Mountain Home Quilts: Etsy

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Saturday, November 14, 2015

More New Quilts

From lap quilts, to table runners, to candle mats... we've got you covered for Christmas gifts!

Winterlude Lap Quilt

Old Glory Candle Mat

Hope Chest Table Mat

Land of the Free and of Table Mat

Snowballs and Mittens Table Runner

Churn Dash Table Runner

I'm still working on listing items in my Etsy shop. I'm trying to get 2-3 new listings up a day.

I had sick kids yesterday and this morning the internet has been a bear (like a growling grizzly that doesn't want me to wake it up).

We've got rain, rain, and more rain in our forecast for the next week so I'm looking forward to more sewing time after school each day! I made a list of all the projects I either have going or want to start and it feels endless.

Maybe if I just stopped looking at fabric and patterns on the internet and focused on what I have here in my stash, my list would one day dwindle.

I actually listed some fabric for sale on my Instagram account (incase you need any more fabric to add to your stash! LOL)

Have a blessed weekend!

Thursday, November 12, 2015

New Listings in the Shop

Happy Fall Y'all! I just finished up a craft fair in Ferndale, CA where my friend, Michelle, and I had a booth. I have some quilts left over from the show and am working on getting them listed in my shop. It seems to be a long slow process for me since our internet here at the house isn't fantastic.

But... I press on!

I hope that all of you have a wonderful fall and Thanksgiving time!

Things at the homestead here are good. Kids are still growing, the rooster is still crowing, and we're ready to settle into a long cold winter, Lord willing!

Christmas will soon be here!

You can visit my Etsy shop here.

Blessings to you, my friends!

P.S. I'm finally on Instagram now too. You can follow me here.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

An Overdue Update

Things have been wonderfully busy here. I can't even begin to express how much we are loving living here. The sunrises over the hills, the peace, the sound of the creek flowing, the bees that are flooding the plum trees, all of God's handiwork around us. It's amazing. And humbling.

And I for one am just downright thankful.

{Driving home}

We've been doing some clearing around the homestead and besides that there isn't much news around the property. Except that we finally added another rooster to the flock. And that we added 17 (which turned out to be 15 after they arrived) new chicks to the homestead. Timber and Layton now have their birds for fair and we have some new hens for the flock.

As far as the off-grid brooding, I took the easy way out....and we have the chicks at a friends house until they fully feather and can head up here.

I finally finished the top of a block-of-the-month quilt I did with my mother-in-law....which we began back in 2008. Yeah, I know. That's sad.

But it's done and on it's way to Kathy now.

I also added this quilt to my Etsy shop.

A special little girl turned 6 recently. Her Auntie made her a special cake.

She got a new bed from Grandma and Grandpa for her birthday.

And everyone helped to put it together for her.

She also got a new sewing area, compliments of her Nana and Papa.

The only problem is that the generator must be running for her to use it.

Which has been our sewing problem since we moved here.

So, to resolve that somewhat this got added to the homestead....

Mercy, I am in love.

I could go on and on about this machine. But I think that's for another post.

It is amazing though and works beautifully. I have already sewn curtains on it and have begun piecing my first quilt on it.

Now Timber says that she needs one in her room. And I think we're just going to have to share.

I've also been soap making. I got a new mold that makes a 1/2 batch of my normal soap recipe and love how it allows me to try different things in smaller batches. Now I only have 8 bars (plus the ends) in a batch instead of 15!

I think that's about it for now. I hope that all of you are well. If you're still here and still reading, thanks!

Be blessed!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Poppy and Pearl Co. - A Giveaway CLOSED

As promised, a giveaway that has something to do with Mason jars! What woman doesn't just love Mason jars? Especially the unique ones. Just thinking about them gets me all excited. Of course, you may be a totally normal person who doesn't get giddy over them and I may just be a weirdo.
Whether you're a Mason jar junkie like me or not, you'll still love what I've got to share.

Poppy and Pearl Co. has graciously offered to give away one of their Mason Jar Tumblers to one lucky winner!
These are perfect for our family since we steer clear of putting anything into plastic!

Bobbi Bankston is the shop owner and creator of everything you'll find at Poppy and Pearl Co. on Etsy. She is a momma of three sweet little boys and a wife to one husband. She and her family live in the happiest place on earth........no, it's not Disneyland.........it's the California Mother Lode! Let me take a moment to allow Bobbi to share a little;

Tell us a little bit about yourself....
Hi, my name is Bobbi. I LOVE living in the beautiful town of Sonora, the place I was born and raised. I married a really cool guy 14 years ago and we now have three amazing, rowdy boys who are 8, 5, and 2. I love gardening, baking, fishing, hydrangeas, snowboarding, dates with the hubby and coffee. Coffee should have been first on the list... I think it's my #1 priority in life ; )

What gave you the desire to open Poppy and Pearl Co.?
I've always adored Etsy... it truly is genius! After working (outside the home) last year, I realized that I needed something that was "my own". I desired a career that would make me smile and allow me to work from home. I LOVE girly things and in a house full of boys I was happy at the thought of doing something that expressed "me" and also gave me a creative outlet. Several close friends of mine who are also Etsy shop owners, inspired and encouraged me to take the leap of faith, make the career change and give it a go. And so, Poppy and Pearl Co. was born on August 2nd.

Where does your inspiration come from?
My inspiration comes mostly from the vintage fabric, doilies and lace that I have collected. I've been lucky to find (and been given) so many wonderful materials. I adore vintage lace and doilies- such lovely treasures!
My new Mason Jar Tumblers featured for the giveaway are kind of like my pride and joy right now. The Mason Jar is extremely popular and so many people have created wonderful uses for them. Using them as beverage tumblers are eco-friendly and they look pretty in your hand which makes them very Poppy and Pearl. Getting the word out is a very exciting process for me!

What new items do you see Poppy and Pearl Co. creating in the future?
I would LOVE to expand my Mason Jar lids, starting with "fermenting lids" for the gallon size jars. I have been working on lace earrings and necklaces and also collecting vintage bags to add to the shop in the next few months.

Bobbi was even kind enough to send me a sample of her tumbler toppers so that I could try them out for myself.

They are absolutely wonderful!

To enter the giveaway here's what you need to do:
1. Check out the Poppy and Pearl Co. shop on Etsy and let me know, via a comment, which of Bobbi's items really catches your eye.
2. (Optional 2nd entry) Blog about this giveaway and leave a SEPARATE comment telling me you did.
3. (Optional 3rd entry) FB or Tweet this giveaway and leave a SEPARATE comment telling me that you did.

This giveaway will be open until October 20th.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

New Fabric!

I listed some new fabrics in my shop this morning!

New American Jane charm packs. To be honest, I haven't loved the last few collections she has put out but this one is awesome!! I am so glad to see a return to the cute collections of fabric that she designs.

Kate Spain's 12 Days of Christmas is new too. I usually don't lean too far towards the funky Christmas fabrics but this one has a special heir about it. I've got the jelly rolls and the quilt kit for sale.

And totally off topic, I added a new poll over to the left regarding canning. If you get a chance, go over and vote. Please let me know, too, if you're having a problem with the poll- the last ones I have put up have seemed to have some bugs.