This blog post is dedicated to one of Country Sampler’s very popular classes taught by Linda. The class is Fabric Collage! We have scheduled one or two classes a month since September of last year and it remains quite popular. I actually took it twice, I love our classroom environment and having Linda around to assist was a huge help. If you would like to check out the new class schedule and dates and times for a collage class, Check out our new Fall 2019 class schedule here. For those of you who do not know, fabric collage is a...

Our Orton Copper Kettle Fudge is so rich and creamy it's hard to decide which flavor to try first! Our fudge sampler includes our most popular flavors—chocolate, chocolate walnut, maple walnut, and penuche—so you can start to narrow it down! All our fudge is made with a centuries-old recipe and hand stirred in copper kettles until it's irresistibly thick and rich. Let us know which is your favorite! Our secret recipe for home-style fudge Includes four wedges of chocolate, chocolate walnut, maple walnut, and penuche Made fresh just for us without preservatives (enjoy within four weeks of the made-by date) 1.5 lb. sampler box Made in New England Exclusive to The Vermont Country Store We also offer our Orton Copper Kettle Fudge in individual 1 lb. boxes (#43823), sold separately

Cross stitch pattern pdf, country sampler style, saying "You are so weird. (Seriously, you are like super weird.)" Instant Download of a digital pdf file! ---The Story--- This is NOT a finished cross stitch. If you would like a finished version of this cross stitch, it's up in the shop. See "The Links" below. This listing is for a PDF pattern for a beginner level cross stitch. This pattern includes full stitches and a little bit of back-stitch. If you would like a kit containing all the materials needed to stitch it, that's also in the shop! It is designed to fit in a 5x7 frame when stitched on 14 ct Aida but may be stitched on smaller gauge cloth to leave more room for white space, or to fit into a slightly smaller 5x7 frame. The other patterns pictured here are also available. Check "The Links" section of this listing for links. ---The Deets--- *WHAT YOU WILL NEED: To complete this pattern, you will need knowledge of basic cross stitch only. The completed stitch will fit in an 5x7 frame when stitched on 14 ct Aida cloth. The color legend assumes a white, off-white, or light-colored cloth. *WHAT YOU WILL GET: You will receive a PDF of the pattern and image via download here on Etsy as soon as your payment has cleared. Etsy will email you a link. The pattern includes a color legend for DMC embroidery floss. *HOW YOU WILL GET IT: You will NOT receive a physical product. The pattern and images will be available for download here through Etsy as soon as your payment has gone through. *CUSTOMIZE: If you would like a kit containing all the materials needed to complete this stitch, check out the links below! Any questions? Convo me! I'm happy to answer questions and very happy to get feedback that can help me improve my products. : ) ---The Links--- Want me to assemble a kit containing all the materials you need to stitch it? Here it is: https://www.etsy.com/listing/199480115/cross-stitch-kit-you-are-so-weird Want me to stitch it for you? I'd be happy to: https://www.etsy.com/listing/199472924/you-are-so-weird-cross-stitch-let-people You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open the file, which you can download for free here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ To learn basic cross stitch, you may like to take a look at this video from Yarn Tree that teaches "Cross Stitch in 5 minutes": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr_LfGr1v0E Check out some other cross stitch patterns while you're here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins?section_id=11122251 I refuse to be normal: https://www.etsy.com/listing/192482161/cross-stitch-pattern-i-refuse-to-be Ain't Nobody Got Time to check all the other cross stitch patterns. Maybe you'd just like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/118911650/cross-stitch-pattern-aint-nobody-got You're awesome: https://www.etsy.com/listing/169602483/2-cross-stitch-patterns-youre-awesome Back to the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins ---The Legal Stuff--- This design is copyright Alicia Watkins 2014. You may stitch it yourself and give the finished product as a gift, but please do not share, distribute, or re-sell the pattern, and please do not sell completed versions of it. I'd love to see it when you're done! :D

Hello, hello, hello, to everyone on this fine Friday in November...just realized it's Friday the 13th! ♦ As many of you know, I'm very passionate about collecting antique sewing notions, so the idea popped into my head to start a weekly Friday segment featuring all the different goodies that would have been found in an early workbasket... "The Early Workbasket" Please join me every Friday, to learn the history, terms, techniques, and lots of examples of the featured topic of the week. Today's topic is ~ Thread Winders... Winders were made for winding thread around before reels were invented. They came in a great variety of designs and materials, in flat shapes with points to wind the thread around. Snowflake shapes in mother~of~pearl are often found in old sewing sets and boxes. Three matching primitive early wooden handmade winders by J. Henley dated 1902. Rare, intricately worked bone winder on a handle, 19th century. Beautiful Sterling Silver with floral viney design. Another Sterling Silver winder, from a French sewing box, circa 1910. Here is a good example of how the thread was wound around a snowflake shaped winder. Or, the thread could be wound in a simple fashion. Delicate mother~of~pearl silk winders from a Palais Royal Box. Circa 1800 Mother~of~pearl winders for silk thread. These examples show some of the enormous variety of patterns and designs available for collecting. Shapes include a Maltese cross, four leaf clover and star. These are of Chinese origin and are engraved with figures and scenes. Early 19th century. These winders are also for silk thread and are made from a variety of materials. circa 19th century. Vegetable ivory box with vegetable ivory thread winders. Ivory fretwork winders are exquisite works of art. One has been made with initials "LD"worked into the pattern. Late 18th/early 19th century. Hope you enjoyed today's topic! ♦ I love the short drive to our neighboring state of Minnesota, because I get to drive past a farm the raises ducks and geese... The water has to be pretty cold this time of year, but they don't seem to mind! The rippling reflection on the water made it hard to get a clear picture. They look so relaxed and happy in their own little world! I love the unique floating nesting boxes that this farmer build for his special flock of friends. ♦ Weekend Soul Food... "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me." John 15:4...KJV ♦ Enjoy a wonderful weekend! Kindly, Tammy

Since I am moving across the country in 3 months, buying books, fabrics, or anything really is not going to be very wise. I can still dream...

Various ‎– MoBlack Sampler Vol. 3  Label: MoBlack ‎– MBRV003  Format: Vinyl, 12", EP Country: Italy  Released: 15 Nov 2018  Genre: Electronic  Style: House, Nu-Disco, Deep House  Tracklist  A1 –Armonica Ngeke Feat. Toshi (Andhim Remix) A2 –Dele Sosimi Turbulent Times (Armonica Remix) B1 –Mabiisi King (Fatoumata & Juan (FR) Remix) B2 –Christos Fourkis Doumasi

Stitch counts: Tray insert/sampler: 87 x 143 Needle book: 193 x 88 Berry is 127 x 72 37 count Corn Tassel Legacy linen from Access Commodities (Comparable to DMC 3047) Gloriana Threads: Bellagio Red 12 strand silk * 2 skeins required for all three pieces DMC alternate might be: 815 or 3685 Note: the wood tray shown in some images is no longer available. Custom finishing WDW wools: Lancaster Red Lady Dot Creates ribbon: Vanilla Michelle Ink Designs: silver berry top if finishing per the model

Townsends, a family-owned Colonial goods store in Pierceton, Indiana, has a popular YouTube channel where owner Jonathan Townsend demonstrates 18th century recipes.