Let’s start with the projects:






Yesterday Hazel got rats #51 and 52! This morning I got 4 guineas who are known to kill rats. Just one more possible solution to my problem.

This is my pretty barn.

This is the southwest corner where the wind has blown off the fascia board. The construction company was here early this morning to take pictures of what they’ll need to fix it. Always something.

Tim’s corn is up!

Around the barn this morning-


Here’s another project – the pond needs to be dug out again – ugh.

Has anyone seen this aerial farm picture? I know I’ve seen this before and really studied it but I don’t know where. When I saw it at the thrift store for $5.00 I had to buy it. Any info is appreciated.

Here are two more $5.00 patterns – several patriotic holidays coming up.
Star pincushion

Flag tablerunner

Send cash or check to Country Threads, 2345 Palm Ave. Garner, IA 50438. Each pattern is $5.00 and I would so appreciate a SASE or at the very least an address label so I don’t have to write out the envelope. These are simple one sheet patterns with no color photo – you should save the color photos posted here. Please make note of these patterns now – save them or put them in a folder – whatever – because I won’t necessarily post them again and they are not in the online store.
I’m off to the cemetery with flowers to put on Mom and Dad’s graves. I’ll bet you’re doing the same.