I can’t believe TOMORROW is the big day for the 6th Annual Holiday Craftacular!  I’m all packed up with just a few hot dog ornaments left to stuff and sew up – not too bad considering where I was at just a few hours ago… Due to the nasty winter weather predictions for tomorrow I […]

I’m taking the Handmade Spark Blogger Challenge!   How has your creativity changed over the past year? Wow!  What a question – and what a perfect year to be faced with this question.  At the beginning of the year, I was focusing one the thought “What’s going to Sell?”  And as you can imagine – […]

my true love gave to me… Eight Quilts for Napping: Patchwork Quilt in Poppy by Laura Gunn from SFOQuilter Lap Quilt Strips and Squares from QuiltSewPieceful Spirit Patchwork Lap Quilt from StashThis Cathedral Window Scrap Lap Quilt from QuiltingFrenzy Lap Quilt Scraps "Gone Wild" from MoranArtandQuilts Pink and Brown Lap Quilt from StephanieSoebbing Handmade Lap […]

my true love gave to me: Seven Pillow Covers Black and White Designer Decorative Pillow Covers from ClubAloha Paisley Party Quilt and Pillow Combo from QuiltingFrenzy Flowers and Stripes Pillow Covers from UniquelyNancy Quilted Pillow Cover Batiks Twist Stripe from DebiDesigns Owl Cushion Pillow Cover from vintagesewandso Butterfly Quilted Pillow Cover from MooseCarolQuilts Purple Floral […]

Six Quilts for Babies! Blue Blues from WithHugsandStitches Hearts and Flowers Patchwork Quilt from AtTheBrightSpot Sugar N Spice Quilt from HandmadebyGiovanna ABC Bear Quilt from CreationsbyNoraMarie Even Cowgirls Get the Bends from SilverForgeFarm A Classic for Baby from SecondSanctuary Five Placemats and Tea Cozies: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6705224 Four Wall Hangings: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6703962 Three Quilted Bags: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6702835 Two Pot […]

My cousin Jamie, was married last Saturday to her now husband Matt.  When I found out she was engaged I offered to make the jewelry for her and her bridesmaids.  Here is Jamie – looking STUNNING!  She was a beautiful bride and of course – her necklace is just fantastic.  Here’s Amanda, Jamie’s sister (another […]

my true love gave to me… Five Placemats and Tea Cozies! Eclectic Garden Placemat – Set of Four from Kimbuktu Upcycled Tea Cozy and Hot Mat from Minimade Placemats and Trivet – 5 piece Set – Gold Floral from QuiltSewPieceful Tea Cozy Red Gingham Apron Print from Down Home Design Quilted Placemat Set – Cheerful […]

I have been doing craft sales for the past few years and they’ve been exciting, fun, and sort of profitable.  In fact, when I was in 6th grade I told my mom that I wanted to be a street vendor when I grew up (I know…I aimed high).  In vending at craft sales, I was […]

my true love gave to me – Four Wall Hangings…. The Peaceful Meadow Wall Hanging from Uniquely Nancy Owl Hang with you from Cinfulart Blazing Autumn Trees from TerryAskeArtQuilts   Floral Stars from Kim’s Crafty Apple Three Quilted Bags: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6702835 Two Pot Holders:  http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6701261 And a Table Runner so pretty:  http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6699891

Here’s a list (and a sneak peak) of who you can expect to see at the upcoming Craftacular! The 2010 Sixth Annual Holiday Craftacular will be December 11th, 2010 from 10am to 5pm at The East Side Club on Monona Drive. Over 40 amazing artists will be vending their goods on the day of the […]