Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
In the Studio at 1840 Farm
Here’s what we’re working on in the 1840 Farm Studio. Click on a photo to enlarge.
Another Trick or Treat Tote Basket is taking shape at the sewing machine this morning...
Take a look at what's first in line at the sewing machine this morning. Isn't this a lovely combination of fabrics?
This Easter Basket is ready to hold all sorts of holiday goodies. It's perfectly sized for chocolate bunnies and treats or Easter eggs for the table or an egg hunt. I can't wait to send it off to be a part of someone's Easter celebration for years to come
The basket I started this morning turned out beautifully. I just love this bright blue fabric paired with orange, brown and tan.
It's time to pack up a few orders and send this lovely assortment of baskets on their journey to their new homes. If you placed an order from our shop during the last week, you just might see your basket in this photo!
There's something so wonderful about watching a custom basket take shape. It's magical to see your ideas come together in such a beautiful way!
I love how these colors and patterns are coming together, don't you?
Yesterday, I asked if you were ready for our Holiday Collection to start filling up The 1840 Farm Mercantile Shop on Etsy. You answered with a resounding yes. So, here I am settled in at the sewing machine stitching up baskets to do just that. Stay tuned
Often, I struggle with condensing my thoughts into a concise statement. That was certainly the case when I was working to create a special tag for the baskets in our new Handmade & Heartfelt Collection. These baskets will have a theme and raise money fo
We're in for another gloomy day outside, but my view at the sewing machine is especially lovely this morning!
I just added our first 1840 Farm Paper & Ink Collection listings to our Etsy Shop. I'm so excited about these items because they allow me to indulge my love of drawing, designing, and working with paper. I love working with paper every bit as much as I
Do you remember our Farmhouse Style wine trivets from last year's holiday season? This year, we've added a length of handwrapped fabric coil to use as a drip collar. These sets make great hostess gifts and are also perfect for shipping as they are lightwe
In between stitching up Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Baskets, I'm making a few baskets for our Etsy Shop. I just added this little purple egg basket to our shop. Purple is always our most requested fabric color, so I'll be sure to have a few more purple
The scenery at my sewing machine is particularly lovely this morning!
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon stitching up Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Baskets. These two are ready to send on their journey to their new homes. With any luck, I can stitch up a few more today to join them! #1840farm #farmhousestyle #fabric #heart #b
During the next week, The 1840 Farm Mercantile Shop will be getting ready for fall. I'm not in any hurry for summer to come to an end. I plan to enjoy every last moment of summer. Many of you have already requested baskets in fall colors. It won't be lo
A Large Table Basket is starting to take shape at the sewing machine... #1840farm #farmhousestyle #basket #fabric #sew #handmade #repurposed #etsyshop
I just added Small Egg Basket #0455 to our shop. While our round baskets are most commonly used for collecting fresh eggs, this one seems perfectly suited for displaying seasonal apples, pumpkins, or candy. It would also be a fabulous trick or treat bas
Working with these bright fabrics is helping me forget that there's more snow on the way tonight and tomorrow!
I just added Small Table Basket #0460 to our shop. This one combines beautiful fall colors in browns, orange, green, and eggplant. I think that it would be lovely on a Thanksgiving table. That makes four new baskets added to our shop today. I'm read
These baskets were all shipped out during the last few days. Five of them were holiday baskets, the last of them for the year. Don't worry, we'll bring them back again next year. Until then, we'll keep stitching and sharing new baskets with you. We just
Let's see how many baskets I can make appear before the end of the day. Let's get sewing! #1840farm #fabric #basket #handmade #sew #etsyshop
This beautiful collection of baskets are headed to the post office this morning. I am hoping that these ten orders will get out ahead of our impending storm so that they can begin their journey to our customers. I have my fingers crossed that they won't g
Today's basket is a beauty if I do say so myself!
This beautiful Large Tote Basket is in the works at my sewing machine this morning. I love the bright punch of color that the blue fabric brings to this basket. Stay tuned for photos of the finished tote!
I have been busy designing our 1840 Farmhouse Style Fall Placesetting Table Basket Set. Five of the six baskets are finished with one more on the way by the end of the day. Then they'll be added to our shop and I'll share the listing with you here on o
I am hoping to spend some quality time at the sewing machine this morning. When I do, I'll be sure to share plenty of photos with you. I hope that you're ready for a steady stream of fabric baskets in your newsfeed. But first, coffee and a few thank yo
Before I can start my pie baking, there's a bit of sewing to do. This egg basket will be coming to our shop tomorrow morning if I can finish it up this evening. I have my fingers crossed because it's shaping up to be a beauty! #1840farm #fabric #egg #bas
I just started working with this beautiful combination of fall colored fabrics. I love how they are coming together. Now I just need to decide if I should make an Egg Basket or a Table Basket for our shop. I'm hoping that you will help me make the decisi
I'm at the sewing machine bright and early this morning. I hope that you're ready for a steady stream of basket photos in your newsfeed today! #1840farm #FarmhouseStyle #basket #fabric #sew #handmade #repurposed #EtsyShop
I'm going to step out of the farmhouse kitchen to stitch up an egg basket for our shop. So far, I love how these jewel tones are coming together!
FREE handmade 1840 Farm Paper & Ink Card with Every Order! I added the first group of 1840 Farm Paper & Ink Collection listings to our Etsy Shop yesterday. I'm so excited about these items because they allow me to indulge my love of drawing, designing,
I just added Small Table Basket #0448 to our shop. I love this combination of fabrics in chocolate brown, sage green, cinnamon, wisteria, and tan with just a touch of buttercup yellow. This basket has two contrasting colors of stitching with sage green
Our latest crop of handmade wool dryer balls is finished with the felting process. I'll be making the matching baskets today so that I can send them on their way to you! #1840farm #farmhousestyle #handmade #wool #fiber #felted #dryerball #etsy #etsyshop
This morning, I am working on the drawings for the next batch of fabrics, recipe cards, and greeting cards. Bushel baskets, apples, pears, and pumpkins will all be doing their part to help celebrate the season. I am hoping that this cappuccino will help
This color combination had been very popular this week. I better make another basket!
I have spent my morning prepping these fabrics to work on a jumbo market tote basket. I just love these pink and green solids and patterns together. I can't wait to see the basket start to take shape! #1840farm #fabric #handmade #basket #pink #green #ets
The first basket of February is a very colorful one. I just added it to our shop and can't wait to hear what you think of it! www.1840farm.etsy.com
Our End of the Year Sale is still going on strong in our Etsy Shop. There are three items in stock and ready to ship that have been marked down by more than 25%! Selling these beautiful Fall items at such an extreme discount will make room for our Sprin
This color combination was very popular last weekend. Baskets were selling before I could even finish them! So, let's start this weekend off in the same way as last weekend. Here's what I'm working on at the sewing machine right now...