Wednesday, February 8

Teddy and Honey Bee~


From time to time I open one of my sketchbooks that has
sat untouched for too long.
I glance through the pages and find something new~
As though it wasn't my hand, my heart, that put it there!

Other times a small design sketch will remind me of a collection 
that was manufactured into a gift program!

My most favorite pages are those with notes & drawings
tucked into corners or margins by one of our children.
Their childhood was filled with art festivals, 
Christmas open houses, art shows and sales.
There was always a sketchbook open...
Always a mound of them stacked within their reach and
they were free to look through them.

Their little masterpieces are my most treasured entries!

Hope your day is off to a great start, Sweet Friends~
Thank you for stopping by!

Tuesday, February 7

Wren friends~


When sweet friends come to call~
Yesterday afternoon brought a little wren to our kitchen windowsill!

He is a bit early!
I'm sure he was just passing through~
Perhaps he was taking a quick trip to check on his summer house?

Hope you're having a wonderful week, Friends~

Thursday, February 2

Punch Needle Bee Skep Valentine



I think this will be the summer that I finally build a bee bole to house 
my two favorite bee skeps. They have been part of our home decor
for 12+ years because they are made of natural materials.
They would rot when exposed to our weather.
I couldn't bring myself to put the hives/skeps in the garden because
I felt the bees would make it their home and then as it wore down
they would be without shelter. 
I will find the perfect stones, study up on the weather side, air space needed etc.

These two bee Valentines are headed home for a nice bowl
of honey stew with a dash of daisy petals~
Home is where the heart his~

Hope you're having a great day, Friends!

Wednesday, February 1

Good Morning, February!


Sharing their hearts on this first day of February!

I have a collection of antique & vintage papers, books, magazines~
Some bins are filled with worn & tattered keepings.
 The woman I got them from found value in them and
passed on that love to me!
They are bygone treasures~
Never to be printed again... some may be the only existing copies.

Bits and pieces put together with a new life!

When working with old paper I scan my final design and keep 
a digital file. Old paper was made from various fibers, rag content etc.
and is not acid-free. It may yellow or stain other papers that it touches.
Enjoy the works you make & keep a fresh image for production.

Wishing you a February filled with love & happiness~


Thursday, January 26

Vintage linens


This is one of those linens~
I had ten different ideas for how to illustrate the empty areas!


Perhaps there was a bowl of fruit originally kept in the center area...


A pair of candle sticks... one to either side?


~ or ~
Vases?


I love white on white~


No matter what condition they are in~
A soak brings out their beauty!
Wear areas are proof that they were loved and treasured.


In all the years I have been gathering linens...
I have never found two alike.
Just like snowflakes~


Thank you for stopping by, Sweet Friends!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend~

Monday, January 23

January Spring to Winter~


We have enjoyed beautifully mild weather for a couple weeks~
January thaw with a twist!

Little Chickadee is sharing some love & Mr. Woolen is sharing a few
snippets of wool to keep her nest cozy~

Hope you stay safe as winter arrives again, Friends!
Wishing you a wonderful week~

Friday, January 20

Friday, January 13

Black sheep Valentine punch needle~


"Black Sheep in the Posies"
Copyright 2017 Michelle L. Palmer

My first pattern for 2017!
A Valentine~

We have been enjoying some of the most beautiful sunrises~
Peach, salmon... hot pink... fire-tones!
Makes the studio glow so pretty.
I can't work in my studio during winter months~
Too cold.
No matter the temperature I love to spend a bit of time
out there in the mornings.
Putting together projects... sorting... organizing...

This wooly friend is sharing a bouquet of sunrise with you!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Friends!



Saturday, January 7

Tea with honey~


"Did you say honey?"

Tea and honey have helped my cough...
Fever and the flu hit me Christmas Eve.
Hearing about so many of you coming down with horrible chest colds & the flu~
Take care & add honey.
Has been nearly two weeks~ finally starting to get some energy back.

Hope you feel better soon, Friends!

Saturday, December 31

Bringing in 2017


As I tucked away some treasures of Christmas and set out some old favorites
Family & Friends come to heart~

The laughter shared~
The sadness shared~
New friends to be thankful for~
Life-long friends that I continue to thank God for.

All of you that join me here & on my Facebook page~
You share your heart and lift my heart...
You encourage and support...
We exchange knowledge of materials, hobbies, interests...
Hearts come together in kindness and friendship.

Wishing you a New Year filled with joy and peace, Kind Friends!






Tuesday, December 27

Punch needle snow friends


'Woodland Snowman & Fox" copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

Hope your Holiday Season has been wrapped in hugs and love, Sweet Friends!
I found myself down with a fever and flu-like symptoms~
Beginning to feel better and grateful for healing.

Two new punch needle projects to share with you~
My husband and children surprised me with toys for Christmas!
Rug hooking frame, wool cutter... hooking tools... fabric to hook on!
I have wanted to learn rug hooking for 10+ years.
A few jobs to do and then I will be able to play!


'Warm Heart Snowmen' copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

In the village there is a clearing~
A small meadow where two snowmen share conversation.
Share their hearts~

Hope your Holiday Season is relaxing and filled with happiness, Friends!

Sunday, December 25

Merry Christmas, Sweet Friends!


Merry Christmas, Sweet Friends!
Wishing you a Holiday Season filled with joy and wonderful memories~

Hope your travels are safe and your heart happy~
All the best to you!

Tuesday, December 20



I have caught up on my work a little bit~
I close up business and enjoy
punch needle projects in the evenings again!

I think we have six film versions of A Christmas Carol~
We have watched two so far this season .
Bob Cratchit has the coolest old hats!
I'm sure this snow friends hat looks similar to one of them~

Another design is in my hoop~
I hope you are finding a little bit of time each day to be creative~
Wishing you a joy-filled Holiday Season!






Friday, December 16

Winter weather


From clear to blizzard conditions...
Thunder snow to sunshine~ 
Whipping winds relocating all of it!
Quick changes and treacherous roads.

So many of us seem to be in a wave of storms~
Gathering up coats, hats, scarves & mittens for shelters today.

Praying all are safe~

Hope you have a cozy & relaxing weekend, Friends!



Monday, December 5

Punch Needle Blue Christmas Santa



My heart has experienced many blue Christmas seasons~
You still have hope, joy, love...
You still share gifts and good will...
There is a longing.
Someone is missing and nothing can fill that empty spot. 

When a cardinal visits~
all dressed in red, 
there is love.
A tender moment when someone we loves comes to mind. 

How I LOVE to design, paint, collect, punch, felt etc. etc. flow blue!
No matter how blue I may feel~ it warms my heart!

l hope your Holiday Season is brimming with joy~
Filled with peace~
Touched with love~

Prayers and love to all who have heavy hearts~
You're being thought of and loved.