YES, I'VE BEEN MISSING EWE! This summer has flown by and I've really missed blogging and reading all of the wonderful blogs that I follow. However, I do have a really, really good excuse or should I say that I have.....
WOOLY, WOOLY GOOD NEWS!!!
I've been a bit mischievous in keeping this news to myself...two months to be exact. My good fortune is that I've recently opened a retail "Folk Art Shop" in Waynesville, Ohio where I sell exactly what I love to do. Most of you know my addiction to wool and wool applique projects. With that being said, this is exactly what my teeny, tiny 288 sq ft shop is all about........wool applique patterns, hand dyed wool, valdani floss, handmade projects, little notions, and primitive folk art gifts. I feel a bit sheepish and perhaps a bit bashful for keeping this a secret, especially to those who know me well, but my reasoning was to make certain that all would come together in the end....I just did not want to get ahead of myself (which is easy to do in my case....lol)
PICTURES OF MY SHOP.
Front Window Display
Wool, Wool, and more Wool!
Bundles of fun
Prim Folk Art gifts.
A few spooky handmade treats.
The little bear seems to be taking it all in.
Wool Applique Patterns
Basketfuls!
Valdani Floss for wool applique
Isn't is nice to know that this wool addiction thing is legal? The hand dyed wool is by Week's Dye Works and Mary Flanagan. Will be adding my own when I catch up with life (does that really happen?) :-)
Inspirational signs to get you were you need to be with your stitching projects.
Now its time to get down to business, the "BASHFUL SHEEP GIVEAWAY......
See the little sheep on the bottom shelf, looking a bit timid? I can't stop laughing as this is the only picture I have to show you right now. (You can click on the picture for a better view though). However, I do promise to post more pictures of the "Bashful Sheep" this Sunday evening, October 9th.
I would post sooner but look at how overwhelming this weekend is going to be for us in Waynesville, Ohio....Yikes!
This is the real deal.
This fantastic, fun, crazy, event is taking place this weekend (Oct 8th and 9th) as it's time for the 42nd Annual Sauerkraut Festival. The Sauerkraut Festival serves 7 TONS of sauerkraut and attracts approximately 350,000 visitors each year. Some of the vendors come from as far as Hawaii, Florida and California to participate.
Back to the giveaway and how to participate: Just sign up as a "follower" so that I can place your name into one of the boxes pictured below. The drawing will be next Friday, October 14th. I will contact you on that day by email. Please Note: I will place "Bashful Sheep" Surprise Giveaway Winner" in the subject line of your email.
I stash all of my sewing clutter into these fun Primitive Folk Art Boxes.
Well, I certainly hope you are all doing well and are stitching up many magical projects for yourself, family and friends.
Take care and I will be sure to give you a better view of my little celebration giveaway this Sunday.
Hugs and Blessings....
Valerie :-)
"I cannot count my day complete, till needle, thread and fabric meet."
74 comments:
congratulations! shop looks wooly wooly good, wish i lived closer so i could visit....
OHHHHH Val....I am tickled pink for you....congratulations on the opening of your little shop. I already see things I am going to purchase. Im so very happy for you and wish you much success in your new adventure. Now I know your secret...smiles. Please post more photos when you have a chance.
Big hugs my friend, Lynn
Your store is so inviting and beautiful. *sigh* It is like a dream store for me... I can just smell all the wonderful wool! Your presentation of your wool bundles and art is just awesome. I wish you were closer to my home!!
The Valdani floss looks extremely interesting. I am just getting familiar with fulling wool and creating with wool applique. I haven't done much research on the floss. I want to use the correct kind. I have to pop over to your Etsy store again and check out the patterns. I'm getting quite a bit of wool in my stash and need to get busy!!
**Best wishes with your festival**... Such excitement!! Will look forward to seeing your posts about it. :)
Brenda aka Pumpkin Hollow Primitives
Oh, Valerie. Wow, how lucky are you to go to a place so wonderful everyday and call it your own. You ARE in wool heaven. Wish I still lived in Ohio so I could visit. It's decorated so nice and seems like a place you could just spend hours looking around and trying not to buy everything. If you know what I mean.
Big Congrats, best of luck and much success.
Smiles and hugs,
Nan
What a darling shop! Wish I lived close enough to visit. I love working with wool, so lovely.
Woo hoo! I'm so happy for you. Must be a dream come true!
I'm already a follower and by the way, also LOVE sauerkraut!
I love your new shop, it is wonderful, I wish I lived closer. Everything is beautifully displayed and I love the extra goodies you have for sale, too. Congratulations on the new business!
Debbie
Well, I was wondering how you had been - and I see that the answer was "busy"! Congratulations on your great wooly adventure! I'm coming that way next week to visit a convalescing friend, and she loves wool as much as I do, so I'm sending her your link so she can get as excited as I am about your new place. Congrats again, Debra
p.s. I've been a long time follower and would love to be included for the drawing, thanks so much. Oh, and save us some sauerkraut! :)
WooHoo...Congratulations!! I love all your wool and prims in your new shop. I wonder how close I am to you? I'd love to come and shop!!
I'd also love to be signed up for your giveaway.
TY
Patti :)
WOOHOOO Valerie! I wondered where you had gone-just checked your blog recently in case I was missing your posts!
CONGRATULATIONS! Your shop just looks amazing. What I wouldn't give to be in there!lol!
I am sooo delighted for you-that would be my perfect dream too!
Enjoy and best wishes!
Please enter me in your bashful sheep giveaway,
Many thanks,
Shazy
hello,thanks for the chance to win,i am already a follower of your blog,have a nice weekend,susi
thanks for the chance to win!i love those warm woolen coloürs very much.i am already following your blog,have a nice weekend,susi
Congratulations Valerie on your new venture!!! Looks awesome! Hope you have lots and lots of sales this weekend. Good luck!
Lucy
Congrats to the store opening! It looks very inviting and comfortable in there! The bashful sheep is cute and love those folk art stacking boxes! Would love to visit for the festival too... I like my kraut on bratwurst with spicy mustard! :-)
Please add me to your wool giveaway.
Lovely colors!!!
Karin :)
in NY
Your shop is lovely. I wish I lived closer so I could visit it.
Margo Willoughby
Choose Moose Primitive Designs
www.choosemoose.com
Laurel, Delaware
Oooh...love your giveaway goodies! Your shop looks wonderful, so neat and tidy and inviting. I wish you well.
What crowds at your sauerkraut festival. My little home town in central New York State claims to be the sauerkraut festival of the world, with all the festival events happening the first weekend in August.
I'm already a follower. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
How exciting! Congratulations, your shop is gorgeous!!
I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I have become a follower.
Kim
Congratulations! Your shop looks wonderful! I only wish I were closer so I could visit in person.
Congratulations on opening your shop...it looks so cute! Oh how I wish I could come visit, as wool applique is my addiction as well. The only shop anywhere near me that carried wool closed a few years ago, so I'm sitting at my computer drooling over all that gorgeous wool you have. Best of luck in your new venture!
Your shop is beautiful! Congratulations and thanks for sharing this secret with us. I wish you many years of success, prosperity and joy in doing what you love.
What a beautiful shop---I'm so excited for you!! ....and it looks like you are gonna have a busy weekend--have fun, have lots of sales, and pat yourself on the back!!!
Smiles, Karen
I'm already a follower of your blog. Wish I lived closer (Iowa), so I could stop by and visit. Good luck with the shop.
OH MY WORD!!!!!! Having trouble typing for the drool all over the keyboard! Your shop looks B. E. A. U. T. I. F. U. L. !!!!!! Sorry if I missed this in the text, how can those of us who live too far away to actually visit the shop purchase some of your wonderful goodies? I'm really serious about this -- I, too, am a wool addict, and I see things I NEED to have! Wishing you tons of success and best wishes. Edie in Nixa, Missouri
Congrats on the new store, Valerie! I'd LOVE to be able to visit and SHOP but, alas, I'm a few too many miles away for a day trip!!
I'm a new follower and would love to be entered to win your 'Bashful Sheep'! I'll put this on my blog! Thanks for the chance!
}}Hugs{{
Vicky
Hi Valerie!!
First off...LOVE LOVE LOVE your shop!! What I wouldn't give to have that shop in my neighbourhood~!! I was drooling over Ewe's wool...sorry about that! Please put my name into Ewe's give away! Thanks so much for the chance to win. And of course I am a follower...nothing baaaa..shful about me!
Take care!
Paulette
Your shop is beautiful. I am also a wool lover, sure wish that I lived closer. Thanks for the giveaway. Marie
WOW!! You have been busy. I am now following your blog.
Your shop looks wonderful!!
Barb
YOur shop looks stunning!! All my very best for a successful grand opening!! Wish I lived closer, your wools look wonderful!!
Oh Valerie! What a lovely shop..I just adore Waynesville!!! You're in the perfect spot for your wares! Congratulations and best wishes to you on your newest endeavor! (I might just have to come by and visit!)Oh..would LOVE to be entered in your generous giveaway,too :)
Hugs,
Debbie
Congratulations on your New Amazing Shop ! Everything looks just wonderful ! I am already a follower and would love a chance to win your " Bashful Sheep "
Your shop is gorgeous! I'm addicted to wool. I so wish I lived closer to you. Wow, I'm amazed by all of those people.
wish you my best ~
pam
Valerie, you have such a gorgeous shop, congratulations. It must be wonderful to be able to have a shop full of the things you love to do. I am a new follower and and would love to be entered in your giveaway. I am also having a little HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY that ends on the 13th. Please stop by.
Nice to meet you,
Sue
wickedfaerie13@gmail.com
Oh my gosh Valerie! YOU are living out my dream~seriously!! That is EXACTLY what I've been dreaming of doing the past couple of yrs!! Opening a little shop just like the one you have! Congrats!
I've been to Waynesville several times over the yrs. and we are hoping to go there in a couple of wks. I will make sure to stop in and meet you in person.
Please count me in your exciting give~away. I'm pretty sure I've been a follower for awhile now.
Thanks so much!
Tanya
Congratulations on your beautiful Store. What a wonderful secret!
I wish you great success...wish I was closer and could come visit!
Many Hugs! Robyn
Wow - I'd never be able to leave your wonderful new shop if I lived anywhere near you - it's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on the opening of a fun endeavour! I'm a follower of your blog and would love to be entered in the drawing for your bashful sheep - I don't have anything remotely like that one! I'm headed from Utah to California on Thursday, so I'll try to check my email from the hotel on Friday.
Congratulations on opening your shop. What a fun looking place it appears to be.
I wish I lived closer so I could check you out, but if I'm ever in your neighbourhood I will.
All the best for you and your shop.
Now to sign in as a follower!
Oh I wish I lived closer! Are you gonna have a website? Love love love the little framed flower in the pot in the front window. You're gonna be a huge success!
Hi Valerie, not sure if your comment box is working, tried this morning, but we will see again.
A BIG congratulations on your new venture-it looks absolutely amazing!!! I'm sure you are delighted-that would be my dream complete to have a wool shop!
Please enter me in your fun giveaway and best wishes with the shop-I'm green:)
Shazy
Congratulations on the opening of your store Valerie. Wish I live near, so I could visit and attend the festival~ the shop pics are wonderful! I have been a follower for sometime and love to see your posts.
Have a great time at the festival!
Autumn Blessings,
Jean
Hi Valerie~
Congrats on the opening of your shop!! It looks fabulous!!
I would love to be entered to win your lovely little sheep. I'm a follower.
Enjoy your day~Becky
Congrats on your shop!! Looks like lots of stuff that I love!!
What a great looking store!! Congrats!
Congrats on your new shop! It is absolutely gorgeous! I am so happy for you.Please include me in your awesome giveaway.Hugs,Jen
This is so exciting! Congrats on your new venture. I will have to put it on my list of go-to places in case I ever find myself in your area. Thanks for offering this fun giveaway. I am already a follower.
Congratulations on your shop!It looks fantastic! I so wish I lived closer. There are no shops like yours anywhere near here!Your wool looks so yummy!Wow that festival looks incredible! Certainly was a lovely day for one! I am a follower and would love to be included in your giveaway!
Best of luck with your new business!
Wanda
Olde Crow Mercantile
Love the shop photos! I love wool, I can't wait to work with it someday. Another blogger I love works with Valdani floss.
The sheep is very cute!
Your shop looks sooo lovely. Wish I lived close enough to pay you a visit. I saw many things I'd like to bring home. Best of luck to you. Hope it's a smashing success!
-Sherry-
What a wonderful shop you have. The wools look beautiful and so well displayed. I wish we had a shop somewhere in central Florida that carried so many wool pieces and supplies.
Congratulations on your shop! It is so beautiful! Wish I lived closer to you!
I would Love to be signed up for your Giveaway.
I am a follower.
I will post on my sidebar.
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Wow Valerie~How exciting! Your shop is beautiful and there a many things I see in the photos that I would love to touch and buy! :)
I hope you survived the sauerkraut festival! :)
Congratulations!!! Okay, I will take one of EVERYTHING! I wish I lived closer!
Congratulations on your shop - it looks wonderfully primlicious and you've done such a great job of making it welcoming. I'm anxious to see more as well.
Karen
Oh My Goodness Valerie, your shop looks so inviting! Congratulations on your new adventure, I am so "HAPPY" for you and wish you much "SUCCESS"!! I wish I lived closer so I could come and visit and shop. We have no wool shops anywhere close to us here. I am a follower and would love to be entered for a chance at owning your bashful sheep. Can't wait to see more photo's.....Big Hugs Mary
Your shop is lovely! Congratulations so wonderful to put what you love into a business.The festival looked a little overwhelming for me I like casual crowds and lingering.I've been a follower.Warm Blessings!~Amy
Oh Boy, What a sweet store! A road trip to Waynesville is added to my bucket list. I know there's a lot of neat stuff in your town but looks like I could spend the whole day right there in your shop.
Love the bashful sheep. Add my name, please.
Congrats...Susie
Your shop looks awesome! Congrats :) Please enter me for a chance to win the 'bashful sheep' as I am a follower. Wishing you much success with your store.
Smiles, DianeM
basketblessed@yahoo.com
Congratulations on your new shop!!! It is just awesome looking. Thanks for the virtual tour.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway for the baaaaashful sheep. Too cute.
hugs!
Carol
Oh Valerie... I was there yesteday and you were closed! :( Would have loved to say hello! Maybe next time. I peeked your indow though. :) Looks cute.
Please sign me up for Mr. Sheepy!
Carmen and the Primcats
Your shop looks wonderful! Hopefully someday we'll travel in that direction so I can see it in person. I'm already a follower through Google Reader.
Good luck with your shop!
oh my goodness..I love your store and I love wool..and I would go nuts in your new store.,it is beautiful..I would love to sign up for this wonderful surprise giveway,.love how you have encorporated your goodies and inspiration in and around the store..you will do well..
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Very Warm and Heartfelt Congratulations Valerie...What an awesome accomplishment! And your store looks like Paradise to this wool and Valdani addict!! Oh...OH how I wish I were closer....so hoping you'll do online shopping options as well....I'm a new follower (and so delighted to be) - and would also love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway. That sheep is so, so, sweet!! Thank you so very kindly for this wonderful opportunity - and wishing you the very best of luck....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
So excited for you! How great to be able to do what you love. Thanks for the generous giveaway, I would love to win!! Wishing you all the best on your new adventure. I am a new follower- Blessings ~Sara
So excited for you! How great to be able to do what you love. Thanks for the generous giveaway, I would love to win!! Wishing you all the best on your new adventure. I am a new follower- Blessings ~Sara
Wow...your shop looks just lovely ! I may have to take a long drive and come see you ! Grace to you,
Margie
Hungry Hook Primitives
Congratulations on opening the PERFECT store and my, how I wish I could visit as I see so much woolie goodness!
Please enter me in your drawing as I am already a follower!
Christine
email - cr38dot08athotmaildotcodotuk
Valerie, this is wonderful news and it's okay that you held back. I would have to. Better to be safe than sorry:-) Your shoppe looks primtastic!
Of course I'd love a chance at winning your cute bashful sheep. Thank you and best wishes with your new endeavor.
Hugs~Carol
Good Luck on your new shop. Wool is the best to work with. I seem to always have 3 projects going at one time. Karin E :)
Congratulations! Your shop looks wonderful!
Valerie, your shop is gorgeous, congratulations! I would love to be entered into your giveaway, your little bashful sheep is too cute. I am a new follower of your blog, thanks for the opportunity! Deb
I came across your blog thru OFG's blog. First of all, congratulations on your new shop...it looks like a fun, fun place to shop! My main fabric is cotton, not wool but I think I may have to add it to my collection. :)
The bashful sheep looks adorable and I LOVE the stacking boxes!
Thanks for the chance to win a give-away.
Valerie, WOW!!! many congrats and success on your new shop! how exciting! Of course I wold love to be entered in your giveaway as well! OLM
WOW oh wow...congrats, that is so so exciting. Your shop looks wonderful. Wishing you much luck:D
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