Thank you Dottie Rambo...Till We Meet Again...

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — Gospel singer-songwriter Joyce "Dottie" Rambo died early Sunday when the bus she was in ran off a road in southwest Missouri and struck an embankment.

Rambo, 74, of Nashville, Tenn., died in the crash about two miles east of Mount Vernon on Interstate 44, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Seven other people in the bus were injured, and were hospitalized in Springfield with moderate to severe injuries, the patrol said.

It was unclear if the accident, which occurred about 2 a.m., was weather-related, the patrol said. Severe storms and tornadoes hit the region about 6 p.m. Saturday, killing 14 people. Sustained winds and storms swept through the area later in the night, according to the National Weather Service.

"She was a giant in the gospel music industry," said Beckie Simmons, Rambo's agent. "Dolly Parton recorded some of her songs."

Parton sent condolences to "everyone involved in this terrible tragedy."

"I know Dottie is in heaven in the arms of God right now, but our earth angel will surely be missed," Parton said in a statement. "Dottie was a dear friend, a fellow singer, songwriter and entertainer, and as of late my duet singing partner."

Rambo was on her way to a Mother's Day performance in North Richland Hills, Texas, according to her Web site.

Rambo was inducted to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

Rambo has had more than 2,500 published songs, including gospel classics such as "He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need" and the 1982 Gospel Music Association Song of the Year, "We Shall Behold Him."

Primitive Folk Art Strawberries

I have been working away on strawberries while they are in season. You will have to read my Ebay feedback on how good they smell. I still have 3 sets left and here is the link: Primitive Folk Art Strawberries I am working on some new designs. Paula just got back from Disney World so she will be back sewing soon. Hope you all have a great Mother's Day!

Primitive Uncle Sam

I finally got my Primitive Uncle Sam finished and will be listing him on Ebay tonight. He was a lot of fun to make. He will even arrive with the scent of apple pie! After all what is more American than apple pie?

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...

Do you know how loved you are? My 5 year old granddaughter, Allison, had her first dance recital and she did so amazing! She danced to a song from the musical "Hairspray" called "You Can't Stop the Beat." I really enjoyed it and they got a standing ovation. Can you tell how proud I am? Tammie

A Father's Love

This is a beautiful video about the love between a father and son. I just had to share it. It is really touching.

Yummy Coconut Cake!

One of our TDIPT friends, Pam of Golden Creek Primitives gave us this recipe in our group. I gave it to our Mom and she said it was a hit! It looks so moist and yummy. I think Paula will be trying it this week. Be sure to check out Pam's primitive web site by clicking her link. She sure has some awesome primitive must haves in there! Thanks Pam for the yummy recipe!



Easy Coconut Cake

1 yellow cake mix
1 can cream of coconut
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 large container cool whip
1 small can coconut

Put cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk in hot water (while still in unopened can) before making the cake. Bake the cake according to package directions.

Bake in 9x13 greased and floured glass baking dish. When you take the cake out of the oven, punch holes in it with fork. Pour condensed milk and cream of coconut over the cake.

When cool spread with cool whip and top with coconut. Store in refrigerator.

Paula has 3 new patterns listed!

Paula has listed 3 new patterns on Ebay. The Rabbit pattern is also a new one she made at Easter time but can be made for Mother's day as well. The other two patterns are of the cats below this post. Here is the direct link to her patterns: Paula's patterns

Pssssssstttt...Paula's new cat patterns will be listed on Ebay Wednesday...Both of the cats seen below this post will be offered as patterns. She has had many request for them already. The next ideas are already in the works. Way to go Paula!

Sneak Peek of Paula's new ebay auction! Awesome!

Here is what Paula will be listing tonight on Ebay. She will also be making these into her new patterns. I think they are adorable! Hope you get lots of bids Paula!
Tammie
Here is the Ebay link to Paula's auctions.

Web Show

Web Show Coming April 7th!

The Eclectic Artisans are a group of talented artists that have come together to offer their handmade goods for show & sale. The will be hosting a limited number of shows throughout the year.

Beginning on the Show Date specified above, the artist's offerings will be unveiled and made available to purchase directly from that individual artist.


During the show, you will be able to purchase from the artist, ask them a question, visit their blog, join their mailing list for exclusive offerings, as well as, find out more about them and their work by visiting their website.


So mark your calendars and get here early because most creations are limited editions or one-of-a-kinds!