Good morning sweet ladies,
All day yesterday I ran from the garden watered 4 tomatoes.....ran back to the house.......worked on the new pattern......ran back a half hour later.....watered 4 more tomatoes.......that was my life until late last night. Oh and I did get to talk with some on facebook.......my favorite part of my day!!!!!!! I am so tired of this pattern.......it can't be finished soon enough. My Tressy is scanning all the diagrams and we will be ready to clip the images into the pattern...........whewwwww. Hopefully after today I will do the photo shoot. I have not heard from the company.....sooooo I am just going to get it out there on my own. Hopefully you might help me. If you could tell your favorite Quilt Shop about it......once I get to show you...that would be wonderful! It is for the Quilter or Crafter.
"Sweetie Tomato Pin Keep"
Okay......it has been so hard to just sit at my computer......day after day.........typing and typing on the new pattern.......so today it is time for a
PRAIRIE FLOWER FARM PARTY....
Ending on Friday June 29th at noon
while I keep typing away and proofing! I have seen these pin keeps out on the web and had my own idea of what I wanted mine to look like!!!!!!!! Guess what......woke up this morning.....walked out to my garden (in my favorite attire)...........and one had just grown on my tomato plant......totally amazing..........JUST KIDDING! Feeling a little goofy...looking at a screen all day will do it to ya!
Vote one
Now for the party............lets just say you can write me whatever you want. I love hearing about your family.......what you are doing.......what do you like to do in your day........just anything you want!
Vote 2
Tell a friend and let me know!
Please...please please please......... if you are ANONYMOUS.........you HAVE to put your email addy on your comment.......you just have to or I can't get ahold of you......and that makes me sad.
If you don't have a blog.......just email me at
prairie flower farm at g mail dot com
and put "Sweetie Tomato" in the subject. I will count you in!
Time to get back to the drawing board. Almost finished!!!!!!!! Can't wait!
Hugs to my "sweetie friends,
Linda
P.S. If anyone wants to buy one of these pin keeps they are $9.50 plus $3.00 shipping. Just let me know if you are interested! We do paypal, check and money order. You can email me. I would do them in other colors, if you would want that also.
Soooooo here we go.........PARTY THYME!
These are so cute. I just love hearing about your days...you are such a blessing. Right now I'm being lazy and trying to stay cool. Have a blessed day.
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I shared this post on my. FB wall.
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Oh I love that so cute. If I don't win, might have to buy myself a litle gift. I took my Mother (86yrs.old) to town this morning to do errands & grocery shop before it got so hot. Cleaning my sewing craft room.
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I am your friend on FB & I shared your post & pic with all my friends.
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Love the sweetie tomato pin keep just beautiful. I share the picture on my fb new feed for all my friends to see I know many of them will love it as much as me. This one is so adorable and also brings back memories of my mothers pin keep that she had that was tomato shaped and had a attached strawberry shape attached filled with sand to sharpen the pins as they became dull. Love reading your blog kedithb@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend on Facebook and let a message there. I'm a accidental sewer. In jr high, I worked on a pair of PJ the whole semester. My teacher said if I could finish it by the end she would give me an A for all the effort. I can do simple things (shorts for my kids when they were little, simple kitchen curtains, repairs, and cutting off pants cause I'm short. My love of sewing is cross stitch. And I do use a pin cushion for all my needles. Gonna save my old pin cushion from my jr high years for my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteLove the tomato pinkeep.Can't wait for the real tomatoes to be ready.Yummm. I grew heirlooms this year and can't wait to try them.Warm Blessings!~Amy
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, i love that!! You are so talented!! =) I am blessed to have you as a friend!! <3 Kandy
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteJust got some blueberry muffins done for this weekend, if the family will stop eating them. I saw your post on FB and commented and letting you know that I did. I enjoy reading your messages and e-mails. Thank you!!!
How adorable! You are so creative! Today it is raining here in Vermont so I'm actually getting inside work accomplished. I'd much rather be outside in the garden!
ReplyDeleteI will share this on my On The Home Front Facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI shared the great picture on my FB & left you a comment on your FB! You do such neat projects!! You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteI also put it in my blog!!
ReplyDeleteHELLO! WORKING ON A SCRAPPY QUILT WITH THE REMAINDERS OF A "PURE" WALL HANGING! THIS 2ND ONE OF SCRAPS MAY TURN OUT AS CUTE AS THE ORIGINAL! HAPPY STITCHING,CRAFTING,HAPPY EVERYTHING TO YOU! LINDA IN MONTNA
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Hey Girl :D
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on your FB page. Your tomato pin cushion is so sweet. Especially tucked into your plant :D
I'm moving my water all over my back and front yard today. It is 100 right now.
Hugs and love,
Susan Montgomery
cute, cute, cute!!! another creative endeavor completed! i'm knitting on prayer shawl #9! the donated yarn is disappearing fast!
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I just got back from bible study and we were learning 1 Peter 3:1-13 and all I can say is Im so glad to be a Godly wife to my hubby.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely adorable pinkeep! I am starting a collection of them and this one would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteWe are having 100-degree temps here in Oklahoma. Trying to keep flower beds watered (and alive) is a challenge and almost daily chore.
Very cute! I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteAs to what I have been doing, well, mostly it is just the usual busyness of working on my Sunday School lesson, housework, meal preparation, etc. But over the the weekend I did finish all of the felt food I have been making for a friend's children. And also over the weekend, my hubby and I did 2 things we've been wanting to do for several summers now. We went strawberry picking together, and one evening we went to a collegiate league baseball game. So much fun -- a perfect summer evening to watch baseball -- and inexpensive too.
Oh! And I just got word from Gooseberry Patch that they will be using another of my recipes in an upcoming cookbook!
I have been doing alot of sewing making some table runners! I so enjoy
ReplyDeletemaking them. Been sneaking out to the garden seeing whats to eat,I
have been muching on lettuce rasberrys,my favorite,and blueberries!
We will be going camping in a couple weeks, this year will be a little
different my girls will be with us as the 3 of them are taking a trip
together at the same time.It will be a good time for my hubby and I
to have some time together!
anita
Candaroth@aol.com
That is an adorable pin cushion. so sweet.
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Love the tomato - I have already pinned it to my Pinterest board! I so enjoy reading and seeing you and your family's farm life - very different for this city girl. Let's see...I make jewelry, love to craft and read, and I do elder care part-time. Oh, I also posted on FB. Thanks for the party!
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I find your blog inspiring and often times a breath of fresh air. I couldn't resist peeking in on this post when I saw that darling tomato. Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest thing! What do I do with my day? Hmmm. This week it's VBS, gardening, reading, blogging, taking care of my dogs and cats. Happy to be blessed with a great husband who tolerates my eccentricities. lol
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo cute I will share on fb...Im a friend as well...!
ReplyDeleteOh, how exciting is this? You have the best giveaways... I absolutely love the pin keep! (you are so gifted.) My days are filled with computer and phone work. But..love it when I can get outside and enjoy Mother Nature! smile...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gert
Linda I will be sharing this on my FB page and Blog!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gert
Very cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI am attempting a new baby bootie knitting pattern.
Staying cool indoors from the Ks heat, lol!
Would love to be a part of the party!
Hugs,
Linda in Wichita
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot,com
So sweet!
ReplyDeleteWe spent the evening watering our corn plants. Tomorrow I will do our tomato plants. Something is always keeping us busy around our little farm.
In my spare time I like to do most crafts and am part of a church card making ministry.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
I need a pin! So cute! A D O R A B L E !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI tried to planr some four o'clocks in my big planter! Nothing! :( I am so sad. It so hot here and we are surrounded by fires. Nine of them! Very sad for those I know nearer to them and we can see the Boudler fire and our eyes are burning and the air is thick and smoggy! Such a difficult summer so far. Lots of prayer going on! Love visiting you.
I am going to tell some friends and remind them to mention me to you! Listening to Dr. Kevin Lehman on the Christian radio talking aobut the birth order! It is so interesting and I fit that baby birthorder to a "T"! Pray for us in Colorado with the fires and dry weather. Love and Hugs Anne
ReplyDeleteSilly me! My first comment went under a different comment mode! Ha Ha!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteHow cute is your Sweet Tomato Pin Keep! Today has been a busy day! This morning I went to VBS and helped with snacks for the children. We made a beaver with an ice cream cup with chocolate in top, two mini marshmallows for teeth, two M&M's for eyes and a cookie for the tail. So cute! At noon had to go to the VA to get a TB test. My husband and I are volunteering at the VA Hospital here in town. Came home for lunch. Then made some Blueberry Bars, and two Sweet Cherry Pies. After that I worked on the quilt that I am making for my daughter and her husband for their 25th Anniversary. Then it was time to make dinner. After dinner I took our dog for a walk. Now I am sitting down and reading my Facebook messages and emai. Always enjoy reading your blog! You have been a blessing to me. May God bless you and your family.
Oh this is so cute... I think anyone would be blessed to win this.
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It is graduation time in our home and neck of the woods, my daughter graduated from grade 8 last night and now she is coming to the high school where I work - so excited!! Tonight is my son's grade 12 graduation - he will be going to University in the fall. I am promising myself to keep strong and not to cry... but I can't guarantee it!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this pinkeep and it would make a great addition to my collection. It's going to be a birthday shopping day for me for our oldest son. Tomorrow I will be with a group of ladies from the quilt guild I belong to and we will be making pillowcases for Conker Cancer. Gloria joysewer@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteWe are making pin cushions this month in our quilt guild....exploring different styles and such. I love the tomato + strawberry one I got from my mom years ago; the shape is just right, so I'm muchly in favor of yours. It's just yummy perfect....the broad base sits well when you're stabbing (is that too graphic?). Anyway, congrats on a great new pattern. I want one. There. I've said it. Thanks for all you do on the blog....it helps so much....especially the prayers....
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I would love to have one of these. I might have to purchase one sometime soon. My daughter and I now how two baby tomatoes growing on our plants. Makes the hard work so worthwhile. We have had a few small beans, though they have come one at a time so far and have ended up being dissected, not eaten. :-) I love the curiosity of a two year old.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog. You are very interesting. I have a little garden and have tomatoes, chiles, radishes, squash, zuchini and cucumbers. At this time I am my Dad's caregiver 86 yrs old and he has dimentia but reading your blog brings some sunshine into my life. I am from New Mexico and a born again christian. I shared this with my niece Melissa at mels3starz@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pincushion! I love pincushions and I would be glad to buy the pattern even if I don't win! You are so creative, Linda - an inspiration really. We're just keeping busy, Abigail in 4-H and I am in the car running her around.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly sweet, Linda! Thanks for the "party thyme" :D
ReplyDeleteI already follow you on FB and receive your emails. I have shared this on FB as well.
Just finished a fun week of Vacation Bible School, and this week I've been going through lesson plans for school for my son, who's "summer vacation" will be over in just a couple of weeks (other than a break for summer camp - our school year is July to April). :)
Oops...forgot my email:
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Cute, I enjoy reading about your creative endeavors..I just love your new tomato pin keeper.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your interpretation of the tomato pincushion and would love to be entered in the drawing! Then I'll be back next week to order one since I never win anything (well, hardly ever win :) ). Thank you so much! Heading to the high country of VT for the weekend with dear friends - lots of laughter, food and drink!
ReplyDeleteThe Tomato Pin Keeper is great! You continue to have great ideas. Can't wait to see the pattern you've been working on. Hang in there. I've been getting little jobs done around the house. And trying to get my sewing/craft room in order this summer, so I can finally use it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog, posts on face book and pinterest. You tomato pin keeper is really sweet. Love the picture with it in the vine.nurseblondie62@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou always have the cutest things growing!!!ispy11461@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have come up with something so darn cute! What a talented lady you are. Hot here in Wisconsin today as well, sounds like it will be this way for a few days with little to no chance of rain. Good thing we filled a couple of water barrels the last rain so I should have plenty to water the plants & garden. Our green bean plants look really nice & are blossoming can't wait for the beans, one of my favorite garden items. Thanks again for the wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love this sweetie tomato! You do come up with the cute stuff!Living in Wyoming right now is a bit rough on the breathing right now. Smoke is every where from Colorado to other parts of Wyoming that are burning. Missing the garden this summer. But I do have the bountiful baskets to look forward too! But you would fill my bountiful basket like the one i gave you for your birthday. Miss you sisser. Love you bunches
ReplyDeleteThis little tomato is adorable hun; it would look PERFECT on my antique sewing machine. :) My grandson (Hayden) has just come to live with us; (please read my post on my blog about his trip) :( to make a long story short; he was left in TEXAS by a so called friend of his mothers and he HITCH HIKED from there to Colorado; to me. I had NO IDEA this was happening; until he showed up at my door; dirty, hungry & sunburnt from walking. He said "Grandma I prayed and right after that a nice lady picked me up and gave me $50, then when she dropped me off a nice truck driver picked me up and drove out of his way to bring me to you." I cried; God does answer prayers; he watched over my dear Grandson (age 16) and brought him to me. I thought of you dear new friend. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Shar
I love reading your blog and all the comments from all across the country. I went to my quilt club this morning and we talked about the bus trip to Des Moines, IA, in October for the quilt show. Went to lunch with a friend and did some computer work in the afternoon and prayer service at church this evening. I am working on a baby quilt tomorrow for our grandson on the way. I love your tomato pin keep. I have a tomato shaped store bought one but it is really ugly next to yours. :D Love your creativity! ♥ This is my vote 1. Donna
ReplyDeleteI am sharing your tomato pin keep with my sister, Carol. I know she will love it too! This is my Vote 2.Donna
ReplyDeleteI love your new tomato pin cushion creation, very well done! I wil share it on my Facebook. These days we are getting way too much heat and no rain, so I am busy just keeping the farm animals watered and gardens also. I am afraid after that, don't have much ambition for much anything else in this heat, to be 108 today. Betsy @lazyaranch@centurytel.net
ReplyDeleteI think your pin cushion is adorable. On my to do list is a future blog post about the pin cushion I brought back from Japan in 1984. It's handmade by elderly women in a nursing home there. Their caregivers painted on the faces after the residents hand stitched the pin cushions. I'm sure you'll love it, and I'll send you a note when I do publish that blog post.
ReplyDeleteIt may be awhile though because we're heading out to visit family in a few days. Take care Linda, I'm really glad to see you enjoying your summer vacation from work.
I love the tomato pin cushion! How darling!!! I also enjoy your blog, very very much! Blessings -
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Love you and your art Aunt Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tomato pin keep Linda! I've got one of the old fashioned kind along with a couple of others but yours is by far the sweetest.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
I do remember my grandmother having one of these !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Terry said :
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Your tomato pincushion is so cute. Much prettier than the "old" tomato type. I work part time but I like to enjoy evenings on my deck, reading and watching the birds and other small animals...the chipmonks chase each other all over.
ReplyDeleteOops, forgot my name and email....guess it has been a long day.:)
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I cannot express enough how much your postings mean to me. I have been wanting to let you know this. When I am feeling down and get your email it is exactly what I needed to hear. I believe God speaks to me through others. Their is such calmness, beauty and serenity in what you write.You have a beautiful gift that I know you are grateful for. You remind me that I need to acknowledge God that I have alot to be grateful for even when money,bills,jobs and life gives me a handful to tackle. God Bless you, your family and all the ladies that follow Prairie Flower Farm. ...Mary Jane.....ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I look forward to your updates on FB and your blog. I don't always have a chance to comment, but I'm read'n sister. You're so very talented and that tomato pin keeper siting in the vine is pure genius.. really. Have a wonderful day, and I'm glad you found your camera. (Wrong post, I know. ;O)
ReplyDeleteNice to have some time off. The pinkeep is adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhere did get your tomato seeds? I want a plant that grows darling pinkeeps too! I think I'll doing some sewing on this hot, hot, hot day too.
ReplyDeleteDelinda Lea
My 92 yr old mother who has late-stage Alzheimer's taught me how to sew. She had a red tomato pin keep that had a baby tomato attached that was used to sharpen needles. I don't know whatever happened to that but I have so many memories of seeing that sitting next to her sewing machine for as long as I can remember.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for the rain to begin again, we have had plenty but more is coming. Some place in Canada are flooding.
ReplyDeleteWe cleaned up a fallen tree and a corner of the yard. Now I have a new place to plant some pretty daisies. I love daisies, my Grandmother put some in my hair when I graduated from high school, let's see now, 34 years ago. One piece of the tree trunk had a wood pecker nest, it's about 6 inches around and 15 inches deep. I will plant a flower in it. Enjoy your day.
I meant to say, some places in Canada are flooding.
DeleteAND-- A magic tomato plant that grows pin keeps? Cute!
One of my favorite children's books is Stuart's Cape by Sara Pennypacker & illustrated by Martin Matje. Stuart has a magic cape and one day he finds toast seeds in it's pocket which he plants and grows 'toast'.