through your trip without too much discomfort. Love your new pie safe and all the other goodies you found in your travels. I need to do some wool shopping myself soon. Take care, dear friend!

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    1. Hi Kathleen - thanks for visiting!
      I only found one piece of wool while in PA. There are no shops out there, isn't that just strange because so much of the things we see on the 'groups' the gals are from out in that area.
      Blessings
      Karen

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    2. Looks like it might be time for we girls to visit some Wisconsin wool shops!

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  11. Hi Karen, so glad you were able to get out and have some fun. Love, love your new cabinet. You have a nice collection of wool. Love your new penny rug, gorgeous colors. Hope everyday you have more and more strength. Prayers for a speedy recovery. hugs, Lecia

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  12. Missed you, glad to read such a lovely post, take it a day at a time and rest plenty. Love and hugs from a uk friend xx

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    1. Hi Sue - good to see you here.
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Karen

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  13. Your posts are always so worthy, my dear.. Loved all your goodies and such a sweet reminder of my visit to the Amish Trader a few years ago.. Would so love to go once again.. Your project for your friend is gorgeous as always.. So glad to hear from you.. xoox

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  14. Whoa. What a pie safe. Gorgeous! I don't always like the tin but these are punched very nicely.

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  15. hey nice blog thanks for sharing the information about this topic.

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  16. Love that pie safe Karen. Hope you are having a wonderful week.
    Janet

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  17. Hi Karen,
    It is so easy to get behind and am so happy you could make such a wonderful trip!! Wish I could go to PA to the show too!!! Love your new cupboard and it looks great with your wool! Also love that penny rug!!! Do you happen to know who makes the kits? It is just lovely and I love the combination of the wool and velvet!! You did a wonderful job and I'm sure your friend is pleased!
    Hope you continue to get stronger each day!
    Warm Hugs~
    Julie

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  18. It's so good to hear you are out and about! And you scored some great finds. I would love to do punch needle I think. Maybe you will show us some on a future post? And don't feel bad, I have a hard time being consistent with blogging too. Just do it when you can!

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  19. Hi Karen, glad to hear you are getting around. I love your new wool cabinet! Your other finds are wonderful as well. Can't wait to see the garlands you make. I love the penny rug, it is rich looking! Stay warm and safe in this cold snowy weather we have right now. Hugs & Blessings~ Dolly

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  20. So happy to see your post! I have missed them! Glad you are feeling better!

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    1. Hi Elizabeth - thank you so much, what nice things you always say.
      Blessings
      Karen

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Karen