Jolly Holiday Party: Day 3

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

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

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!!

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!

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!!

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!!

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.