Happy May Day!

May Day always brings back memories of my Grandmother.  Every year she would bless us with stories of May day, and help us to make little baskets to celebrate the day. 

My newest distraction is Pinterest, and this morning I've looked at all things May Day, just a little blast from the past.

The 1st of the month listings are up on The Olde Primitive Peddler, and I've added four new items.... take a peek if you have a moment.... button is on my blog sidebar.

I am now occupying a double space in an awesome new little shop in my hometown.  You will find Teaberry Treasures on Rt 190 in Enfield, at the crossing of South Maple Street, in Hazardville.   The proper address is 312 Hazard Avenue.  This little shop features the work of  local artists and 100 percent handmade in the USA items.  It's a bright cheery space, filled to the brim with unique items perfect for gift giving. 

Shop hours are as follows, and will be expanded during the summer months.

closed Monday and Tuesday

Wednesday 10-6

Thursday 12-8

Friday 10-6

Saturday 10-4

Sunday 10-2

shop telephone number is 860-763-0418

Have a happy month of May!



Romeow Romeow

I've finished up a small batch of OOAK items and will be headed out to Crossroads in Somers CT this afternoon.

I am especially fond of this little guy, and created him for one of my kindred cat lover friends...

It's been a rough couple of weeks, with sinus, ear, and toothache things going on.... That all seems to be resolved, thankfully.  It's hard to be creative when not feeling that great!  

Now that I'm feeling good I have gone out and purchased a new computer, long overdue, and updated all my programs.  What a huge ordeal... Nothing looks the same and I am having lots of duh moments here.  After several days of fighting with it, I think I have my stuff moved over and I mostly remember which buttons do what.  

My son was gifted with the other "new" computer, so he will stay off mine!  The slowmo computer is headed out for some maintenance then will be put back to work...

I did manage to finish up the pattern for Romeow, the last of my Valentines... It took longer than usual to make everything work like it should!

From Me To Thee

Hope you're all having a wonderful January.... once again we dodged the snow, with only a bit of heavy rain today.  It's still looking like early spring, except for the snowmen in the windowboxes!  But things can change rapidly in New England. 

I spent part of the day making more of the ticking Valentines banners for etsy and for my site, and writing out the first pattern of the year, although I am working on writing several, as time permits.  

Finished product as well as paper pattern and epattern can be found on my website and on etsy. 

Enjoy your evening!

     

2012 Valentines Special

Hope your holidays were happy ones.  Ours was wonderful, and we spent a great deal of time cleaning, organizing, and doing a bit of renovating. 
2011 was a rough year all around, with an abundance of hardship in the mix.  Hubby has still not found a job... keep him in your prayers please.  
We made it through, but the passing to 2012 was most welcome here! 

Cupids, Leprechauns, Bunnies.... just a few of the newest creations coming to life on Sassafras Hill.  I'm working on some sweet! valentine ornies and thought I'd offer the newest designs as printables. 

JANUARY WEBSITE SPECIAL

Set of 4
olde time printable
Valentine Advertisements

emailed as individual resizable jpgs.

Hart and Hart
Kissimee Confectionary
Love Letters
Heartstring Flower Shoppe

$10.00 for all four   -  January only!

I hope to get some more listings up this month.... lots of new patterns being written. Add yourself to the mailing list should you wish to be updated.

Have a great 2012!

Folk Art Festival of New England

Well, we are packed and just about ready to leave for Marlborough.   This is one of my favorite shows, with many phenomenal artists.  

 This month has passed very quickly, in fact the whole year has been a flash.  I am doing shows for the next four weekends...busy, busy, and beyond busy.  I enjoy the shows, but I'm scaling back next year and will be spending more time hunkered in and writing patterns.   I will be offering more finished product on my website too....  That had been the plan for this year, but when hubby lost his job, I reacted by signing up for far too many shows.  Which means I'm working hard to create enough product, and not enjoying as much as I wish!  A bit stressful...

Anyway, this will be my first little burst of Christmas offerings.... hope you can come out for the show!

Crossroads October Offerings

I've updated my offerings at Crossroads Gift Shop in Somers CT.  Included is a selection of hand done autumn prims, signs, and my feedsack lamps.  Towards the end of the month I'll be adding some winter items and will be on hand during the Dickens weekend with some one of a kind items.