Thursday, December 10, 2015

Last Set of Mini Gift Bags

 
These may be the last GIFT SETS of the year!!!! . . .Christmas is almost here and we Elves haven't done our shopping, yet. . .We need a little R and R, too, before the big day. . .But we couldn't shut down the machines until we stitched up just three more.
Watch after the first of the year for Mini Loom Gift Sets and 2N1 Loom Gift Sets, as well as a new line of Loom Storage Bags to fit all sizes.
 
 

 
The Sets below include:  a MINI LOOM, INSTRUCTIONS,
enough RECYCLED FABRIC STRIPS to make your first Mini Rug. . .
and a PRIM FARMHOUSE STYLE BAG with at least one LARGE POCKET for scissors and such.
If you would like to learn more about the Rag Rug Mini Loom,
here's the link for ya. . .
** Please note: Postal rates are for the contiguous United States.
Each set is a little different, so be sure to click on
the correct PayPal button below the
Mini Loom Set of your choice.
  
EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!
 
SCISSORS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY HERE
 
 
ALL THE MINI LOOM GIFT SETS ARE SOLD
MORE IN 2016 !!!!
Thanks for Shopping with Us
 
 


  
PATCHWORK AND DENIM MINI LOOM SET
21.50, plus 10.00 shipping and handling
SOLD !!!!
 
 
 
 
 What a HAPPY combination. . .
The WOODEN RULER is included. . .a real help in  measuring your weaving strips.
MULITICOLOR AND DENIM MINI LOOM SET
21.50, 19.95, plus 10.00 shipping and handling
SOLD!!!!
 
 
CALICO KAT MINI LOOM SET
22.50, plus 10.00 shipping and handling
SOLD!!! 



Saturday, December 5, 2015

DECEMBER SPECIAL: Mini Loom Gift Bags

 
 

I HAVE THREE MORE GIFT BAGS TO BE POSTED TUESDAY, DEC 8
 
The MINI LOOM SETS below have SOLD. . .
but I've left them posted for INSPIRATION. . .
for those who might like to try their hand at making their own
MINI LOOM BAG. . .
 
The ELVES (me and Boo) were busy over the cold and rainy weekend. . .making more MINI LOOM GIFT SETS. . .and a few 2N1 GIFT SETS, too. . .The larger sets are not quite finished. . .and not all of the minis either. . .but I couldn't wait to put A FEW online for you. . .They are so much fun to make. . .but can be time-consuming. . .getting each little detail right.
 
The DECEMBER SPECIAL? . .SANTA (John) decided to keep our MINI LOOM GIFT SETS as low in cost as possible through the HOLIDAYS. . .After this month, though, the price will be raised on selected gift bags and possibly USPS shipping will rise also. . .So now's the time to order while we have a good selection!

 
 
John is such a task master! I thought I was done with MINI LOOM GIFT SETS for the year. . ."What about Christmas?" he asked. . ."People will want GIFT SETS. We can't let them down. You know how everyone LOVES them". . .I'm a sucker for compliments. . .so, I uncovered the sewing machines. . .pulled out the stacks of jeans. . .and this little ELF went to work. . .
Truthfully, I enjoy creating the MINI BAGS. . .No two are alike. . .It's often a surprise to me how each one turns out. . .All bags are constructed of reclaimed fabrics and trims from JEANS, SHIRTS, OVERALLS, SKIRTS, DRESSES. . .frayed and maybe a few flaws. . .they are PRIM FARMHOUSE STYLE all the way. . .Of course, the weaving strips are also recycled with similar FABRICS as the bag. . .Part of the charm of RAG RUG WEAVING is using what you have. . .Waste Not, Want Not. . .
There are so many uses for the MINI LOOM SETS. . .As GIFTS obviously. . .To tuck in the car for TRAVEL. . .As an inexpensive LEARNING TOOL for kids and adults. . .Just to name a few. . .All you'll need to add is a pair of scissors. . .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some of my favorite MUG RUGS are JUST BLUE. . .
What could shout FARMHOUSE better?
There's are two pockets here to hold your supplies.
JUST BLUE MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!!
 
  
Denim. . .Apple Green. . .Passionate Purple
And Flowers everywhere. . .
Two DEEP pockets, too.
GARDEN DENIM MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!! 
 
 
A little COTTAGE. . .A little FARMHOUSE. . .
The best of BOTH WORLDS. . .
DENIM AND FLOWERS MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!
 
Plaid and Denim. . .Can't go wrong with a Country Tradition. . .
This bag is big and roomy. . .and has three pockets to boot! 
DENIM AND PLAID MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!
 
Another Cottage and Farmhouse mix. . .
There's a HANKY in the pocket (extra fabric).
There's a couple of extras with this Gift Bag. . .
 A cute little CUP OF LOVE pin. . .and a BIG BUNDLE of fabric strips.
HANKY POCKET NUMBER TWO MINI LOOM SET
22.75. . .plus 10.00 shipping and handling
 SOLD!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 How CUTE is this!
Two big pockets to store all your Goodies
and a painted APPLE for fun.
APPLE OF MY EYE MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!
 

 Lots of POCKET SPACE in this one. . .
and the PLAID will add a little color to the DENIM BLUES.
DENIM & PLAID NUMBER ONE MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!

 
 The back is NATURAL and BLUE STRIPE. . .
just like you see here on the right front. 
HANKY POCKET MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!

 The Pockets are a little WONKY--just for fun. . .
This bag is a little smaller than the rest. . .
but there's plenty of room to hold all your supplies.
WONKY POCKETS MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!
 
 
 
 
 APPLE GREEN MINI LOOM SET 
SOLD!!!!!
 
 ANGEL MINI LOOM SET 
 SOLD!!!!
 
 PRIM MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!!!
 
BIG POCKET MINI LOOM SET
SOLD!!!!
 
 
 


Friday, October 30, 2015

Loom Shipping Rates Have Been Reduced

 
Just a quick note to let you know that we are well aware of the higher shipping rates and have worked with out Postmaster to reduce our shipping and handling fees. . .Some are back where they were before rates went up in September. . .Others are just a couple of dollars or so more. . .Check them out by clicking onto the sidebar or top tab links.
 
We'll keep these rates as long as we can, but if USPS rates go up too much, we'll have to change our rates yet again. . .If you're thinking about ordering, you might want to do it now!!!!
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Using T-Shirt Hems for the Rag Rug Warp


I want to pass on to you this incredible tip from a fellow rag rugger. . .Monica has been enjoying John's looms for a couple of years now and has shared a few of her rugs in the past. . .but she certainly put on her 'thinking cap' on this one. . .Here's what she wrote:

Hi Dru - just wanted to pass on an idea I had about warping the loom.  Lately I've been on a kick making rugs from t-shirts (tarn).  It occurred to me to use the bottom hem of the t-shirts to warp the loom a la potholder style.  I used my husband's old t-shirts which, at 3X, turned out to be the perfect size for the loom y'all made for me.  No slip knot!  Woot woot! It works quite well!  I'm attaching a couple of pics FYI.  PS - I was having such a hard time with slippage on the first couple of rows that I replaced the nails with screws, but that's just me.
 
 


 
Now why didn't I think of that? . . .(grin)
Thanks so much, Monica, for your tips. . .
Keep 'em coming. . .
 


Friday, May 15, 2015

Rag Rug Workshop at Parkin Archeological State Park Saturday



We're Rag Rugging Saturday at the HISTORIC WOMEN'S SKILLS WORKSHOP at Parkin, Arkansas. . .not too far from Memphis, Tennessee. . . .The workshop will include fiber arts, fire starting, Dutch oven cooking (which will result in lunch!), and more. . .
 
May 16, 20159 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Admission: $15 per person or $25 for a pair
 
Sign up at:
 
We were part of a similar workshop a couple of years ago at Parkin. . .
It was a super treat. . .To read more:
 
HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!!
 
 


Friday, January 23, 2015

All Natural Soaps from Old Time Farmhouse


"Just John"
What could be more FARMHOUSE STYLE for the bath than HOMEMADE SOAP? 
The kind Grandmother made? . .Not quite. . .Lye soap was used mostly for washing clothes. . .Nope. . .My choice of soaps are made at Old Time Farmhouse. . .the ones that are good to the skin, vegan, and all natural.  

"Sweet Sara"-"Sunflower Sue"-"Country Kate"-"Loveable Lucy"
 
 SOAP. . .SOAP. . .SOAP. . .You see it everywhere. . .
The popularity of homemade soap lately is staggering. . .yet. . .just because they're homemade doesn't guarantee they won't be harmful to your skin. . .As in all things, a little research will go a long way in uncovering which soaps are good for the body and your health as well. . .

I'm no stranger to soap research. . .Several years ago I began a medical treatment that ruled out the use of many topical products on the market. . .No more preservatives of any kind. . .No more salicylates. . .No more this. . .No more that. . .What I ended up with was the very basics. . .and that included soap. . .The only brand I could use was Ivory--99 PURE. . .I did try a few homemade soaps, not knowing the difference in them. . .None were well tolerated. . .

Fast forward to our recent visit with Cindy at OLD TIME FARMHOUSE in Kentucky. . .
Of course, I had to see her home which included a tour of her amazing soap-making room. . .I learned so much about soap that day, including the differences in quality and ingredients that go in them. . .I wondered if maybe I could use them. . .Cindy must have been reading my mind because as we were leaving, she had a big brown bag of her very special soaps for us. . .
All I can say is:
"Move over Ivory". . .You have competition. . .!!!!

I LOVE these soaps. . .They are good for my skin. . .and I've had NO reactions to them at all. . .Each one is all natural with ingredients such as: Olive Oil, Palm Oil. Coconut Oil. Caster Oil, Mango Butter, Lavender Oil, Honey, Oatmeal, Almond Oil, Cinnamon & Spices, Vitamin E--just to name a few. . . I also love that Cindy treats her soaps like family. . .She's named each one of them. . .names like JUST JOHN (which John swears was named after him), SWEET SARA, SUNFLOWER SUE, COUNTRY KATE, LOVEABLE LUCY, HARVEST HANNAH, MISS ROSEMARY.



Cindy sells her soaps on Etsy at OLD TIME PICKERS. . .Follow the link and check it out. . .And while you're there, take a look at Cindy's RUST & CRUST & WEATHERED FINDS for sale, too. . .Always a treat. . .

Do I sound like a commercial? . .(grin). . .I'm not. . .Simply passing on a little wisdom to you. . .What are friends for? . . In fact, I plan to feature more finds/products here at Our Old Country Store this year. . .And, hopefully I'll be expanding OUR OLD COUNTRY STORE beyond rag rug looms. . .to offer a few more items for your own  'FARMHOUSE'. . .If you have any suggestions or requests, please email us. . .We'd love hearing your ideas. . .

Til next time, My Friends