tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77609803917512419772024-03-13T06:46:00.657-07:00BirdCraftBringing you handmade, farm-fresh living... without the tractor!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-83960753548956310902012-02-14T14:39:00.000-08:002012-02-14T14:39:58.125-08:00Colcha Finale: Crafting BeerWell we finished our Colcha!! <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Heather: With our busy lives, it is hard to make the time to get together to do projects like these. We tell ourselves it is easier to work alone... Yet, when we do make the effort, we are rewarded by new friendships and a sense of well-being that can only be achieved in a group setting - shared with others.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Sunday night, I arrived to the meeting to realize that this project had become a source of frustration for one of our members (and to be honest- I was working feverishly to finish my work right before the meeting as well). We were faced with a project that needed much more work done to finish, and no time left. So, rather than let this get us all frustrated, or blame each other, or ourselves, we pulled together & decided on a revision of the original design & worked together for the next 3 hours to finish what we could as a group. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I was very proud of what we accomplished, once we changed our mindset, and our design to something we all felt we could handle, the tension eased & we continued to share our stories as before, discussing all things (Grammy's, work-related issues, partnership issues, movies, generational music), and ended up singing an accapella version of "Me & Bobby McGee" while we stitched away... </span><span style="color: blue;">We also discussed how we are going to create a WIP Craft Group and have monthly get-togethers to share work, enjoy each other's company, and build on the community we have crafted. I have really enjoyed getting to know both Risa & Barbara better & look forward to our future meetings! Thanks so much for this wonderful project! </span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Risa: What an experience this has been. For me the one who barely knew what a crochet needle looked like it was an introduction to a new experience. I am still truly a novice but I hope to develop this skill. It is truly a relaxing experience. For me it continued to be an opportunity to make and develop new friendships. In the end, as the deadline was upon us stress came to the project. For a few moments we thought about abandoning the project. Ultimately a decision was made to rethink and redesign. I have to share that my contribution was the least challenging but it was inspirational to witness the determination to confront and overcome frustration. Thank you Heather and Barbara for time shared I hope it will just be a beginning.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">Barbara: As the night started out I was quite anxious, as it had become apparent that I had bitten off more than I could chew. However, Heather saved the day by arranging our Colcha around my unfinished panels and I crocheted malted barley grains at a furious pace. Risa kept the conversation going. We enjoyed a few beers and worked through the evening. As our Colcha took shape we began looking forward to our next projects. It occurred to us that we enjoy working on our crafts as a group and the gears are in motion not only to bring our craft projects to the Schnitzel House to work on while in the presence of friends, but to invite all of our friends out to join in the fun and camaraderie!</span><br />
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<div align="center">Lift a glass to barley wheat hops and water!<br />
If you can guess we lift a glass to you<br />
Who knew what barley,wheat,hops and water could do?</div><div align="center">- Risa Novikoff</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div>Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-32984718016585721502012-01-23T14:04:00.000-08:002012-01-23T14:04:06.128-08:00All about Colcha...I know I've been very quiet post-holidays, but I have been busy with a new project with friends that I would like to share with you!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BezGagrVj7A/TxxIGS30e0I/AAAAAAAAAsM/uP_ZcwvCgu4/s320/DSCN2053.JPG" width="320" /></div>I was invited by Doris Cacoilo, an awesome professor & artist who taught one of my classes at Hunter College Media Department, to join her <a href="http://thecolchaproject.org/">Colcha Project</a>. What is a Colcha? Well, it is a quilt covering, usually crocheted. This project called for me to organize a group together to plan, design and create a colcha as a group & also to examine the social dynamics this sort of project cultivates. <br />
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I decided to approach two women I knew who had expressed interest in joining me for a quilting circle. We started meeting up at our local German Schnitzel Haus, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, 3 Saturdays ago. I also asked the women to write brief journal entries about their experience in this group, so that I could share on my blog & also on Doris' blog. <br />
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[I am including our journal entries & some photos all at once on this post- so this will be a bit lengthy. However, future posts will have shorter updates & photos.]<br />
<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oVWaq2iZPOg/TxxIDEJlyxI/AAAAAAAAAr8/o2FVG8krpEk/s1600/DSCN2061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oVWaq2iZPOg/TxxIDEJlyxI/AAAAAAAAAr8/o2FVG8krpEk/s320/DSCN2061.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><em><span style="color: blue;">Heather: I was very excited with how eager both Barbara & Risa were in doing this project. Risa had never crocheted before, and Barbara was a bit more advanced. However, with this type of project, we could all go at our own pace & then piece it together as a complete project. Barbara came up with the idea of doing a quilt encompassing the different ingredients of beer; water, barley & hops. We all agreed (while we were drinking our German beers) that this was a perfect idea & split up the tasks & came up with a design- all in our first meeting! </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue;">By the second meeting, Risa had already made up her chained strands of water, I had two 12" crocheted blocks completed & a bunch of popcorn stitches done to applique onto the blocks in the end. (I thought the popcorn stitch most perfectly resembled hops, and I am using different colors of green to highlight them.) And, Barbara had picked up some really neat yarn & had begun working out her ideas of the barley.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue;">The best part of this project has been getting to know each other & the sense of community we have cultivated. While we are working on our project, we talk about all kinds of things; Risa is a retired school teacher, whom I met through the local food co-op, and Barbara used to be my neighbor who is a filmaker as well as craft brewer. We discuss art, love, family, community, politics, and share our stories with each other.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue;">I have been so pleased with people's reactions to our multi-generational project. Our waiter coincidentally was working on a crocheted hat & share his project with us, and all the patrons & staff at the restaurant enjoy seeing us on a regular basis & watching our progress. </span></em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wvv8Le1KZGU/TxxH_y9WowI/AAAAAAAAArs/QFicMD0ySlk/s1600/DSCN2049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wvv8Le1KZGU/TxxH_y9WowI/AAAAAAAAArs/QFicMD0ySlk/s320/DSCN2049.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><em><span style="color: purple;">Risa: When I was approached by my friend Heather to participate in this project I did not hesitate,but had to share with her that I had never held a crochet needle In my hands, and I was concerned that as I am not the least bit craftsy in was an unlikely participant. We agreed to meet at the Schnitzel Haus in Bay Ridge Brooklyn.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: purple;">Day 1: We are group of three and Barbara, inspired by our meeting place arrived with a suggested theme for the project. The project will illustrate the four ingredients in beer hops,barley, yeast and water. To represent these ingredients we will focus on color and shape.<br />
I was surprised to discover how quickly I was able to learn a basis chain stitch. I will be working on water. A good choice as water is fluid and imperfections less apparent. When I returned home I continued to practice. This was indeed challenging as my cat wanted the yarn for himself.</span></em><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MAwjV7K01Wc/TxxIEzG9QrI/AAAAAAAAAsE/pIIWrN_eXaE/s1600/DSCN2052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MAwjV7K01Wc/TxxIEzG9QrI/AAAAAAAAAsE/pIIWrN_eXaE/s320/DSCN2052.JPG" width="320" /></a><em><span style="color: purple;">Day 2. We continued our work, but was the most meaningful for me was the experience of building relationships, offering each other support as we shared our personal challenges.... Relationships, loneliness, motherhood you name it. Oh yes drinking beer, eating German food and watching football too. One really can crochet and do all this at the same time. What a great day!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F18uVC2Rk_0/TxxIBj7AA-I/AAAAAAAAAr0/2m5HeYNaZOQ/s1600/DSCN2062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F18uVC2Rk_0/TxxIBj7AA-I/AAAAAAAAAr0/2m5HeYNaZOQ/s320/DSCN2062.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<em><span style="color: #274e13;">Barbara: <br />
Meeting 1:<br />
I had met Heather, but I had never met Risa before. I was not sure what to expect but as we got down to business I could tell that I was with a group that will be fun, no matter what our Colcha looks like. It's a bit cliche, but sometimes it is not about the destination, it is about the journey. :D<br />
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Meeting 2:<br />
I was thoroughly impressed with the work that Heather and Risa have done on their portions of the Colcha. The colors we all chose are going to look great together. I learned alot about my fellow Colchaers as well.</span></em><br />
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So, I'll post a few things here, and a few there, and we'll eventually get all caught up! <br />
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I worked on these custom doggie coats for a lady in Texas:<br />
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I also did a market in Brooklyn Heights, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church; the Christkindlmarkt!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jRRLBf-qcNo/TvEJVWifhPI/AAAAAAAAAq8/G_4rwfQoWLA/s1600/BHmarket4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jRRLBf-qcNo/TvEJVWifhPI/AAAAAAAAAq8/G_4rwfQoWLA/s320/BHmarket4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This was such a fun market, in the basement of this church & full of Christmas cheer. It is a German-church, so we had Gluhwein, stollen, and all kinds of goodies! There was a nice steady crowd, and we even attracted one Santa Claus!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vqxD3WMc9ek/TvEJ-vux4EI/AAAAAAAAArc/ynIZah0T6Fs/s1600/santa3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vqxD3WMc9ek/TvEJ-vux4EI/AAAAAAAAArc/ynIZah0T6Fs/s320/santa3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>There may be a lump of coal in my stocking this year.<br />
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No matter what holiday you celebrate, I wish each and every one of you a very special time with your loved ones, and a new year filled with health, happiness, joy and love! <br />
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BirdBirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-10455651064643292252011-11-29T16:26:00.000-08:002011-11-29T16:26:14.559-08:00A Quilt to Remember<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VyVkg8XuiKI/TtV3MvkMOTI/AAAAAAAAApY/oimvrB6XL4o/s1600/DSCN2006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VyVkg8XuiKI/TtV3MvkMOTI/AAAAAAAAApY/oimvrB6XL4o/s320/DSCN2006.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div>This weekend I finished a quilt for a musician friend of mine. He was a rockin' bass player, and just an all around awesome guy. He, and his girlfriend Diana, would come to my early gigs and support my efforts as I would play my guitar shaking with stage fright and fumbling for my fingers to find the right chords. They both played in a larger, more well known band in town, so their showing up to my gig on an off night legitimized my music in a way... <div><br />
</div><div>Jerry found out he had cancer all through his body and decided to go into home hospice. I found out about a week later & ordered fabric to make him a quilt to comfort him until the end.</div><div><br />
</div><div>He passed before I could finish it.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Sunday, folks in my town threw a big bash for him on what would have been his birthday. People donated items, musicians played, folks danced, and we all tried to commemorate Jerry in the best way we knew how- by having a good time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0N85Gt0yOA/TtV3nW_HnPI/AAAAAAAAApg/4jHLgT-NKSc/s1600/DSCN2004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0N85Gt0yOA/TtV3nW_HnPI/AAAAAAAAApg/4jHLgT-NKSc/s320/DSCN2004.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>I donated this quilt to Diana, as I intended for her to have it all along... </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Rock on, Jerry... Rock on.</div><div><br />
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</div>Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-82451776438042983652011-11-22T19:52:00.000-08:002011-11-22T19:52:07.023-08:00And Now for Something Completely Different...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, I'm at work and I hear about this contest for the Dixie Chicks to record a cover song & upload it for a chance to win a DVD & maybe even an acoustic guitar... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, naturally, I ran right home, tuned up "Shorty" and went to town.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's the video: </div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqEcaQmD0uU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqEcaQmD0uU</a><br />
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Enjoy!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-77377387031661485432011-11-21T06:58:00.000-08:002011-11-21T06:58:36.276-08:00Cyber Monday?Well, I'm not really sure about this Cyber-Monday deal, but figured it was good incentive to get my holiday line photographed & onto Etsy... So, that's what I did all weekend.<br />
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Enjoy shopping for loved ones, knowing that you'll also be contributing to the <a href="http://www.foodbanknyc.org/">Food Bank of NYC</a>, and <a href="http://www.inourhandsrescue.org/">In Our Hands Rescue, Inc</a>. this holiday season! <br />
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-6674211478338201132011-11-20T20:14:00.000-08:002011-11-20T20:21:25.410-08:00Be Thankful...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KvWCWMWWJo4/TsnNUojJmuI/AAAAAAAAAmA/mub3YuFV-DI/s1600/DSCN1882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KvWCWMWWJo4/TsnNUojJmuI/AAAAAAAAAmA/mub3YuFV-DI/s320/DSCN1882.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
It is that time of the year when we give thanks for the good things in our lives, and think of others who may benefit from our good cheer. <br />
Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday. It's up there with Christmas, but there is something about the idea of having a holiday where you aren't required to give gifts that makes it special. (And, the loads of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies doesn't hurt either!) <br />
It's a day where we are reminded to give from our heart. <br />
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So, I was thinking of everything I'm thankful for this year, and I found myself thinking of my new friends who have touched my life without their even knowing. I'm talking about those blogger friends who create those posts that make you warmly smile, or spit out your coffee laughing (you know the ones!).<br />
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I've decided to send a couple gift aprons out to two of my new friends. The first, is Ree Drummond. You may know her as the Pioneer Woman, and if you don't- please visit her <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">here</a>! She is funny, inspiring, humble, amazingly talented, and makes me feel like we could sit on the front porch, get a keg of nails and drive 'em!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6j2EMTC79Ms/TsnNdzB7opI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ul4n_tnicyI/s1600/DSCN1875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6j2EMTC79Ms/TsnNdzB7opI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ul4n_tnicyI/s320/DSCN1875.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cowpoke apron just screamed to me "REE!" I hope she likes it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EJxUKkdlc-c/TsnNpHL1oqI/AAAAAAAAAmg/J-v0F28MOpk/s1600/DSCN1879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EJxUKkdlc-c/TsnNpHL1oqI/AAAAAAAAAmg/J-v0F28MOpk/s320/DSCN1879.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cross-back to alleviate neck strain (thanks, <a href="http://www.sewsimplepatterns.com/">Debbie Snyder</a>!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Michael Miller, is there any fabric design you can't do??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">At the very least, she can let her basset hounds drool on it...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My other friend is someone who I actually get my beautiful feedsack fabrics from, Marydon Ford of Blushing Rose Boutique. Don't know her either? Well, click <a href="http://blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com/">here</a> to visit!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been meaning to send her something, as I get so many wonderful compliments on her fabric, but it took me until today to get my tail in gear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iy7oC_FQQYE/TsnNXEp66wI/AAAAAAAAAmI/0IGraHP70nY/s1600/DSCN1883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iy7oC_FQQYE/TsnNXEp66wI/AAAAAAAAAmI/0IGraHP70nY/s320/DSCN1883.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Here is an apron I made using one of the feedsacks she sent to me (she LOVES pink). <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95600keJU7I/TsnN_fKGWPI/AAAAAAAAAmw/MIsnCDK5km4/s1600/DSCN1886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95600keJU7I/TsnN_fKGWPI/AAAAAAAAAmw/MIsnCDK5km4/s320/DSCN1886.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cross-back again... don't you feel like cooking? Or, at least pretending??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tQIpu8hFPcQ/TsnN_LoUECI/AAAAAAAAAmo/CWdTMpYhIrQ/s1600/DSCN1884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tQIpu8hFPcQ/TsnN_LoUECI/AAAAAAAAAmo/CWdTMpYhIrQ/s320/DSCN1884.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I just love how beautiful this feedsack fabric is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to both Marydon & Ree for their dedicated postings... I am very thankful for them both!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, this post has been a bit long, so I'll write again tomorrow with my NEW holiday postings on <a href="http://www.birdcraft.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>- portions of the proceeds to benefit two charities; Food Bank of NYC, and In Our Hand Rescue (Pets). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful evening & thanks for visiting me!</div>Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-41938488988443494172011-11-15T10:18:00.001-08:002011-11-15T10:18:39.863-08:00From the poultry barn...part 1I had a great time at Funky Finds in Fort Worth, TX this weekend! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1653.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1653.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1654.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1654.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Here was my space in the poultry barn:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1655.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1655.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And, after the magic!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1656.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1656.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />More to come!<br /><br />- Posted on the fly!<br />Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-14890625048912643012011-11-15T10:05:00.001-08:002011-11-15T10:24:07.406-08:00From the poultry barn...part 2And now some product shots:<br /><br />Doggie flannel coats:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1670.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1670.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Beeswax Candle Kits:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1671.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1671.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Coffee koozies and coasters:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1672.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1672.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Catnip-filled cat pillows:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1673.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1673.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Kitty stockings... Did I mention this was a cat/dog-friendly show?<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1674.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1674.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quilted hanging of Jack and Ginger (I'm not above pimping my cousin's dogs!)<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1675.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1675.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quilted wine koozies and bibs... Big and small<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1676.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1676.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Holiday big and little aprons<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1677.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1677.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Aprons hanging on the line<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1678.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1678.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sold the brown apple one right before closing on Sunday!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1679.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1679.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Of course, some candles<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1680.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1680.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1681.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1681.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And, look what my cousin made for me- a bird barn for my cards!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1682.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1682.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was a great time visiting family and friends, and meeting new folks along the way...<br />One last pitstop before signing off- my cousin took this picture of me in the neighboring sheep barn... <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/15/1683.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/15/s_1683.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Can you believe he just left me there?? <br />We were having WAY too much fun!<br /><br />Back in NY and ready for next week's show in Park Slope- cheers!<br /><br />- Posted on the fly!<br />Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-17904065871926749482011-11-02T08:51:00.000-07:002011-11-02T08:51:23.626-07:00For the Love of Coffee...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rt1ucX5P88w/TrFZFHqKVVI/AAAAAAAAAj0/ZI0jZs2Nqh0/s640/blogger-image-1831499733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rt1ucX5P88w/TrFZFHqKVVI/AAAAAAAAAj0/ZI0jZs2Nqh0/s320/blogger-image-1831499733.jpg" width="320" /></a>It may be just me... but I do have a solid, bordering on freakish, need for coffee in the morning. I need those two wonderful cups of hot, milky, coffee-enriched goodness to get my day started on the right track.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is reversible with coffee fabric on one side/NYC subway map fabric on the other...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mjTA0IHHMuM/TrFmHD8t3kI/AAAAAAAAAlM/0bGEiXH-8qs/s1600/coffee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mjTA0IHHMuM/TrFmHD8t3kI/AAAAAAAAAlM/0bGEiXH-8qs/s320/coffee.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You never know when you'll need directions!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. There are many, many lovely, talented and driven artists & crafters out there!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2. I am proud to be a part of this lively group & to be actively creating pieces of work(love).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When I get overwhelmed trying to "keep up", I have to remember that I have my own voice and my own timing. And, that is more important than just pushing objects out in the attempt to mass-market. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>I am a hand-crafter for a reason: Each item I make is made with love... and that takes time. It takes time not only to make, but also to allow myself the space to dream and create new designs. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So, for tonight, I will continue to muse... and I hope that the products of my musings will be something that delights you for postings to come.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Bird</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j4DQEQXVi6A/TrFQJjP60AI/AAAAAAAAAjs/2-1nEDCc15I/s640/blogger-image--1208177475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j4DQEQXVi6A/TrFQJjP60AI/AAAAAAAAAjs/2-1nEDCc15I/s320/blogger-image--1208177475.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-10229504744619530022011-10-20T09:21:00.000-07:002011-10-20T09:21:31.693-07:00Lists...I am a huge fan of lists. <br />
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Putting your words onto paper can be powerful. Hanging in my studio, one of my favorite quotes by <a href="http://www.maryanneradmacher.com/cgi-bin/plugins/MivaEmpresas/miva?plugins/MivaMerchants/merchant.mvc+Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=WG">Mary Anne Radmacher</a> is "The most important promises are the ones you make to yourself."<br />
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Need some wordly inspiration? Visit her<a href="http://www.maryanneradmacher.com/cgi-bin/plugins/MivaEmpresas/miva?plugins/MivaMerchants/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WG&Product_Code=31106&Category_Code=050-TUCK"> site</a> for her "tuckers" that you can put around your house, in your purse, in your car, wherever you feel you may need a moment of inspiration...<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Heather (Bird) <br />
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-79746828415955545572011-10-19T08:02:00.000-07:002011-10-20T09:22:28.003-07:00Crafts in Chelsea & Harvest Festival<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What a whirlwind of a weekend (literally), but so much fun!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58Urv8NYPqs/Tp7dBmN4GeI/AAAAAAAAAYM/0jtz6oVaLVs/s1600/DSCN1680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58Urv8NYPqs/Tp7dBmN4GeI/AAAAAAAAAYM/0jtz6oVaLVs/s320/DSCN1680.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here's some pics of my beelightful candles in & out of mason jars...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, here are some full cross-back aprons....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Now, everything is packed away & I get to work on some new ideas for the holidays. Can't wait to share with you! I will be adding listings to my etsy shop, but feel free to drop me an email & let me know what you would like. I'd be happy to make something especially for you!<br />
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And, my booth was perfectly situated next to a community garden plot!<br />
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Here is a picture of my new holiday-inspired, quilted wine gift bags:<br />
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It's even got a gift card attached & ready for that last minute dinner party! Two of the ones I made for Chanukah sold super quick- so I'll make more & post photos to etsy.<br />
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Today, I just got in these nifty lids for my mason jars:<br />
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[Forgive my messy studio- it is craft central right now & my notions & fabrics are in chaos!]<br />
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I really like both of these. I ordered small batches of each, and will see how they do this weekend. <br />
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Of course, I'll have to gussy them up a bit before hand... I'm sure I can find something to get 'em ready for the ball (pun intended)!<br />
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So, today I'll share a new book I'm reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hissy-Fit-ebook/dp/B000FC281W/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1318277371&sr=1-1">Hissy Fit</a>:<br />
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I'm itching to bake something too... maybe some comfort drop biscuits are in order???Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-80682817874070758332011-10-06T10:24:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:24:00.799-07:00Sunday Funday!Normally, my Sunday Funday just consists of me putting on a ridiculous amount of Seahawks gear & rooting on my football team...<br />
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I am busy making some special items just for this event, which I'll post later this week...<br />
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Holiday-inspired, quilted wine bottle gift bags, anyone?<br />
Holiday decorations made from recycled TimeOut magazines??<br />
Or, how about whimsical quilted mug mats for some inspiration???<br />
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Stay tuned for photos & special deals just for BNB!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-3460953279755366582011-10-06T10:14:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:14:24.712-07:00Atlantic Antic (October 2nd)The Antic was a success! I had a great time sharing my booth with Lady Three, and the weather and folks who came out were just awesome... <br />
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Here's some pics from our booth:<br />
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Now, onto this coming weekend's festival... the <a href="http://www.bkbazaar.com/">Brooklyn Night Bazaar</a>! Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-85767094019106818692011-09-30T08:49:00.000-07:002011-09-30T08:50:30.612-07:00Craft Central!Well, the time has come & market season is upon us! I have to somehow turn all of this<br />
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I am very excited... two festivals are happening Sunday, October 1st; the Third Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge, and the Atlantic Antic festival! <br />
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I will be sharing a booth with <a href="http://www.ladythree.com/">Lady Three</a> at Atlantic Antic (between Hicks & Henry), and have been working on these <br />
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I mentioned in a previous post that BirdCraft candles are now being stocked at the <a href="http://www.owlandthistlegeneral.com/">Owl & Thistle General Store</a> in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Well, we were mentioned in <a href="http://newyork.timeout.com/shopping-style/1765853/new-stores-august-18%E2%80%9324-2011">TimeOut Magazine</a> as one of their vendors! <br />
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In addition, BirdCraft candles were just added to <a href="http://www.americasvirtualgeneralstore.com/birdcrft.html">America's Virtual General Store</a>! So, this has really been an exciting couple of weeks. <br />
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Meanwhile, back at the farm... I've been roll, roll, rolling that wax and filling the order of 75 mason jar candles for <a href="http://www.beyondthehive.com/">Beeyond the Hive</a> in Fort Collins, CO! Phew! It has been a busy but fun time! I picked up some more beautiful feedsack fabric from Marydon at <a href="http://blushingroseboutique.com/">Blushing Rose Boutique</a>, and they should be ready to ship by Wednesday!<br />
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What else?? Well, I have good news: BirdCraft was invited to join the <a href="http://www.funkyfinds.com/events/experience/2011/">Funky Finds Holiday Market</a> in Fort Worth, TX on Nov. 12th & 13th. This means, I will have two markets in October; <a href="http://www.atlanticave.org/antic2011/index.htm">Atlantic Antic</a> on the 2nd & Crafts in Chelsea on the 15th, then I would have FF in November! I will decide by this weekend, but I am really leaning towards it. AND, it is pet-fr;iendly, so I'll get to make lots of cute holiday stuff for our favorite animals! <br />
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So, lots happening around the studio. I'm hoping to take some new product photos & get those posted up on the website soon, and also finish some new products to add to the line.<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-69562031156792709072011-08-09T08:42:00.000-07:002011-08-09T08:42:20.825-07:00One Down...Well, I heard back and am officially IN <a href="http://www.atlanticave.org/antic2011/index.htm">Atlantic Antic</a> on October 2nd! Can't wait to share the booth with my friend and entrepreneur Holly Luttrel of <a href="http://www.edward-owl.com/">Edward Owl</a>. Please check out her site & I'll post again with our exact booth location.<br />
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In other news...Here is a little of this & that I was working on this weekend:<br />
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Here are the beginnings of my mason jar soap dispensers & hopefully I'll get these done & ready for etsy by the weekend.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uEgp_E-AP0g/TkFUCWP_x0I/AAAAAAAAASY/YyNXVGOffNQ/s1600/mason2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uEgp_E-AP0g/TkFUCWP_x0I/AAAAAAAAASY/YyNXVGOffNQ/s320/mason2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>And, I started work on a new quilted wall hanging, and couldn't resist using my cousin's cute dogs for the picture. Meet Jack & Ginger!<br />
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Wonder what other wall hangings I might do for my friends.... :)<br />
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Lastly, I started working on my friend Melanie's baby mobile for her daughter Aire would will be born later this month. I stuffed & sewed these cute cutouts from fabric I had found, and attached them using whimsical farm ribbon. Then, I thought, maybe I should just attach these to a clothesline so she can hang them as she wishes & also take them off so Aire can play with them individually?<br />
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I may try to do the mobile idea too... we'll see. Not sure what I need to finish this one up, but it's very close.<br />
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Ok, so that's all from the farm. Have a great week & stay cool in all this heat!<br />
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Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-66588496181152209772011-08-04T08:32:00.000-07:002011-08-04T08:32:55.093-07:00Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of SummerWell, I have been running around chasing my tail this week. However, I think I am going to finally get myself somewhat organized this weekend & ready for new opportunities.<br />
I took some time away from posting as I thought "I need photos!" ... But, then I realized maybe words are just as important?<br />
Sew, I did finally finish Kinley's darling quilt, and wouldn't you know I was so excited to get it out the door yesterday that I forgot to take a photo! I will hope they take a picture of her drooling on it so I can share it here.<br />
Also, I have been very thankful to be getting lots of candle orders recently. So, I have been taking a break from sewing, and been roll, roll, rolling that beeswax! I have also been very excited to be stocking & selling these candles in general stores, so I will update in a separate post with those links. <br />
August is a month full of sun, heat, long days that don't seem long enough, and applications that are due for the upcoming holiday markets. I am happy to say I have applied for Atlantic Antic & Crafts in Chelsea! I am excited to join these as a crafter, and hope to network with even more people! <br />
I have been traveling the last few weekends, and then last weekend I rode 52 miles on my bike, had a ton of social engagements, and played music. So, this weekend, I am looking forward to a round of golf (just because), and then getting down to business. I hope to re-organize my studio space and sort my fabrics according to projects & make up a production schedule for my etsy shop, general stores & my own personal gifts. This sounds daunting just typing it, but sometimes I need to re-shuffle things to get a new view and inspiration to finish. <br />
So, here's hoping I will have some exciting photos next week & new projects to share! (Either that, or at least I'll have some photos from the 19th hole...)<br />
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Have a great week & please check out some of the blogs I follow for wonderful giveaways!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-85131818634637206702011-07-19T10:18:00.000-07:002011-07-19T10:18:12.786-07:00Beelightful Summer DaysHowdy! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! It's been pretty busy in my nest. After the Astoria Market last weekend, I turned my attention to filling my order for the new <a href="http://www.owlandthistlegeneral.com/news/320">Owl & Thistle General Store</a> opening in Crown Heights, Brooklyn! Keri Cavanaugh is such a delight & I am super excited to be a part of this exciting opening! <br />
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Now, I can turn my attention to finishing my baby neice's quilt! Here is a sneak peak of what I pieced together this weekend:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7NAtiCcAxg/TiW7PRbBZcI/AAAAAAAAASA/9bG8Wlw29gQ/s1600/kinley2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7NAtiCcAxg/TiW7PRbBZcI/AAAAAAAAASA/9bG8Wlw29gQ/s320/kinley2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Her room was decorated with contemporary colors, so I decided to be bold! It took me many months to find the exact fabrics and color combinations I was looking for, but I'm pretty happy with it & I'm hoping she will like it as well! I pieced together the top, and then hand cut the flowers and appliqued those on before sandwiching. I did this, as my sewing maching has a bit of difficulty sewing the applique stitching on such a large quilt. It's just a bit unwieldy! And, I could have hand stitched it, but I want her to actually use it before she turns 1 years old! <br />
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I should be able to finish the binding by this weekend. I am heading off to Maine for some R&R with some good friends. Of course, I'm bringing my sewing machine... I don't know what I'd do without it for such a long time! <br />
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Hope you have a fabulous day & stay cool in all this summer heat!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-48326732822729257582011-07-13T13:20:00.000-07:002011-07-13T13:20:58.125-07:00Astoria Market in July!Well, I have been remiss in my postings, but am hoping to catch up today! I joined the Astoria Market again this past Sunday and had a lovely time meeting new folks & networking. Here is a peek at my booth:<br />
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Here is a lovely lavender basket made with feedsack fabric: <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ek4WebqO2AU/Th39MryJhQI/AAAAAAAAARc/XyEaq4fPH2o/s1600/DSCN0712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ek4WebqO2AU/Th39MryJhQI/AAAAAAAAARc/XyEaq4fPH2o/s320/DSCN0712.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I also found these wonderful novelty fabrics in NC that I just couldn't pass up:<br />
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Hope you are having fun this summer as well!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-49087787938000174702011-06-21T09:53:00.000-07:002011-06-21T09:53:18.455-07:00New Feedsacks!Look what just flew into my nest:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WXGCvrRCQcI/TgDMYn1BA_I/AAAAAAAAAQY/ZWbE2U2lVEM/s1600/fs3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WXGCvrRCQcI/TgDMYn1BA_I/AAAAAAAAAQY/ZWbE2U2lVEM/s320/fs3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>A new shipment of vintage feedsacks!! I will be pecking away at these in short order...Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760980391751241977.post-41799961243604274722011-06-21T07:28:00.000-07:002011-06-21T07:29:32.311-07:00Moving & WIPI'm in the middle of moving, which is a great opportunity for me to re-organize and sort of catalog my fabrics and notions to get more inspiration for future projects. It is a revolving process, as I start one project, and then get ideas for other projects using scraps, and then get more patterns and pickup more fabric which gets me excited about other ideas... I literally have to keep lists with my ideas, and a schedule to keep me on track with what I'm creating.<br />
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But, at least I'm creating!<br />
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I was very pleased to find that I wasn't burned out after coming off of all the crazy preparations and late-night sewing for the first Astoria Market. In fact, I have found that I'm yearning to sew more, but also allowing myself some time for brainstorming to see if I can't make my ideas even more customized and fabulous....<br />
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Of course, the last thing I am packing up to move is my workstation! So, after making some homemade drop biscuits for comfort food, <br />
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I started working on some new coaster designs using scraps:<br />
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Have an inspired day!Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389583383931950446noreply@blogger.com0