Vintage Keepsake Trunk: August 2010

THE PRAYSE OF THE NEEDLE

A CRAFTER'S POEM

Crafts are here, crafts are there.My craft supplies are everywhere.
I really should clean this mess,
But I like it, I must confess.
Floor is littered, chairs are piled,
Kitchen’s looking pretty wild.
On the table counter too,
Seems that any place will do.Hall is stacked with cartons high,
Filled with things folks like to buy.
Garage is full, but so far…
There’s still room to park the car.
never have an idle day,
New ideas come my way.
Don’t know yet what I’ll create,
But at least my imagination’s great.
My family smiles, they don’t complain,
Although at times I know I'm a pain.
But when all is said and done,
I really am a crafty one !!!!

Author Unknown

Have a crafty day!

Monday, August 30, 2010

FEATURED in an ARTFIRE COLLECTION

Expressions is the curator for this Artfire Collection called "Primitive Urge" and she has featured my Prim Jean Pocket Chicken, Eggs, & Matching Yoyo Floral.

Click Here to see the entire Collection:

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=1503

Monday, August 23, 2010

EBAY OFFERINGS

MONDAY'S MARKETPLACE FEATURED ARTIST OFG on ETSY

Each Monday, I'll be featuring a member from The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy. These are some very talented artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with an old fashioned flair!

This week it is truly my pleasure to introduce to you my fellow OFG sister,

Lucy Galgano of The Farmers Attic

Below is a sample of her work and you can see everything on Etsy at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/farmersattic

~Interview with Lucy~

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

Farmers Attic. My husband was the one who felt that the name of our shop should be called “The Farmer’s Attic”.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Since December 20, 2007 but only really started adding items to the shop in October, 2009.

3. What type of items do you offer?

We have a variety of items from home décor, primitives, vintage, fabric, quilts, pincushions, holiday, seasonal, handbags, heirloom items, etc.

4. How long have you been crafting?

I think I have been crafting all of my life. I learned a lot of sewing at a very early age by watching a dear lady sew clothing and curtains while she babysat me over the summer months. I also taught myself to knit in the car after visiting and watching a relative in North Carolina. On the way home to New Jersey, I had two rattail combs and some yarn that she gave me and I learned to knit during the long car ride home. I think I was about 9 or 10 at the time (I’m now 51!)

5. Who or What inspires you?

Fabric, fabric, fabric. I love the textures, colors, feel and flow. Also, lots of magazines and books (I’m a book hog!) and now I have the internet!!!!!!!!!

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I love my quilts. With all the beautiful designs from traditional to contemporary, there’s something for everyone. Techniques are always changing which makes the art fun and exciting.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

My webstore went live in September, 2009 and can be found at http://www.farmersattic.com/. I don’t yet have an Ebay store but I do sell under my username: thefarmersattic. I’m also fairly new to the blogging world and I think I’m addicted 

You can find me at http://www.farmersattic.blogspot.com/