Free Glasses Offer

A few weeks ago I was contacted by FIRMOO a Global Online Optical Store.  

I was asked to pick out a pair of glasses and try them out then write a review. 

This is my first product review.  

So exciting!!! 

 

I choose this really cute pair of Burgundy glasses. 

Click HERE for the spec info.  

 

I really like the way they fit and the color is great.  

They arrived quickly and were an easy company to order from. 

The glasses came with a hard case, a soft case, cleaning cloth and a tool kit. 

The best part is FIRMOO is offering you a free pair of glasses all you have to pay is shipping.  

They have a wide variety of glasses and sunglasses.  

Click HERE to order your free glasses! 

Cherilyn

This is a sponsored post however the opinions are my own.

WIP...Scrappy Trip Around the World

Jumped on board and loving it!!! 

Scrappy Trip Around the World  

I have admired all the pretty Scrappy Trips on blogs and on Pinterest.  

Here is the link for the Tutorial from Quiltville's Quips & Snips.

 

This fall I cleaned out and organized all my scraps and have been looking for a project to make with them.

Mine are truly scraps that I have had for years
 and just didn't fit in any other project.  

It's so exciting to see how the different blocks come together!  

Even the uglies look good in this quilt.  

Please excuse the threads. It has been so dark this past week, I had to grab and shot before the sun disappeared!

 I am only using scraps from my stash and trying to get the darkest color to run down the center of each block. 

To speed up the process a little I cut the strips 2 1/2 inches by the length of the scrap.  Most scraps are less than a fat quarter.  Then stitched them together and sub cut them.  I am left with 2 1/2 inch squares to use in another scrappy project. 

Happy Work in Progress Wednesday!

 Cherilyn

Link Parties:
http://www.freshlypieced.com/

Adventures in the snow

It is WARM today!!! 

If you consider 30 degrees warm, I guess it is all relative when the past week has been in the single digits! 

Our youngest farm boys had cabin fever and

 so did I.  

So I left the pile of laundry on the couch and the hundred other things I need to do today. 

Instead bundled up to go exploring with the boys. 

First we checked out the pond and dock.

My sweet Farmer and Kids built it this fall. 

I can just picture warm summer afternoons fishing and swimming in the pond!

Next we went out in the berry field.  

Rows and Rows of dormant Raspberry and Blackberry plants.  

It is hard to believe that a few short months ago these were lush green bushes full of blackberries and raspberries.

While in the field we found tracks.  

Oh how exciting this was for the boys!

We followed the tracks all over the field. 

They guessed that it might be a skunk, bear, coyote, mole, mouse, rat or rabbit.

I think might be possum tracks.  

I am not an expert, but I did see a possum the other day.

They needed a closer look. 

It was so cute to see them try and figure out what animal it might be.

This was a much needed break. 

We all need to make time to play and enjoy the world around us. 

I love exploring the farm with my little farmer boys.  

 Don't they look sweet?  

What you can't see are the snowballs they threw at me right after I took this picture.  

Sure love these little guys!

 Cherilyn

Link Parties:
 http://www.trueaimeducation.com/
 http://www.parentteachplay.com/great-book-lists-for-kids/

FARMtastic Friday's Fabulous Pinterest Finds...

Welcome to FARMtastic Friday!  

 This weeks Pinterest Spotlights.

The photos link directly back to the original source. 
Just click on the Source link below the photos. 

Farm Girl
I love this vintage poster.  It is time for us to order our new chicks so that we will have eggs this summer. I am so excited! Last year we drove to the Hatchery to pick up our sweet little chicks.  We like to get traditional breeds and have raised Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks.  I really would like to get some Buff Orpingtons this year.

Source

Vintage
I love vintage Pyrex.  It is beautiful and functional.  This link is way fun.  It spotlights lots of different Pyrex collections. I spotted new patterns and colors that I will now be on lookout for. 

Source

Breads
This Cinnamon Roll Cake is soooo good. I have seen several recipes for this but this is the one I like to make and was one of my first Pins.  We love to make this on cold winter mornings.  It is so yummy with a big cup of Hot Chocolate!

Source

Sewing
This is such a sweet little coin purse and key fob.  They best part of this pin is the tutorial!  Step by step pictures and instructions.  I think I need to make a few of these for quick gifts!

Source

Valentine's Day
This is so cute and so simple. 

Source

Visit these fabulous sites and stop by my Pinterest boards for more Pinspiration!

Have a FARMtastic Friday!

Cherilyn

Cottage Charm Valentine Garland Tutorial

 I have seen so many super cute Valentine garlands using everything from old books to simple hearts sewn together.  

I knew I wanted to make one to brighten up our little farmhouse!

I raided my stash and came up with this!

I love the aqua jumbo ric rac and the little lace appliques they really add to the cottage charm.  

Would you like to make one?  

You will need:

 1 1/2 yards of Jumbo Ric Rac

6 red felt hearts

4 pink felt hearts

7 lace appliques 

White embroidery floss

 (Fray check optional)

1. Stitch the lace on 3 red hearts and 4 pink hearts.

 

2.  Place your hearts with lace on top of the ric rac and layer another heart of the same color on the back.  With the rick rack  in the middle. Pin in place.

 

3.  Stitch around the hearts using 3 strands of white embroidery floss.

4.  Use a little Fray Check to keep the ends of the ric rac from unraveling or you can fold over the ends and stitch.  

5.  Hang and enjoy your super cute Cottage Charm Valentine Garland!

This will match perfectly with my Candy Heart Tablerunner 

(Click here for Tutorial)

and Sugar Cookie Pillow!

(Click here to buy a kit only one left)

Cherilyn

Link Parties:
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/
http://www.sew-much-ado.com/
http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/
http://www.southernlovely.com/

FARMtastic Friday's Fabulous Pinterest Finds

Welcome to FARMtastic Friday!  

 I will be spotlighting fabulous Pinterest finds.  

These link directly back to the original source.  

Farm Girl

I loved this article!  

Keeping chickens in the winter can be a challenge.

Source: Cold Weather Chickens

For the Farmhouse

I have a few empty window sashes in the barn.  

Can't wait to try this!

Source: Old Window Chalk board

Quilt Inspiration

I started a one of these this week!  

I am way nervous using just my scraps.  

I'll post pics next week.  

Aren't these scraps just lovely!

Source: Scrappy Trip Around the World

Main Dish

I love love love Cafe Rio, but it is hard to get in Ohio!  

I am so excited to try this recipe!

Source: Your Homebased Mom

Sweet Treat

Isn't this a pretty treat for Valentine's Day?

Source: Valentine Bark

Visit these fabulous sites and stop by my Pinterest boards for more inspiration!

Have a FARMtastic Friday!

Cherilyn

Sugar Cookie Pillow

I love cookies!  

Especially sugar cookies with lots of yummy frosting.  

 

This little pillow is the calorie free version!
 Ha Ha! 

When I was sewing this sweet pillow I thought of my Grandmother.  The ric rac reminds me of a pillow on her couch, the pom poms remind me of her kitchen curtains and the fabric looks like her aprons.

 

 Wouldn't it look sweet sitting on a bench, chair, bed or shelf.
Perfect for Valentine's Day or all year.

This pillow is quick and easy to make. 

I have kits available in my new Etsy Store. 

Click on the link to visit my store:
A Farm Wife's Cottage

 I am excited to now have a way to share some of our farm made 
home decor, toys, quilts, gifts, kits and patterns. 

This kit includes: Pattern, quilt quality fabric, super cute pom pom trim, ric rac, embroidery floss and Ecofi felt hearts 
(Ecofi is made in the USA from recycled water bottles)

Wouldn't this sweet sugar cookie pillow add some cottage charm to any room?

Cherilyn

Link Parties:

http://www.creationsbykara.com/

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20Round%20Tuit
http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
http://www.sew-much-ado.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2013/01/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-130
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/01/transformation-thursday-no-186.html