So much to do, so little time!

That's why I always like little projects, that work up in a night. For example this hat I crocheted my daughter was done in an hour's time! Made with super soft, bulky acrylic yarn (Angel Hair, at Joann Fabrics), and my all time favorite G hook, this couldn't be anything other then a spectacular hit. Miss thing hasn't taken it off since she got up this morning. I finally got around to finishing my middle sons knitted mittens as well. Now that it is finally getting cold in New Hampshire I figured I better get my butt moving. I even got a baby sweater started for my friend at work. Go me! Go me!

What teacher wouldn't want these apples?

Are you looking for just the right gift to give to your child's teachers? Well what teacher wouldn't love to receive an apple?? What's great about this is it doesn't spoil!!

With all the flu's floating around more and more people are prone to be carrying those travel pack of tissues, this way they can carry them in style!

This of course is listed in my shop, along with some great apple items, be sure to check them out by clicking HERE

Whew!

Not only did I survive craft fair season, I survived Thanksgiving as well. It was a somewhat quiet day on the homefront, but man it is a lot of work!! I did get some strange requests this year from craft fair goers looking for eye glass case's and checkbook covers. So even though I have made both before, they never really took off. So maybe for next years fairs that is something I can have ready.

While my kids were relaxing watching Curious George I decided that I should play catch up on my blog. I joined another round of blogging with Creative Bloggers, and this weeks blog is Sandy over at Midnight Creations. As I was browsing her blog I noticed two things, one she is making a pine cone wreath, which is something I have always wanted to do. So maybe this year I will follow in her footsteps. It has been relatively warm here in New Hampshire, and it would be fun for me to take the kids out into the woods looking for some. The second thing I noticed is that she is a bag maker too!! I was quite envious of the way she was able to display her bags, having them all hanging on the wall, it is quite a sight.

Now that my blogging is done, I am going to my cutting table, and getting some work done!

It's Thanksgiving day....

As I am smelling the turkey cooking in the oven, I am listening to my kids playing (and getting along, which is VERY important) I am sitting here thinking about the many things I am thankful for.

First and foremost, I am thankful for my three beautiful children. I am not sure what my life would be without them. I love them with all my heart, even though when I am being "mean" they don't think so.

Second, I am thankful for my family and friends, I wouldn't be who I am today without them. My family supports me in all my ventures, well almost, just not the slightly crazy ones, HAHA, and my friends keep me sane.

Third, I am thankful that I can sit here and type this to you, I have a roof over my head, heat, hot water and electricity.

Fourth, I am thankful for the abilities that I have to make some amazing things, and that I am able to stay home with my kids, working doing what I love.

Last but not least, I am thankful for the sale that I just had while I was sitting here typing this to you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, may your lives be blessed every day, not just today!

Halloween has come and gone...

Thank goodness!! I waited until the absolute last minute to get any costumes made. My oldest son was a dragon looking Pokemon, Tyranitaur to be exact, my middle child wanted to be a turtle, and my little peanut daughter wanted to be Wow Wow Wubbzy, which was so cute I must add. I ended up finding a free pattern online for a crocheted beanie hat. I modified it slightly as I was working with cotton yarns, added a couple ears and ended up with a Wow Wow Wubbzy hat :) We went trick or treating around my mom's house with my niece and nephew who were a couple of monkeys, which if you knew my brother was VERY appropriate :)

One finished tree skirt!

I finally got around to finishing my mother's tree skirt (yippee!!!) and my daughter promptly stole it!

I have to wonder who is going to win the fight over it, my mother or my daughter, LOL

I sort of lost track on how many little squares and rectangles that I ended up using. I went with a red pin dot for the bias tape, and there is warm and natural quilted between the two layers. What I should have gotten was a shot of the back, maybe another time, you know before I actually give it to my mother.

I did have a lot of fun, but in all honestly, I really don't want to see another green and red scrap of fabric for quite some time!!

My first fair of the year.....

Ended up going fairly well. I certainly can't complain. There's a few things I discovered while doing it however.

1. Black and White Damask on Red doesn't sell in person, only online.

2. I need to listen to my 11 year old when he tells me to make wallets and wristlets because that is what people like.

3. MAKE MORE KID AND ANIMAL PRINTS! This means I need to find more "boyish" ones too!

I need to work on my display a little bit, the fobs ended up taking over (shocking as I only made a few hundred of them). My next fair isn't for a month (unless I change my mind and do another one) so I have time to play with it all.

My oldest son with me but he found someone to play his Nintendo DS with so he was pretty much gone for the day. Got to hang out with my mom, and my aunt stopped by for a little while too. Then I decided to take a drive down memory lane and visit some of the old places I used to spend LOT'S of time at in my youth. Brought back lots and lots of memories, I even got a little choked up.