Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL of my friends

Marty and I thank you for allowing us to host you

at the Homestead Cabin Retreat and here on this blog.

Enjoy this holiday season with your family and friends.

Patsy and Marty

**I'm having trouble being able to change some entries on my calendar from my website.

Jan 22 has a pending hold on the 4 remaining spots.

Feb 12th has 2 Openings yet

Winter and Hunting Leftovers

The birds were loving what Marty put out for them. When all was said and done we had about 14" of snow. More 'after' photos later. These were all 'during'.
Juice was in his favorite spot on the couch in his favorite position.
Polly was catching what little sunlight there was coming in between snowflakes.
Maxi found a cozy spot while the snow piled up outside.
I finally got the last of the Venison meat canned.

This is my favorite pic. They keep a log book or journal of the hunting so I started the long overdue tradition of a group hunting photo.

Last group for 2009

The group photo in two shots. I wanted to get in the pics this time since I was a 'guest' too. What a FUN group. I'll let you just keep guessing about the reason behind the location of the group photo. It's a first! You had to be there. :D

If you line up enough rulers........ it just might reach.

Carol and Lisa cooking up a storm in the kitchen for this 'PotLuck' weekend. Everyone brought just wonderfully tasty food. All promising to share recipes. Each group of friends prepares just one meal.

The pile of half squares are a sneak peek of Primitive Gathering's new book they are working on. A very early peek It will be available at the Rosemont Quilt show in 2010.








I was mesmerized by Carol's exquisite workmanship on this wool crazy patch.



Some of the cuty pincushions I seen around the tables.



I (Patsy) make such a mess when I sew. I clip and trim directly to the floor. Always have. I think it is easier to sweep up after than to take the time to hit the wastebasket.