Happy Birthday, America!

Hope you have a relaxing holiday weekend, Friends!

Antique and vintage linen treasures

 Winter whites warm my heart~

With some warmer days I started adding some forget me nots and hearts!

I know the winter winds will continue to bring storms and frigid temperatures~

For now we will enjoy a few warm moments & the whisper of Spring.

Hearts so tender~

I hope you have been enjoying this beautiful season!

 

This rooster piece became mixed in...

It was the perfect excuse to sketch a nesting hen!

It smells like forget me not weather~

I couldn't help but add a wreath of love!

Wishing you a joy-filled Holiday Season~

Praying that family and friends arrive safe and sound!

May wonderful new memories be written on your hearts~

Snowmen Meadow quilting fabric

'Snowmen Meadow' copyright Michelle L. Palmer/ P&B Textiles

Snowmen in the meadow...

After a three hour drive to my moms house our children

were ready to run off some energy!

They didn't want a snack.

They didn't want to sit.

They didn't want television.

They were not interested in books.

The toys would wait...

They wanted outside!

Bundled up~ they would slide down Gramma's little hill.

Mom would pull the scooters out and the three of them would attempt to

ride them up & down her driveway. She told the kids they had snow tires!

Mom always had snow. (Except for the dash through summer & fall)

Her snow always seemed to be perfect for snowman making!

Our children will always have those treasured memories and

I will always be drawn to snowmen.

Squares for quilts, Christmas stockings, tote bags, table runners & place mats!

Stitched with simple trims around the border they would

make fun ornaments to hang on a cupboard knob...

Wouldn't they be fun around the bottom of a Christmas tree skirt?!

Unique pocket designs!

Small pillows stuffed with balsam! Mmmmmmm~

Stitched to the tops of pre-purchased pillows~

There must be more things we could make!

The collection is promised to arrive any day now!

I'm so happy with how the pen & ink illustrations translated to fabric~

Part of the panel and border design~ these are in full color!

The border would be fun as a Christmas tree skirt, too...

More of the panel images~

We're not rushing winter winds~

These warm August days are always my favorite!

Just had to share a peek of what's arriving in shops soon~

Please let me know if you see it in your favorite store!

Hope you have a nice week, Friends!

Flag Day

~Flag Day~

We went to Stars & Stripes Flag Store this afternoon to purchase a new flag.

The cotton flag I received at my bridal shower has faded a little. 

Has flown strong for almost 26 years!

Not a fray or sign of wear on it.

The Veterans Outreach Center, Rochester NY

All proceeds from the Stars & Stripes Flag Store go to support

our local Veteran community.

Got to spend the day with this amazing lady~

We picked up a small flag to share!

Stars & Stripes The Flag Store

455 South Street, Rochester, NY

The door is so pretty...

Had to share a picture of the pretty wreath!

Land that I Love~

Hope this note finds your hearts happy!

Happy New Year!

Some of my favorites wishing you a creative New Year!

I hope your hearts are filled with fresh & unique ideas~

I hope your arms are filled with supplies that inspire you~

I hope your days allow you time to work on your favorite hobbies~

Wishing you happiness, love, peace & laughter~

It is such a joy to still find buttons in antique & thrift shops!

Sometimes the most amazing ideas started as daydreams!

Thank you, Friends for all the joy you share with me!

Wishing you great health and joy!

Happy New Year!

First batch of soft sculpture!

No pins in these so they're ornaments, cupboard hangers, bowl fillers... little pillows...

Teddy bears love to cuddle with them~

Hope you have an awesome weekend, Friends!

Thanksgiving~

Where ever you spend Thanksgiving Day~

Praying for all to have safe travels,

a warm home,

plenty of food,

love,

laughter,

and wonderful new memories~

(and a little bit of relaxation, too)

Thank you for your friendship~

Wishing your heart every happiness!

Twins are expected!

My dad had twins as siblings~

My mom had twins as siblings~

I was so very grateful to have one baby at a time!

(Dress is Carter's baby & the little boys onesie is by Oshkosh)

I added the little illustrations to match their nursery themes~

One of my sweetest cousins is expecting fraternal twins!

Girl and a boy!

They were showered with treasures and so very deserving!

The sweetest of families~

These little outfits will only fit them for a short time~

They will forever fit their favorite teddy bears!

When I saw that they had white Onesies on their gift registry

I knew could have some fun with them!

There is an owl tucked in her collection &

I kept most of his illustrations nautical themed.

They can wear them...

Have them made into their first T-Shirt quilt...

Keep them for always~

I cut some of my Finch & Friends flannel fabric in pink for her!

(Red Rooster Fabrics) 

Blue in the same two patterns for the little fella~

The twins have a large & beautiful family & the most amazing friends.

Oodles of loving arms just waiting to hold them!

Precious little hearts~

Hope your week is off to a great start, Friends!

Pinkeeps & Pincushions...

Long and narrow...

Square...

Purse size and desk size...

A new collection of pinkeeps and pincushions are coming along!

I made a collection of these for my Annual Christmas Open House 1994!

Sold in country shops before that~

We celebrated nine Christmas open houses.

I wish I had digital files or short videos to post.

History is a treasure.

The shows came before we (personally) had the ease of digital cameras.

I will scan some of my photographs and share near Christmastime.

We met the most amazing people through art festivals, retreats,

Workshops, shows & art guilds etc. 

Our open house was a weekend for reunions!

I loved to design the invitations & handmade 500+ free gifts.

(Oh how they changed through the years!)

A new giveaway each year & when the gifts ran out I would have hand drawn,

printed, recipe cards to tuck inside their packages.

When I began art licensing, nearly 15 years ago, it was difficult for me to

keep up with all of the deadlines and handmade works for shows~

It was hard to say goodbye to our open house but new opportunities

kept my artwork fresh and new styles & products emerged.

Fabric collections, flags, greeting cards & calendars etc. added to handmade.

I am grateful to have a healthy balance between the two now.

The joy of having my original watercolor paintings and pen & ink works

licensed alongside handmade, one-of-a-kind treasures.

I hope to eventually offer rug hooking patterns to accompany my

punch needle patterns & embroidery designs.

Several new creative projects will be ready to share soon~

We have been researching shows and events from MA to VA!

Our daughter is an amazing artist & designer... she is ready to soar!

Never know where life will bring you~

Stay true to yourself & find your own unique style.

It will tell the story of your life~

Pen & Ink Hedgehog on vintage baby dress~

Good Morning, Friends!

I need your help~

Please send me a private message if you purchased this little vintage baby dress.

It was several years ago~

Hope your day is off to a great start!

Wishing your heart every sweet happiness~

Wedding in the meadow

Snippets from Meadow Wedding~

Sweet little Rosie Emm with her handsome groom and dear maidens.

Springtime brings the most beautiful blush-pink flowers to the meadow.

They gathered a basket of blossoms for bouquets and head wreaths~

Tucked a sprig in Jameston's coat & called upon the sparrows to sing!

(Copyright Meadow Wedding 1997 Michelle L. Palmer)

When I watch West Side Story my little friends end up planning

another wedding. My husbands sister sang One Hand, One Heart

for our vows... it will always be one of my favorites.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Friends!

Bunny in the carrot patch!

My little bunny friend has hopped on by to wish you a wonderful weekend!

Discovered a small cut of marbleized fabric...

...the perfect color for a patch of carrots!

Be an original~

Be an original~

Nobody deserves to be copied.

It is so much brighter when you don't walk in the shadows of another.

Hope your week is off to a great start, Friends~

Stand up for yourself~

There are times when we have to stand up for ourselves.

Take legal steps to protect what we have worked so hard for.

It isn't easy.

This little guy and his message were written on my heart today~

Let your faith be bigger than your fear.

Hebrews 13:6

Wishing your heart peace, Friends~

Fabric Illustration Bunny & Sparrow~

Friday huddle?

Hope your day is off to a great start, Sweet Friends!

No matter where our feathered friends perch~

They bring our hearts joy!

Chickadees are dancing on the feeder...

Juncos and Mourning Doves are cleaning up the ground &

Cardinals, Titmouse and Woodpeckers swoop in for a nibble!

The sun is peeking through after our snow storm overnight~

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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!

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~