Linnie Dennison Shere- A Gibson Girl

This photo was taken in 1904 of Linnie Dennison and her sister Lois.
Linnie is dressed in true Gibson Girl fashion! She was 16 in this photo.
Linnie was born in 1888 & married my dad's cousin John "Jack" Shere.

50 cent Soy Tart Sale- Hurry!

The Tarts Have All Been Sold! Thank You!

I am cleaning out my space at the Market and these tarts need a new home!All tarts are on sale for .50 each plus shipping- multiple tarts will receive combined shipping.

go to http://brandyannessoycandles.blogspot.com/ to view the scents available.

Woo Hoo! The Santa is Finally Done!

It seems like it took me forever!

I opted not to do the green straight stitching around the outside- but may add it yet- can't decide.

This one will be made into a pillow.

Hubby is stitching another Santa & I am too.

May be able to do a Christmas in July yet!

1821 Sewing Pocket Pattern

This great pattern is available for download at Pattern Mart http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/2824/~1821+Sewing+Pocket~+Pattern

Primitive Gathering for sale on P&P Primitives

I have a primitive gathering for Sale- sampler, seedbag w/ Sweet Annie. and Threshed Wheat bowl filler for sale at http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com

Make It Monday- Table Topper

This is a beautiful wool table topper!

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/table-toppers-runners/wool-flower-table-topper_1.html

Hand made in the USA!

I found this shop on Etsy & I think it is wonderful!

The earrings are so beautiful & best of all they are hand made by this talented artist!

They come in their own little tin & shipping is only a $1- yep $1 what a bargain.

These would make great gifts too!

http://www.merrieartist.etsy.com/

Salt Box Houses- John Adams & John Quincy Adams

These are the homes of John Adams & John Quincy Adams in Quincy, MA.

for more info & pics go to www.nps.gov/adam

Make It Monday- candle mat

http://primpatternsnhandmades.blogspot.com/

Dow/Mckenzie- Civil War Era

The Dow's & the McKenzie families became entertwined when my gg grandfather Benjamin Dow's sister Emily married Oliver McKenzie.
This is a photo taken during the Civil War Era- note the Abe Lincoln stlye beard Oliver has.

Stitichin' Away on those Prairie Schooler...

Santa's! To see the latest one in the works got to http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com

Make It Monday- Pinkeep

This little pinkeep is not made "prim" but it sure could be!
Just imagine it in reproduction calicos, ticking or homespun.
It would look great!
Here is the link for the directions
http://dollmakersjourney.com/miller/index.html