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...A Mere Update...

Hello, I can always tell when summer is getting near...I go on auto pilot and just drift a little off course every now and then...Hence...now!!... I'm working on some new dolls and I'm pretty pleased with their primitive-ness... I do have some pincushions in the wings and will be listing them soon. I'm trying to save a variety of things and list them all at once...so thanks for your patience!!

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Don't forget " The Primitive Gathering" is coming up on June 1st!!

~ My humble thanks for stopping by ~

Take Care,

Tina

...Red White & Blue Weekend...

Yesterday was spent at the Marine Base/Cherry Point in Havelock, NC... It was a fun day and I look like a lobster now due to the hot NC sunshine... Last year I got a severe blistering and a bad bout of sun poisoning...it was so bad I was embarrassed to go anywhere for a week!!... This year I went prepared with some heavy duty sunblock and it paid off...Anyway, everyone had a blast and we topped it all off with dinner at Outback Steakhouse...We didn't get back home until after 9 p.m. last night...so I spent today recovering and thinking of what I might get into next...

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On a sad/happy note, my youngest and only daughter turned 18 today!! It's a bittersweet milestone that every parent has to face...Where did the time go? Here's a sweet pic of my two young'uns... They're so happy I chose this one!!! *LOL*

Happy Birthday Rebecca!!!

Take Care,

Tina

... ~ Early Smalls ~ ...

Whoa!!... Where's the time going? I can't believe it's already the middle of the week... I have been busy making "smalls" to list on my website... I'll be listing them soon so be on the lookout...

Time is flying by on my quiltmaking too... I have been working on the "pieces" now and will be connecting everything together... I'll have to post a photo of that because I'll be soooo happy at that point!!!... Other than that, life has been running along smoothly...It's always good to count your blessings for this... Peace and Plenty to ya!!

Take Care,

Tina

... A New Member...

I am very excited to be accepted into this wonderful group!! If you get a chance, please check out my new listings premiering tomorrow... You can click on the link on my sidebar... I will be listing my primitives there on the 15th of each month...

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Thanks for stopping by my humble blog...

Take Care,

Tina

... Sew Content ...

Another beautiful day is winding down . We have had such nice weather the last few days and after the mini heatwave last week, the low humidity and cool breezes are wonderful!! I have been out in the screen porch cross stitching and up in the attic sewing...Low humidity in the attic is great because hot days make it very uncomfortable up there!! I have started another quilt (for mama) and this time it's a simple four patch...I hope it's "Tina -proof" ~ I really think I can line this one up but only time will tell... I went with more shades of blue on this one...a favorite color of the recipient!! I really want to have this done for a Christmas gift...Wish me luck...

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Mother's Day was beautiful and cool here...The kids surprised me with a huge hydrangea bush...I love it and hope it survives and thrives... It would be so nice to dry some blooms next year...Thanks Jacob and Rebecca!!

Take Care,

Tina

... Move Kitty !!! ...

I said I would list again on ebay when pigs fly...I guess they're all flying out their pigpens right about now!!! I have a love/hate relationship with ebay but that's a very long story and I'm trying not to hold a grudge so here goes... Please try to check out my new listing if you get a chance...who knows, I might list again soon...maybe...I know she's a witch but it's never too early ...is it?

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I love the infinite help I get when taking pictures!!

Take Care,

Tina

...Would've if I Could've...

........ NOPE........

........Nada........

........ Nothing........

Today started out as a rainy morning which played havoc on the satellite dish...I didn't get to see any of "Fox and Friends" but I was okay...I survived. I went ahead like a trooper and packed an order to put in the mail then I went about my list of things to do , a trip by the grocery store and ATM and then home...I had no idea what awaited me...While unpacking the groceries, I noticed a trail of water seeping out the garage. Being a nosy person, I had to find out what the heck was the cause... I wish I hadn't, it was the hot water heater!! I spent the whole day on the phone with my husband and Lowes and of course, mama... I have never had a water heater "go bad" before so I had to find out everything I could and gather some estimates... I hate it when these unexpected events spoil a productive day...No sewing, No cross-stitch, No rug hooking and No doll making...a full day of ..."No"...

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On a happier note, I have a new water heater coming from Lowes on Thursday afternoon...We are gonna have to rough it for the next couple of days and use plenty of deodorant...I think this is why I never enjoyed camping!!!

Take Care,

Tina