Button Birdhouse Rescue...

Well, it was $1.91 at the Thrift Store. Someone did a lot of work on it and I couldn't leave it sitting there so lonely.

Only problem was I had to stand in line to buy it and people kept looking at it and commenting. I offered it to one little girl who really liked it but her Mom said no. She was so cute I would have bought it for her, knowing that she would love it.

Do you look in other people's carts at the Thrift Store?

Some Snow Guys....

This is the Punkin Pal #155 pattern from Crows Roost Prims. I asked Renee if it would be all right with her if I made it into snowmen, as I had six that I didn't get to finish.

You can see her creations here.

Happy windy Wednesday everyone.

Great Pumpkin Carving Party

This year was my first visit to Gabe and Val's pumpkin carving party. Here they are waiting to be judged.
First, you pick one from the big pile.
Be creative.....
Moms help out.....
and some Dads make their own. It was fun. Lots of children, food and friends.

Needlework Rescue....

"Did I do good?" she asked. Did she ever..aren't these beautiful.....
This one even has tatting on the edges in verigated colors.....tatting is a rare find.
And this one knew I had a new table that would need this. Barb keeps us all in mind when she shops, we are lucky to have her. She has a great eye for just the right thing.

Looks like rain this morning in Michigan. We had a big frost this week but now rain and warmer temps. Time to finish up outside. Happy Saturday.

Two New Santas..

These two are made from patterns I have had many years by Leah Smith of Country Cupboard. If anyone knows of her, please drop me an email.

Barb came by with some vintage pieces which I will show you when I get them touched up. They are really beautiful. Her comment on the Santa was "he looks like he's been working out."

Happy Friday everyone.

Candy, Old recipie and new...

This is a little candy treat that someone made for the quilt show. I thought about making some for Blessed Hope, but nah, too fussy and decided instead to make fudge. Here's my recipe from the church cookbook in Lexington that Kynda gave me.

Velveeta Fudge

1 pound of margarine
1 pound of Velveeta cheese
4 pounds of powdered sugar
1 cup of cocoa
1 Tablespoon of vanilla and nuts if you wish.

In a saucepan, melt the margarine and cheese. Sift the cocoa and sugar , add it to the margarine-cheese mixture, add vanilla. Pour it out and it's fudge. Makes 6 1/2 pounds, is never fail and cheaper than any other fudge.

We had about 40 at dinner last night. Val made some really good pasta dishes and we had a huge salad. And fudge.

ONE MORE THING this Thursday morning, you gotta see this post and read the legend of the porcupine by Tennessee Granddaddy. Click here for the cute pictures of the baby porcupine and sweet story.

See y'all soon on your posts.

My "new" table.....

Sometimes little quaint places can get you in big trouble......
they beckon us and draw us in.......
This is my "new" old table from J & L Antiques......
They have four buildings with really nice things, reasonable priced. 8207 N. Dixie Highway, Newport, Michigan. www.jlantiques.com.

They took the table apart for me, loaded it in the van, and loaned me a blanket for packing.

But the nicest thing was today in the mail I received a hand-written thank you note from owners, Wendy, Josephine and Larry.

You don't get that from Art Van.