Past Friends and Blatant Theft

 

Really, what is wrong with people.  

 

I hate to bring it out there, but really, how low can you go.....

 

grab and sell my designs on Amazon and in your shop like you are so brilliant for thinking up something so unique?  I was the originator and have been selling since 2002 on ebay, and after that on my website...   I am well known in the primitive world and our local area as the artist who makes these.      A former friend?   In my backyard?  

 

I put my own business on hold many times to help you with your shop, worked many hours unpaid, and listened to all your gossip and lies about customers and crafters and area shop owners....

 

Knowing I work very long hours on my craft every single day, to provide a better standard of living for a disabled husband and special needs son, while caring for my ailing mom.  I have a right to be angry.   

 

Yes, screeenshots and proof for my attorney.  This will not stop here this time.

 

You, who represents artists, and has a legal background....   What a sham. 

 

SHAME ON YOU! 

 

 

 

       

Memorial Day Weekend - 1/2 Price Epatterns

Happy Memorial Day from our family to yours.    

 

I hope you will have a safe, enjoyable weekend wherever it may find you.    We will spend the day Sunday at the Golden Lamb Buttery, enjoying the Vintage Country Market.  It looks like the weather will be stellar.  I am recovering from a wicked bout of allergies, so pricing like a fool today.  I am loving what I made, and hope it will be a wonderful day.  My dear hubby is helping, as he always does, and tis all under control!    For this weekend only, we are doing a special on epatterns.... half price on all orders of 6.00 or over, on all website orders...  my epattern selections are here SASSAFRASHILL.COM.    please use the code  1/2MEMDAYEPATTERN in the voucher box on the order slip to deduct 50 percent....     As always thanks for your friendship and support! oxo, Denise and Matt

 

   

Happy May Day

I'm not sure why, but I always feel more like a spring chicken on May 1st!  I love springtime and the warmer days, and our gardens.  Tag sales have started, and Matt has brought home a few treasures to surprise me.  The first Brimfield Flea Market of the year begins May 10th and I am looking forward to it!

 

 

 April was a rough month for us.  I can't believe all that happened in a month's time, but we made it to the other side!  I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer take on any special orders while caring for my mom.  My stress level is just too high already.   What you find at the shows and shops I'm in will be my only offerings, except for a little bit on my etsy page and my website.  I am so sorry for that, but I have to do what's best for my family and keep the focus on them. 

 

After a month of almost no creating, this past week was a very productive one and I took a trip to Hidden Treasures to replenish the prim room.  Lots of my cute little raggedies, a mercantile piggy, some woolen kitties, patriotic ornies, and signs and blocks to fill it up.   It looks very nice, and I am hoping to make another trip this week.  I am so proud of Laura!   The love she has for her shop really shows! 

 

 

 

Blessed Spring Dear Ones

After a remarkable winter, we have had a few chilly days again.    A bit of snow is forecast for today, but I am rather looking forward to it this time.   It will be nice to admire the flakes knowing it's probably the last time and that they won't be sticking around all winter. 

 

We have a warmup coming next week with days in the 70s.  Kitties are enjoying the fresh new catnip, which is always the best of the year,  and I am making some kitty doll toys for the shops with it.

 

This is always such a fun time for me, because I can get down and create to my heart's content...   Yesterday was a truly creative day... old coverlet garlands, six new clothespin bags, a huge number of blocks, and more old wool kitties.   Plus I cut out a bunch of kitty dolls to stitch up today. 

 

I have already received some really fun orders because of  Vintage Market, so yay!   I love it when someone has a dream they are wishing for and I can make it come true for them! 

 

And the shops with my handmade creations are doing very very well, so I am pleased for them, and happy to have the opportunity to do some more creating.   If you haven't had the pleasure of stopping in at Hidden Treasures and Cozy Cat Primitives, you should put them on your Bucket List!  

 

a sweet greeting as you begin your Sunday and your Springtime!   Hope it is everything you wish for!  

 

 

 

A Morning Song (For the First Day of Spring) by Eleanor Farjeon 1922 - recorded by Cat Stevens

 

 

with best wishes ~ Denise & Matt

 

 

Springtime in Connecticut

So, after the easiest winter ever, spring is on our doorstep!  I did not miss the snow and the bitter cold weather. The daffodils are emerging from the earth, and I am very tempted to start raking out the garden beds.  Another few weeks and the peas get planted for my stir fries.  yummy.  A few more trees came down in the fall so we should have the best veggies ever with more sunshine in the garden beds.   This has been a good week for us, with our first big show behind us.  The truck went in for a brake job, so we are good to go, go, go.  Scoping out the rummage sales already for some more materials to work with!     I started folding all my fabrics, but the wool was calling to me.... for a little while I am stitching up some of my old style kitties, some little acorns, ellies,  and pumpkin doll bodies, to work on in the evenings after our daily visit with my momma.   

 

remember these guys?   haven't done them in so long and they are rockin' this wool!

  I signed up for another show, even though I said I wouldn't..... Some are just too special to pass up.   Details are on my show page, and I will update some more before the show.  Very excited and already planning some special things for it!     Today was spent creating some awesome new spring room spray scents for Hidden Treasures.  I hope to bring another batch of new spring things in next week, as well as a special order.   Tomorrow morning is a quick trip up to Southampton's Cozy Cat Primitives to visit my buddy Norm, now that I have brakes again!    Have a wonderful weekend, wherever you are!