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The Big Red Barn with Mary Emmerling

October 2nd, 2008 in blog     
suewhitney Sue Whitney, editor
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The gang! From left to right. Crazy Reg (Marys other half), Jane Perdue, me, Mary Emmerling, and the Queen of Quantity Miss Shelley Widener.
When you see this sign you know you have arrived at the Big Red Barn.
This woman knows how to corner the market. When asked the history of these blankets, she didnt really know. She did have plenty on hand and more in boxes!
Youve seen a lot of these textile mill spools. Some in Minnesota, some in California. Well, Shelley supplied them all. She purchased 4500 dozen. She dedicated a barn and a half to them. Remember, Queen of Quantity!
Shelley hand decorates thes for Halloween. She says she doesnt have much of a social life.
This is a great shutter project.
After the  show we were invited to a ranch for a home cooked meal. Shelley introduced me to this wonderful group of ladies. Our tummies hurt from laughing so much!
Whats next on the agenda? Well be getting ready for the prom.
When it comes to shoes, anything goes here in Texas.
The gang! From left to right. Crazy Reg (Marys other half), Jane Perdue, me, Mary Emmerling, and the Queen of Quantity Miss Shelley Widener.

The gang! From left to right. Crazy Reg (Mary's other half), Jane Perdue, me, Mary Emmerling, and the Queen of Quantity Miss Shelley Widener.
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My good friend Shelley has a booth both at the Red Barn and Marburger, but this year she is just showing at the barn due to knee surgery. You'll see her snappy, Texas-style cane later. I stopped in for a visit, and much to my surprise I ran in to a couple of my old friends from my Country Home days! Miss Jane Perdue greeted me at the front door and just around the corner was Mary Emmerling who was signing her new book. I was thrilled. It was like old home week. Next year, hopefully Sandy Soria and Carol Sheehan will be able to make the trip for a reunion.

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junksista writes: I can assure you, Ms. Fun All The Time Whitney, that I will be there for the reunion with Mary and Carol. Heck, I'd be there just to hang with you!
But I"ll see you on the Merry Junking Trail before April. I'm ready to go anytime!!
Cheers,
Sandy

P.S. Please vote so your voice will be counted! Posted: 1:07 pm on November 3rd
TheRedDoor writes: Sue, It was certainly a pleasure to meet you. Not sure if you remember me or not, but I was Shelly's neighbor at the Big Red Barn. (By the way....Shelly forgot to bring me my book.....boy that girl is in big trouble mister!) Anyway, I will posting about meeting you on my blog next week and I am so excited about the prospect of next years hoop-la! Shelly's got my number! See you soon. Tricia The Red Door Antiques. www.thereddoorantiques.blogspot.com Posted: 11:26 am on October 10th
mschuey2 writes: apoligies are required
My feeble mind has short circuited and confused my Marys!
The magazine I was referring to was Mary Englebrights!GEEEZ
am I ever embarassed! Nothing like making a fool of yourself in cyberspace for ALL the word to see!
Please forgive won't you Mary Emmerling?

Humbly, screwy schuey2 Posted: 11:45 pm on October 5th
mschuey2 writes: Hello everyone
I just wanted to say I can't wait for my first issue of Mary Emmerlings Magazine! I ordered a subscription for my soul sister as well,Merry Junkmas to her.
I was sooo impressed with the quality artwork layout and subject matter. Most of all the magazine was not filled with page after page of advertising! How refreshing! Good work and thanks for a quality publication!
mschuey2 Posted: 11:28 pm on October 5th
MimiToria writes: Hi Sue-
I love cowboy boots and where them here in MN all the time, so yours are very cool!
It must be fun to be in the company of so many talented folks and so many great pcs. of junk and antiques. I was an early admirer of Mary Emmerling, so how fun would that be to see her in person. She is such an icon for the whole antique/country style of decorating that just kept on expanding and growing to other styles that we have today.
Your piggy tails are adorable!
Gretchen Posted: 9:16 am on October 3rd
CottageElements writes: First off, love the pigtails! The boots aren't too bad, too! Glad you're having a great time in Texas. I'd love to get down there some. My friend Julie's sister lives near there, so maybe next year. Did you get to Funky Junque in Fargo? Dying to know what you thought. I get to go there next week :) Posted: 10:50 pm on October 2nd
piecesofthepast writes: I love the boots, too! Did you buy those there? I've always wanted to go to that Round Top event. Looks like you guys had so much fun! Posted: 5:38 pm on October 2nd
georgiamoon writes: WOW you really know how to have a good time. Adore the boots! The spools are making quite the rounds...I love the shutter. Does Shelly glue Halloween paper on the spools? Or does she actually do them by hand. I found it very tedious to wire all those spools together so I don't think I'd have the patience to paint them. You gals have the BEST time and we can't wait to hear and see more! Love , gogo Posted: 1:44 pm on October 2nd
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