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 patchwork basket is in the works.
Let's make the third basket something bright and cheery!
Hmm. Where should I begin?
Our Thanksgiving table items are coming along nicely if I do say so myself. I even discovered that our handwrapped fabric coil makes a lovely napkin ring. I hope that you like it as much as I do!
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
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
I am planning to work on a fresh crop of baskets, trivets, and coasters for our shop this weekend. Is there something specific you're hoping to see me add? Let me know what's on your wish list by leaving me a comment and I will do my best to stitch it
Yesterday, I invited you to nominate your favorite charity to be the recipient of our first event dubbed “The 1840 Farm Community Gives Back”. I loved reading your suggestions and comments. The charity that received the most nominations and votes was S
Part of my motivation for reimagining my studio space was to reorganize our fabric stash and find room for additional storage bins. I often tell people that we have a rainbow of fabrics on hand. Today, I thought that I would show you that fabric rainbow.
I just added this Small Egg Basket to our shop. I love this earthy combination of colors in cinnamon, sage, buttercup, and eggplant. I hope that you like it as much as I do! www.1840farm.etsy.com
This is a lovely way to begin my Friday morning!
Sometimes, a collection of fabric is even more beautiful than I had hoped. This is one of those times. Aren't these colors and patterns fabulous?
Working with one of my favorite color combinations is a nice way to start the week!
I'm stitching up the last of our Halloween Collection this morning. I'll be adding these baskets to the shop today and tomorrow before moving on to making items to decorate your Thanksgiving tables. Stay tuned for photos!
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
Not a creature was stirring, not even Penny Lane. She's too busy napping while we start working on this beautiful purple custom egg basket. In fact, she's snoring while I share this photo with you right now! #1840farm #fabric #handmade #egg #basket #etsy
It can snow and winter on all it wants to outside. I plan on channeling my love of spring right up until it finally arrives! You'll find the link to our shop on our profile if you'd like to take a closer look.
It's probably no surprise that this is what we're working on tonight. Valentine's Day, here we come! #1840farm #fabric #valentine #valentinesday
Working with these fabrics guarantees that my morning will start off on the right foot. Aren't they just lovely together? #fabric
Another Trick or Treat Tote Basket is taking shape at the sewing machine this morning...
Remember the Medium Egg Basket that I promised to add to our shop before the end of the day? Here it is. This is one of our patchwork baskets made from pieces of past basket projects. This patchwork basket was made using pieces from six other baskets
I am at the sewing machine stitching up several Farmhouse Style Mason Jar Vase Kits this morning. They'll be coming to the shop this week in a rainbow of colors, so stay tuned!
All this talk about Home Ec on our Facebook page made me want to find time to settle in at the sewing machine. There's something about the hum of its motor and working with my hands that sets my day off in the right direction. I'll be finishing this egg
I have been working on a lot of fall themed baskets lately. This brightly custom basket is such a nice change of pace this morning. There may be raindrops falling outside, but it's bright and cheery at the sewing machine!
I am putting the finishing touches on the Etsy listings for our new Farmhouse Style Mason Jar Vase Kits. These will be ready to ship next week, so stay tuned for more information and links to the listings!
It's no wonder that I love working with our customers to make custom baskets: you come up with the most beautiful color combinations! I love this collection of fabrics and can't wait to make another basket using them. What would you like to see me make
There's something about the combination of red, brown, and yellow in this table basket that I absolutely love. Wouldn't it be perfect on a Thanksgiving table? www.etsy.com/shop/1840Farm
This combination of fabrics is shaping up to be even more beautiful than I had hoped. I just love how this basket is coming together, don't you?
Let the Halloween Collection begin!
I find that you just can't go wrong with polka dots and gingham!
Take a look at what's first in line at the sewing machine this morning. Isn't this a lovely combination of fabrics?
I like the way this egg basket is coming together. I hope that you like it as much as I do!
Working with these fabrics seems like a good way to spend a rainy Saturday. I love how this basket is coming together, don't you?
Yesterday was a busy day. I added four baskets to our shop: two Trick or Treat Totes, a Small Egg Basket, and a Small Table Basket. Three of them are still available and ready to ship. Which one is your favorite?
Today's basket is a beauty if I do say so myself!
I love to use Mason jars throughout the farmhouse. One of my favorite ways to repurpose them is by using a large jar as a vase for flowers collected from our perennial gardens. In fact, I shared a photo with all of you during peony season that featured on
A Large Table Basket is starting to take shape at the sewing machine... #1840farm #farmhousestyle #basket #fabric #sew #handmade #repurposed #etsyshop
Since opening The 1840 Farm Mercantile Shop on Etsy, we've mailed out more than 425 orders. It's hard to believe that we've sent more than 500 baskets and other items to customers in the U.S., Canada, Alaska, and Australia. Yet here I sit, writing a han
We find ourselves in between snowstorms today. We finished cleaning up from the latest storm yesterday and have more snow on the way this evening. I am making the most of the lull by preparing Etsy orders for shipment. This collection of baskets will be
I sat down at the sewing machine to turn this lovely assortment of fabrics into a patchwork basket for our shop. Now I can't decide what type of basket I should make: egg basket, table basket, or oval harvest basket. What do you think? #1840farm #Farmh