Tie One On With Chicken Scratch Aprons and a Free Pattern!

 I have a huge collection of Chicken Scratch and regular Cross Stitch Aprons. . . .I can't resists them. . . . .Last count there were thirty plus. . . .They are so appropriate for FARMHOUSE STYLE. . . .

Chicken Scratch is very easy. . . .If you can thread a needle, you can do it. . . .The pattern I'm sharing with you came from a vintage kit for a small pillow. . . .I've intended to stitch an apron with a border of these adorable hearts across the bottom. . . .It would also be a good choice for pockets. . . .Let your imagination be your guide. . . .

HAPPY STITCHING!

 

 

 



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. . .

MINI RAG RUG LOOM

** 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!!!

backatthefarm1938@yahoo.com

 

 

 

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!!! 

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