Heart of Country Bound ....Treasures

early hooked, or needle point, cat pillow....this came from the Amana Auction...and is very cool... it's covering a down pillow....

Advertising Tin Sign...this came from Gail...She said it was probably from an old Soda Fountain... it Advertises 'True Fruit Soda'... it's at least 3 feet wide... very cool! { and in super condition!}

I'm taking this early Wool Wreath...I didn't know it, til the other day, when I was cleaning it...It's Shadow Box, is Hand Dovetailed...I have never had one, that's this nicely constructed.... 

I bought several Amana Sheared Rugs, at the auction... and got them all cleaned, packed and ready to go! {love the colors!}

Little Pink Wall Cupboard...a real Sweet Pea!

Got this Wonderful Hooked Rug, from Gail.... Gnarly as can be... it must be all of 6 feet long...It's edges are a bit frayed... so, I called hooked rug, Guru...Colleen... wondering if I should trim it up...or leave it alone... She said...Leave it alone... so...I did!

The rug is laying on the Old Amana Sofa...{it's all hand made... the rolled ends, are hand planed...and square nailed...Walnut...about 7 feet long...} I danced with it, into the Shop... where I could get it cleaned up.... Man... It's heavy... after I got it inside, and set on top of the dry sink... I remembered...the massive spring filled cushion...lifts right out... oh dear....It has cleaned up beautifully...I Love the way, the arms, roll... like a sleigh bed... It's in very good condition, for being well over a hundred years old...I got the back, all spiffed up, as well... Like 'em!

The shop...is nearly impassible...Stuff...and totes... everywhere... it is...what it is....all good...

Barb C.