Shop update?

Well, let me tell you..I have been so stitchy lately! Really! I've just completed a custom order for an etsy customer, sewn up some sturdy market bags, and several prayer flags, not to mention altering a dress for my sweet girl to wear on her trip to Williamsburg...and all the accompanying articles (pocket, mob cap, petticoats, neckerchief, etc, etc, etc.)...but do I have any pics to show for all this crafty wonder? NO! It is drizzly here in north central pa! I keep thinking "today's the day" for picture taking...but it doesn't happen!
SO, rest assured that I am being super crafty, and super productive! That shop update will come soon!
For now, it's just me and my Husky! Oh, and a sweet seven year old boy who has recently become so into crafting that he's getting a bit more time on the machine than I am! But really, who could refuse such an energetic, smiling, eager, happy boy? Not I...not I!

The sun'll come out...tomorrow?

Self-Portrait Monday

I still feel so naked....without all my hair....

I keep taking pics to reassure myself that I'm not bald!

Shrooms!

Gotta love shrooms! I put this applique on a bag that's been hanging around here looking unfinished and it really made it pop! Look for it soon on the shop update!

i love packages!

I really do! When I saw this one and noticed it was from my crafty mama friend Kelly,( and Spencer, TJ, and Aurora) I couldn't help but let out a little squeal! I ripped into it and immediately felt inspired to create! She is so generous. She showered me with crafty goodness! Bits of felted wool, a wool soaker, tons of little gloves and a book about making glove animals...., eco fil, yarn and floss, a colonial cd for the kiddos, jewelry for Teah, heavenly perfume for me, chocolates from Belgium....valentine love and all kinds of sweet things!

I can't wait to put together a package for my mama, sister, friend! I love you, Kelly!

Prayerful

There is nothing like the feeling you get when your child comes to you and asks to create with you! That is what happened today. Nolan wanted in on the prayer flag action! He created his own celestial goddess applique, and followed along as I showed him how to create a prayer flag! He was so proud of himself! He lovingly wrote out a tag and placed it in a folder so it wouldn't get wrinkled and tucked it away until the market season starts! Sweet, sweet, crafty boy!

Ahh...

... Husky! I believe we have met before!

It's so nice to be back in a creative space!

Self-Portrait Monday

Halo?

It's there...right above my head!

Hair...

...CUT!

I've been away awhile...I needed some family time, a different scene, some unplugged time. I took a month-long trip with my children and during that time, I decided to cut off my locks. The story is too long and crazy to post here, but the short version is that I started having dreams about combing my hair!

So, I'm back now and feeling much better and am ready to focus on preparing for the upcoming market/festie season.

I have a new look and I'm embracing it now. I miss my locks terribly and who knows? Maybe someday in a few years from now, I'll lock it all up again! For now, I'm enjoying brushing it and running my fingers through it!

Happy to have work!

Being crafty is great! Crafty, domestic goddess bliss is my life! It's what I believe I was meant to do...however....on this day, I was so thankful to be making some guaranteed green! You know? Winter isn't exactly the most lucrative season for us crafty mamas!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho...it's off to work I go! (A catering gig for those of you who may be wondering!)