Happy Holidays!

First off "Happy Holidays" to All! I want to take a minute to thank you for stopping by my blog and the Mercantile. I appreciate your business and friendship so very much!

I have been out of commission for a few weeks due to illness but I am coming in a little under the wire with 3 Christmas creations. I am having a problem with posting so in advance I apologize. My daughter usually helps me with my posting but couldn't today so I am winging it. Anyways my Parson Brown Peppermint Box is shown below but here is a brief description. I used an antique red box and mounted the coffee dyed osnaburg stitchery to the lid with an acid free adhesive spray. The box measures 7 3/4" wide x 7 3/4" long and 3 1/4" tall. Signed, dated & copyright 2011 by me. A sweet box to fill with peppermint sticks!

*SOLD* Thank You, Michelle

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Merry Christmas Feather Tree Stitchery

This "Merry Christmas" stitchery was designed and stitched by me. It features a feather tree standing in a basket with pip berry vines below its boughs. I have tiny glowing cranberry candles and candy canes hanging from its branches. Two evergreen cluster with berries accent the top of the stitchery. I did my stitching on osnaburg, dyed it with coffee and then mounted it in black antique frame. There is glass and a sawtooth hanger on the back. The measurements are 13" wide by 10" long. It will signed, dated and copyright 2011. A lovely stitchery for hanging above your mantle or shelf.

NOTE: White spot on photo is just a reflection

*SOLD* Thank You, Monica

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Christmas Greetings Sampler

This "Christmas Greetings" sampler features a brown saltbox, a Christmas tree, 2 large light blue snowflakes, the year 1853 and 2 holly leaves. It was designed and cross stitched by me on fiddlers cloth and then dyed with coffee for antique look. I love the old time look of this piece. The best part is what I mounted it to. I found an old wooden cement float block at an Antique Shop. It leans back and rests on the handle. I was going to paint it but decided I liked the plain, natural look. It measures 11 1/4" wide and 5" tall. It was mounted to the board with an acid free adhesive spray. A fun piece to use with your displays. I had it sitting on my farm table with some greens and it looked wonderful. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011.

*SOLD* Thank you, Linda!

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"Parson Browns Peppermint Stick's" Stitchery Box

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It's Coming!

Sooner or later, later please! We know it is coming so I am switching gears and I've started my Holiday stitching & punching. We are loosing all our leaves today at warp speed because of the wind so I thought I would offer up some Wintery things and my last Fall piece.
I have a few other little tidbits to share as well.
Thanks for stopping by to my blog!
Blessings Always,
Lynn

"Harvest Thyme" stitchery for Prims Magazine

I am offering my 'Harvest Thyme" stitchery that was designed and stitched especially for the Fall 2011 issue of "Prims Magazine". For this piece I stitched a huge pumpkin in various orange shades along with beautiful Autumn leaves, sunflowers, bittersweet branches and a crescent moon. I did my stitching on coffee dyed osnaburg. I used a large antique brown frame that measures 12 1/2" wide x 15" long. There is glass and a sawtooth hanger. It will come signed and dated 4/2011 by me for Prims Magazine.

**SOLD** Thank You!

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Something Special...

I have had my 1st stitchery published in the 2011 Fall issue of Prims Magazine. I am a very happy girl, it was always a dream that Sue and I had hoped for some day. My stitchery is featured along with other artwork from the Tdipt Mercantile Group, To Dwell in Primitve Thymes. There is a 10 page spread with a wonderful article written by our own Karen Brady Hammontree of Brady Bear Studio's. Karen, as well as some of the other girls who she collabrated this article with lovingly dedicated the article to my sister Sue Zaliks memory. This has touched me deeply and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Prims magazine will also be featuring the remaining artists in their 2012 January issue. You can view the other 9 pages on the Tdipt blog. http://todwellinprimitivethymes.blogspot.com/ The Prims Magazine is available for purchase on line, at Barnes and Noble and your art/craft stores.

~Parson Brown Sled Co.~Stitchery

For some reason my picture disappeared within the last hour for "Parson Brown". Blogger was not cooperating earlier today, so they must be having troubles. I haven't been able to get the picture back on yet either. I'll try later but regardless it has "SOLD" already.

Well it is on to another stitching season for me already! I am offering my "Parson Brown Sled Co." design that I stitched on osnaburg. It features Parson Brown the snowman, from that old Christmas song, "Winter Wonderland". He has with him his olde red sled. After stitching I dyed this piece with coffee and the mounted it in this old white antique frame with its ornate corners. It measures 9 3/4"wide x 7 3/4" long. There is glass and a sawtooth for hanging. It is still small enough to display on a shelf. It will come signed, dated and copyright 2011.

Cost is $38 which includes Priority shipping

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~Winter Wools~ Needlepunch Nesting box

This needle punch was designed and punched by me on weavers cloth with Valdani and dmc threads. I punched a pair of mittens with some snowflakes on a black background. I finished off the edge with a black cording and then mounted the piece to the lid of the box with an acid free adhesive spray. I painted the paper mache box black and then stenciled on some scattered snowflakes. This box would look great sitting on table near your front door to store some of your mittens and gloves in. The box measures 10" in diameter and is 5" high. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the inside of the box lid.

Cost is $48 which includes Priority shipping

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Lynn

Happy Fall and Hallowe'en soon too. I am just giving you all something different to look at here on my blog. This is what my daughter, Katie and I have been doing this summer. We have made up these Spooky old bottles for my friends antique shop, the Romantic Boutique in Waterford Pa. On Oct. 1st she is having "Witches Night Out" at her shop. It is sure to be fun. If you live in the surrounding Erie, Pa. area stop in! We took this pictures in my kitchen before taking them to the shop.

I have 2 new items below up for sale. Thanks for looking!

~Black Cat Broom Co~ stitchery box

Here is an old cheese box I made up with a mounted stitchery and a small broom. I have stitched a black scrawny cat along with a broom and it reads "Black Cat Broom Co". I did my stitching on osnaburg, coffee dyed it and then mounted it to the box with an acid free adhesive spray. The broom IS included the leaves are NOT. I tied a piece of black & tan homespun around the neck of the broom along with a olde witch tag and rusty bell. The broom looks really cute laying in the box, you can add your own little pumpkins, leaves or acorns to make a really sweet display. The box measures 11 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep and 3 1/2" high. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom of the box.

Cost is $44 which includes Priority ship

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Thanks for stopping in!

Blessings, Lynn

~Pumpkin & Bittersweet~ stitchery pillow

Here is a sweet pillow to set out on one of your old chairs or you could use it in a cupboard mixed in with some bittersweet and your pumpkins. My stitching was done on osnaburg and I have a plump pumpkin in different shades of oranges surrounded by bittersweet vines and 4 gold Autumn leaves. I sewed pumpkin wool strips on each side and on the top and bottom are mustard/tan wool strips. It is backed with coffee dyed osnaburg and then stuffed lightly with polyfil. I attached a pumpkin stamped tag & rusty bell by a rusty safety pin in the corner for a primitive look. Measurements are 8"x8". This is my design and will come sign, dated & copyright 2011 on the back.

*SOLD* Thank you!

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~The Little Olde Witch Tea Shoppe~ box

I have really lucked out on finding old boxes this summer, which I am thrilled about! I am enjoying making them up, for me, they are something a little different to offer my buyers. This is another old cigar box that comes from Pa. For this box I designed and stitched up " The Little Olde Witch Tea Shoppe". I have a cute little witch dressed in a black cape and red skirt. Of course, she has on her hat and is holding her trusty broom. I did my stitching on osnaburg, coffee dyed it and then mounted it with an acid free adhesive spray to the lid. There is a small latch on the front. The measurements are 9"wide x 6"deep x 4' deep. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom. A charming box display with your Witches!

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Pumpkin and Bittersweet Needle Punch Box

This is a duplicate design from a needlepunch I did last year and sold. I couldn't believe it but I came across an identical box last week. I decided to use the same pattern. Plain and simple, just a ripe old pumpkin with 2 bittersweet branches and two mustard leaves punched on a brown background. It is finished off with a mustard color cord. I did the punching on weavers cloth with Valdani & dmc threads. It is attached to the box with an acid free adhesive spray and small tack nails for extra security. The old brown box has a slant on the inside which would be perfect to lay a wood laddle in perhaps for scooping up some putka pods or potpourri mix. For display purposes I used some tiny pinecones. The box measures 9"wide x 6" high and 4 " deep. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom. A fun box to decorate up with some Fall goodies.

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Olde Salem Pumpkin Harvest stitchery

Perfect for your Fall decorating tonight I am offering my "Olde Salem Pumpkin Harvest"

stitchery. On this piece I have a bare Fall tree with an old broom leaning against it and a few falling colorful Autumn leaves and of course a big pumpkin. I designed and stitched this piece on osnaburg and then it was dyed with coffee. * Note the fabric is darker than the photo appears.

The antique brown frame I used nicely accents this Fall scene. The frame has glass with eye hooks and rope for hanging. The measurements are 11 1/2" wide x 8" long. It will come signed, dated and copyright 2011 by me.
*SOLD* Thank You!

*Sale Pending

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Thanks for stopping by this week!
Blessings, Lynn

~Black Crow Candy Co.~ stitchery box

This offering is for my "Black Crow Candy Co." stitchery box. I designed and stitched this piece on osnaburg, coffee dyed and then mounted it to an antique cigar box. The box is in excellent shape. I used an acid free adhesive spray to mount the fabric to the box. Featured on the stitchery is a black crow, some scattered candy corn, and it reads "Salem's finest est 1692". The measurements are 8 3/4" wide x 7" deep x 1 1/2" high. It will come signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom of the box.

A fun piece for your Halloween displays.

*SOLD*

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Blessings, Lynn

Bittersweet and Pumpkins

Here is a small Autumn stitchery of two small white pumpkins and a big old orange one with some creeping bittersweet vines. Just a simple little piece designed and stitched by me. It was done on osnaburg, then coffee dyed and put in a tarnished ornate antique frame. Perfect as a shelf sitter or it can be hung up. There is glass, hook & eyes for hanging with measurements being 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" long. It will signed, dated and copyright 2011.

Thanks for stopping!

*SOLD* Thank You!

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Lynn

Jack O'Lantern Candle Shoppe stitchery box

I found this cool box at antique shop but I don't know what it was originally used for. Maybe a paint box, draftsman box or for tools. Anyways I liked it and I decided it would hold candles, so I created "Jack O' Lantern Candle Shoppe". I have, of course, a Jack O' Lantern along with some burning candles on each side. "1692 Salem" is stitched at the bottom. I did my stitching on osnaburg, coffee dyed it and then attached the stitchery to the box with an acid free adhesive spray. The box measures 10"wide x 6" deep and 1 1/2" high. There is a small latch on the front. It is a one of a kind that will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom of the box.

A fun piece to use in your Halloween arrangements.

*SOLD* Thank You!

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Black Crow Hollow stitchery

Yep, it is another "Black Crow Hollow" but a different design. I just like this title, it kind of says it all. I stitched this pretty big fellow perched in a bare tree with a pumpkin below on the ground. I used an antique ornate painted black frame. There is glass and hooks and eyes on the back for hanging. It measures 7" wide x 10" long. It is still small enough to set in a cupboard or up on a shelf if you choose not to hang it. I did my stitching on onsaburg & then it was dyed with coffee. The fabric is darker than the photo shows. It will come signed, dated and copyright 2011. A great piece for your Fall and Halloween decorating.

*SOLD* Thank You!

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Thanks for looking!

Lynn

~Black Cat & Jack~ stitchery paddle

Well, I have been hold up in my house with the AC going full blast the past few day stitching! Here are 2 new designs that I came up with. This cute little paddle is a stitchery of a black cat sitting on a Jack O'Lantern with the date Oct. 31st and 2 stars above. I did my stitching on coffee dyed osnaburg and then attached it with an acid free adhesive spray to this little wood paddle. The paddle is pretty distressed looking with white and black paint and some of the natural wood showing too. I tied dark twine around the handle with rusty bells and an aged prim tag the reads "A Jolly Halloween". There is a nail hole in the handle so you can hang it or you can just lean it on a shelf or set it up in a cupboard. It measures 6"wide across and 10 1/2" from the top of handle to the bottom.

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Thanks for stopping by

Blessings, Lynn

~Black Crow Hollow ~Stitchery

Here is a stitchery that I think you can use for your Fall and Halloween decorating. I designed and stitched this big old black crow and his pumpkins on coffee dyed osnaburg. Please note that the fabric is darker than the photo. 'Oct. 31' is stitched at the bottom with 'Black Crow Hollow' at the top. I used a black frame that measures 7" wide x 14" long, there is glass and sawtooth hanger. This larger stitchery will look great on a narrow wall in your home.

SOLD Thank You

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It appears "Blogger" is having problems today, I have been having a heck of a time! Arg!

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White Pumpkin Stitchery Pillow

It has been ages since I stitched up a stitchery pillow. Sue and I use to do them all the time for shows. This pillow is so sweet, very plain and simple. I stitched a white pumpkin and surrounded it with a brown grapevine and tiny mustard berries. It was stitched on osnaburg, coffee dyed and then I sewed strips of dark chocolate brown fabric that has small mustard leaves. It it backed with osnaburg and stuffed with polyfil. The measurements are about 10"x 10". A nice size Autumn pillow for a chair or rocker.

**SOLD**

Thanks for stopping by

Blessings, Lynn

Hallows Eve Wool Comb paddle stitchery

Here is another one of those wonderful sheep wool combs. It is the same as the one I used on a needle punch earlier this summer. I stitched up a little "Hallows Eve" stitchery on coffee dyed onsaburg for this comb. I have a Jack O Lantern and Black Cat along with some tiny "x's". I attached the stitchery with self adhesive fabric spray. Around the handle is rusty wire and bells. The back of the comb reads "Old Whittemore Patent No 8 Wool,L>S. Watson & Co, Leicester Mass." Overall measurements are 9" wide x 8 3/4" from top to bottom. A fun piece for your Halloween displays.

**SOLD**

Thanks for stopping

Lynn

Olde Salem Annual Pumpkin Fair stitchery

Here is a cute little Autumn scene for your decorating come this Fall. I have designed and stitched 3 different colors and shaped pumpkins along with a black cat and an old witches broom. I did my stitching on osnaburg and dyed it with coffee. Please note the fabric is darker than my photo shows. I used an antique frame that I left untouched. Personally I like how the gold frame picks up the color of the cats eyes and the broom. It is also a nice color for Autumn. The frame has glass, measurements are 13" wide by 11"long with a sawtooth hanger. The stitchery will be signed, dated and copyright 2011.

NOTE: If you would prefer I can paint the frame black.

***SOLD***

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Thanks for stopping by this week!!

Blessings Lynn

Little Olde Witch Pumpkin Sale stitchery

Here is a whimsical little stitchery I worked up this week that I hope you'll like. I did my stitching on osnaburg, then coffee stained it and frame it up in this wonderful frame. The frame has a wide edge, is painted black and distressed. It measures 10 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" long with the stitchery being 5x7. There is glass and a sawtooth hanger. I guess there is not much else to say about this piece, it pretty much just speaks for itself! It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 by me.

Cost is $36 which includes Priority shipping
**SOLD**

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Crow Hollow Pumpkin Festival Stitchery

I am so happy to be back to listing more designs! Life has finally slowed down some what for me and I now have more time to create. I usually wait til July to start on Fall and Halloween but I just couldn't wait!

This design is of an old black crow resting on a chubby pumpkin with "Crow Hollow Pumpkin Festival" stitched at the top. I did my stitching on osnaburg and it was dyed with coffee. For this offering I used a wonderful skinny antique black frame. It has a tiny raised ornate edging and an old ring for hanging. FYI there is a small chip in the wood at the top of the frame but it just adds to the old charm. It measures 5" wide x 11 1/2" long and there is glass.

Such a darling stitchery to grace a narrow wall on your home this Autumn.

**SOLD**
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Blessings, Lynn

Basketful of Autumn Leaves Stitchery

Well folks this is the last one of the original models that Sue and I used for our 2008 Basket stitchery calendars. I came across this one the other day when I was cleaning out my sewing room. I have the copies of the calendar pages I use for framing so I thought I would go ahead and offer this original. The stitchery was stitched on coffee dyed osnaburg and I used a black distressed that measures 10 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" long. There is glass and a sawtooth hanger. It is signed by me, stitched and dated 9/2007. A wonderful Autumn accent for your wall this Fall.

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Needle Punched Pumpkin Pillow

This offering is for a needle punch and wool pillow. It is a very simple design of just a single pumpkin but a lot of work and love was put into the punching and sewing. The finest wool and Valdani threads were used for this pillow. On the front I sewed strips of a dark chocolate wool and the back is a wonderful pumpkin wool. This little pillow will look so perfect in a cupboard or resting on a small chair. It measures about 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" long and was stuffed with polyfil. A one of a kind design from me for you to use this Autumn.

**SOLD**
Thank you!

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Primitive Rabbit & Chick Cupboard Hanger

This little needle punch hanger would look so sweet hanging from a cupboard knob, off a hook or peg nail for your Easter or Spring decorating. I designed this needle punch on weavers cloth, using Valdani and DMC threads. I coffee dyed it and then hand sewed a cranberry cording around the edge and a nice chocolate brown wool for the back. The cord hanger is attached by rusty safety pins so you can take off the hanger if you like. The measurements are 6" wide by 4 1/2" long. It is stuffed with polyfil so it is nice and light for hanging. It is a one of kind and is signed on the back on a fabric swatch.

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"Thyme for Spring" Stitchery

Thank you for stopping and Happy Spring!

This stitchery was designed and stitched by me on coffee stained osnaburg. I have a sweet Spring scene stitched of a rabbit girl in a green jumper holding a basket of carrots. She stands next to a little peep, some pussy willows and a budding tree. I used a wonderful old frame I found just this past weekend. There is glass and a tarnished ring for hanging. The measurments are 10 1/2" x 10 1/2". It will come signed, dated and copyright 2011. A darling stitchery for your wall this Spring!

*SOLD*

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Cottontail Chocolates Box

This is a neat old box to use in your Easter decorating, or perhaps to mix in with your Chocolate Rabbits. I used an old wooden cigar box that I purchased at an Antiques shop. On the front side of the box 'Selected Special Edition' is engraved, which I thought could pertain to a box of chocolates. It has a sliding lock on the front. I would recommend keeping it locked as one of the hinges on the back is pulling out a little. It is an old box as I stated. I designed and cross stitched this simple little jumping rabbit with "Cottontail Chocolates" all in brown on fiddlers cloth. It was dyed with coffee and then mounted to the lid with an acid free adhesive spray. The measurements are 9 1/2"wide x 6" deep x 3" high. A cute box for the very prim decorator. It will come to you signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the bottom.
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Fresh Carrots Stitchery

Bring some Spring cheer into your home with my small "Fresh Carrots" stitchery. A sweet little spring peep pulls a brown bunny and his cart full of carrots just coming from the Carrot Farm. I did my stitching on a piece of antique toweling, I dyed it with coffee and framed it up in a black distressed wood frame. There is glass and an attached rope on the back for hanging. It measures 9"wide x 7"long. It will be signed, dated and copyright 2011 on the back.
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Peter Rabbits Cupboard Hanger

These cupboard hanging pillows are so fun to make up. This one is all stenciled in spring colors with 2 cute bunnies and "Peter Rabbits Fresh Garden Veggies". It was stenciled on osnaburg and dyed with coffee. I used polyfil to stuff it, so it is nice and light to hang and won't tilt over so much. I like to use them hanging off a chair. I sewed a springy green striped fabric for the backing and attached a twine string by rusty safety pins for the hanger. It will be signed and dated on a prim hang tag. Measurements are about 7 1/2"wide x 5 1/2" long.


Cost is $17 plus $5 shipping


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