Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 159 and Zinnias!

Happy Farmgirl Friday friends! What a strange weather week we've had.

It was 32 degrees one morning!YIKES! I'm glad I waited to plant my precious zinnia seeds until today. The sun is out, soil is warm and I'm betting on the sun that we'll be in good shape from hear on out. If you've been following me in my garden for any length of time, you know I love zinnias! I think the photos say plenty about the beauty and color they add to the garden and the bees and butterflies love them too! 

They're easy to grow sown directly into the soil... Give them plenty of water and sunshine to get them started then feed them every few weeks to keep them  blooming all summer long!

Debbie of Farmgirl Unleashed  ( my co- hostess and farmgirl in crime ) and I are anxious to see what you've all been up to this week! 

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May Sewing Party~ # 5

 

 Isn't this tea towel adorable? It's one of a set of two appliqued tea towels I received in a tea towel swap I participated in on Farmgirl Chit Chat last month! I showed you the one I made last week. This was a first for both of us as far as doing the applique and I love how Brenda created that nubby pink outline around the flowers don't you? Applique is pretty easy and both of us found it was also quite relaxing. It's very forgiving too. In fact, the less perfect it is the more charm and hand made appeal your project will have.

We had our photo shoot at the cottage on Monday. It was so much fun! The photographer Rosemary Tufankjian was a blast to work with and we can't wait to see her " take" on our little slice of heaven!

Here's one sneak peak before pic for you!

The apron skirt panels are red and white mattress ticking and they wrap around the bottom of the sink and a dishes storage area to the left. I made them about 10 years ago and they're tired! I love the ticking so much that I purchased more to make new panels and this time when I hang them they'll be even a the top!  I also made a new valance for the bathroom, got new pillows for the futons on the sleeping porch and a few other little goodies! 

I thought I would have time to get more " after " images for you before the photographer came but we were working right up until she arrived to shoot. So, until then keep this image in mind but cleaner! I'll be back with a full reveal soon!

Now, what cha been sewing this week? 

NO RULES

Share anything you've sewn with your own two hands in any category.

 Here are some examples to get your juices flowing!

Aprons, Clothes, Crafts, Curtains, Table Cloths, Runners,Tea Towels, Quilts, Home Decor Projects, DIY and more!

Thanks for sharing your clever sewing creations at Dandelion House for the month of May! I've been sharing them on my Facebook page along the way.

 Let me know if you want to keep hopping and I'll keep hosting!

Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 158 and Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Happy Farmgirl Friday! Welcome back! I bet everyone is gearing up for the long weekend.

We harvested our first batch of rhubarb this morning . I see a rhubarb pie in our future! 

Plus, our little cottage is going to be featured in a local magazine called South Shore Living in August so I'm sprucing things up at the cottage over the next couple of days to get ready for the photo shoot on Monday! 

I promise to share my sewing projects and some sneak peak behind the scenes next week!

Debbie of Farmgirl Unleashed  ( my co- hostess and farmgirl in crime ) and I are anxious to see what you've all been up to this week!

We wish you all a safe and relaxing weekend as we all honor the brave men and women who have served and do serve our great country so we can be FREE!

You don't have to live on a farm to join this hop!

 Farmgirl is a Condition of the Heart~ MaryJaneButters 

Brag a little ( or a lot ) about your farmgirl talents! Include lots of photos of your farm, crafts, animals, quilts, home decor projects and thrifty make overs, your backyard garden, chicken coop, recipes, studio or workshop. You get the idea! Please include the Farmgirl Friday button ( or link back here ) in your post and remember to share this hop with all of your blogging friends! 

As always, we thank you for your participation in the Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop!

 Enter up to three entries per hop! 

Wishing you beauty, joy and love. 
Love, Deb