Wednesday, August 21, 2013

peace and plenty & a simple life indeed~





The Fall 2013 issue of  A Simple Life has arrived at last!

and what a beautiful issue it is~

filled with wonderful articles, stories and beautiful photos~

as well as my essay,

~the Old Chair~

you can order your own issue or subscribe to
A Simple Life magazine
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My lovely Peace and Plenty sampler was stitched by me using one of the wonderful sampler designs designed by folk artist and needlework artist

Lori Brechlin of Notforgotten Farm

I absolutely love it~
it's folky and early, like all of Lori's wonderful designs & just right for our old farmhouse here on
Deerfield Farm~


Enjoy!
 


8 comments:

Lori from Notforgotten Farm said...

SO goode to see you posting again Mistress Crocker ~ Looking forward to reading my magazine and seeing your article ~ and how very sweet to use my sampler design in your posting ~
Blessed be!
Lori

Heather said...

What a beautiful sampler! I always wish I had the patience to complete those :)
Congrats on the article too, I'll have to watch for that magazine!~

Home In New England said...

Christine, Your article was a beautiful compliment to this wonderful magazine!
Blessings,
Bonnie
Home In New England

Christine Crocker said...

dear Lori~
stitching away on your sampler is such a peaceful and serene way to spend an hour or two~ I thoroughly enjoyed it!
our little old farmhouse thanks you, too, as she is very proud to have it displayed on her walls~ Enjoy your new issue of "A Simple Life"~
Christe'

Christine Crocker said...

dear Heather,
oh my goodness, thank you, Heather, for your lovely compliment!
I do think, though, that knitting a sweet little sweater for the new little man in your life is much more patience consuming! I know you could do this with your eyes closed!
You can find A Simple Life in shops listed on their website or order it directly from them. Just follow the link on my post today.

take good care,
I look forward to hearing more about the wee sweater you're knitting~ I love the colors!
xo, Christe'

Christine Crocker said...

oh my, Thank you dear Bonnie,
for such a lovely compliment about my article for Autumn ~

Your photos are so lovely and how they make me homesick for New England~
love,
Christine

Barbara said...

Loved the story about the wonderful old chair. We all have a special 'old something' that we cherish,but couldn't put into words, as you always do.I am a sampler fancy too and love the one you did. It's so touching to the heart. The dollies all send their love.
Hugs...Barbara

The French Bear said...

I love your work Christine, I have followed your work over many years...I still remember the first article I read about your work, I was smitten!!! How I would love to have a doll hand created by you!!!
The magazine is a must buy, love Lori's stitching too!
Hugs,
Margaret B
xx