LHOP50th Anniversary TOTE

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Here is the tote I created in celebration of Little House on the Prairie. I consider it my final project to complete my LHOP50th Anniversary weekend ensemble. I hand sketched the outline of the Ingall’s house in Walnut Grove and then appliquéd assorted fabrics to create the panel for the tote. Perhaps a metal bucket or basket would be more accurate for costume, but this will be far more practical! See ya’ll at the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary cast reunion and festival March 22-24 in Simi Valley, California. #littlehouseontheprairie#littlehousefestival #lhop50thanniversary #skiptomylou

Now that my dress and prairie bonnets

were complete, I knew I needed a tote. 

I searched on line for an image I liked to copy.

This seemed to be the one they were

 going forward with... literally.

SEW, I set to work...

First I came up with a 

very basic applique pattern. Unfortunately, not may pics as I created this applique...

I kept the totes back relatively simple,

I think it will work well!

SP's Mystery BOM 2024 “No Place Like home”: Jan & Feb

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Determination not to join any more Blocks of the Month until I got caught on 2023 EPP lasted “almost 6 weeks”. Here are the first 2 months completed of Sweet Pea’s Mystery BOM Sew Along for 2024 “No Place Like Home”. A new block will be released monthly, far more sedate than last year’s multi block masterpiece. (Some months had as many as 12!) #swpeaembroidery #swpeabom#noplacelikehomebom #bernina700e

I tried... I really did.

My only goal for 2024, 

was simply this: 

catch up and COMPLETE. 

Stop jumping in to project after project. 

Complete the 2 EPP BOM,

I am falling further and further behind 

on from 2023.

And the BOM that has all its blocks completed from 2022 still awaiting piecing!

It lasted 6 weeks... oh well.

Fortunately, 

I already had a full collection of 

landscape fabrics, 

so It just meant purchasing the 

designs and giving it a go.

I lined up the landscape fabrics 

that I have collected over the years

 to create a pallet for myself. 

Hopefully limiting myself to this

 large collection will allow continuity

 and individuality at the same time.

My Bernini 700E was good to go...

January's block was a home nightspot 

with fireworks, 

so I opted for the darker sky...

As the fabrics and embroideries stitched, 

I begun the desperately needed 

reorganization of my stitch space. 

It had had a VERY ACTIVE 2023 

and had been quite neglected organization wise...

All was going very well splitting the two tasks...

until it wasn't!

ARGGGGHHHHHH!!!

Once again, Distraction caused me to misjudge the power and strength of this mighty weapon. 

As my blood added new color

 to the landscape...

 I was forced to come to a complete halt

 as I hoped the butterfly closures would hold

 and I would not ONCE AGAIN 

be headed to ER. 

(They don't even ask any more HOW?

--- only, what are you sewing now...)

A few days later, with butterfly and multiple bandaids in place---

 I superhero powered forward.

I always wanted to live in a stone house as a child....

(close enough I figured) 

It took a week, 

way too much Neosporin, antiseptic, 4X4, 

and eventually butterflies and bandaids...

But eventually, I was done embroidering

 and it was time to swap machines

 and merge the blocks.

I was careful to match seams with pins

 and butterfly clips--- also, I stitched slow.

Wooo Hooo, Month 1 and 2 completed:

Dressing the Prairie in Tula Pink

The ad read:

SIMI VALLEY, CA / Dec. 26, 2023 (Clair.ID) – 

Hold onto your bonnets Little House fans! 

The Official Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion and Festival ‘Event Schedule‘ 

has just been announced – 

more exciting than any of us at 

HH could have imagined. 

The event promises an unforgettable journey back to the town of Walnut Grove 

and everything we loved about the show.

Friday, March 22 – A Star-Studded Beginning

The festival opens under the Town Square Tent with a series of engaging panels and presentations. 

To start the day is a favorite episode discussion featuring Karen Grassle, followed by Susan McCray’s insights into casting for the series. 

Midday includes a tribute to Michael Landon and a panel with Melissa Gilbert. 

The afternoon offers discussions on books 

by cast members, 

a humorous presentation by Alison Arngrim, 

and ends with a deep dive into the creation of 

the Little House world with cast and crew. 

Friday wraps up with panel featuring the 

extended families of the show.

Saturday, March 23 – Insights and Delights

Saturday is filled with heartwarming discussions 

and activities starting in the morning. 

The schedule includes a panel with 

the Friendly Family, insights from 

Dean Butler and Lucy Lee Flippin, 

and the Prairie Delights Food Contest 

& Fashion Show sponsored by Modern Prairie. 

In the afternoon we’ll see a tribute to Michael Landon, followed by a screening of a fan-favorite episode 

and a look into the lives of the show’s twins. 

The day concludes with reflections 

from the cast and crew 

about departed members of 

the Little House community.

Sunday, March 24 – Serenity and Celebration

The final day opens with a non-denominational

 church service, 

followed by more engaging panels and 

a return appearance by Karen Grassle. 

Modern Prairie is back with another 

Prairie Delights contest, 

this time featuring jams and pickles. 

Afternoon events include a favorite episode recap, 

a panel with Melissa Gilbert, 

and more book discussions. 

Alison Arngrim delivers one more round 

round of laughter before the festival ends

 with a reflective session on departed 

cast and crew and a 

celebratory panel on the 

enduring legacy of Little House.

Beneath the main tent, each day of 

the Little House 50th Anniversary 

Cast Reunion and Festival 

is packed with discussions, 

new information, presentations, 

and special tributes, 

offering an immersive experience 

into the world of “Little House on the Prairie.”

For more information visit the festival’s main website https://littlehousefestival.com/. 

Jamie jumped in immediately to rally the troops... 

and I of course used that as my excuse

 to create my own take pn prairie attire...

I am not much of a seamstress, so it was quite intimidating... but I was determined.

First bonnet had a LOT of errors... and eventually I decided to make a second.

(I'll give this one to my sis, I'll be lucky if she even puts it on for a photo.

I made top of dress backwards and it did not work out at all... so I will hem bottom when I get around to it and it will become a jacket perhaps???

SEW, not exactly Lil' House calico- I went with Tula Pink's Nightshade Deja Vu collection.

I wonder if anyone will ever look close enough to spot the skulls & moons?

before I hemmed, added collar or zipper...

creating applique for apron!

I am so relieved to be done and 

eager to head to the prairie with my gear in tow. 

My DH even did a phot shoot for me!!!

Here are a few photo's from festival weekend: