Happy First Day of Fall!

I hope you are enjoying the weather in your neck of the woods...Here we seem to be in the middle of a last minute heat wave...In my truck yesterday it said 105 and the weather girl said it was suppose to be hotter today.   So its a little steamy here!

  

I am one of those people who don't really get Spring Fever, although I did have some this year.  Usually my time is in the Fall. Its when I love to tear apart my home clean closets, re paint, re arrange, decorate and everything along those lines.  But this year I am not being able to do this because I am getting ready for a big gift/handmade show in Costa Mesa!  This is well beyond my comfort zone, so not only am I fighting the Fall Fever, but now I have butterflies the size of condors in my belly!

All I know is What the heck was I thinking!  I am excited and I have been wanting to do this for a long time...but now that its getting closer...I have cold feet! lol

The show will be in Costa Mesa, CA on Oct 6-8th and its at the Orange County Fair Grounds. Admission is free and parking will cost you less than $10.  Its a great show with loads of talented people!

I do feel good about doing this, I just hope I can make enough stuff to fill my spot!

Wish me luck!

Take care, and I pray your Fall Blessings are so abundant you won't know what to do with them all!

Deb,

Monday Sept 12th

Today was so nice outside...But I didn't expect it to get so hot...Whew!

Well anyhow the sky was so beautiful and the moon tonight is so bright, it looks like a spot light! 

                  I love when the seasons start to change.

I listed about 10 new patterns today in the Etsy account, I hope you have a chance to look them over.  I would really love your feedback on these!

I hope you enjoy these last few days of Summer, and I hope Fall brings you crisp mornings and snuggly nights!

Take care and have a wonderful week,

Talk to you soon,

Deb

Just some simple babbles today...(:0)~

On my way...

Greetings,



Happy Halloween Pattern



This was my last week,

I sent out catalogs 2 weeks ago of my patterns to a few quilt shops in the area.  I waited, then I called them to discuss the catalog and possibly make an appointment to show my samples in person...My first appointment was awkward, I was very nervous as well as excited!  I was having that feeling, you know the feeling, the "this is it, I'm on my way" feeling.  Thinking all the hard work has finally paid off and she is going to place a huge order, and I will be well on my way as a pattern designer!...well, that's not what happened... The appt. lasted maybe 15 Min's. No order, nothing...I was more than deflated...I keep telling myself that this IS what I am suppose to be doing. Then I think why is it not working in the way I think it should be?  I agonize over it all the time, should I or shouldn't I!  I pray about it daily, I figured since nothing else has come up, no other doors seem to be open, that this has to be what I am meant to do...Design stitchery patterns, create ads, make goodies, teach others how to stitch!  So far anyway...         



Harvest Moon Wool Applique
pattern



         Ok, so I get back into my truck, feeling defeated, and I start praying, I ask "Your Will Father! Take this doubt from me and lead me". I have to leave it in His hands. He is my confidant!  So I head out to my next appointment, it's about a 50 min drive, so I have plenty of time to regroup and talk to God. I show up at my next appointment, of course not feeling as confident as before.  But, I made it here and she seems nice, so here I go.  She took her time, looked over a few pieces, called her employees over to ask their opinion, I walked around for what seemed forever.  I didn't want to seem desperate! Even though I was! Desperate to find out if they liked it, if it would fit their shop, if I really had what it takes to be here, in this business...Finally after what seemed hours, she placed an order! My first wholesale order!!! woo hoo!!! I was totally blown away! So while my insides were doing cartwheels, I had to wear my poker face and conduct myself as a professional business womanpatterns that I had  Not a bad first sale.  I was happy. I felt vindicated, I have something to offer the pattern world!  Thank you Mary!  Now I'm feeling a little better about things, not so defeated.   I head down to my next appointment here in town.  I meet with her and her new shop, which is darling, She loves my dish towels and places an order.  Ok now that feeling of "I'm on my way" is coming back. Only not as cocky as before, definitely way more humble, much more balanced!  I know I am where I am suppose to be. Otherwise I would be some place else.  I just have to keep the faith. I also have to remember, not everyone will love what I do, so I just have to accept that and continue forward. I have to let God open the doors for me and try not to push so hard against the flow...

       It's hard to just let go and let God...but trust me it's the best decision you can make.  He will lead you right where you need to be.  My problem is that it's not always in my time frame, it's in His...so I grow impatient, and oftentimes pick up where I left off. I don't always give God the proper time to work things out for me...I need to learn if I'm going to ask for His help, I have to wait for Him to help me...Which is so difficult to do, but always worth it!

Well, I have babbled on long enough!  I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember, no matter what, you are loved!

Thanks for stopping by,

Huggs, deb

Just more babbles from a simple mind. :)

Here is my schedule for Sept and Oct

I will be at the farmers market in Murrieta, this next week 9/11(oh)

I will have a booth at Motts Farm's, in Menifee, CA, Oct 1st.

I will be hosting a boutique here at my home, if you are in the area, let me know and I will gladly send you the info. Oct 7-8th

If you would like directions to any of these events, let me know via email or post here. 

I also have a web site coming soon, I'll keep you posted!

Take care, Deb

August

Hello again!
Well, this has been a fast month...right!  Don't blink! lol
This has, however been a productive month I must say. I have managed to get things rolling in the business dept, and that's a good thing, my garden is finally doing well, and my Husband, which is the best news ever! Is back up and walking around again!  Thank God!  He didn't think he was going to handle staying down one more day!  (knee surgery)  He is still in therapy and will be for a while, it's a nice, scratch that, Wonderful thing to see him up an moving around again!

Well back to the business, Patterns Patterns Patterns!  I have been drawing like a mad women!  I have some new dish towels ready for sale, more on the way, the process is sometimes a little slower than I like. Seems that is the only thing in my life that is slow! haha
None the less, new patterns on the way.  A new Fall wool applique one, I am especially excited about, mostly because I love my wool!  Its so easy to work with, and felts up so nice.
He will be on the page shortly.  Gotta get busy...I am only a one gal operation you know!

I have sent out a few wholesale catalogs, so if there is a favorite store who you would like see carry my patterns, let me know and I would love to send them a catalog!! And if you do...I can send you a free pattern for your trouble! **BonuS!!**


Well if you can see the time you will know its late!  I better hit the sack...I was staying up because my poor daughter (senior in high school) had a mountain of homework to do! urgh!  So Much!  So I thought I would stay up a little to show support! 
But now its time for sleep! 
Have a great Friday everyone!  Take care and check back in a couple days as the patterns will be on here soon!
For now...
Deb :0)
More babbles from a simple mind!

My Apologies

I am so sorry I haven't written lately!  Been so busy around here, it was hard to sit down and have a quiet thought!

I am in the process of re tooling everything...I hope to be back on line in a few weeks...I hope you will be patient with me during this process!  Thank you in advance!

Please check in with me again in a few weeks, I'm thinking the week of Aug. 15th, things around here should be back to some sort of Normal...lol...My Daughter will be back to school, Senior this year, and I should be in full swing of a sewing frenzy!  I hope to hear from all of you soon, thanks again for following and I will talk with you soon,

Thanks again,
Deb
Babblings from a simple mind!

Lately...

Hey there...

Well it's been a day or more since I wrote last...we have been busy getting ready for the farmers market and stitchery classes.  My husband also just had surgery on his knee.  It is never boring here, that's for sure.

I really wish I could spend more time on this...

I hope you have chance to check out my ETSY account.  I will be posting more tomorrow...Just trying to figure how to ship/cost of some things!

As you can tell by my post's, I am slow. I have bucket of to do things that are, well, needing to be done!  I don't know if its because I am getting older or what, I just don't seem to have the stamina I use to...and I get so distracted!  I feel like the dog on that movie "UP"  where the dog is talking and then sees a squirll!  

Anyway, I have some new patterns coming up, I am just finishing up the sample, I have ordered the towels and I have the pattern kind of done, I just need to put the finishing touches...I have a couple that I am doing in a series, probably going to release one a month.  I need my hands to work as fast as my mind does!  Not ready to hire someone to do it for me just yet...but some day though!

I do really appreciate you following my blog, I will try harder to post more often but we all know by now its just a dream!

Hope you have a great Sunday!

Until Next time,

Deb

JUsT MOre Babbles from a Simple Mind!

Be Well!

Greetings!


Whew!   I had no idea I could be so chatty! lol!     Someone should have said something!     Like Shhhh...HAHAHA!


I have really enjoyed sharing with you these point of views, and I hope to some degree they have inspired you too.
But here's the thing, the real reason I decided to even start a blog was, not only to be able to pull out my soap box...but also, to display the items I design and create! I'm sure I won't be able to suppress my babbles for long, I love sharing...and I love to talk...duh!  I'm a Woman...Its in our nature to want to talk... I talk to everyone, no matter where I am...My family asks me if I am making friends again! Too Funny!  Now look I have gone on an on about nothing for like 8 sentences talking about talking!!  See Babbles!  Oh well,  Back on subject...


OK...Here it is...
             I would very much like to Re-introduce myself as the designer & creator of
Wildoberry Farm's, where I design, stitchery patterns, wood projects, refurbish old things and make lots of handmade goodies. I have been creating/designing, for many years. However, this Blog/Internet thing is still all very new to me... Even though I have been designing for years, I have only ever sold locally, on consignment, and to friends/family. This is a big step for me...I feel like its time to branch out though.  Try something new..           Do you remember that Indiana Jones Movie with the Holy Grail?  Where he had to take that leap of faith??  That's where I feel I am.  I really think its time for me to close my eyes and take that leap, I know God will be there to guide me, always has been before, but its always that first step...Maybe I'll land on top, or maybe on the clearance rack...Only time will tell! 


       I appreciate you taking this journey with me, new adventures are always better with friends!


        Anyway, here we go, into the wild blue Internet,   I'm so excited!                           

                  Alright, I'm ready, eyes closed, foot up...1-2-3..leap 

 Wow! that was really... easy...hahah! (I know, cheesy right...but you get the idea!) Yeah!

Here are a few sample's of the designs I have done.  I am always working on new things. I have a New line of dish towels and candle mats coming out. Probably by the middle of June they will be done. These Items can be purchased through my Etsy account, located below on the blog, or you can email me.  wildoberries@hotmail.com


This is just a small sample,



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Cherry Pillow, finished product.

4th of July Stitchery Pattern/frame sold separated



The Candle Matt's, and stitchery pattern's



Hand Painted Farmhouse Sign

a sampling of pattern's Check out ETSY for individuals

 I know I should choose just one thing, a single focus, try to perfect it...I have tried to, but I simply can't decide.  I love all of it, wood, painting, sewing, crafting, etc...I did narrow it down, tried to keep it all related, Farmhouse/Country Themed...Usable things, not just dust collectors. So I am going to focus on those, try to perfect them...Well, I hope to get close anyway!


Please check out My Etsy account at http://www.wildoberryfarms.etsy.com/ and see whats new.
Thanks for following my blog. 


Please let me know what you think...an artist loves feedback!


Gotta go, Celebrity Apprentice is on and its the last one!

Until next time,
Deb
"Babbles from a simple mind"...to be continued