Barn Doors, Wagon Wheels, and Quilts

It's almost the middle of January

and I'm finally getting back into the swing of things

after the craziness of the holidays.

It's been six weeks since my last blog post

and I've been one busy girl.

I've been chatting it up on Facebook,

but have neglected the blog for a bit.

Now I'm back

and ready to start the new year.

Over Christmas break,

I was introduced to a new friend.

He's an Amish farmer and a rather nice guy.

As part of his work,

he deconstructs barns.

We've struck up a friendship

and I've taken photos of some of his items to list in our local Facebook swap group.

Along the way,

I've been fortunate to acquire some great new items from his finds.

More blue jars,

like the ones in the photo below,

these are the oldest of the blue jars,

handblown, slope shouldered, ground rim.

A few more of the old blue jars

Ball Perfect Mason

A small barn door,

probably from a loft.

It's been added to my Etsy shop.

An old wagon gate

I think this is going to have some hooks added

and made into a coat rack.

Steel wagon wheels

My ideal use for them?

Hanging from the ceiling and converting to a chandelier.

Unfortunately, that won't be happening,

but a girl can dream.

I found this incredible quilt.

Plans for it are still uncertain.

I have too many ideas for it

and need to narrow down the options.

EDITED:

This quilt is now for sale.

You can find it listed here.

 

Pretty quilt blocks,

which I found at the antique mall.

The blocks will also be added to my shop.

 A vintage animal comforter

with the animal blocks hand painted.

The images were from iron on transfers,

then embellished with paint.

It was just too cute to pass up.

I've been itching to go to an auction so bad!

There are so few auctions here in wintertime.

A multiple estate auction is scheduled in two weeks,

so it's time to get busy,

organize what I have,

list the items in my shop,

and make way for more.