Crafting for the Show

I was able to work on a few items this weekend for the show.  I did a couple more pillows of the snowbaby with her bunny.  Faith, Hope & Love is a pillow I drew and stitched. I might do more of these, not sure yet.

Whipped up some ornaments from my pattern.  Stitched ornaments are really a big seller for me.  I normally have at least a dozen or so of different patterns and then try to make at least 5-10 of each different design. 

Can't forget my wool!  Once I finish appliquing these I will sew them into pillows and add a hanger.  They are nice for hanging on a tree, cabinet knob or just in a pretty basket.  There are many ways one can decorate with these wool pillows.  I will be making more of these with Santas, snowmen and angels.  Love working with wool!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Until next time - have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
xoxox

Christmas Love Stitchery

With Christmas love in our hearts

I have a new stitchery design listed in Etsy.  Since many of us are getting ready for the fall/winter shows – I thought this would be a good time to list my new epattern.  The pillow has a wool appliquéd heart.  The best part is it’s fast and easy to do.  I’ve already done a few ornaments for the show.  In addition, we must not forget that these make nice gifts for family and friends.  I just loved how it turned out 

I’ve also finished another Christmas pillow design and as soon as I have the pattern written I’ll post that one.  Hope you like my new design and thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

DREAM

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field

Frozen with snow

poem by Langston Hughes

Cherished hopes, ambitions, aspirations – a dream can be a wonderful inspiration, which I hope this little doll with her pillow will inspire someone.   

And with that, I like to introduce you to Mia.  She is dreaming of finding a wonderful home filled with love.  Mia is now in my Etsy shop.

 I hope everyone is having a great week.  It is so hot down here in Texas and it seems like it's the same in many other places.  It's kinda hard to get motivated sewing Santas and snowmen with this heat.  All I can say is…thank goodness for air conditioners!  And with that I guess I had better get back to my fall/winter crafts.  Have a wonderful weekend and stay cool!  Until later – hope you enjoyed viewing Mia and....

 may all your dreams come true!

PatC - All is Bright

Finally! Working on Christmas Crafting

Yes folks, I've put down doll making for a few days to get started on my holiday show which comes in about 4 months!  Can you believe how summer is just flying by.  I've already seen school supplies on the shelves and of course the craft stores have all of the fall items out.

I had fun making this Santa which is suppose to be an ornament, so the pattern says.  He stands 11".  Pattern is by Sandy from The Olde Country Cupboard.  I managed to get three done and will probably make at least two or three more.  For my shows I generally only make about four or five of the same.  Cute pattern and easy to make.

This pillow was also easy and Christmas pillows sell well at this show.  Oh, I also deigned a new pattern for a cute Christmas pillow...it's done, but I still have to write out the pattern.  Hopefully I'll have it ready for Etsy as an e-pattern soon.

I love this wall hanging.  I've had this pattern for a while and normally make about two of these. 

OK - confession time - in the beginning of my post I wrote that I had to put down my dolls to get my holiday crafting started.  I did do my crafting, but I couldn't resist getting started on a new doll late this afternoon.  Hopefully she will be ready for Etsy mid-week.  Hint:  She is black and white and will come with a small pillow with a message.   Coming soon so check back.  Until then have a wonderful week and remember...All is Bright!
Hugs,