Wednesday, October 31, 2007

dolly hats!


making dolly hats and working on sewing some dolls this week. i made two sewn dollies already. i will show them later. anyways here are some hats. these are all sold but aren't they cute? making maybe 3-5 more for the shop. then amigurumi time!

Monday, October 29, 2007

cutting out pieces..


here is today's project.. this one will be for me! stingy i know but this is a free pattern for personal use only so i can't share. anyways i cut out all the cloth pieces and gonna go sew now. still need to cut some felt pieces too.. pretty fabric from a scrap bag lot from etsy..off to sew

a future artist?






mikey is painting this morning. he loves to paint and color. he especially like the dot dabbers. such fun!

Sunday, October 28, 2007

new crafty supplies
















i had a coupon for joann's so yesterday we went and i got some more yarn, a couple sheets of felt, some eyes for amigurumi, a small spool of pink rick rack and some threads. my son loved the thread isle with all the pretty colors. it amazes me how well he behaves at the craft stores! lucky for me!

Friday, October 26, 2007

arrivals


todays arrivals. some very pretty japanese fabric scraps and my socks.. the fabrics are beatuful and have great texture!

a happy customer!


this is Orion who lives in Australia. her mommy bought this hat for her hoping it would fit and it does! doesn't she look sweet? thanks Linda for the pic!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

a cute hat


just finished this little hat. modeling is my ball jointed doll kemi. cute sparkley pom pom on top...

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

birds are done plus a new friend


well i finished the three birds and also a little strawberry friend today. these will be the last birds for awhile as i have other projects in mind...

cute shirt for my son


i saw this adorable shirt on janie and jack and couldn't resist!

birds in progress continued


here are the birds this morning. candy corn is done. the other three are sew..awaiting wings, beaks, feet and eyes. they should be done today..or tomorrow. isn't candy corn cute?

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

more socks



i wore my pink socks yesterday and they were so comfy so i ordered two more..it's getting cold here so it's nice to have long warm socks!

birds in progress


here are some birds. i use a pattern for the little bodies and free-hand cut the beaks, feet and wings.. the orange one (candy corn) should be done today.

Monday, October 22, 2007

today's arrivals




wow...went out to the mailbox and there were all kinds of goodies! my socks came already! super fast! my trade with julia and my frog and mushroom twill trim... julia sent all kinds of extra goodies too! thank you!

Friday, October 19, 2007

life is for the birds!


made two birdies.. baby chickens.. yesterday. the blue one is a gift for my mom. the oatmeal one will be on etsy. planning to make an orange one for etsy also.. they are really cute and tiny..

Thursday, October 18, 2007

sock dreams




so i orders some cute over the knee sock.. sweetest day gift from hubby.. they look very cute!

picasso the pear


since pedro got traded i made another pear last night. this one is named picasso..

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

a nice day for trading!



today i was lucky enough to get to trade with julia of simbiosis by julia. i traded two critters for two adorable zippy pouches to keep some of my stuff in. i just love these! can't wait to get them! thanks so much julia! you are so sweet to help me get these!

pedro the pear


here is my newest creation pedro. he is an amigurumi pear! i was trying to make a bird but then got the pear inspiration! i love how he turned out!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

dolly dreaming.....



dolly dreaming today about ilvi himstedt. she is just so sweet but the price tag is way too high for me.. sigh...

new arrivals




here are some new things.. new shoes for my son..we actually go these awhile back but his feet are finally big enough for them. my chibi baby from one red robin..too cute! i love her! and a marche zakka magazine!

looking for these things.. can you help?


i have a few things i am looking for. i'd like a kokeshi dolls like this..colors can be different..











also looking for a newer kera magazine and studio bambini magazine.. i'd rather trade for these but might buy them also..thanks!

amigurumi


yesterday's creation.. this is claire. she is so cute! she is a bear.

Friday, October 12, 2007

newest critters



here are trudy and julie. audrey is a halloween kitty ready for mischief and julie is just a sweet little lovey bunny. aren't they cute?

Thursday, October 11, 2007

field trip










my son and i went to his very first school field trip on tuesday. county line orchard. www.countylineorchard.com we picked apples, saw bees, watched the apple sorter in action and fed and petted animals. here are our pictures !

cute fabric from china


just got these two fabrics from china yesterday. they are so cute! and the seller sent two free wood buttons too!

Monday, October 8, 2007

62 hearts from etsy!


hi all, i just looked at how many etsy hearts i have today and it is up to 62! yippee and thank you to everyone who has marked the enchanted pumpkin as a favorite! here is a pic of my son mikey...
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Saturday, October 6, 2007

today


went shopping.. got several gluten /dairy free snacks for my son. and magnetic abc's for him too. here is my newest creation jack.. he is an amigurumi pumpkin guy..what do you think?

Friday, October 5, 2007

something orange and green coming soon


i have all the pieces crocheted for my newest thing..but have to sew, stuff, etc.. should be done tonight. i am slow at making things lately. just for fun here is lunna himstedt.. my sweet little girl..
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