Pink Lovelys

I made 4 lovelys from this fabric and backed them with pink minkee.

 

I still have enough of this fabric to make a bag and a camera case. I've never made a camera case so I thought I would just get the dimensions of Lacy's camera and make a pattern from that.

Happy quilting!

Lovlies

I made 4 lovlies for my etsy shop. I backed them with Northern Light fleece, that is so soft. They were all the same except for the the ribbons.

Happy quilting!

Sweater

Deb offered this great baby sweater. I whipped this little sweater up last night in no time. It was so fun I will be making more in different colors. These itty bitty sweater will be going in my etsy shop. Why can't I find a sweater pattern to fit me that is this easy?

Flower Power Baby

Took some plain white onesies and added fabric flowers. I think they are too cute.

Etsy, artfire and the economy

I have always said I would never have an Etsy store as I have never cared for Etsy. However, with the economy the way it is currently and my husband getting laid off and being unable to find a job, our financial situation is in a downward spiral.

By now I'm sure you are saying "Why is she telling us this?" Well, because I wanted to show you some of the items I have been making for my etsy store.

I hope to have some tea towels applique'd and uploaded soon. I will post pics of the tea towels then after that I will be posting about them on my quilting blog.

I am also making reusable nursing pads but my daughter's friends are buying those pretty fast.

I've also made several can cozies. The cozies work up fast and I think they are pretty cute.

If you have any ideas of items that I could make to sell, please let me know.

Handmade knitting needles

One of the bloggers that I follow is Wendy. Wendy makes some very pretty knitted and crocheted items. I think Wendy is just too smart as she has started making wooden knitting needles.

These are handmade wood knitting needles and are US size 10, they are 12 inches long. These are made of a light weight hardwood called "Ramin". This wood resists warping, and withstands bending and crushing. The needles are topped with a painted wood beads. They are stained and then finished in a beeswax, so there is no varnish to ever chip or peel. Wendy test the needles for usefulness and they are smooth and do not snag.They are not only elegant but functional.

Wendy has several needles to choose from at her etsy store. So if you are in the market for some new knitting needles, check Wendy's store.