October 30: Outdoor Craft Show & New Items

Our little town of Long Beach has a few arts organizations that got together to do Sunday "Arts in the Plaza".  I've exhibited 4 times since May - I intended to do 4 other shows, but the weather worked against us twice, the event was cancelled by City Hall on 9/11, and another time I was just too tired form working a garage sale the day before.  So with that in mind, I set out to exhibit on the last Sunday.  Now, Old Man Winter stepped in yesterday and threw the Northeast a nasty snow storm.  The temps didn't get above the mid 40s today.  I lasted 4 hours and was done.  BUT I did sell a onesie set and a chenille quilt.  :-)

Since I called Mr. Olive to come get me at 2pm, I then spent the afternoon battling pictures and new listings.  I managed to get 4 new new posted - two new corduroy skirts and two new vintage chenille quilts.  I have one other skirt to post along with the two jumpers....What do you think?

 

Friday Night Sew-In: RESULTS

So while I didn't get any pictures posted of my results from the FNSI, I thought I'd give a pictureless update so at least when I look back, I know I did something!  I completed 4 beach totes and one adorable elephant baby blanket.  I sold one of the totes at the Craft Fair yesterday and was so happy I finished something that then sold!  I also worked on a little zipper pouch based on "Handmade by Heidi" tutorial and for a first attempt at a zipper, it didn't come out half-bad.....but that also means not half-good.  So I know the tweaks that need to be made, but am psyched that I now know I can "zipper"!  Pictures will follow.....

Friday Night Sew-In: Sept. 16th

Yay! It's FNSI time again - and I have a craft fair on Sunday so I can surely finish up projects that I can bring with me to sell.  Here is the link if you too want to join!

http://handmadebyheidi.blogspot.com/2011/09/sign-up-for-september-16th-friday-night.html

Cheers!

9/11/11: The 10-Year Anniversary

As I've posted before about listening to the first plane fly over my apartment building that fateful morning...I'm remembering this day with the mindset of tranquility and serenity.....

I hope all of you have a wonderful, safe day.

From the Mouth of Little Olive...

As we were walking up to the beach to see what Tropical Storm Irene left us:

Little Olive: Mommy, I love you...

Me: I love you too

Little Olive: Daddy said when I'm 13, I won't love you or him any more.....but I know I'll still love you

One of those moments I'll remember - and sure;y remind her of when she is 13!  :-)

More time to post later.....Happy August 31st.  Year is flying by.

July 2011: Beach with Cousins!

What is better than Fire Island days with your cousins?

Hope you're all having a wonderful July!

FNSI: Results!

I did get alot done last night.  I had many projects in-process and can now check them off the list.  The sanddollar blanket was a start-to-finish....

For a gift shop in Florida that is now carrying our light blanket gift sets:

I am finishing up an order for a bridal party - four reversible totes.  I finished the two SEASIDE last night and did the linings for the BERMUDA, the outsides of which are already done:

I also made some cell phone sleeves - you can see my HTC Inspire in the pink bubble one.  I also finished a little pink and green pouch bag that needed handles and putting together:

Finished my last JESTER tote since no more fabric.  I love the reverse in the damask:

And last but surely not least, I finished a new chenille quilt in the log-cabin style.  I added an extra row to the top and bottom to make it rectangular instead of square:

Here is the ETSY pics ofthe quilt, which will be posted soon!

 Whew! How was your Friday Night?