Help Us Save the Kitties

One of Patti's goal this year is to rescue a colony of cats that has been "over populated". We have healthy cats of every size and color. Please click on the "Love Our Kitties" tab for more pictures and information.

New patterns by Homespun from the Heart

In our Handmade in the USA Wholesale room, we've been running a theme - It's Raining Cats & Dogs. So many requests come in for cat and dog items that we decided to play on a theme! Cindy Markovcy, owner of Homespun from the Heart, supplied us with some cat and dog dolls and tree toppers, ornies and some other handmades. She has published 3 new patterns from some of those items - so if you would like to make your own, you can buy these patterns in "e" or printed format on her website.

This one is for Raggedy Ann or Andy finish plus 4 different pets, 2 dogs and 2 cats:

She also released the cat and dog tree toppers with ornies into 2 patterns (and, for a limited time, you can buy both at a discount on her website):

If you are a pet-lover like so many of us out there and love to sew, these patterns are a great way to get started on some Christmas gifts! You can get them at www.HomespunFromTheHeart.com today!

Our Spring Yard Sale

Yes, it looks like Spring has arrived at last! We are getting things together for the annual spring yard sale. It will be Monday May 30th from 8 a.m. til???
If you are thinking of setting up to sell, now is the time to call Patti to reserve your space.
I'll get some pre-view picture up here in a couple of weeks.
Mean time.... Happy Mothers Day to all you :)
Hugz, Ree

Carrot Cake - Easter Dessert

Here's Patti's favorite best ever Carrot Cake Recipe. Handed down from mothers to daughters in Lancaster County.

Carrot Cake
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup flour
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 can crushed pineapple ( do NOT drain)
Mix thoroughly. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins.
Cool and top with cream cheese icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

1 - 8oz. package of cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Beat well.

Happy Springtime from Cottontail

Here is Cindy's Mouse of the month for April...Mr P Cottontail.
I had time to take a few pictures this past week

Some great Easter yard stakes.

Lots of gray agate....

and look at this bowl and spoon rack that Daryl made.

"Lucky" wishes you a Happy Saint Patricks Day

Handmade in the USA, Cindy Markovcy Of Homespun From The Heart has recently started a new series "Mouse of The Month Club" here at the shop. "Lucky" is the March Mouse.

Is he adorable or what? We have been taking orders and Cindy is catching up quickly. Wait til you see April's Peter "Cottontail". I'll be posting him about the end of this month...stay tuned.

Ready For Spring!

We are back to our normal hours Monday thru Saturday 9-5. Come by for a visit and see whats new to chase away all the winter blues.