Julie Bailey Primitives

The Winner Is.......

2011-12-26T10:19:00.004-06:00

TINA ENDORA

Congratulations Tina I will be sending you a email here shortly.

I just want to say THANK YOU so much to everyone who left a comment or sent me an email. I hope you all had a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and WISHING YOU ALL A MOST WONDEROUS AND JOYEST OF NEW YEARS.

I also must apologize for the late posting of the winner name. We had car trouble and ended staying over with relatives.

God Bless and Happy New Years,
Julie

p.s The winner's name was drawn by my great nephew Javin. He is 5 years old and he did such a wonderful job closing his eyes and fumbling through all those pieces of paper until he was happy with the paper he though felt right. Kids, They keep everything fun.

A Give Away for a special Queen Anne Inspired Doll

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This is Missy and she looking for a change of address. If you would like a chance at giving this lady a new home all you have to do is leave a comment on this post.If you do not have a blog please make sure I have your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner, or you may email me at juliebailey60@yahoo.com . Please enter DOLL GIVE AWAY in the subject area in case your email gets sent to the spam folder. This will make it easy for me to find your entry.

I will drawing the name of the winner on the evening of December 25th, So you may enter this give away up until 6 o'clock pm, central standard time that evening. Only one entry per person please.I will announce the winners name here around 7 o'clock pm.

So lets have fun!!!!

I just want to add, I hope for everyone a most WONDERFUL and BLESSED and SAFE Holiday Season , And a most Wonderful and Happiest of NEW YEARS.
Merry Christmas, and

God Bless,

Julie

p.s; Missy stands 15 1/4'' tall and is dressed in antique fabrics and vintage trims.Missy also has a beautiful pair of black glass bead eyes, and her wig is made from hand dyed felting wool.

p.s.s; If I forgot anything , someone please let me know.Thank you.

By The Needle in my Finger, Something Special this Way Comes.

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This is Missy, She is not playing shy, we are indeed toying with. HAHA!!! Please stop back in and visit us December 1 st, and I will fill in all the details and reveal all of Missy.

So Stay tuned.

I hope everyone had a most WONDEFUL Thanksgiving. I know I did.

God Bless, and until next time,

Julie

Two Little Ladies needing a home

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These two little ladies are looking for a lovely home. I just added them to the shoppe.
http://www.juliebaileyprimitivesshop.blogspot.com/
Come on in and visit a while.
Many blessings.
Julie

Coming Join us At Early Work Mercantile in November, for Our Annual "A Log cabin Christimas"

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www.earlyworkmercantile.com

A Summer's End

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Wow, I can't believe summer is official over with and Autumn has official arrived. I had so many things I had wanted to get done this past summer and I am not sure if I even got half of it done. We are currently working on the house and repairing all the windows in the upstairs. I am hoping to get the house primed before the cold sets in.

Tonight I have some wonderful ladies to offer at The Primitive Gathering and Early Work Mercantile. They are a salute to the end of summer. Creams and white, and with one lady having some soft overtones of Autumn.

If you get chance stop on in and chat with them for a while, and while you are there check out the offerings of all the other wonderful Artisans.

Happy Autumn and God Bless, I hope to be back blogging soon,

Julie

Come Join us in September at Early Work Mercantile

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Early Work Mercantile updated

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I just finished updating my page over at Early Work

Mercantile. Tonight I am offering a Queen Anne inspired pumpkin lady. If you get a chance take a stroll on over and sit a spell and get a chance to meet her and check out all the other wonderful Artisan wares that are being offer there.
www.earlyworkmercantile.com

I hope this post finds everyone well. I have been busy working in the gardens and doing a lot of watering. We were blessed with two days of good rain last week, but I am back to watering everything again this week. I am praying for rain soon.

Well now that August is here, it is really hard not to think about Autumn. The turning color of the leaves, the cooler days, it makes me smile just to think about it.

I am wishing every one a wonderful and happy evening.
God Bless,
Julie

Its Been A While

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Wow, It has been a while since I have posted anything here on my blog. The summer has been busy and the weather this week sweltering hot.
I am not a hot weather person so needless to say I am wilting at the moment. The weather people are saying we will see the end of the very hot and humid weather on Monday, I am praying they are right.
I know we are not the only state affected, and I do believe there are other states who have had it worst than us. UGH!!! I can't imagine. I hope all of you are doing well and having a happy summer.

The ladye above, has been posted on my sales blog, so if you get a chance come on in and visit a while. Her name is Christiana and I know she would like that.

God Bless and stay cool,
Julie

She is SOLD Thank you .

Now at Early Work Mercantile

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Stop in for a visit and see what wonderful treasures are being offered there.

God Bless!!!

A Court Of Queen Anne's

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It is not to often I am in the company of many fine ladies. The chatter around here is quite unbelieveable. We hear psst here and Psst there.They are having fun and living it up before each one finds a new home.

Three of the ladies are at Doll Town tonight, and three at Early Work mercantile.I hope if you get a chance you will stop in for a visit at each site, and while you are there check out all the other wonderful offerings.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit here.

Have a wonderful evening and

God Bless,

Julie

http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/

www.dolltown.ning.com/profile/JulieBailey

Coming to Doll town

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Meet little Fancy, she is getting ready to take a ride around town on top of her Spring Flight make-do.

Fancy will be at Doll Town today and can't wait to see who will come and visit her there, and if you you do come out on this fine Spring day take some time and check out all the wonderful dollies being offered there.

Have a most wonderful day and God Bless,

Julie

www.dolltown.ning.com/profile/JulieBailey

Coming to Early Work Mercantile

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Here is a little peek of the little lady coming to Early Work Mercantile tonight. Her name is Hester and I hope you will join her there and check out all the other wonderful wares being offered there.

Today was a most lovely day here in Wisconsin. The sun was shining and it was a wonderful 48 degrees this aftrenoon. Today also was a day of reflection and memories for my sisiter and her family and all those who love them. It was eight years ago today my brother-in-law passed away by his own hand. We honor his memory and loved him well.

God Bless,

Julie

Opening February 27th, Doll Town

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I am honored and humble to be apart of this new online marketplace for doll artist and the sale of their art dolls, DOLL TOWN.

The Grand Opening is February 27th, 2011 at 7:oo p.m. est. There are many WONDERFUL doll makers who will be offering their work, some for the very first time. I hope you will be able to join us for this wonderful event. I can't wait.

www.dolltown.ning.com

God Bless,

Julie

Emily in Love

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She waited many years,

but never gave up hope.

For that boy from her youth.

He had stolen her heart.

She waits for him at that first meeting place,
With love in her heart and happiness on her face.

She is Emily In Love.

Coming to The Primitive Gathering to night. I hope you can join her there.
Happy Valentines Day!!!
God Bless,
Julie

This was my muse for Emily in love. You will find her over at The carmel doll shop. What a BEAUTY!!!!

Just A peek

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Here is just a little peek of one of the ladies I am working on for my Valentines Day update. I will show more of the ladies as they get closer to getting done.

God Bless!!!!!

Julie

Happy New Years!!!

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Coming to The primitive Gathering Tomorrow.

The first little Queen Anne Inspired lady of 2011.

A shy and humbled little lady, dressed in her best.
Who could she be ?

It's me Birdie!!!
Please come and join me, we can sit a spell and drink some tea and get caught up on all the recent happening.

Happy New years!!! i have been missing in action for a while and I am sorry for that. I am planning on making 2011 a year for blogging.I will write more soon,
Thank you for stopping by and I hope for you a wonderful day.
God Bless,
Julie

Early Work Mercantile is now updated

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!!!!

God Bless!!!!

Julie

Please Join Us

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Please join us for A log Cabin Christmas. I will be updating on the first of December.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone,
Julie

Coming to The Primitive Gathering

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A Queen Anne inspired dollies Milliners head and
bonnet. I am only giving you a little peek of her back side. So come on over to The Primitive Gathering tonight if you wish to see all of her.

I know it has been awhile since my last post, but there is a lot thing in this old farm house that needs to get done before the winter sets in. It does not leave me much to sit in front of the computer. Soon, I shall return with some wonderful news.

Happy Autumn to you all, I know I am loving this wonderful autumn season. The weather has been the best and oh how I wish it could this way for the winter.

God Bless you all on this very fine autumn evening,
Julie

http://www.theprimitivegathering.com

New Ladies

2010-08-16T16:40:00.008-05:00

I would like to introduce to you three new ladies now at Caroles Country Store, Esme', Elma, and Ella. These lovely ladies are sisters, or as I call them Sewing Companions. They are bit more primitive and I must admit I love the way they turned out. Each one carries with her a little basket that serves as a little pincushion, a couple of strawberries, and a little sewing roll.

These three sisters of the needle and thread have laughed, cried, shared in each others dreams and hopes, and they are now hoping to share the same for someone else.
They would love it if you could come and visit with them. I know I will miss each of them when they go.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit here.
God Bless,
Julie
http://www.carolescountry.com/ , you find them in the American Artisans Store

Coming to The Primitive Gathering tonight

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Meet Albert and Alma,

Today they celebrate one of the

most happiest days of their lives, Their Wedding Day.

Come and join the happy couple over at The Primitive Gathering and help them in their celebration.

www.theprimitivegathering.com

God Bless,
Julie

New Ladies Coming Tonight

2010-07-14T12:17:00.008-05:00

Here are the newest ladies coming to The Primitive Gathering and Early Work Mercantile tonight. They hope you can come and visit a while and maybe sip some tea.

Enjoy!!!

I am so sorry for not being able to visit, and for not answering emails.I have been with out a computer since my has fallen ill to a virus. I hope to have it back by the week end.

Thank you so much, and God Bless,

Julie

Libby in Austin Style and Humble Beginnings

2010-06-13T20:54:00.008-05:00

This is Libby, she is dressed in Austin style. She will be at The Primitive Gathering tomorrow night. I hope you can join her their and check out all the other WONDERFUL Artisans.

http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/

I thought you might enjoy seeing the humble beginnings of a doll maker. These dolls are some of the first cloth and mache dolls I have ever made.

I started my doll making in 1991, but I did not start doing cloth and mache dolls until 1993. I was inspired by Gail Wilson's Primitive Molded Doll kit.

These dolls have been living with one of my sisters for the past seventeens years.

This is Mary, Her title is, A time to Quilt, She about 14" tall. She was made in 1993.

This is Emily, her title is A time to gather, She also is about 14" tall and was made in 1993.

This is my very first large cloth and mache doll made in 1994 and she is 24" tall, and I did not name her, Not sure why. She was inspired by the antique paper mache head dolls Greiner and Superior dolls. I used to make a lot of these large dolls and the smaller dolls.
I made my first Queen Anne doll in 1997 after seeing one in book about antique dolls. I was looking for inspiration and I fond one that would stick with me and continue to influence me today. The doll I saw was made with a wooden hands and legs, but had a paper mache head and torso.
I still have my very first Queen Anne doll but she lives with my other sister and as soon as I can I will post pictures of her.

A Closer look at her face.
Enjoy!!! and God Bless!!!
Julie

Once in a life time

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The other night the most incredible thing happened to me. I get off of work at 10 o'clock pm as usual, and I stopped in to check on my mother before heading home. As I was leaving my mother's I was stopped in my tracks by what I thought was the sun falling to the earth. I was terrified and dumb founded at the same time. Then I Saw the thing fly a crossed the sky and only then did I realize what it was. It was the most biggest shooting star or meteor that I had ever seen. It light up the skyline as if the sun was coming out.

The picture here I got off the web and does not really do what I saw justice. But I wanted to give you some idea what it looked like. I am not sure how anyone got pictures because it did happen so fast, but I am glad someone did. INCREDIBLE!!!

ENJOY!!!!

Julie

Happy Easter

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I would like to wish everyone a most WONDERFUL and JOYOUS Easter!!!
REMEMBER, Jesus is the reason for this season too!!! His birth was a gift from GOD. His death was a gift from him!!!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!
LOVE!!!
Julie

Queen anne Inspired dolls to come

2010-03-28T13:26:00.004-05:00

I hope everyone is enjoying this most WONDERFUL day in Spring!!!! Although the sun has only peeked out a couple of times, the day is still very fine out!!! I am loving this.

I had the ladies out today getting their pictures taken for their up and coming Spring debut in the Queen Anne Inspired style. Claudette dressed in her new dress from Paris will be visiting over at Simply Primitives, and Margaret ( The Eternal Widow) will be visiting at Early work Mercantile. Now both ladies are scheduled to visit on the first of April, but both ladies are fearing they could be made into fools, So I would be watching for them the night before on March 31st. The ladies hope you will pop in and visit for while. They both dearly love to chat and drink their tea.

I have had to wear ear plug around these two chatty pair. Just when you think they are done they start in on something new.

ENJOY!!!!

God Bless!!!!

Julie

www.simplyprimitives.com

www.earlyworkmercantile.com

A lady and her hat

2010-02-27T20:11:00.008-06:00

Actually two ladies and their hats. Meet Sarah wearing her favorite yellow bonnet.She is coming to Simply Primitives.

http://www.simplyprimitives.com/

Meet Anna, wearing her new bonnet loaded with frills. She will be at Early Work mercantile.
http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/

These are the first of the spring ladies for the year, but most certainly not the last. I have spring fever and working on these ladies bonnet only made me long for it even more.
I named Sarah after one of my favorite books and television movie, Sarah plain and tall. As I was working on the yellow bonnet the only thing that kept coming to mind was Glenn Closes voice telling them in the letter that she will arrive by train and she would be wearing a yellow bonnet. I also must admit I was hearing one more thing in my head. From the Easter parade, " in her Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, she'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade"
Well her hat really isn't all that frilly, so I started in on Anna's hat with frills in mind.
I hope all is well and Thank you so much for taking the time to look,
God Bless,
Julie

Coming to The Primitive Gathering

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Coming tonight to The Primitive Gathering are two very different ladies.

Each has her own story to tell, One happy in love while the other is heart broken because of it.

Meet Kate and Beth,

Beth is my first Mourning doll for 2010. I hope you enjoy!!!

I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful and Happy Valentine's day!!!!

God Bless,

Julie
Both Ladies have SOLD, Thank you so much.

http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/

Something A Little Different

2010-01-31T23:06:00.014-06:00

Wow!!! It has been a long time since
I have posted anything here.
We celebrated Christmas, Rang in the New year, and I have turned another year older. A lot sure can happen in a little over a month.

And tonight I offer something a little different, at least to web anyway. Meet Jane , she is my Queen Anne inspired cloth doll. She has made her debut over at Early Work Mercantile. Every now and then I have an aching for a good ole cloth doll. I plan on making
several cloth ladies
this year.
They are in my blood.
Each lady will be unique
and a one of a kind
just as my other ladies
are. Let me know
what you think?
God Bless,
Julie
http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/

Meet Hester

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This is Hester, She will be arriving at Carole's Country store today. She is the third dolly in The Face of the Queen Anne series. I just love how this lady turned out. She is humbly dressed in vintage and antique cottons and she has a pair of antique brown glass eyes.

Hester is not a fancy sort, (but she could be if her husband would let her). She is quite content with the blessings the Lord has given her and has known much joy in her heart. She has been busy planning her Christmas feast for her family, and making little gifts of the heart late at night for her loved one's stockings. She is giggling inside of the thought of their face's when they see what she has made for them.

Merry Christmas Hester!!!!

God Bless everyone!!!!

Julie

http://www.carolescountry.com/

Fun!!!

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Three of my great nieces and nephew. Macaiah, Javin, and Nahaila, and lets not forget Mr Piper coming out of the tree!!!!

I just thought I should add to the post a little information about about the wee ones.

Macaiah is just turn one and is not quite sure what I was up to. She is going to be a tall lady when she grows up. The doctors say over six feet. Her brother Javin, who is only three but the size of a second grader will be 6'6'' to 7' feet tall when he is done growing. Then we have Nahaila. She will be two on January first. She is our New Years baby, and is tiny for her age. I think her cousins took all the height. But do not let her little size fool you. This little lady can whip her big cousin Javin at times. You would think they where brother and sister . They are my brother's grand children and oooh what fun they are!!!

Then we have Mr. Piper, who can out last the enegizer bunny any day of the year, and yes he really is coming out of the tree.

THE WINNER IS??????

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The winner of little Elena is????? Margaret Bouwmeester from The French Bear!!!!!
Thank you all ever so much for making The Giveaway at The Primitive Gathering so much fun!!!!!
Julie
P.S. Head on over to The Primitive Gathering to see all the winners!!!! www.theprimitivegathering.com

A Give away at The Primitive Gathering

2009-11-14T16:05:00.007-06:00

Meet Elena, she is a little Queen Anne
Angel and she is a part of a wonderful give
away going on over at The Primitive Gathering. So here is the link is you care to
take a peek and get signed up for this wonderful give away. http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/

I hope you will join Elena there.

Have a most wonderful evening and God Bless!!!!

Julie

If anyone has any troubles entering this giveaway please send me an email and I will make sure you are entered. My email address; juliebailey60@yahoo.com
Julie

Early works mercantile

2009-11-01T11:08:00.004-06:00

Lillie is now at Early Work Mercantile, My most humbled apologies for being so late.

Enjoy,

Julie

Coming to Simply Primitives

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Meet Gabby, She is an Angel of the most high and
she will coming to Simply Primitives on the first of November. She is 21'' tall and I think she has a more of a Victorian look than a Queen Anne look. You will have to visit her and let me know what you think.

In the mean time I hope the rest you are having more fall like weather than we are here in my little corner of the earth. We have had nothing but unseasonable cold weather and lots of cloudy and rainy days. We are blessed at times with a sunny day or sunny afternoon from time to time . Our peak season kinda came and went with out enjoying all of its wonderful splendor. The leaves have dropped quickly and we are left with many bare looking trees. Most of my outside work is done, but I need this weekend yet to finish it. According to the weather report Saturday will probably be the best time to get it done.
I am getting ready to settle in for a long winter and so are all the critters. Although the grass really does need to be mowed one more time, I do not think it is going to get done. I think it can wait for spring.
I am hoping all is well with everyone and Many, Many, Blessing to all,
Julie

Coming To The Primitive Gathering

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A StrawberryA little pair of scissors, and a pearl button,

On a little box topped off with a tiny little Queen Anne dolly named Millie.
Come and visit her and all the other wonderful artisans offerings at The primitive Gathering on the 15th.
Remember the site is updated the night before on the 14th.
http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/
Have a wonderful day and many wonderful Blessings,
Julie

"The Face of the Queen Anne" at Carole's Country Store

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I would like to introduce Caroline and Joycelyn. They are the first of a series of dolls I will be offering at Carole's Country store. It was quite humbling for me when Carole asked me if I would be interested in making dolls for her American Artisans Store.

These ladies are a bit more primitive then what I have been offering on my other selling sites. They wear humble cottons and theirs faces and hands are more antiqued and show wear as if they where made hundreds of years ago. I am so pleased on how these ladies turn out, and I humbly present "The Face of the Queen Anne'' Exclusively at Carole's Country Store.

http://www.carolescountry.com/

Have a wonderful Autumn evening and many, many Blessing to you all!!!

Julie

Jane

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Meet Jane, she is available for sale on my sales blog.
I made Jane for one of my selling sites and did not get her finished in time to put on. So I am offering her in the shoppe.http://www.juliebaileyprimitivesshop.blogspot.com/

I hope all is well with everyone in blogland!!!
God bless,
Julie

Jane is sold Thank you!!

Amelia in Mourning

2009-09-14T10:57:00.009-05:00

Meet Amelia, She is a Queen Anne Mourning doll and she will be coming to The Primitive Gathering Tonight. Amelia is the last of the mourning dolls for this year.

I know at the moment it does not feel like winter, but it is that time of the year and I must start getting things ready for winter season. So I will not be updating any of selling sites in October. I will be back in November with Queen Anne Angels and A little surprise.

I hope this wonderful day in September finds everyone

well and in good spirits!!! God Bless,

Julie

http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/

The Widow Bauer

2009-08-31T12:46:00.005-05:00

Meet The Widow Bauer, She is coming to Early Work Mercantile September 1st. Remember the sites are usually updated the night before, so that would be tonight.

If you get a chance stop on by and sit for while and check out the wonderful works of art that will presented.
In the meantime, here is some kitty play to enjoy!!
Miss Cupcake!! on the prowl for no good, She is a sticker and is always in trouble!!
I love her that way!!! She keeps it fun and the other kitties in trouble!!

Little Otto, He found himself a little place to crawl into and take a nap.The feet behind him belong to my Tiggger Bear. Whom is just the sweetest!!! I'll post pictures of him soon.

Enjoy the day and God Bless,
Julie

Willow

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Simply Willow, Coming to the Simply Primitives
on September 1st.

Meet Willow she is a Queen Anne Style Pumpkin dolly and she is one like no other. She sleeps in a casket during the Autumn season. To find out why you will have to visit her and read her story. http://www.simplyprimitives.com/

I had a lot of fun taking Willows photo's. We took a walk out to the cemetery through the older section looking for just right spot. I love walking through cemeteries. There is just something about them that I have found out in the last few years that attracts a quite a few people. It is the older stones really that have a particular appeal to me.
I am curious to know how many of you are like me. please leave me a note if you wish and let me know what does or what doesn't attract you to them.

Have a wonderful and Blessed day,
Julie

p.s still no computer, but hope to have a new one soon.

Must Love Orange!!

2009-07-31T10:24:00.003-05:00

You must love Orange to love this little ladye!!!
Meet Mary Anne, She will coming to www.earlyworkmercantile.com tonight!!!!
If you get a chance come on by and stay a while and visit. Mary Anne will love it!!!
God Bless,
Julie

Coming to Simply Primitives

2009-07-28T17:05:00.003-05:00

Meet Miss Lucy, She is coming to Simply Primitives August 1st. www.simplyprimitives.com Enjoy!!

It has been a busy summer for me and all most two weeks ago my computer decided it wanted to go to that big JUNK pile in the sky (if there is such a place for junk). But anyway, I will be checking my emails only once or twice a week at my sisters home. I am so sorry for the inconvenience. I will also be back to visit my favorite places .

Have a most wonderful Summer day and as always GOD BLESS,

Julie

Hope

2009-07-11T22:16:00.003-05:00

Meet Hope, She is my newest Queen Anne style doll and she is coming to The Primitive Gathering on the 15th. So if you get a chance, sneak on over to see all of her.
She is a large dolly and stands 24" tall from the bottom of her feet to top of head. Her dress is made from a lovely piece of antique fabric. I just love it!!!
Have a most wonderful evening and may God Bless you all!!!
Julie

THE WINNER IS??????

2009-06-20T19:19:00.007-05:00

Fancie is the youngest of the three daughters born to her parents. She is also the apple of her fathers eye. She loves the gardens here and all the diversions and carrying ons that happen around here. But she has an adventurous spirit and needs to see and live in another part of the world. She has been eagerly waiting the last two weeks to hear about where her new home is going to be. So Fancie here it is....... DRUM ROLL PLEASE....

TRACY!!!!!!

Miss Fancie will be coming to live with you and Congratulations!!!

I want to THANK every one who posted a comment or sent me an email. It has been such a great pleasure for me to be able to do this and I am thinking I may need to do another one for Christmas.

To everyone, A most wonderful and Blessed evening!!!

Julie

A Special Queen Anne Doll - Giveaway

2009-06-09T11:18:00.005-05:00

It has been an exciting year for me blogging and to celebrate I am giving this young lady away to say Thank You!!!

All you have to do is just leave a comment on this post, if you do not have a blog please leave me your email address so I have a way to notify you if you are the winner.

The drawing will be held at 7:00pm central standard time on Saturday June 20th. Every ones name will go into a hat and the winning name will be drawn by one of the little folk that like to run around the farm.

So with that being said, I humbly present to you Miss Fancie!!!

Have fun and God Bless,

Julie

p.s please click on the photo's for a larger view. I also should add that Miss Fancie is 20" tall and dressed in all antique and vintage attire. She will come with her very own stand and handmade storage box. She will also come to the winner signed and dated. Enjoy!!!

By The Needle In My Fingers, Something Wonderful This Way Comes!!!

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Details Tomorrow, See you then,

Julie

Eliza

2009-05-31T20:17:00.003-05:00

Meet Eliza, She is now at Early Work Mercantile. She is a primitive Queen Anne style doll.

Here is the link: http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/ .

Enjoy and have a most lovely evening and a wonderful June 1st. God Bless, Julie

p.s. I am working on my give away doll and I am hoping to be posting it sometime next weekend.

Meet Charlotte

2009-05-25T21:39:00.004-05:00

Meet Charlotte, She Is coming to Simply Primitives on
June 1st and she is full of the Patriotic Spirit. I hope you will join her there with all the other wonderful Artist creations. Here is the link; http://www.simplyprimitives.com/

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial weekend. My was quiet and full of work. I wish it could last a few more days longer, LOL!!!!
Thank you for stopping and taking a peek, God Bless,
Julie

Dolls and Goats

2009-05-17T16:35:00.005-05:00

What a combination, dolls and goats in the same post. I was going to write this post about the pumpkin dolls and decided to throw in a picture of the goats.

For all of you who have been waiting, the pumpkin dollies are going to start entering the shoppe Saturday May 23rd. I have these two ladies almost ready and they will be the first to arrive. I am going to add the rest of the pumpkin dolls as I get them done. So keep checking back to see what I have added. Here is the link to the shoppe; http://www.juliebaileyprimitivesshop.blogspot.com/ . I hope you will enjoy them!

AND for those of you who want to see the critters, here is a picture of some of the spring kids. These little guys and gals are such a trip to watch. I wish I had taken the picture this morning when they were most active and full of the playful spirit. Enjoy!! I promise to post more. God Bless you all on this very fine day in Spring, Julie

Miss Fanny

2009-05-10T14:18:00.007-05:00

Meet Miss Fanny, She is a Queen Anne Style Mourning doll and she will be coming to The Primitive Gathering on May 15th. I hope you will join Fanny there and also check out all the other wonderful artisans works That is offered there. Here is the link; http://www.theprimitivegathering.com/ God Bless you all and I Hope all a most wonderful of Mother's Day, Julie

One Year Anniversary

2009-05-09T09:56:00.003-05:00

I just realized May is here and its been one year since I started my blog. It has been a wonderful year and I have been so blessed. I have meet so many wonderful new Friends and even won a blog makeover. Who would have guessed. So to celebrate my one year anniversary, I am going to do a give away of a doll around the first of June. I will keep everyone posted and show pictures of her in progress.
So keep watching and God Bless, Julie

Cora - Early Work Mercantile

2009-05-01T10:02:00.005-05:00

Meet Cora, She is available at Early work Mercantile. She is alittle queen Anne style doll and is dressed in all antique and vintage attire and she carries with her a wonderful bouquet of vintage flowers.

Early Works Mercantile is now open and I am so honored to be a part of this wonderful new group of Artisans. So if you have a chance please stop by Early Works and check out all the wonderful Artisans offerings. Here is the link http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/ .

I hope you all have the most wonderful May 1st and God bless,Julie

Meet Rose

2009-04-26T17:28:00.009-05:00

Here is a seek peek at Miss Rose, She will be making her debut at Simply Primitives on May 1st. She is a primitive Queen Anne style doll and she is dressed in all vintage attire tid bits.

ENJOY!!

Julie

Here It Is

2009-04-02T11:09:00.005-05:00

How do like my wonderful new look by Graphic Pretties? If you remember, I was the blessed woman who won a blog make over by Sara at Graphic Pretties. I absolutely look it. Sara did a wonderful job and gave me so many wonderful choices, I had a very hard time deciding which one I liked. But in the end, this is the one I choose plus one more and you will see that later. In the mean time thanks for stopping by and enjoy my wonderful new look. (just in time for spring.) God bless you always and Thank you Sara for this wonderful gift,Julie

Wonderful and Exciting News

2009-04-01T09:48:00.007-05:00

Happy April 1st and some wonderful news. Coming May 1st is a wonderful new shopping site dedicated to the sale of early wares inspired by the 18th and 19th century. I am most humbled to announce that I will be apart of this most wonderful new group of artisans and selling site. Early Work Mercantile is the brain storm of Doreen Frost from Vermont Harvest Folk Art and I must say she has done a fantastic job at setting up and assembling some wonderful artisans. The Grand Opening will be May 1st and I hope you will join me and the other artist in our new adventure. Thank you and I hope you have a most wonderful April 1st and don't let anyone make a fool out of you today,God bless,Julie

Lounge Potatoes

2009-03-21T13:30:00.004-05:00

A typical Saturday morning at the Bailey House. Enjoy, Julie p.s. Aries and "D"

So What Became Of Those Treasures?

2009-03-20T10:23:00.002-05:00

Well I've been busy playing with some of those treasures I bought recently. Here's a little peek at some of the things I have created from them. Handmade Journals and tags, using the sheet music and lace. I am also working on some other items and when I finish I have them for sale at my selling blog. I am hoping to have some of them there in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy and God bless, Julie

Pumpkin Dollies In The Making

2009-03-18T12:24:00.003-05:00

I know I know, Pumpkin dollies already and Spring has yet to come. Well, its like this, with Spring approaching and summer on its heels. The gardens a wake and need to be tended to, and with a house that needs to be worked on. It does not leave me very much time to work on dollies, and other little things so I must get a head start.
This little group of gals will ready hopefully towards the end of April or the first part of May and will be for sale at my selling blog. I will let you know the exact date when I am close to finishing them. In the mean time I hope you enjoyed this little seek peek. Have loads of fun and enjoy your day, God Bless,Julie

Treasures

2009-03-14T19:59:00.004-05:00

I did a little treasure hunting recently and thought I'd share my wonderful little finds with you. Vintage sheet music, an old stuffed kitty, Old photo's, antique and vintage lace, and a beautiful old crocheted flower basket pincushion. Imagination, go wild! God Bless, Julie

Rachal

2009-03-11T10:04:00.005-05:00

Meet Rachal, she will be coming to Simply Primitives on March 15th. I took the spelling of her name from an antique sampler and I think it suits her. She is a primitive Queen Anne style doll and as you can see she has her back side up today. We got in to a little argument over her shoes and she would not cooperate until she got her way. But the lady knows what she likes so I had to give in. I hope you will join Rachal on the 15th, and if you have not checked out Simply Primitives yet, here is the link http://www.simplyprimitives.com/ . Have a wonderful day and God Bless, Julie

A New Place To Shop

2009-03-09T11:11:00.007-05:00

Starting March 15Th there will be a new place to shop for my wares. I have joined the wonderful artist team at The Primitive Gathering (http://www.theprimitivegathering.com ). Here is a seek peek of Victoria, a primitive Queen Anne style doll. She will be the first of many of my creation to be offered at The Primitive Gathering. So please come and join me there. I also will be updating my artist page at Simply Primitives at the same time. This winter has been a weird one at my home to say the least, and Sharon was so kind as to let me up date my page at a later date. I'll have a seek peek of my offering either tomorrow or on Wednesday. So I'll talk to you then, in the mean time God Bless and have a wonderful wintry day,Julie

I Won

2009-02-15T11:23:00.003-06:00

I am the blessed woman who won the wonderful free custom blog from Graphic Pretties. I don't like to boast, but it seems I have caused some confustion with the Not Me post. That post was for my friend Debra's give a way which I did not win. Also she has it written Judy Bailey Primitives, just a miss write. Thank you all who have came over to check out my blog. I am indeed grateful for this wonderful give a way. I usually don't win anything. How blessed was I. Thank You Sara from Graphic Pretties for this wonderful Gift,Julie

Not Me

2009-02-02T11:51:00.005-06:00

Well the drawing is over and it was not me, the blessed woman was Nicole. God Bless, Julie P.S. We have six more weeks of winter, and if you haven't visited Debra's blog, please do so it is a treasure. www.flowersmith-debra.blogspot.com

Still Time To Sign UP

2009-02-02T10:38:00.008-06:00

My good friend Debra from Sparrow grass is hosting a give away in honor of groundhogs day. If you haven't already signed up, you still have time. She has some wonderful prizes to give away. http://www.flowersmith-debra.blogspot.com/. This photo is from Debra's blog

Thank You

2009-01-11T12:59:00.003-06:00

I want to thank every one for making my first adventure selling the dolls in my shoppe a most successful one. I never dreamed it would have turned out the way it did. I figured I sell a couple of the ladies right away, but I never dreamed they would all sell in a matter of twenty minutes. I would like to Thank all the ladies who are giving my dolls a wonderful new home, and all of you who gave such encouraging words and support. I love making them and I love the fact others love them to. They are made from the deepest part of my heart and though it is not easy to let them go, I know I can't keep them all. It also helps to know that they go to homes where I know they will be loved and cherished. So a big Thank you and lots of love,Julie

Coming Saturday

2009-01-05T10:45:00.003-06:00

I realized I have missed some details for when and where the dolls will be available so here it is.The dolls will be available at www.juliebaileyprimitivesshop.blogspot.com this Saturday January 10th at 3:00pm central standard time. My apologies for being so airheaded. I have posted a picture of one of the dolls in the shoppe if you care to take a peek. Enjoy and God Bless,Julie

Coming Soon

2008-12-29T10:10:00.005-06:00

Coming soon to the shoppe. White faced beauties all decked out in their best. Here is a sneak preview of the ladies in progress. They will be ready by the 10th of January at 3:00pm central standard ( and yes some still need their hair, among otherthings). I should have them done this week and then I can get working on their storage boxes . I hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek of the dolls in progress. Julie

Wynter

2008-12-20T16:41:00.003-06:00

Meet Wynter, She is coming to Simply Primitives on January 1st. She is the last of the snow dollies for the season, I hope you will enjoy. Wishing everyone the most wonderful Christmas and the most joyest of new Years. God Bless, Julie

Web Show

2008-12-05T22:24:00.002-06:00

I am so sorry, but I am not going to have the web show on Saturday. I've had the flu and the dolls are not dressed. At this time I am not going to be able to reschedule a date, until I know the dollys are ready. Once again I am so sorry about this.God bless, Julie

Little Snowball

2008-11-26T22:28:00.006-06:00

Meet little Snowball, she is coming to Simply Primitives on December 1st. She is a little pin you can wear. She is a whopping 5 3/4" tall and is dressed in antique lace. I hope you will enjoy her, She brings big smiles to my face every time I look at her. God Bless and a Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Frank Lloyd Wright

2008-11-08T19:01:00.019-06:00

Eight Miles down the road from me is Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin,it was his summer home. I drive by it at least six to eight times a month on my way to and from Dodgeville to do grocery shopping. Last weekend I stopped to take some photos just to show you some of the wonderful sites and views that surround me. My favorite is his barn, I do not think that there is or every will be a barn equal to this barn, it is awesome at least in my opinion. My best friend Patty from grade school, her father milked and cared for the cows for Mr Wright when he was a live, along with a few other gentlemen. Frank used to be buried closed to his Taliesin but his last wife had him moved to Arizona to the Taliesin west to be buried next to her. I was fortunate to have visited his grave before he was moved. I meet his last wife several times when I worked at the American Players Theatre.It was the summer before entering my senior year in high school and as fragile as she was, she would always walk up with assistance to pick up her own tickets ( she always arrive in a very big and long black limousine). Well enough rambling and here are the pictures, Enjoy, Julie

Franks beautiful milking barn.Can you see those neat looking silos?

The barn is really massive and any pictures I take will never do it justice. I also should add in case you can't tell by the pictures, it is built into the hillside.

Some photos of the Taliesin. If I thought the barn was massive, compared to the Taliesin it is a peanut. I just could not get very good photos fo this place, trees everywhere. Trust me this place goes on and on and on. Here is a side view of one of the walk ways that lead from the house. There are many.

Snowflake

2008-10-26T00:27:00.009-05:00

Coming to Simply Primitives November 1st Is this wee little snow girl named Snowflake.She stands approximately 7 3/4" tall and is dressed in fine batiste and antique lace. She is and original and a one of a kind. She is hand crafted by me from papermache and cloth. Enjoy, Julie

Elizabeth

2008-10-12T18:20:00.008-05:00

Elizabeth's stockings. You are seeing correct, she does have runs in her stockings. I just love this look. I don't know why but I do.

A close up of Elizabeth.

and Elizabeths back sideA close up of Elizabeth's hair.

Meet Elizabeth, I just listed her on eBay tonight. She is the last mourning doll for 2008. Her dress is made from antique black lace that is absolutely gorgeous. I just love the way she turn out.
I am starting to work on some winter dolls now. I have a couple of snow women I am hoping to get done this week. I've learned not to plan to much because real life has a way of changing that. Especially right now, I am getting everything ready for a long snowy and cold winter. I actually love that time of the year. I get more time to work on the things that I love doing. Well, I better be going, god bless, Julie

The Witches Shoe

2008-09-21T13:04:00.013-05:00

Coming to Simply Primitives October 1st is this wee little witch Emma who lives in a shoe. Emma is looking for a new home to hang around in. Currently she is hanging around in a tree and we all know that a tree is not a place for a wee little witch to hang. Emma is 7" tall without her hat and 8 1/2" with it. Her shoe is 10 1/2" tall. Emma is completely hand made by me . Enjoy, Julie

A close up of Emma's hands and feet.

A close up of Emma in her shoe.

Emma's shoe.

Emma out of her shoe.

Emma in her very own storage box.

Lumina- A Doll to Fall For

2008-08-31T13:29:00.000-05:00

Meet Lumina, I just got done listing her on ebay today. She is a beauty as pumpkin dolls go. She is quite spirited and fun loving and enjoys all the wonders of fall. She is all dressed up in her fall splender. She has very small glass seed bead eyes and she is an original and one of a kind. All my dolls are hand made and hand molded by me. They give me great joy in making them.Lumina is the only harvest doll I am going to get a chance to work on. I have two more dolls I will be listing this year and than I'm done until next year. I have christmas presents to finish so I must get going on that. I have got to go now, so I will write soon.God Bless, JulieA close up of Lumina and her hat , don't tell any one but I think she took it from the scarecrow in the garden.

Lumina in her very own hand made storage box.

Lumina Sunning her feet in the garden.

Lumina is on her way to fill her basket with the delights of the season.

Emma - "A Time To Weep"

2008-08-17T17:09:00.003-05:00

I just got done listing Emma on ebay today. Emma is a part of my mourning doll series and the seasons of life. I started making mourning doll seven years ago after the death of my father and sister-in -law. both died in less than amonth from each other from tragic car accidents.Some look at them as sad dolls,but to me they represent a season to life we all share. It is the one true bond that we as human can relate to. We can feel each others pain and sorrow and loss. I am blessed with the love and wisdom that my father gave and many happy memories.So for some they may be sad dolls but for me they are simply beautifuland kindred spirits.
God Bless
Julie

Beautiful Emma weeps for the loss of a dear loved one.

Sarah a mourning doll

2008-07-27T19:14:00.000-05:00

Sarah in her storage box
Sarah finding comfort in the garden

A close up of Sarahs hands

Sarah 's shoes

Mortisha

2008-07-13T21:59:00.001-05:00

Her she is!

Looking beautiful in the garden.

Rest in peace.

I just got done putting her on eBay tonight .I hope the highest bidder will love as much as I enjoyed making her.

Julie