Working Hard

Good morning!! I am working hard getting orders finished and things made for the upcoming show. My fingers are so sore right now, but I am finally seeing some progress being made!! Only 2 more weeks to go!! After the show, I have a couple of orders to get done, and then I am hoping to take some much deserved time off!! I need to get at all of the Fall cleaning before it is Winter!! The dust bunnies are multiplying faster than ever around here. I do have to say that my children and hubby have been wonderful with helping with the everyday things around here, but they just don't do the deep down cleaning that needs to be done! Sooooo....when the show is over, and the orders are all done, I will try to tackle all of those little things that have been adding up around here so that the house will be nice and clean & crisp for my favorite time of the year...the Christmas Season!! Time to get out the flannel sheets, cranberry candles, pack away the summer clothes, etc. and settle in for the winter. I may even make a thing or 2 for my own house. After about 14 years of making dolls and other things, I only have 2 of my dolls in my house!! I call them Derek & Jackie, and they sit on a chair together holding hands. :) I will try to get some pictures taken soon of some of the things I have been working on and post a couple of Pre-views for you. Until next time, be blessed!! ~~Jackie

More Feather Trees

Derek has been back at making his awesome little Feather Trees!! We will only have a limited quantity this year, so get them while you can!! They are available in our ebay store & on our Picture Trail. They are hand made by Derek right here in the U.S.A. They are about 13~14" tall including the antique blocks they sit on. Each one is unique as no 2 blocks are the same. They are so fun to decorate with, and make great little Christmas gifts!!

New Patterns

It is a rainy, dreary day here in Ohio, so I decided to spend the morning getting a couple of new patterns together. I got three new ones finished, and listed them on my Picture Trail and on Pattern Mart. You can find the links to these on the side bar. I hope you like them. They are all so fun to make. Now I am off to clean my house. My Mom is coming for a visit!! I am so excited!! I haven't seen her in over a year. She is coming a day early, though, so now I have to rush around even more to get things ready for her visit. Take care until next time~~Jackie

~~Staying Busy~~

WOW, I can't believe it's been a couple of weeks since I last blogged about doing the Simple Goods Show!! I have been very busy trying to keep up with orders, updates, and getting things put away for the show. Not to mention all the things that go with having 4 kids still at home. Some days I am just plain tired out!! I've always loved to be challenged though, so even though things are a little hectic around here, I am having so much fun making new things, and even making more of the old things. My oldest will be moving back to WI. on Thursday, so I will have the house all to myself during the day again, which will be nice...no more fighting for the use of the computer! I will miss her terribly, but at least she will be back with good friends, and close to my one & only son.

As for Oct. updates, I am pretty sure that I will be putting an "on vacation" sign up on Lemon Poppy Seeds until the show is over. I will try to put a few things onto my Picture Trail again soon, though. Here is a little peek at one of my new items that I've been working on. Blessings until next time~~Jackie

**SIMPLE GOODS SHOW**

We are so happy to announce that we are going to be in the Simple Goods Show this year in Mount Vernon, OH.!! You can find all of the information by clicking on the link Simple Goods. Please go to the site to see all of the other exhibitors that will be at the show and to get all of the information!! So mark your calenders to attend this wonderful show on Nov. 8Th, 2008. I hope to see you there!! Blessings~Jackie

New Items on Lemon Poppy Seeds

Here is a sneak peek at what I have new on Lemon Poppy Seeds for the 1st of the month updates. Please go over & check them out. Lemon Poppy Seeds

Featured Designer In Mercantile Gatherings

Derek & I are so happy & honored to be the Featured Designer in the Mercantile Gatherings Magazine!! I have yet to see the article, but have heard that it is pretty good. I am sitting on pins & needles waiting for our copies. It has been in the works since I sent in my first free pattern, which was either last Dec. or Jan., so it's been awhile!! So, if you want to know a little bit more about us, and how we got started, and also get another free pattern, please go and order your copy today!! It is such a great little magazine full of everything primitive!! Here's a link to their site... Mercantile Gatherings