My 3 Etsy Shops: October 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Reminiscing

When it's cold and dark outside, I reminisce about long winter days last year and wonder what new projects we'll do this year to pass the time.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

I bought this fabulous colonial/pioneer/Laura Ingalls pattern at a garage sale last year for a QUARTER! and still haven't gotten to it. I have so much fabric at home so I didn't want to buy any nice new cotton for it but I just couldn't get the blues to match. Maybe next year.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Celebrating fall

Harvest celebrations are the best. Especially during a nice warm day. Celebration flags available here.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

But first, Halloween costumes

Before I get carried away with Christmas, we have to get through Halloween. This year, we're playing cowboys and Indians, cowgirls and Indians, that is. The cowgirl has pretty much been pieced together from various rummage sales. I'm just adding some embroidery detail to the denim shirt. The Indian is a bit more time-consuming since it's being made from scratch. It's about halfway done with all re-purposed leather found in thrift shops and rummage sales. The collar ribbon is actually Swedish cotton trim. It's so beautiful and has that indigenous look. The handmade headband was a thrift store find, too, but we had a great mailbox surprise from a friend with an inspiration from Parenting magazine and some kid-safe "jewels." So we'll probably make our own, fit for an Indian princess.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Advent calendars, stockings, ornaments

The leaves are turning, the wind is howling outside my window and I have to put on a sweater to keep warm. I can feel the holiday season approaching and it's giving me tingles down my back. It's my favorite time of year and I have a lot to prepare...