The Quilting Epidemic

FarmerJ | April 14, 2010

They warned it was highly contagious; they said it would spread like wildfire; they cautioned about the dreams and the nightmares; and, they advised me of all the fun I would have.  They were right.  It’s become so contagious, I can’t look at or think about anything without trying to figure out how to incorporate [...]

The First of Many…

FarmerJ | February 25, 2010

You’ve heard mention my new hobby of quilting now a couple of times.  So, I thought I’d give you a peek at my first-ever attempt of a quilt block.  I think I’ve figured out that if anything will provide a means of practicing sewing skills, it’s quilting. The background is a rich chocolate color, the [...]

They’re Done, Hung and…um…Charismatic

FarmerJ | February 23, 2010

Almost two years in the making, and the master bedroom curtains are finally done and hung.  They’re certainly full of country charm.  They display a certain amount of, shall we say, character.  Yes.  That sounds good ~ better than they’re full of oops and uh-ohs! I’ve never claimed to be a seamstress.  Shaw!  I’ve never [...]

I Won a Prize!

FarmerJ | February 13, 2010

Can you believe it?!  Me ~ the one who never wins anything ~ actually won a prize!  And, honestly, the timing could not have been better if I had planned it this way. This is my new adorable ironing board cover.  I know, I know.  Most of you are thinking that I really need to [...]

Have You Heard About HotPrints?

FarmerJ | January 21, 2010

I stumbled upon an offer just a few hours before its deadline December 31, 2009.  It sounded like an offer that was too good to be true, so I thought I’d give it a try before I spread the word about it.  Well, the offer stands true!  Check it out! HotPrints Photo Books are a [...]

Spice Jars and Recipe Cards

FarmerJ | January 14, 2010

There is certainly one gene God left out of my DNA genetic makeup ~ the crafty and creative gene.  The attention to detail gene?  Got it.  The organization gene?  Probably concentrated.  The crafty and creative gene?  Nope.  It isn’t there. So, when I can come up with something that has even the slightest tinge of [...]