CRAZY QUILT "SEASONS" BLOCK OF THE WEEK.... !!

We are so excited to join 11 other designers for this fabulous -

CRAZY QUILT "SEASONS" BLOCK OF THE WEEK!!!

Trust me on this one... you will want to join!  Each week a designer will post their FREE 16" pattern design for either a Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall motif!   You will download the pattern and instructions and then have the option to order their block kit!  Work on one block per week... (or collect and finish at one time) until you finally get to week 12 where you can download the entire quilt piecing instructions.

We'll all be using flannel for our background and wool applique.  Then once all pieced and appliques are in place... stitch away!  Make this YOUR crazy quilt.  You have the choice to use stitches each designer has chosen, change them to your own... or add to each motif to truly make your quilt a one-of-a-kind.  A True Treasure to pass down through your family.

Below are the designers and more information you can check out on Farmhouse Threads Facebook page.  Be sure to join!  Patterns are FREE!!!  YES.... I DID SAY FREE!!!

2019 Crazy Seasons Mystery Quilt
Sew-a-long

We’re back! Beginning January 14th, we will share with you free patterns from some of our favorite designers to complete a crazy quilt. Two times a month, one designer will post the free pattern on their website. All you need to do is go to the website on the date
indicated below to download and print your free pattern and order kits.
SCHEDULE (Mark your calendar now!):

Jan. 15, Rhonda McCray, Farmhouse Threads
www.farmhousethreads.com

Feb. 1, Shawn York, The Rusty Crow
www.rustycrow.com

Feb. 15, Lisa Bongean, Primitive Gatherings
https://lisabongean.com/

Mar. 1, Laurel Arestad, Simply Put Plus
www.simplyputplus.com

Mar. 15,  Jeni Gaston, Woolen Willow Designs
www.woolenwillowdesigns.com

Apr. 1, Kathi Campbell, Heart to Hand
www.hearttohand.com

Apr. 15, Kathy and Taylor, The Cottage at Cardiff Farms
www.thecottogeatcardifffarms.com

May 1, Gloria, Vicky and Heather, Olde Green Cupboard Designs
www.oldegreencupboard.com

May 15 , Linda and Donna, My Red Door Designs
www.myreddoordesigns.com

Jun. 1, Debbie Busby, Wooden Spool Designs

https://www.woodenspooldesigns.com/

Jun 15, Reets Rags to Stitches
https://reetsragstostitches.com/

Jul. 1, Joan Grenke, Bits and Pieces by Joan
www.bitsandpiecesbyjoan.com

Jul 15, finishing instructions by Rhonda McCray, Farmhouse Threads
www.farmhousethreads.com

Tell your friends about our Sew-A-Long so they can follow along with you!
Join our Facebook Group to be in the know and share with others following this sew-a-long.

We can't wait for you to join us!!!  Let's chat again real soon!!!  AND... MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!

Vicky, Gloria and Heather

Olde Green Cupboard Designs

LISA BONGEAN - PRIMITIVE GATHERINGS!

We are so exciting to announce: 

Get out your calendars and pens.... we are giving you some dates that you will want to record and register for today!!!  

We are so excited to announce another AWESOME CRUISE with Lisa Bongean - Primitive Gatherings for 2020.   Are you ready?

September 6 - 13, 2020 -  We will have the best time cruising on the ocean... five consecutive days at sea on our way to HAWAII where we will work on projects designed by Lisa!  Hawaii is the number one desired "vacation spot" on everyone's bucket list!  Now is the time to join us and then... mark it off your bucket list!!  It is the most gorgeous place I've ever seen and when you arrive and deplane - you're senses will explode with the scent of flowers!  I couldn't get over the wonderful beauty of our 50th state... it's simply awesome!  Please don't let this opportunity pass you by....!  We will leave from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas and sail for five consecutive days where we will fill the conference center with students taking classes from Lisa!  (projects to be announced)  

We can only take 50 students!!!

We'll Visit, Hilo, Kauai, Kona, Maui 
and Oaho, Hawaii!

(This is a one way cruise from Vancouver to Oaho, Hawaii.)

Print Hawaii Flyer

Print Hawaii Registration Form

Please feel free to call either Vicky or myself if you have

any questions!  We are here to help you!

904-742-1100  Gloria      or 904-610-0597  Vicky

This cruises will sell out FAST! 

Don't DELAY!! 

Happy Thanksgiving!! An update on the Olde Green Cupboard!

Hello Everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

We are all looking forward to Thanksgiving this week.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Thanksgiving and the yummy food.  There is nothing better than smelling Tom Turkey cooking in the oven... mashed potatoes, stuffing, yummy buttery rolls, pumpkin pie... oh MY!  I think my mouth is watering. And, of course the best part is being with family!

Well... I decided to update all of you on what in the heck we are all doing here at the Olde Green Cupboard.  Our schedule is quite an ordeal lately... between Vicky, Heather and I - we hardly have time to sit and rest!  Here is the schedule for the rest of the year... then what we have going on so far in 2019, we hope to see as many of you join our fun as possible! Yay!

Nov. 24th 2018 - Heather will be vending at Vintage Arts with other wonderful local artsists.  

Saturday, November 24th, from 10am - 6pm
10041 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Here is a quick view of a few things she will have that day including some of her mohair and wool animal creations. All of these are made by her and are the perfect unique gifts for yourself
or for friends!! 

Heather also has all her t-shirts and sweatshirts on sale BOGO 30% off though November 28th...  Don't miss it! She has some great quilting, holiday, and inspirational designs. Children sizes too!

Check them all out on www.VintageBlessing.com

I have been very busy filling orders for my newly designed Beeswax Threaders. If you'd like to order yours now, click the link to shop and see all the great designs to choose from. They are perfect secret Santa gift ideas too!  Click here to see more.

Vicky has set up a fabulous booth at a local antique mall called The Great American Antique Mall. Her booth is filled with wonderful treasures!! They are doing a great Black Friday Event November 23rd., if you are local, definitely pop in and see what you can find. She just filled it with great Christmas decor to add lots of character to your home.
Find them at 9365 Phillips Hwy, Suite 114, Jacksonville, FL

December 2018 - Holiday Shopping.... then celebrating the birth of Jesus!  It's the best!  Plus spending more wonderful time with the kids!

Then..later in December we will be heading to Epworth by the Sea for a few days of Rug Hooking!  It's such a beautiful venue.... and they cook for us!!  (yea!)  I'm going to try and finish up two hooked projects I've been working on.  (wish me luck)

Now... for 2019!  Geeze Louise.... the fun we're gonna have!

January 6 - 15     Working at the Atlanta Gift Market

January 15 - 22   Leaving Atlanta Gift Market and heading to Dallas Gift Market!  I LOVE TEXAS!

January 24 - 30   Attending the Ewe Hookers Retreat

February 10 - 15   Hosting the Savannah Quilting Retreat (More information and registration info, click HERE)

February 16 - 22   Attending Savannah Rug Hooking Retreat

March 21 - 24    Camp Blanding Retreat - Starke, FL click here for more information

March 28 - April 17  Royal Caribbean Cruise  - 14 days to Rome, Italy with Primitive Gatherings - Lisa Bongean

April 22 - 26  Attending the Heart to Hand Retreat (Heather and me)

May 17 - 21  Spring Quilt Market - Kansas City

May 20 - 27   Hosting a Shipshewana Quilting and Flea Market Retreat click here for more information

June 19 - 23  Attending Texas Retreat

July 25 - 28  Hosting Camp Blanding Retreat - Starke, FL   click here for more information

August 1 - 9  Moda - Dallas

September 8 - 15     To be Announced

September 19 - 24    Hosting a 5 day Camp Blanding Retreat  click here for more information

October 26 - November 3  Attending Houston Quilt Market and Festival

November  - To be announced

December -   To be announced


January - December 2020

We are already planning wonderful events for 2020 with great designers!  Keep watching our blog, Facebook postings and Instagram.  You are in for something VERY SPECIAL!!

It's Houston Quilt Market Time!!

Good Morning... we are all up and waiting for the downstairs "breakfast area" to open so we can get some COFFEEEEEEE!!!!!  You know... I was going to bring some with me just in case the room didn't have enough for us this early in the a.m.  ……… but I thought... "No"... it's a great hotel and they are sure to have some.  NOT!!!  The room has this funky little pot with a little cassette...weird... and guess what... only ONE!  grrrrrrr…..  You know... you just don't mess with a girl and her morning coffee!!!

This morning we will be off to the Quilt Market for the first day with 3 people that have never been here before and that is soooooo exciting.  I remember my first trip to the quilt market years ago - my heart was pounding.... my knees were shaking.... and I didn't think I could take a deep breath!

We have Rhonda and Bruce Wilkerson from Scrappy Rooster - St. Marys, Georgia with us.  This is their first market and they asked if we come with them to show them the ins and outs.... Then our friend - Wynette (from Camp Blanding) came with us toooooo.  This has always been on her "bucket list" and she can  cross it off!!!!

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So.... my mission on this trip is multi... Be the best mentor I can be for Ronda & Bruce - AND find something wonderfully new - you know.... that ONE thing that takes your breath away... that you just get so excited about you can't wait to show it to everyone.   PLUS... Meet all of my quilting friends and colleagues that I've missed over the passed few years.


Here's a few sketches I've been working on....  If you were to see these sketches.... would you rather work them with wool applique?  Embroidery?  Or... may a combination of both?

Let me know your thoughts!!!

We'll be back with more news and hopefully some great photos from market!!!

Gloria & Vicky!!

They're HERE!!!

How happy I am that you are excited about our new "Queen Bee Thread Waxers" !  Some of you may have a puzzled look on your face... so let me explain!

One of the stitching "pet-peeves" I have while stitching is my thread!  Not the thread itself (I always the best threads) but how it behaves while I'm stitching.  It doesn't seem to matter if I'm using floss, sewing thread, pearl cotton, wool thread, silk thread.... mine was always twirling and twisting... knotting... fraying so much that it would literally separate.... grrrrrr!!  

I decided to get to the bottom of it and here is what I discovered!

1.  I was NOT a good girl about cutting my thread when preparing to hand stitch (as in hand mending, sewing on a button, sewing on a quilt binding, putting a hem in ....).  If I forgot to have a pair of scissors with me - I would bite or break the thread! E-E-E-E-E-E-E-K-K-K-K-K.... (please don't judge my laziness).  

2.  I swear I have NO FINGER PRINTS on my right hand fingers... I cannot grip a needle for anything.    Because of the bad gripping capability on my part, I would constantly be turning the needle for a better grip!  What happens then?  Yep... you guessed it... twirly needle means twisting thread!  You know the kind... you have to hang the needle (with the thread already in the eye) upside down and let the thread twirl back to normal.  So I discovered finger cots (more on those later).

3.  I thought it was better to have LLLOOONNNGGG thread... so I could sew more stitches and for a longer period of time.  NOT!  All it did was knot, twirl, and then split... it was like a magic trick... I'd be sewing along and then I wasn't!  The longer the thread - the more times you pull it through fabric - the weaker it becomes....until eventually it separates....e-e-e-e-e-e-k-k-k !!! Are any of you relating to my problems here?  I think I can envision some heads going up and down in a "yes" fashion... am I correct?

4.  My needle was always coming unthreaded.   g-g-g-r-r-r-r-r-r-r!

5.  I was NOT using the correct needle for the type of stitching.

Well... this long story led me to some investigating to resolve my stitching issues.  Here's what I discovered....

My thread was NOT being cut properly from the spool.

I couldn't grip my needle well - very frustrating!

I was sewing with a piece of thread...WAY TO LONG!

All is now resolved... I've placed a pair of small scissors in every project bag that I'm currently working on.  I also have finger cots in each one!  I've learned to have my thread length between 18" - 24" (or the size of your arm from your elbow to your finger tips) and I have made -

Queen Bee Thread Wax Conditioners 

They are now on our website  Olde Green Cupboard Designs

Look to the right of the main screen and you'll see Bee's Wax Thread Conditioner.  Click on this link and pick out your favorite!!!

They are all handmade (with real bee wax) and will ship to you in a sweet little muslin bag which is great for storage.  While you're on the website ordering, be sure to read the instructions on how to use your Queen's Waxer to condition your thread from fraying, knots, twisting, and separation.  

Queen's Guard

Queen's Court

Queen's Garden

Queen's Nectar

Queen's Crown

Queen's Silver Heart

These are so special for all of your friends that sew as special gifts and don't forget your secret sister.  If you have any "special" charms that you would like to use on your was conditioner, please contact me and we'll see if we can substitute yours for the ones we are currently using. 

p.s.  Don't forget Christmas is just around the corner....

Have fun stitching!

Gloria, Heather & Vicky

Camp Blanding - September 2018!!! More News!!

Yep... it's official... we are FULL !!  We have our max of attendees!  So exciting!

So... here are some other reminders!

1.  Don't forget to bring your knives, scissors, etc. that need sharpening.  Wrap them up in a towel and place them in a sealed zipper bag.  Inside the bag be sure to provide your NAME & Phone number.  Hang on to your bag until we call for them.

2.  We're having MORE VISITORS...   Saturday we will have Tony Baker with his featherweights.  Also Lularoe (clothing) will join us for your shopping pleasure.

3.  Bring your Opportunity Quilts with you.... We need to give more to the Post for their distribution to the military and families.

4.  Don't forget to bring your checkbook and/or credit card.  We'll have the:

*  Sale Room
*  An "Opportunity Quilt" ticket sales
*  Red Crinoline and Sew It Began will have some items for sale at their sewing stations.
*  Olde Green Cupboard will have "Beeswax Thread Conditioner" (handmade by me)

PLUS.... (drum roll)… let's all thank KIM COOPER for locating a massage therapist (Raymonica Scott)  to visit with us on Saturday!!!  She will arrive after lunch and be with us until later in the evening.  We will have sign up sheets for you to complete prior to her arrival.  (she's bring a massage chair)   I don't remember her fee schedule but it was VERY REASONABLE!  Oh my gosh... there is nothing better than a neck, shoulder and back massage when sewing!  Right? !

Please remember... if this is your first visit to Camp Blanding to adhere to the speed limits, wear your seat belt, NO TALKING ON THE PHONE WHILE DRIVING.

Bring your food, snacks, drinks (we provide coffee), ironing station, projects, sewing supplies, SWEATER, don't forget to double check - sewing cord and foot pedal (I can't even begin to tell you how many of us have forgotten ours....), Driver's License or government picture identification card.

Please add my number as a contact in your phone:  Gloria Parsons  904-742-1100  In the event you have any issues getting on the post - call me!

Lodging Keys:  Pick up at the Armory Building - enter at the back right side of the building (double doors) at 3:00 p.m.  on Thursday.  Then you'll have time to get set up in your lodging and then return to the Armory at 5:00 pm to set up for lodging.  I do apologize that you have to wait in line outside until 5:00 pm in the heat.  However, the offices are open and the Armory staff is still working until that time.  We can get pretty loud during setup so they've asked us to wait until the majority of the soldiers have finished work for the day.

I think that's it... if you have any other questions... please call or email me.

The GUARD LIST IS BEING SENT TODAY!  In order to enter, your name must be on the list.  I have added all newcomers to the Guard List!  If I should have forgotten you by error... ask the guard to call me.  My name and number are at the top of the Guard List.

See you SOON!!!

Gloria, Vicky & Heather

Another GREAT RETREAT planned!!!

WELL... as all of you know... Florence is still hanging around and making a mess of everything!

Our retreat in North Carolina at the Black Stallion was cancelled.... we even had to evacuate.  Thank God we didn't have a full house yet... !  The staff was there a day early and in the process of cooking, setting up the classroom, etc.  when we received the telephone call... in a matter of seconds our dreams were crushed.

So... we packed everything back up (that we had just unpacked) and tried contacting everyone that were all over the United States...some of them even traveling to us... and told them the news.  Needless to say - we all were holding back the tears as well as possible.

We had already prepared 15 chickens for barbecuing, made banana pudding, ice cream dessert, etc. and it all went bye-bye.

HOWEVER, we all managed to leave the island safely and we're doing our best to work on a reschedule!  So for those of you that were scheduled to attend... once we get a plan into place, we will contact each of you FIRST - then once we can open it up to our other quilters.

Lisa Bongean has many openings in her schedule next year … so keep your fingers crossed!

To continue on with the RETREATS... I wanted to share this one we have coming up!!!!

RED CRINOLINE QUILTS

OLDE GREEN CUPBOARD DESIGNS

PRIMITIVE GATHERINGS

Date:  November 13 - 18, 2018

Place:  Primitive Gatherings Retreat House

Menasha, WI

Instructors:  Paula Barnes & Mary Ellen Robison

$1000 Price includes:  TWO new quilt designs with Paula (includes fabric for 2 kits) instructor fees,

5 nights lodging, breakfast each day, 3 lunches (on class days), road trip to JJ Stitches Quilt Shop & Country Sampler Quilt Shop, Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop - all TOP 10 Quilt Sampler Shops, all three shop owners & Paula are fabric designers - there fabric is available for you to purchase, one day with Mary Ellen on demos  -  from tools to techniques, Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop HOLIDAY SHOPPING (we get to shop one day early at their Christmas Open House), Free time, Sewing time, Antique Shopping, and more....

We only have a few openings available... this is one of my favorite retreats ever with three wonderfully talented shop owners that always surprise you with great new designs!

Don't miss this opportunity to attend - 

it's going to be an adventure you'll want to repeat over and over!

Go to:  http://www.oldegreencupboard.com

print your registration form, call me, and sign up today!

NEW...NEW...NEW...!

Hi everyone!!

We are so excited to share with you patterns from some of our favorite wool and embroidery designers.  You know how we love hand embroidery, wool applique, cute "critters", fun organizers/ bags, wool applique and MORE.  So we are going directly to the designer or wholesale supplier and bringing them to our website! 

The main portion of our "home screen" will continue to be open for blog postings.   "Shopping" options are located on the right side of your screen.  Simply select the different options with your cursor/arrow and press the enter key.  The screen will change and take you right into the shopping mode!  

We do use PayPal for our shopping cart.  However, you do NOT have to have a PayPal account.  When checking out, an option to pay with a debit or credit card will be available.  Sales tax(if applicable) and shipping will be charged to the transaction.  

Our first artist that we have for you to take a peak at is a long time favorite of ours.  

Bonnie Sullivan

All Through The Night

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie also designs fabric for Maywood Studio.  She specializes in the best flannels you will ever see.  When we had them in the store (Olde Green Cupboard) it was a fall line and they looked almost like woven wool.  Simply gorgeous.  Great quality, no pilling, soft, and washed/dried beautifully.

We are even more excited to have her BRAND NEW SPRING 2018 PATTERNS - straight from Spring Market!  You can be one of the first to get her patterns and start working on her gorgeous designs.

She's a genius.. and you'll understand what I mean when you see the patterns and embroidery lines are already printed on the background fabric! You'll have NO TRACING at all!  How about that?  Check out the sample below!

This is her NEW Needle and Thread pattern.  The background fabric is printed with not only the ruler fabric, but also the spool of thread and the embroidery lines.  You'll add the applique pieces and hand stitch on the embroidery lines.  PLUS... she has another surprise....!!  Many of her new patterns have laser cut applique pieces you can order.  OH MY... this is getting better and better !  

Check this out... these are the pieces you will use with this project!  They are ready to adhere to your project and then stitch - by hand or machine.  The technique is your choice. Isn't that cool?  

So... now it's time to move your eyes just to the right of where you are reading on this main screen.  At the top you will see:   SHOP - Bonnie Sullivan Patterns.  This is where you will be able to see all of the patterns we've chosen from her collection.  

Hold on to your seat.... We even have her fabulous seasonal patterns!!!  We work on Christmas patterns, ornaments, and projects all year long.  Bonnie's are just to fabulous for you to NOT have the opportunity to order.  Order them NOW and begin your work. 

Many of the projects give you the option to finish them into bowl fillers (ornies), pin cushions, or mount in a frame!    I'm doing all of my Christmas Bowl Fillers into the 4" x 6" black frames.  Those small frames are adorable tied onto the Christmas Tree as decorations.... or even onto packages with pretty ribbon.  What an extra "special gift" to make for your sewing or stitching friends for Christmas!  Order them now and you'll still have plenty of them to have them all ready for this Christmas.

I really like this style.  Once you have the pictures all finished and framed, tie cute, whimsical polka dot ribbon then you attach the frame to the tree limb.  You can click on the pictures and it will take you to websites to check out different 4" x 6" frames and ribbon.  I have found that these small frames are hard to find in the stores.... so I always order them on-line.  If you buy the ribbon with the wire in the edges, it is so much easier to form into a pretty, fluffy bow that stays!  

So... Grab your  project case, needles, threads, scissors, and head to the iron!  Press everything in place and start stitchin!  

Oh... first... wait...  make sure you order them from us first!  I'll pop them in the mail to you pronto!  Then... send us pictures when you're finished.  We'll make a "braggin' page" on our blog for all of you! 

Keep watching your email for more Blog News!!!

Keep on stitchin' !!

Gloria, Heather & Vicky

Primitive Gathering Retreat with RED CRINOLINE QUILTS!

Come and join The Olde Green Cupboard and Red Crinoline Quilts at the Primitive Gathering Retreat House.  Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison will be instructing 3 days of classes, shop at Primitive Gatherings Christmas Open House (oh my... this is so much fun!), and take a trip to JJ Stitches Quilt Store and Country Sampler Quilt Shop plus antiquing and FUN!!  Only 20 spots in this great week of events.  Sign up today!! 

 Go To:  www.oldegreencupboard.com for your registation form!

Savannah Retreat.....!!!

Hey gang....   5/5/18

We just posted another retreat for all of you on our website for February 2019.    Look to the right of the screen and you'll see one for Savannah, Georgia!

Wait until you see what a super, great, price it is!!!  Go there NOW!!!

Gloria, Heather and Vicky

Red Crinoline Quilts Retreat!!! Yippee!!!

RED CRINOLINE QUILTS

&

OLDE GREEN CUPBOARD DESIGNS

are heading to Menasha, WI to celebrate the Holiday Season

and hang out with Primitive Gatherings!!!

What a fun time we have planned for all of you! Sixteen of you will get to stay at the Primitive Gatherings Retreat House while enjoying the event! We'll all be camped out at a hotel...giving all of you the fun experience of being together, sewing, laughing, eating, and having a blast!

November 13 - 19, 2018

It's time to head back Menasha, WI

to the Primitive Gatherings Retreat House!

(lodging limited to 16 people)  Class limited to 20 students

Join Red Crinoline Quilts (Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison) where they will be instructing TWO NEW QUILT DESIGNS!

Now for the details....

•  Early admission to Primitive Gatherings Christmas Open House (it's AWESOME!)

•  Six Nights Lodging in Primitive Gatherings Retreat House

• Two days of classes with Red Crinoline's Paula Barnes & Mary Ellen Robison

• Two New Quilt Designs (kits INCLUDED) from Paula's new fabric line from Marcus Brothers

•  One day full of demos, tips & tricks and some "hands-on" with Mary Ellen Robison

• Transportation to and from JJ Stitches Quilt Shop and Country Sampler Quilt Shop

• Breakfast each day along with lunch provided on class and demo days (dinner on your own - kitchen available, deliver in, or dine at many restaurants in the area)

• Free Days to antique and enjoy additional "retail therapy" (a.k.a.... .shop 'til you drop)

• Tour of Primitive Gatherings warehouse and Lisa's Design Studio

All travel arrangements to/from/and during the retreat are the responsibility of each individual with the exception of our group trip to JJ Stitches and Country Sampler Quilt Shops.

Retreat Fee:                $1200 
Deposit:                       $250    (Check only - payable upon registration)
Final Payment:            Due by September 13, 2018 
Non-Refundable:        After October 13, 2018

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Print and complete the form in full (please SIGN) and mail with your $250 deposit check (payable to OGC) to:
Gloria Parsons
7625  Putters Cove Drive
Jacksonville, FL  32256

Olde Green Cupboard Designs - Event Planner

contact:  Gloria Parsons  904-742-1100 for information/questions

Each person must complete a registration form.

What Great Ideas!!!

Hi Gang!!

I wanted to share a few GREAT IDEAS with you related to..... PLASTIC!!!

Have you ever seen or used the adhesive placemats?  They are more common with babies.... to use in restaurants on the high chair or table!   These are perfect to have around the house and to use when you are working on different projects.... using glue?  Painting?  Clay? ... anything that may make a nasty mess on your work surface... Use one or two... how ever many you need to cover your work surface...then simply peel away and toss when you are finished! 

Do you have wee ones at home that like to color, use water color paint, colored pencils or markers... these are PERFECT!  No more worry about the mess on the table.

Here is my other plastic "love".... simple plastic shower caps.  OH MY GOSH... I use these for everything...   I cover bowls of food that go in the refrigerator.... when I cut my wool strips for my rug hooking, I put all of my wool strips down inside... it captures all of the "wool fuzz" in the bottom!   Sorters... yes I use them to sort items .... thread, floss, fabric strips... on and on!!!  Get yourself a package of them... then think of all the things you do daily.... how you can use them.  You will thank me.... I just know it!

There... you have it... two new ideas to use in your home and in your sewing studio!  

I'm thinking of blogging about how to design your sewing studio with fun new looks.... how to take an item that is normally used in the home... and using that same item in your sewing studio and change the entire dynamics of it's use.  Does that sound interesting?    Of course... my first love is the "Farmhouse" look!   I think I may start there.... with the galvanized look.....  

Stay tuned!

Gloria

There's a "gremlin" around here.....

Oh yes.... he's a crazy "gremlin".... he seems to send you all old posts from our blog!!!!

Who are you????    So sorry for the old blog posting....  I'll try to find this little fellow and tell him to

GET OUT OF TOWN!!

Gloria, Vicky & Heather

We Have an Opening for the Black Stallion Retreat!

Are you ready to relax, enjoy the fresh air, play in the pool, walk on the beach, eat scrumptious food, shop and site see, stitch with Lisa, sip your morning coffee on the balcony of your room overlooking the beautifully groomed landscape in this country club....?    We've found the perfect place for you!!

If you were on 'the fence' about attending our Black Stallion Outer Banks Retreat with Lisa Bongean - Primitive Gatherings... you are in luck.





We have a room that has opened up for double occupancy (king bed)!  Oh yes... this is a retreat you will remember forever...!

We have filled this gorgeous house full of gals that love to Wool Applique Stitch!

Lisa has a fall theme this retreat and I've seen the sketches of what's she's getting ready for you and I'm here to shout... you are gonna love it!  along with her teaching the main classes, Vicky, Heather and I will be working with you on some "make-it-take-it" items that compliment Lisa's designs!

This house is gorgeous... all 20,000 + sq. feet of it!  You will love it tooo... our menu is such fun this retreat...  We will be utilizing that wonderful barbecue area along with the HUGE pool and pool house.

If you've never been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.... you MUST VISIT.  We may even see some wild horses roaming the beaches.  It is amazing to see them and then to realize... they belong to no one... they eat and exist off the land.  So Cool.  If you can't stand it any longer and you want to come.... go to Olde Green Cupboard Website - Look for Black Stallion Retreat on the right side of the screen and GET SIGNED UP!

Front entrance to this HUGE home.

No... this is not the house... THIS IS THE POOL HOUSE!!

One of the most beautifully decorated retreat homes we've
 been fortunate to find!  It has a great classroom and 3 kitchens!
Oh my!!!! 

Please don't pass up this wonderful opportunity to have a great time with all of us.  I promise... you won't regret spending a week with us in this great house, making great friends, having THE BEST TIME EVER!

Visit Olde Green Cupboard for more details on the flyer and registration form! 

 See you on the beach!!

Lisa, Gloria, Vicky & Heather