The Whole Country Caboodle

Jolly Holiday Party...day 7

2011-11-20T07:19:00.000-08:00

My apologies...I lost a day and not sure how that happened!! I do pray that you enjoyed the Holiday Party. We enjoyed visiting with you each day. Make sure to turn your words into Henry Glass so you can qualify for the grand prize give-a-way. We wish you good health and great time with family and friends this Holiday Season!!
Blessings from The Whole Country Caboodle
Yesterdays designers were

November 19, 2011 Linda Lum DeBono, and Chelsea Anderson of Pink Fig Design

Linda Lum DeBono


Chelsea Anderson

Jolly Holiday Party: Day 6

2011-11-17T13:24:00.001-08:00

It's day 6 of the Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party and I sure do hope you are having fun! The designers today are:

Janet Nesbitt & Pam Soliday of Buggy Barn

Ranae Allen of RGA Design LLC

Dana Brooks of Lazy Daisy Cottage

Don't forget to collect each designer's secret word today for the Henry Glass giveaway at the end of the Blog Hop!

Jolly Holiday Party: Day 5

2011-11-16T23:35:00.000-08:00

Kate & I in Central Park

Greetings Friends…I want to tell you just a bit about me. My name is Leanne Anderson and I own The Whole Country Caboodle. I love designing, especially for Henry Glass. They are a great fabric company and have given me some great opportunity. So I am very grateful to them.

The most important people in my life are my family…my husband Ed, of almost 32 years. My three amazing children, Shelby, Taylor and Kaytlyn and their spouses. My latest loves are my two little grandchildren, Toby and Leighton. They light up my life and are so special. And I can’t leave out my little four-legged family members. Chloe and Georgia are my Boston terrier dogs…we love them too. So from my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I'm excited to show you our holiday project..."Snow-Mats Land" This fun little table topper can be used all winter. It's fun and fast!!

Click HERE to download the free pattern!

1. What is my favorite holiday food?

I think my favorite holiday food would be frosted sugar cookies. I remember the days that we would sit around the table and frost cookies…oh how I loved the frosting!! My least favorite holiday food would have to be FRUITCAKE!!

2. Favorite Family Tradition:

Christmas Eve service…Candlelight!! Love the service and it has been a tradition since I can remember.

3. Did I like sitting on Santa’s lap?

Well, wasn’t my favorite thing but it seemed necessary in order to give him my list!!!

4. Was there a gift I desperately wanted? Did I get it?

Well, yes it was a pair of crushed velveteen bell-bottoms. I was in junior high, I knew if I got them I would be the envy of every girl…and yes, I got them and I have to think that I was the envy!!

5. What’s your favorite holiday movie?

I would have to say “It's a Wonderful Life”…Mary, is it really you!!

6. Favorite holiday song?

Silent Night

7. Do I make holiday presents?

I love to make presents. I have great intentions to get more done than I do, but I love to make small quilt projects and I’m looking forward to making some things for my two new grandchildren.

8. What kind of tree do I prefer?

I like a Frasier Fir…love the smell. We love to go out as a family and cut our trees together, it’s so much fun.

9. Favorite holiday memory?

I love Christmas and I have so many wonderful memories. As a child it was waiting to see what Santa brought. My brother and I would get up very early, and I remember how I felt when I saw what was under the tree…it was so exciting!!

10. Do I like a big family gathering or a small dinner followed by hot chocolate by the fire?

I love my family, and I want to have them around. Big or small, I just want my family.

I pray this gives you a little more insight into who I am and what Christmas means to me. The most important reason that I celebrate Christmas is because of the birth of Jesus. Without Him we would not have anything to celebrate…He is the Reason for the Season!! Make sure to post your complete list of secret BIG words on the Henry Glass blog from November 20 – 26, 2011. We will pick a winner of the Grand Prize Giveaway of assorted fabrics and a small gift from each designer. I will also pick a winner from my comments that are posted. Share your favorite tradition with me and I will pick a winner from them.

Don't forget to check out Brenda Pinnik today on the Jolly Holiday Party!

Day 6 designers are Janet Nesbitt & Pam Soliday, Buggy Barn www.buggybarnquilts.blogspot.com

Renae Allen, RGA Design LLC www.rgadesignquilt.blogspot.com

Dana Brooks, Lazy Daisy Cottage http://www.lazydaisycottageblogspot.com/

Jolly Holiday Party...Day 4

2011-11-16T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

Oh how the days fly by. I'm sitting here at the shop, looking out at such a beautiful Fall day...God surely provides eye-candy for the soul when you see what He does in the Fall. Today is day 4 of our Holiday Party and we sure hope you are having fun and finding some great new projects to do. Our featured designers today are:

November 16, 2011 Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup and Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched

Tomorrows Designers are: Can't wait to share with you!!

November 17, 2011 Leanne Anderson of The Whole Country Caboodle and Brenda Pinnick of Brenda Pinnick Designs

Jolly Holiday Party: Day 3

2011-11-15T12:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to day 3 of the party.....Make sure you stop by and say hello, and collect the secret words for the BIG Henry Glass Fabrics giveaway at the end of the Blog Hop!! Here are the featured designers today!! Enjoy!

MaryEllen von Holt, Alice Berg, and Sylvia Johnson of Little Quilts

Lucy Morey of Hot Scott Patterns

Vicki Oehlke of Willow Berry Lane

Kate and I just got back from New York...spent a few days in the city and had a wonderful time. We were able to visit our friends at Henry Glass...such gracious people and we had so much fun. Christmas in the city is an exciting time of year. Window displays, broadway shows and just the hustle-bustle that goes with it. Though I loved the city, I am reminded of the traditions that we have back home and I do love the openness and the pace of Iowa. Here's a picture of Kaytlyn and I at the fountain in Central Park...it was an amazing day!! Blessings and I'll see you tomorrow,

Leanne

Kaytlyn & Leanne in New York

Tomorrow's designers are:

Day 4 (November 16)
Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup
Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched

Jolly Holiday Party: Day 2

2011-11-14T06:37:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,
I hope you are enjoying the party and the fun projects. Continue to keep in touch as each day there will be exciting new projects and it will be a way to get to know the designers a little bit better. So what traditions do you have during the holidays? I was talking this morning with a very dear friend and we were sharing stories of the early days and Santa's arrival. Oh how I love looking back into time and remembering the "Good Old Days!" I do pray you can do the same and perhaps take a walk down memory lane and reflect on some good memories.
Have a wonderful day,
Leanne

Todays Designers are:

Liz and Beth from Lizzie B Creative

Jacquelynne Steves of The Noble Wife

Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party! We are so glad that you're here to celebrate the holidays and to join in on all of the fun that we are going to have. There will be giveaways, stories and lots of inspiration.

Visit with each designer. You'll find her wonderful holiday post and a special design that she's made for you.

Here's the exciting line-up:

Today's designers:

Kari Ramsay of Fresh Cut Quilts

Jill Finley of Jillily Studio

November 14, 2011 The Noble Wife Jacquelynne Steves and Lizzie B Cre8ive

November 15, 2011 Vicki Oehlke Willowberry Lane, and Little Quilts and Lucy Morey

November 16, 2011 Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup and Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched

November 17, 2011 Leanne Anderson of The Whole Country Caboodle and Brenda Pinnick of Brenda Pinnick Designs

November 18, 2011 Janet Nesbitt and Pam Soliday of the Buggy Barn and Renae Allen of RGA Design

and Dana Brooks of Lazy Daisy Cottage

November 19, 2011 Linda Lum DeBono, and Chelsea Anderson of Pink Fig Design

Each day the designers of the day will post on her site. Click on the links above to go to the designers' blogs some holiday fun. In each post you will find each designers' secret holiday word. Collect all of the words and post it on the Henry Glass blog from November 19-24 and we will draw a name to win the grand prize.

What's the grand prize? Lots of fabric, of course, and each designer will be sending you something special.

Blessings,

Leanne

AQS...Des Moines...Great to see you!!

2011-10-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
It was great to see all of you at AQS in Des Moines, many were old friends that we caught up with, and many of you are new friends we certainly treasure. Thanks for stopping by, Kaytlyn and I had so much fun. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your business and your kind words. Please keep us posted on what you like and what you are looking for. We try to keep designing new all the time, so if there is something you want and we don't have it, let us know. The following are pictures we took at the show, we sure pack a lot in a small space.

Had to put a picture in of the little man...I love having him with me in the shop, but he's a little more mobile now and not so easy to keep out of things!!

Kaytlyn and I loved seeing all of you!!

Our front door shows our A "Door" A Doodle...loved having all of you take one of them home!!

Cherish Today!

2011-07-12T08:43:00.000-07:00

I just spoke with a very dear friend from High School who recently lost her husband in a tragic car accident. My heart goes out to her in so many ways. I know we aren't to know why things happen when they do sometimes, but I do know this...in talking with her, it reminds me to "Cherish Today" what I may not have tomorrow. I want to hug my kids, call my mom, do something nice for a stranger and tell my husband I love him. I know that each day is a gift, but there are many days I don't think about that. What do we take from tragic things that happen around us...learn from them and grow. Grow closer to God, to our family and to our friends. For I know that if my dear friend Ginny had one more day with her husband, there would be so much she would want to say to him. Friends, live each day as if it were your last.
Have a Wonderful Blessed Day!!

What a Joy!!

2011-07-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
Just a quick note to say hi and to be watching for our new website. We are launching the site next week...www.thewholecountrycaboodle.com. We are so excited to have this almost done...it's been a lot of work, but thanks to Kaytlyn and Juli, the web director, we're almost there, and it's been a long time coming. We hope you enjoy it!
I wanted to send a few pictures of little Toby, our grandson. He is loving life on the boat and in grandma's shop...oh how he loves to be outside. I pray you all have a wonderful weekend and that this little man will put a smile on your face!
Blessings,
Leanne

Patchwork & Primitives!!

2011-07-06T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
We are so excited to tell you about our new retail store...coming SOON!!! My daughters, daughter-in-law and I are starting a small "Occasional Store" opened one weekend a month starting Labor Day Weekend. The name..."Patchwork & Primitives." What will we have? We will be selling The Whole Country Caboodle fabric, kits and patterns...come check them out for yourself!! Along with this, I have to explain that my girls and I are what my husband calls "American Pickers 2." We love to junk and we have been collecting for the past few months. We will be selling primitive furniture, accessories, lotions and so much more. It's our intent to provide a fun spot to come and shop, relax and simply enjoy. Below is a quick glimpse of what we have been collecting for the store. We have been busy with a power washing, painting, and just simple fun spicing up the old treasures for you to enjoy. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 1-3 to come and have some fun. Keep watching for more details to come on the blog and our new website www.thewholecountrycaboodle.com launching Monday, July 11.

New Patterns!!!

2011-05-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

It's a beautiful day here at the Caboodle and we want to show you a few more of our newest patterns. The Messenger (#335) was inspired by my youngest daughter, she is always sporting such cute bags I thought I should add one to her collection. We've added a new twist to the bag, creating an interchangeable flap so you can change the look of the bag without having to construct an entire new bag. The flaps include "Grandma's Brag Bag" "Pocket Flap" and "Star or Flower Applique." It's simple to make and great to create as a gift.


Interchangeable flaps

"Happily Ever After" (#332) has a pre-printed panel included in the pattern. It features 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. This is a great piece of scripture for those upcoming weddings you might have. The pattern includes the entire alphabet so you can add whatever name you want.
Finished size of the quilt is 28" X 43".

"God's Greatest Gift" (#331) features another pre-printed panel included in the pattern. This pattern is one that I am very partial to. It is a prayer that I wrote for my grandson, but is appropriate for any parent or grandparent to their special child. The prayer reads:
As I lay you down to sleep,
I pray my little one to guard and keep.
I pray that you won't grow up to fast,
For this precious time will have to last.
I pray for safety when away from me,
When riding your bike or climbing a tree.
I pray you'll know I loved you from the start,
You stole my breath and jump-started my heart.
I can't wait to teach you your ABC's,
I look forward to talking about the birds and the bees.
When I first saw your precious little face,
I prayed your life would be touched by grace.
As parent with child, each day I knew, My mind would be filled with thoughts of you.
I pray you'll know how much you are loved,
You truly are God's gift from above.

"Sister's Garden" (#329) was created by my daughters as a gift to their sister-in-law. They wanted to show her that she was another sister in the family. This pattern can be purchased as either a kit or a pattern. The kit (ASQ 13) comes packaged in a tin enamel mug. The kit includes the pattern, instructions, all of the fabrics and binding. The only supplies you need are the batting and backing and buttons to your choice on the yo-yo flowers. Finished size of the table topper is 25" X 25". It's so fun and easy!!

Give us a call if we can send you any of our newest patterns...we pray you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
Leanne

Highlights of Quilt Market 2011!

2011-05-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

Kaytlyn & I started our 18 hr. journey to Salt Lake City at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. With little room to spare we were off!

Audio books soon became our friend and helped make the time fly by. We spent the night in Laramie, WY, and the next morning woke up to 3 inches of snow on the ground! People probably thought we were crazy with our flip flops and light jackets!

We drove white knuckled for a few hours, praying that we would drive out of the terrible weather. After a shopping stop to stretch our legs, it was non stop to Salt Lake City! We had a wonderful week catching up with old friends and seeing so much fun and creative stuff! Set up went well, it's always a challenge to get so much packed into a 10'X10' space, but we were successful in doing so. The picture shows myself, Kaytlyn, my youngest daughter and newest TWCC employee, and Lisa Loessel, the design director that I work with at Henry Glass....love, love, love her, she does amazing things with my designs.

The fabric and new patterns were very well received, we will be posting more later to show you all of the new things. Great to be back!!
Blessings,
Leanne and Kaytlyn

To Market...To Market We Go!!

2011-05-09T16:46:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,
Wanted to give you a sneak peak of what we will be showing at Market in Salt Lake City. Kaytlyn and I are getting ready to leave tomorrow morning. We are so excited with what we have to show and what we've gotten done. "Baby and Me" and The Great "I Am" are the two newest fabric collections that we have new projects and patterns for. Timely enough, my new little grandson "Toby" is the focus of a few of the patterns. "To Grandmother's House We Will Go" is a great collection of what you will need to take your little one to visit grandpa and grandma. The tote bag, changing pad, diaper holder and binky holder are the projects you will find in this pattern. "Toby's" Treasures has the crib quilt, bumper pads and book pocket holder...so much fun using the "Baby and Me" collection. Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!! We will be in touch as soon as we get home with the rest of our new things!!

Blessings,
Leanne

I became a grandma and I love my new role!!

2011-02-10T17:01:00.000-08:00

Tobias Timothy Walsten

Greetings Friends, I pray you are all staying warm and enjoying a sunny day. We have experienced such bone-chilling temperatures here lately that I thought I would sit down and try to warm your hearts with some wonderful news. December 28, 2010, God blessed us with our first grandson, Tobias Timothy Walsten. He is so handsome. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 13.5 oz and was 21 inches long. He is so healthy and completely loved by his parents and his extended family. I simply can't put into words the joy he has brought to our lives, he is truly a gift from God. He was the inspiration behind one of my newest fabric collections "Baby and Me." Our fun new colors and whimsical characters really bring this collection to life. I invite you to visit Henry Glass Fabrics to download this new pattern. www.henryglassfabrics.com. I will have the fabric here in the shop, we're hoping, by late March.

The Winner!!

2010-12-27T18:31:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

Can't believe that Christmas has come and gone!! How was yours? We had an amazing day with family, we celebrated Jesus' birth with so much joy. Our little grandson has not arrived yet, our daughter is going in tomorrow morning to be induced, so I know I will have news very soon. I have to apologize as I have not posted the winner yet of my quilt kit. I want to thank all of you for leaving your comments, they were so sweet. The winner is Wendy from Montana. She was the first, and I think the only person to notice the snowman face in the soup that my daughter photographed. We had so much fun on the Holiday Parade...it was fun to see all of the creative projects. As you probably observed, I am not the most consistent blogger, but will try to get better at it in the upcoming year. I pray you are all doing well and thank you again for your comments and kind words!!
Blessings,

Leanne

P.S. the Snowman kit is not on my website yet, we are going to be rebuilding a new site, so we will keep you posted. If you want more information for now, please give me a call!!

There's no clean-up on this Parade!!

2010-12-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

Pam and Janet from www.buggybarnquilts.blogspot.com

Hi Girls,
Most Parades provide a "pooper scooper", but none needed on this route!! What an amazing ride we have been on. I have been on the other designers blogs, and oh my goodness, what a priviledge it is to be with such talented ladies. There will be fun projects to be made in the days ahead.
Pam and Janet from Buggy Barn are on the route today. I want to say a huge "Thank you" to them. They are the reason that I am designing with Henry Glass. They have a wonderful quilt shop on their farm, mom and I visited them on our way home from Portland one year. It truly is an old buggy barn, but filled with beautiful fabrics.

Kim Diehl of Kim Diehl Designs

And make sure you visit Kim Diehl. A very talented lady. This last day of the Holiday Parade I would like to say thank you to the other designers for taking part of a wonderful journey. I would also like to thank the bloggers. Your are a very "Special" group of people. I'm perhaps not completely converted as a blogger, but I can see how this can be addicting. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Happy 6th Day!

2010-12-06T09:27:00.000-08:00

My daughter Kaytlyn and I

Happy Sixth day on the Holiday Parade!! I can’t tell you how much I have learned in the past few weeks…who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!!! Well, truth be known, if it weren’t for my daughter Kaytlyn, I probably wouldn’t be doing this. She has joined the business, and with her came some amazing abilities that I did not have…one being the knowledge of even figuring out how to do a blog. So with that, I want to say a huge “thank you” to her. She is a very talented young women and I want you to be watching for some of her things down the road, maybe with a little pushing from mom!!!

I’m excited to show you our Holiday project. We have done two adorable Snowman gift bags out of our “Let Us Adore Him” fabric collection. They are fun and easy, and make the wrapping as exciting to get as the gift inside.

Click here to download the free Pattern for the Gift Bags!

The bag with the box pleat has a beer bread kit inside. I’m not a big Holiday baker, but we love soup and bread on those cold winter days. I know you can buy those box mixes of the beer bread, but this is so much cheaper and so easy. We’ve included our Beer Bread and Grandma’s Dump Soup recipe's to add to your collection! Click here to download the recipes (they are ready to be printed and cut out)!

We don’t have a lot of tradition, but I would say the one thing we try to maintain is “Simplicity”. We like to sit back and really enjoy the Holiday season, and with these two recipes, it can’t help but be simple. It’s my prayer for you that you find “Simplicity” this Holiday season. Take some time to really focus on “The Reason for the Season”. I am so proud of our children, they stopped giving gifts to one another several years ago. Instead, they give gifts to a family from our community. They have so much fun going out and picking out things they think the children would like. They do it completely anonymously, but totally from the heart. I pray that you will all find it in your heart to give to someone less fortunate than you. It gives new meaning to holiday giving. Merry Christmas dear holiday bloggers and may the Spirit of Christmas find you wherever you are!!

Blessings,

Leanne

Oh yes, my special word for the day is “Christmas Carol”!! My favorite Christmas Carol is Silent Night how about you?

Make a comment on our blog to be eligible for our Holiday Blog Give-Away. It is one of our There’s “Snow” Place Like Home quilt kits.

Be sure to visit Dana Brooks of Lazy Daisy Cottage when you leave here to get your free pattern! Don't forget to collect the special word!

The day is passing & I almost missed the parade!

2010-12-05T20:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

I'm so sorry, the day is almost over and I have not been able to get the post for the days "Parade Route Designers". I'm sure you've probably seen them by now, but if not, make sure to visit Brenda Pinnick and Chelsea Anderson. There pics and post info is listed, so make sure to get their free patterns and don't forget to find their special words. Have a wonderful night, and I'll see you tomorrow. Speaking of that, Dana Brooks and I will be the designers to look for, so check out our free patterns as well as a couple of simple recipes from me...we think you will like them!!

Chelsea Anderson of pinkfigdesign

Brenda Pinnick of Brenda Pinnick designs

Blessings,

Leanne

My parade route has turned white!

2010-12-04T15:16:00.000-08:00

Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup

As I sit and look outside at about 4" of fresh white snow that we received over night, it appears that the parade route in Iowa is starting to look a little more like Christmas. With only 21 more shopping days until the big day, I think I best either get going to the stores, or get my machine humming a little faster. At any rate, it's coming and I better get going. I hope you are all having a good time as you follow along the route and visit the different designers. Today, you need to visit Laurie Bird, Barbara Jones and Lizzie B. Have a good time as you look for their special words and download their fun projects.
Tomorrow, be looking for Chelsea Anderson and Brenda Pinnick.

Laurie Bird of

Rose Cottage Quilts

Liz and Beth Hawkins of
Lizzie B Cre8ive

Have a great time on your parade route today, I've looked at all of the projects and oh my, do they look like a lot of fun. See you tomorrow!!

Blessings,

Leanne

Finding something sweet

2010-12-03T09:11:00.000-08:00

There's "Snow" Place Like Home!

I don't know about you, but in Iowa, a good old fashioned Parade provides lots of candy...something for the sweet tooth. Thinking of this, it makes me think of all the "Sweet" things in my life. My family, faith, friends, my work...I love what I do, and of course my home. I love where I live. We are nestled out in the country, overlooking a beautiful little lake. Our leaves are gone now and the ice has moved in, but it's home, and there is no place like it. What a blessing to be able to design in such a wonderful place. God is good, and He has provided so much for us. I wanted to share one of my latest patterns...There's "Snow" Place like Home! This fun-loving snowman will warm the hearts of all who enter your home this winter season. It measures 39" X 48" and can be purchased as either a pattern or a kit (our kits do include the pattern). Let us know if we can send one of these adorable guys to you...He's pretty "sweet" and he'll warm your home.

Who's on the Parade route today...

Look up Jacquelynne Steves and Jill Finlay and see what they have to offer you (don't forget to find the special word)!!

Blessings,
Leanne

Continue on the Parade route - Day 2

2010-12-02T13:05:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that today your designers to visit are...

Amy Hamberlin, Carrie Nelson and Kari Ramsey

Don’t forget to collect the special words from each designer to have a chance at the Grand Prize!

For those of you who are printing off copies of each designer’s pattern, I have put the link below for you to download the cover Jill designed for the Blog Hop. Feel free to print it off to keep all of your projects neat and organized together!

Download the pdf file here - Blog Hop Projects Cover

The Parade Has Begun!!!

2010-12-01T15:00:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends!! Let the Parade Begin!! How fun is it to be able to find new patterns...for FREE!!! Tomorrow, you will want to visit Amy Hamberlin, Carrie Nelson and Kari Ramsey, and remember to look for the special words so you can enter on the final day!! I don't know about you, but my life has been running at full speed lately. Sometimes we simply need permission to simply slow down. Not that I can do that for you, but remember, you are the only person that can do that for you. Don't get so bogged down in everything you do that you forget to enjoy the meaning of the Season...believe me, I am telling this to myself, it just seemed more real if I wrote it down. I had an amazing conversation with a new friend today and I was reminded to slow down and appreciate the small things in life...a simple conversation. Have a wonderful day and remember to spend some time in reflection and prayer...it will keep you grounded and focused on what is important!!

Blessings,
Leanne

The Parade is HERE!

2010-11-30T17:26:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends...The Holiday Project Parade is about to begin!!! Starting tomorrow, you can visit your favorite Henry Glass Designer's blog to get going on this amazing parade ride. When you visit each of the blogs listed for the day, you will receive free projects from each designer. Download the files...FREE!!!
Leave a comment on her blog and let her know how if you are enjoying the parade route. We know you will.

How do I enter to win the grand prize? Collect the clue words from each site you visit. You must visit all 21 sites and collect all 21 clue words. At the end of the parade, visit the Henry Glass website and enter to win the grand prize giveaway. Doesn't this sound like a lot of fun, I wish I could enter!!!
What is the grand prize? The winner will receive a prize from each and every one of the designers in addition to a fantastic prize from Henry Glass!!! That means you will get 22 presents in the mail...Christmas will come early!!!

When do you start...DECEMBER 1!!!
Who do I start with...Linda Lum DeBono, Heather Mulder Peterson and Mary Ellen Von Holt.
Have a wonderful time on the fantastic "Parade Route" and remember to find your clues so you can enter in the contest!
Blessings,
Leanne

I Ate Too Much!!

2010-11-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

So how was your Thanksgiving? I ate too much, but that's what Monday mornings are for...starting the diet!! We had a wonderful time with our family...little baby Walsten is still kicking strong, so will keep you posted on his arrival.
I wanted to remind all of my TWCC friends that the Henry Glass Designers Holiday Parade will be starting this Wednesday!! Keep watching. There will be lots to learn and lots to see. Free projects will be posted every day, so looking forward to keeping in touch with you. Hope all is well with all of you,
Blessings,
Leanne

Counting Blessings

2010-11-24T08:57:00.000-08:00

As the wind blows, and Winter peaks it's blustery head around the corner of a gorgeous Fall, I think about the previous Winters that I have been a part of. Snowball fights, snow forts, sledding down the neighbors hill, ice fishing with my Dad, baking cookies with Mom...the list goes on. I am reminded that my blessings stretch so much further than the now, they are a little more obvious. I am so thankful to be raised in a family that put faith and family first. For grandparents who loved us and encouraged us to go to church and gather later with loving relatives. God is so good. This time of year there seems to be a lot of reflecting...probably should do it all through the year.
I want to say that I am also very grateful to be working with a fabric company that has allowed me to share my talents with others on cloth. Henry Glass was an answer to prayer. They came along at a time when I thought I was done designing fabric...and I am so glad that God saw different. So with that, I want to let you know how much you mean to me...Henry Glass Fabrics and Lisa Loessel, you are the best!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you1!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families,
Leanne

P.S. Be watching as coming soon, other designers, as well as myself, will be participating in a Henry Glass Designers Project Parade...so much fun!!! Stayed tuned for more details!!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

2010-11-23T15:29:00.000-08:00

Where has November gone? As I get ready for our family to come on Thanksgiving, I am reminded of what is to come...yes, the obvious of the normal Holiday hub-bub, but most importantly the celebration of the birth of a king. Yes, Jesus is the true reason we are celebrating Christmas. But for us this year, we have another little man that we can't wait to meet...our first grandchild...a little boy due Christmas Eve!! What a gift. I am new to this blogging thing, and at the risk of sounding like a prideful soon-to-be grandma, I can't help but be so incredibly thankful for all the gifts that God has given my husband and I. I also want all of you to know how thankful I am for all that you have done to support my business over the past 18 years. God Bless you and your families on this special holiday...I will keep you posted on our new arrival!!

Blessings,
Leanne

Welcome!

2010-11-04T17:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Whole Country Caboodle. We are so happy you stopped by.

Blessings,
Leanne