Monday Marketplace on OFG

Each and every Monday I will be feauturing a shop from Old Farmhouse Gatherings, this way you will get to know all the talented artists on our group.  Today I have chosen Apple Tree Cottage.  I'm sure you will agree she is very talented.


1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


When I was a little girl, my family moved. I was very lonely but found a library near our home, so I would walk there every day and spend hours browsing at books. I found a book titled Apple Tree Cottage and I was absolutely swept away by it. The cottage was a magical place where peace and love was found. I decided if I would name my shop in honor of this book that has such an impression on me when I was young.



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I joined Etsy in January, 2008.



3. What type of items do you offer?

I offer an eclectic mix of vintage, folk art and primitive items. I love to paint on old pieces that have a story to tell when they come my way.



4. How long have you been crafting? FOREVER!

I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who have encouraged me since I was small. My husband and my daughter are my two biggest fans.



5. Who or What inspires you?

I love things that come to me with a history. Old boxes, drawers and coffee pots have a story to tell and I like to add just a little “prim” icing on the cake when I find a piece that longs to be reinvented.



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I can’t say I have one favorite piece. I love everything I paint… each item in my store is something that I would place in my own home.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog) I sell only on Etsy.

You may visit my blog at appletreecottage.blogspot.com.

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I'm Going To Be A Great Grandma!!!!

My grandson and his wife are expecting their first child in Sept. or October and I couldn't be more happy for them and a little sad at the same time.  Joe is going to be shipped out this month to Afganistan and possibly miss out on the birth of his child.  I just pray that the Lord brings him home safely to enjoy his new family!  This is their wedding picture taken last May.

New Items

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Just finished new items for Easter. I sewed 10 bunnies and one new Annie.  I've made several other Annies but I still need to make them clothes.  Will send photos as I get them done.  I made one rabbit that I'm sure everyone will love.  It's a design from Sweet Meadows Farm.  It's one that is real primitve.  The clothes and everything has been grunged with coffee, vanilla.  I usually like my fabric fresh and not stained but I really like how it turned out.  I till have to make and stain the pants and as soon as I get them done I will post.
Gotta go, busy watching Nascar racing and sewing at the same time.

My Entries to OFG's Spring Fling

My first entry is this lovely Raggedy Annie in a sweet St Patrick's Day dress. She has painted eyes and facial features and has golden wool hair.

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Next is a wire basket with glitter eggs, baby chicks and a mini candle lamp which has been grunged with cinnamon.
And last is a set of three Spring magnets for your kitchen. The designs are by Renee Mullins and are handpainted by me.

I hope you liked my entries and I'd like to invite you to see what all the other gals have come up with to help with your decorating for Spring. Just go to Etsy.com and in the search bar enter ofg team.

The Old Farmhouse Gathering team will be having their annual Spring Fling Celebration on Etsy. Kick off date is February 15th and runs through March 1st. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, our followers, to purchase all the Spring time "must haves" you'll need this year. there's nothing better than a handmade gift made straight from the heart for yourself or a loved one. Easy to do, just go to Etsy and type OFGSF in the search bar and shop to your heart's content. Hope to see you there!

Just finished up a doll for a customer and thought I'd share her with you. The woman wanted pink hair and I wasn't to sure about it, but I did as she requested. The color was to bright for me and so I remembered someone mentioning on one other site where they had tea dyed it with tea, vanilla and cinnamon to tone down the brightness of her raggedy's red hair. So I gave it a go and really liked how it turned out. The pattern is one of Sweet Meadows Farm. Let me know what you think! I started two more dolls and hopefully will get them done soon.

Two New Dolls

Courtney will go on Ebay tonight for 5 days so if you want her be sure and look me up under gemchar2002.

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As I told you I would post pictures of my new dolls. The first one is a pattern from Kats Country Prims named Courtney and the second is from Sweet Meadows Farm named Sofie.