Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Lion and The Lamb: Tuesday's Display Chain

Yippee Hurray!!! It's BAAAACK!!!
Misi's from 1890 Gable House Musings has brought back the beloved "Tuesday Display Chain."  This week's theme is "The Lion and the Lamb" (or, in prim parlance, bring on "The Cats and the Sheep")..... 

 This was tough....so many sheep; so many cats....where does one begin?

Hooked Sheep:

 (One of my very first hooked rugs....Pattern by Log Cabin Rugs.)

"Curly" - Pattern by Log Cabin Rugs.


Punched Sheep:

  Pattern/Design by Brenda Gervais of With thy Needle & Thread.

"Shear Pride" design by Shawn Williams of Threads That Bind.

"Greener Pastures" design by Shawn Williams of Threads That Bind.

"Have Ye Any Wool" Pattern/Design by Brenda Gervais of With thy Needle & Thread.

"Proverbs 31:13" Pattern/Design by Brenda Gervais of With thy Needle & Thread.

"Woolsey & Friend" pattern by Homespun Elegance.

Stitched Sheep:

Pinkeeps are a Pineberry Lane design stitched by Pam from basketsnprims and primitive basketcase.


Felted Sheep:
(Created by Teresa from Teresa's Primitives Treasures.)  


The Lil' Prim Cabin

basketsnprims and primitive basketcase.


Painted Sheep:

Painted by Kimberly Edgerly.


Cathy's (Tolentreasures) work.....

Painted by Kimberly Edgerly.

Miniature Painting by Kimberly Edgerly.



Steiff Sheep:

Just Sheep:

 Chickadee and Sheep by Madalynne of Pineapple Primitives.  (We miss you Madalynne....where ARE you???)

Lil Raggedy Angie's raggedy sheep.













Our Neighbor's Sheep:
So.....now are your ready to see my cats???
No? Really? All sheep-pooped out already?
Yeah...me too.  Would you think less of me if I told you I have more?
And trust me, I have almost as many cats as I do sheep.....

But I'll spare you...and my weary camera.  I'll leave you with just a very few....seems my cats come in twos:



My two favorite big cats.....

Ummmm....yeah, she's cross-eyed....and likes dirty laundry.


He's my clean laundry cat......

The infamous Welcome Cats rug I'm "working" on.....


Oh....and how about a lion ON a lamb???  Or.....a cat on a sheepskin rug (look close....you might even find a Shih Tzu.....):


If you stayed with me through this, you are a tenacious soul....Aren't you glad I don't do this very often???

Please stop by 1890 Gable House Musings and pay a visit to the other chain gang members!

Happy, Happy, Spring!

71 comments:

Audrey said...

wonderful pictures!! Your rugs are great. I just love your chickadee with the lamb!!!

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

BAAAA~ Meooooow~
Wonderful Post~
smiles
Teresa

~Sara said...

What an awesome post. You sure put a lot of work into that. Love the kitties as well.Thanks for sharing Blessings ~Sara

RURAL said...

Oh I love it, and you had so much fun with that didn't you?

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

Shirlee said...

Good grief! I'm surprised there's any room left over for the crows! I sent you an email, you goober!

Lil Raggedy Angie said...

so many pretties ...and to think you keep trying to convince the world you have no crafty creativity in you I say ....BAAAAAAAAAA you are full of it ! Love the Nod kitties so cute ! Have a great day ! hugs lil raggedy angie

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh you do love sheep, the cats are lovely too!You should have one more sheep to add to your family by tomorrow.

Ann said...

Thanks for sharing all your treasures - at least your sheep and cat treasures. Both babies have the prettiest eyes! ~Ann

Christine said...

And the answer to the question is,
Baa baa black sheep -
Yes you sure do have wool!!!!
GORGEOUS sheep and cats!

bettyj said...

I thought I had a lot of sheep! I have NONE compared to you.lol I love the wool bag with the sheep, that is wonderful. Enjoyed your post so much.

Angela said...

Oh my Miss Robin, SO many beautiful items you have been hiding from us all. I think I need to come to the Land of Nod and go shopping in your house. Love everything. Can't wait to see more. Have a wonderful spring day.
Angela

Traci~Moon Gypsy said...

Holy COW...oh I mean SHEEP...and CATS. Love'm all Robin! Happy Spring, Traci

marly said...

Loved it all!

frontporchprims said...

I think you may be "hooked" on sheep. Wow, what a collection Robin. I see the Shih Tzu:) That is one cute kitty and doggy. Ok, so my favorite sheep is th one being led by Mr. Bird and my favorite kitty is the big black dirty laundry cat. What fun. Thanks for sharing your kittys and sheep. -Steph-

alltheseboys said...

I love all your sheep! Glad you didn't post as many cats, lol..cuz I'm allergic...I'd probably be sneezing and itching like crazy by now!!! (Just Kidding) I really do LOVE all your sheep...I'm envious!!! Katie

Robyn ♥ said...

OMG!!! I LOVE ALL YOUR SHEEP!! I'm coming for the feedsack one sister!
I'm pretty happy the chain is back too ;)

prims by olde lady morgan said...

OMG! Ms. Cranky!!! that is a collection!!!! WOOSZERS!!!! Love it!!! OLM

BumbleBeeLane said...

Drooling over those sheep.Beautiful collection.The kitties adorable even the dirty cross eyed one.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Penny said...

Fantastic collection of sheep! I've started a small collection of hooked rugs, and oh my, are your's wonderful!!

Love the kitties, aka lions..... especially that darlin' little cross-eyed one! They are cute as can be.... And I just LOVE me a shih-tzu! I have one here, too, and she is a delight!

Thanks for sharing your great collections..... I so enjoy seeing all the display chain posts!

Roberta said...

So many baa-eautiful creations! Your work is wonderful and you have amassed quite the variety. But the real critters are the sweetest. ~Roberta

old crow said...

Wow... thank you for sharing!! You have a beautiful collection, to be very proud of!! Your creations are beautiful!! The kitties are pretty sweet too!! Loved it!!
Hugs to you!
Mona

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

Beautiful! I'm in awe with how many pics you've downloaded!! Is school in recess? LOL
You have such talent and a wonderful knack of showcasing it!
Hugs to you!
Courtney

oldgreymare said...

Ewe is a bit crazy there Miss Cranky Crow..lol
xx
z

Carol Stuck said...

Just love everything! Thanks for sharing.

hugs!
Carol

Kim said...

Love them all. Again, it leaves me wondering....How big is your house?? Lol

Lois--Huckleberry Lady said...

And I crown you "Queen of the Sheep"!!!! Wow, what a collection!!! You have more sheep than I do snowmen!!!! I think Or it's a tie!!! lol
Lois

Mugwump Woolies said...

I'm still counting sheep! Love them all, and that kitty in the last pic is my late Nathaniel's twin! Great stuff!
Robyn

Rugs and Pugs said...

Robyn ~
WOWZA!!! What a great collection of sheep. Of course, the putz are my favorites along with all your handmade goodies.
Now you keep telling us how small your house is, but you show so many wonderful treasures!!! When do we get to see more of your house? And please define small :)
Happy Birthday!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Pamela@ The Sampler Makers Farmhouse said...

Love that Bemis sheep!!!

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

You go Girlfriend!!!
Oh my gosh what a wonderful collection of sheep and cats!!!
How big is your house????
I have a crossed eye siamese too!!!
Thanks so much for sharing ~ it was fun!!!
Prim Blessings
Robin

Unknown said...

Oh Robin I loved loved your post today. I love sheep. Your puddy tats are too cute! I will check out the linky poo. Take care care!!!

The Rusty Thimble said...

LOVE them all

Happy Birthday Robin

Hugs
Brenda

outjunking said...

Can one hoard sheep. Just kidding they were all very nice! I actually love sheep paintings witch always catch my attention.

Earlene said...

Wow I love it! All of it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO!
Earlene

Trace4J said...

Wonderful post. I so enjoyed each photo.
A little birdie told me its your birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Hugs Trace

www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Awesome post. love your pictures

Traci~Moon Gypsy said...

Happy Birthday to my favorite Crow! Hugs, Traci

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

Love all your sheep! So Beautiful!
Happy Birthday!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

sandraallen260@centurytel.net

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

Loving all your sheep and 'lions'...What a great eye candy post!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBIN!

~The Boyd Homestead Farm~ said...

You did not just see my pop out when I saw all those wonderful sheep! :) WOW! Love your "tame" lions too:)
Happy,happy birthday Robin, hope you have a wonderful day !!
hugs, Trish

SUZI said...

I loved it. My daughter has 2 sheep but they look sorta like fluffy goats and she keeps having twins. Last year the cycotes got them so this year they have to put a small fence area in the field because she is due any day now..Oh and I read its your birthday so happy birthday

Carmen and the Primcats said...

Happy birthday Robin!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day! You deserve it!

Carmen and the Primcats

My Colonial Home said...

YOU WIN THE PRIZE FOR THE MOST SHEEP....wowzer lady!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY...

Hugs,
Karen

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Happy Birthday to you~
& Many More~
hugs
Teresa

Unknown said...

"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Robin, Happy Birthday to you"!

Just wanted to make sure you heard your birthday song today, have a great one!!!
Lori :)

1890* said...

Wait a minute here...My fellow Witchy lover- I thought you said that your biggest decorating holiday was Halloween!
Oh my goodness!... for a Cranky Crow you certainly have an awesome collection of sheepish goods *Your rugs are phenomenal- i have never seen so many gorgeous pieces *Thank you so much for sharing along in the chain!
3 crows in the backyard today reminded me that today is a special day..something to crow about going on !! ~ Its Your Birthday !!-Wishing you a wonderful birthday my friend!
XXXXX OOOO)

Katherine said...

Seriously?! So many beautiful pieces. I'm drooling. Thanks for sharing! Happy Birthday! Hope it's the best ever!

Katherine

prims by olde lady morgan said...

Happy Birthday Ms. Cranky!!! Have a most wonderful day!!! You are in good company today as my boy Alex is 24 today!!! OLM

Mary said...

OMG Robin I am drooling over your sheep collection! Your stitched pieces are beautiful and those felted sheep are to die for....Have a great Birthday!! Mary

marly said...

Word has it that today is your birthday. Have a happy one!

Lynn said...

Happy Birthday Robin!!! I just love all of your sheep!! If you ever decide you need to thin the herd out a little, please feel free to send them to North Carolina for a visit! I promise I will take very good care of them and treat them with the best southern hospitality possible. I am not a sheep owner yet!! Working on fixing that LOL
Hugs and love all of your creations! The are simply amazing and so beautiful. I do not know how to do that and an so in awe of the ladies that do know how to do it!!
Hugs,
Lynn

~Sara said...

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!!! Blessings ~Sara

bettyj said...

Happy Birthday, dear blogging buddy!

Cindi said...

Happy Birthday!

My Primitive Creations by Tonya said...

Happy birthday Girlfriend! may it be filled with everything you dreamed it would!!

LOL...I had to giggle..you have almost as many comments as you do sheep and kittys...
What a great post..love all your lambs, sheep and kittys!!
My vaforite was the lambs by the Bird house to cute...

Have a wonderful day my friend!

Hugs
Tonya

CRAFTY STITCHERS said...

Hope you have a Happy, Happy birthday!

dee begg said...

Wow! Look at all those lil' sheepies and the kitties too! Hope you have a happy birthday!

D

Laura Violet said...

Lovely Lovely Lovely!! *.* :)
(and Happy Birthday! I red it on Shirlee's blog! ;))

alltheseboys said...

Happiest of Happy Birthday's to you today!! Katie

annie said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!
And Many Cranky MOOOORRRREEEE!

Pam B said...

Oh my goodness, your sheep collection is awesome! I look forward to seeing the rest of your cat collection soon.

Happy Birthday, dear friend!
Pam

Elisha said...

wow... I wish you "did this" more often! I LOOOOVE the gray long wooly lamb with the antique candle molds in the background... what a NEAT ONE!!! dont see em like that very often

Unknown said...

What an absolutely amazing collection!
I'm going to head back up and drool some more.
Adorable fur babies!
Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!
Wishing a fabulous Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday To You!!!!
Hugs,
Tam

Linda said...

Oh I love all your sheep and cats too...I especially loved the last picture...so cute!!

Meadowbrook Cabin Primitives said...

Hi Robin

I hear it was your birdday.. ah, birthday ! Happy Beelated Birthday !!

Love all those photos of your sheepies and kitties and your rugs are wonderful..

Blessings,
Linda

Prims By The Water said...

So who would have known the crow liked sheep...if you ever get tired of any of those sheep of yours, send them to me in Michigan..would love to have them. Happy Spring..and oh yeah Happy Birthday too!! Take care, Janice

A Primitive Homestead said...

All your lions are beautiful. Wonderful sheep collection. I can tell you like sheep. Me to. All your hooked creations are amazing. My fav is the one on the little wood stool. Did I happen to read some where you had a birthday?? Thats something to crow about. Well I wish you birthday blessings for every day. Blessings!
Lara

Vicki said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Okay, that is a crazy sheep collection. I can't believe how many you have! I hung in there all the way through. I kept making mental notes of my favorites with the hopes I would be able to remember and comment here. lol Your hooked work is very,very good! Loved seeing those. Have a great weekend!

Raymond Homestead said...

Wonderful post! Happy Belated Birthday!

Penny said...

Love each and every thing in this post!

Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun Primitives said...

Ok, I have to admit... I totally forgot that I was looking at your personal collection of sheep and was making a shopping list as I felt like I was on a prim shop website LOL! WOW! That is a very impressive collection and each one is wonderfully prim, girl! I really enjoyed looking through your pictures, thank you so much for sharing.