Craftshow Set Up Day

Today was the set up day for the week long Christmas craftshow in downtown San Antonio.  I must apologize for the not so good pictures I took.  You know the feeling when you are almost at your destination and you think you packed everything and all of a sudden you remember something you forgot.  "Darn, I left my camera on the kitchen table".  And hubby says "I asked if you had everything".  So now I only have my phone camera to do what I can.

This is the grand house where the show will take place.  It's as beautiful inside as it is outside.  It was built in 1898 and has the same hard wood floors, stained glass windows,  8 fireplaces and a ghost that lives upstairs.  The house is just so wonderful to see.

My display is in the center of the room and you can view it from both sides.  It so upsets me to show these blurry pictures, but I think you can get the idea how I'm set up.  It's the best I could do.

The pictures below are from my sister-in-law, Bel's booth.  She does some beautiful work with wool.  These pictures do not do justice to her work.  Did I mention that I am her mentor!  Lol.  Bel just started the craft business and this is her second year.  I love her stuff!  There were several things I wanted from her booth to purchase, but her hubby (my brother) said, "no - Bel can make that for you for free!"  He is a silly, but adorable brother!.

That's it for now.  I'm glad this show is on the way and hope that by next Sat when we take it all down I won't have too many things coming back.  Now it's time to work on some dolls for my Etsy shop.  Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Wooly, Wooly

Let me just say - it has been a long week! So busy with work and then some family members getting sick - to include my big baby - hubby! He unfortunately got sick with the flu and as most of you all can just imagine they all of a sudden become a little helpless. So with said I have not yet finished my niece's doll or started on some new wool patterns that I had just purchased. Speaking of purchases - I just ordered that cute new bunny pattern from Maureen, Sweet Meadows Farms and can't wait to try my hand on her bunny. I am planning on making one for my granddaughter for Easter. Sooo cute!

Meanwhile, I thought I'd show you all some wool projects that I've made in the past for my own home. The first one is one of my favorites - three sun flowers. I love those colors and fits perfectly in my breakfast area. The other one sits in the living room on an end table. Goes well with my furniture there. I love working with wool. It's so simple to handle and these projects can go anywhere with you or while you sit and watch TV with your loved one. Besides, sometimes we need to just get away from that craft room!

Oh oh, hear someone calling my name! Guess I'll go and see what he needs now. As the saying goes - gotta love them!! Have a great weekend - until later - may all be bright with you.

Sydney

Sydney - a girl after my heart.

Does the dress look familiar to you? Yes, I've used this fabric before. I normally never use the same fabric on my dolls, but this is a special custom order for a friend from my high school days. Yep, many years ago and we won't be doing the math on that! LOL. Anyway, my friend saw the Valentine girl that was my give away and requested the same fabric for her granddaughter's doll. Sydney will be getting her doll on Valentine's Day.

I love doing custom orders. Her granddaughter has brown curly hair and big brown eyes. Hope she loves her personalized dolly.

I'm staying pretty busy - right now I'm finishing up a doll for my brand new great niece, which will be posted soon. Plus, I want to start working on some wool projects. I just received some new patterns and I'm itching to start working on those. Can't wait until I retire from my full time job, hummm - hopefully in about 2 years cause I'd rather be crafting!

Well, it's getting late and I have another full day tomorrow. Take care all and.......

Let your heart be glad!