It's the first snow day of the year

The fire is going, I am sitting here drinking my coffee, listening to the kids mimic what they are hearing on the television and thinking of my to do list. Of course the first thing on that list is drink a couple cups of coffee and make my rounds on the "net", which of course has brought me here. Realizing that there was a new round on Creative Blogger's I decided today would be a good day to get that done. This week's featured artist is The Precious Willow, she makes one of a kind jewelry item's such as the beautiful earrings that you see here. You can go visit her site where she has her jewelry for sale by clicking HERE.

So, back to my to do list, I have decided that I need to yet again organize my closet in my sewing room. I kept it clean for about a year, but then I just had too many new things that needed homes that I shoved in there, so it is now a safety hazard yet again. I think the main problem in there is the book shelf. It houses fabric that I don't use, but yet can't get rid of. I am thinking of boxing those up, marking the boxes, and giving the shelf to my two small children that have a small library full of books that are scattered about.

Once I get a nice sunny day, I need to redo my pictures. I bought some very interesting pieces of scrapbook paper yesterday while I was finishing up my Christmas shopping. I figured I need to try something to make my shop look a little more interesting. I will post more about that later.

I haven't even decorated for Christmas yet, I am not really feeling it this year. On that note, my coffee cup is empty, and the day is not getting any younger, so off I go.........Hopefully I don't get swallowed up by my closet while I am in there, HAHA

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!!