Abundant Blessings Farm & Craft Center

04/04/2024

April Newsletter...

It’s been two years since I opened this craft thrift shop. As I review the past two years, I realize, once again, how wonderful handcrafters are. Even in the quiet winter months your donations of time and materials have blessed others in the community. Quilts have been made for cancer patients and shut ins. Clothing protectors have been made for residents at the Veterans’ Home. Hats and mittens have been made for school children.

When envisioning this craft shop, I wanted a place to inspire creativity, provide a local resource for quality craft supplies, and help connect with those in our community who needed encouragement. With your purchases you have provided gas cards for individuals providing transportation for the elderly, vehicle repairs for a widower, and resources for a local women’s home for those coming out of addiction/prostitution.

The past year has been filled with many personal challenges and I have found it difficult to be available for shop coverage. My family has been extremely supportive and has often covered the shop hours so I could attend to the needs of loved ones, process through the grief of losing both parents, and deal with the residual issues that occur at such a time of loss. I have spent a great deal of time trying to determine how to move forward and where my priorities and energy should be focused. I realize that I can’t ‘do it all’ and must let something go. That something is the dream of the thrift store. I still believe that the vision of ABCC is vitally needed and important, but I cannot carry that vision forward without additional shop coverage, larger location for classes, and individuals able to provide the gifts and talents that I lack to make the business/community ‘project’ thrive.

With this decision made, the question of dispersing inventory comes to the forefront. If you have a community project or group that could use the crafting materials I have in stock, please contact me ( [email protected] or 607-386-9092). I will be donating any remaining items to non-profit organizations in the area.

This is a bittersweet decision. I will miss hearing of your latest projects and getting to know the customers who stop in. But at the same time, I look forward to making memories with my family, having time to pursue creative endeavors that I have neglected, and working in my garden(s).

THANK YOU for helping my dream come true over the past two years. You have been a part of my “Abundant Blessings”!

May you be Abundantly Blessed,
Linda
P.S. Eileen’s Gift Shop continues to be open by appointment. Please contact Eileen at 607-610-4114 to schedule.

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01/20/2024

My cold winter's day project. What handcrafts are you working on during this cold streak?

01/07/2024

Just a reminder...the shop is open by appointment only during winter. (Text or call
607-386-9092 )

12/01/2023

December 2023

I just finished shifting the autumn inventory out and bringing in winter themed items. November brought some great donations for the craft supply thrift store, and Eileen has lots of fun jewelry and gifts added to the shelves.

DONATIONS:

Pinwheel punch board (make your own pinwheels); Mini paper trimmer; Rayon embroidery threads;
Embroidery kits; Cross-stitch booklets; Fun with Craft Sticks book (and craft sticks); 5” stencil kit; Stick Loom Weaving Kit;
Christmas Plastic Canvas Kits; Craft Safety Pins; Knit count tape measure; 8” lollipop sticks (Wilson); Rubber stamps

GIFT ITEMS:

Christmas decorations/ornaments; Earrings; Necklaces; Crazy Quilt Christmas stockings; Wool felt Gnomes; Handknit cowl; Embroidered finger puppets; Bookmarks; Coaster sets; Magnets.

SALE:

Christmas items are 20% off.

UPDATE ON OUR OPERATING HOURS:

Life has held a great deal of twists and turns for Eileen and me over the past few months. Currently, Eileen is unable to man the shop. Family events have necessitated my adjusting my availability in the shop. I have a wonderfully supportive family, and my son has filled in often to keep the shop open during our posted hours. The next few weeks hold additional responsibilities for me, but we are committed to opening the shop whenever possible. If the “Open” flags are flying, the shop is open. If you want to shop, the best option is to contact me via my cell at 607-386-9092 to make sure that we are open or to set up an appointment to shop. Starting December 21st, we will be open by appointment only through the winter months. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your shopping local.

Wishing You Holiday Blessings,
Linda

Facebook: Abundant Blessings Farm and Craft Center; [email protected] 607-386-9092
Shop located at: 102 Buck Horn Lake Road, Unadilla (at the intersection with Route 7)
Thursday, Friday: 11-5; Saturday 10-2; or by appointment

11/30/2023

Due to medical appointments the shop will be closed Thursday, November 30th.

11/22/2023

My grandmother's crochet trim project is finished 40+ years after it was set aside. At first I struggled to get my stitches 'just like hers'. (She was so consistent in the tension and stitch size!) But as I tried duplicating her way of creating (and became more frustrated!)I realized that she would be getting after me for trying to be and do something that someone else was and had done. She was a great encourager and as I worked my stitches I thought about all I had learned from Grammy W. She had a very difficult life but she was the most joyous person I have ever known. Tensions? Oh yes, she endured amazing tensions in her 91 years, but she allowed the Master Creator to bring beauty forth as she yielded to His purposes. I am so thankful for the legacy of my Grandmother.

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/22/2023

The shop will be closed Thursday for
Thanksgiving.

11/18/2023

I usually wait until the newsletter goes out to list donations, but here's a list of what has been added to the shelves this morning:
Pinwheel punch board (make your own pinwheels)
Mini paper trimmer
Rayon embroidery threads
Embroidery kits
Cross-stitch booklets
Fun with Craft Sticks book (and craft sticks)
5” stencil kit
Clover Pom-pom maker(small)/Bates Pompom maker (large)/Wrights Pom pom maker 1-3”
Rub on Transfers (Christmas theme)
Stick Loom Weaving Kit
Christmas Plastic Canvas Kits
Craft Safety Pins
Knit count tape measure
8” lollipop sticks (Wilson)
Rubber stamps
Wool (?) fabric (brown)
Free craft project idea sheets and more!

11/18/2023

I am sorting through some great donations today.

11/09/2023

Lots of new inventory
& 20% off fall themed items

11/02/2023

November 2023

So often in our culture we condense the holiday season and lose the opportunity to focus on the many blessings in our lives. I want to express my thanks for you, our customers! Thank you for shopping local and helping make a difference in our community!!

NEW DONATION ITEMS:

Sewing and Crafting books and patterns; baskets; fabric; ribbon; trims

NEW GIFT ITEMS:

Fall themed jewelry and home décor; Wrap bracelets; Ty Beanie Babies; Wool gnomes; ‘Nuts About…’ ornaments;
Mint mat trivets/potholders; hand knit/crochet dishcloths

SALE: Eileen continues to offer 20% off fall themed items

CLASSES:

I’m not able to hold classes at this time, but I did receive a notice from the Otsego Christian School art department. Art Club is starting again. They will be meeting Saturday, November 4th and Saturday, November 25th at 2 p.m. to make Christmas ornaments. You are also welcome to join them and work on your own project in the company of other crafters. For more information contact 607-376-4522

OPEN HOURS MAY BE FLUCTUATING. Due to medical issues our operating hours may be disrupted. I am trying to cover all the posted hours, but sometimes I may close early due to appointments or other obligations. If I know you are coming, I will make sure that there is coverage or set up an appointment for a time that will work for you. To ensure that the shop is open before driving the distance, you can call or text my cell phone at: 607-386-9092. I appreciate your patience and patronage.

‘Counting My Blessings,
Linda

10/28/2023

The progression of a project... (original finger puppet idea by Mollie Johanson in the Fauna issue of Making morphed into characters to accompany Jan Brett's The Mitten. One Christmas gift completed. 🙂)

It's time to start your handcrafted gifts. We have lots of creative materials in stock.