New This Week~

Well, it seems that I may be a bit out of season with this Autumn Harvest bowl, but I do think it is one of my better pieces.  I hope you like it as well.

I had fun making this purple and green bowl, using some of the fabulous vintage buttons Daryl gave me for Christmas.  It's all about the buttons!

Most of my efforts this week have been focused on completing a baby blanket, hat and bib for one of my daughters high school girl friends.  She is just like another daughter to us, so I was very excited to hear she was expecting.  The baby shower is this weekend and I'm just about finished.  I love the design that I came up with and once I get the pattern tested, I will also have that pattern available.

I hope you are having a great week!

Till next time ~~

New This Week

Warm and Fuzzy goodness has been added to my shops this week.

I just love this Morning Glory Felted Wool Lariat Necklace, just added this morning! It can be worn in so many different ways ~ The perfect gift for the hard to buy for woman.


A new set of fingerless gloves and cowl - in a softer than soft lemon yellow. Can't you just taste the lemon meringue pie just by looking at them? (my mom makes the BEST lemon meringue pie, by the way)











A fun bright felted wool bowl in 2 shades of teal with stunning red accents. This one reminds me of the American SouthWest... Definately a fun bowl to have in your home.


And getting ready for Christmas, I've added a very cute Christmas Tree Vase. Just right for peppermint sticks or put a glass inside for some fresh cut flowers.


And who could resist this soft felted wool wallet in bright teal? Made with snap closure, great for teens on the go.


Enjoy your holiday shopping by shopping from home this year - Buy handmade and Stay Warm!

New This Week

This week I have been working on a custom order for three photo album covers.

The request was for a 8 inch high and 10 inch wide book with a 2 inch by 6 inch opening in the front. The cover is to be fixed to the book with adhesive by the client and it was requested that it was made with a natural looking wool.

My trial one came out pitiful! But I think I needed to work through it to figure out what works well. The second one came out good and I'll be knitting up the remaining 2 covers this week.



I was also able to get these fun items completed this week:

Felted Card Holder $12


Knit Wool Blend Double Braided Cable Scarflette in georgeous cranberry $25


Red and Grey Felted Wool Bowl $18


All would make fabulous gifts.

New this week

I've added several new goodies to my shops this week...

Come on in and take a peek:

Felted Wool Bowl with a lovely purple rose. A perfect gift for that hard to buy for woman:



Wavy Fingerless Gloves in beautiful plum - and a matching scarflette, just to tempt you a bit more ~~




A beautiful scarflette / mini shawl knit in a lovley textured pattern in 100% wool for those chilly days ahead.

Sunday Morning

I am quite pleased with my garden so far this year. Things are starting to flower which means we will have some great fresh veggies soon. Each year I try something new and this years new item is green peppers. They don't seem to be growing very tall, but they are starting to get flowers so I'm just waiting to see what I get from them. I also have the regular stuff - beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash.














I've listed a few new items in my shop this past week. In addition to listing more vintage buttons, I've added 3 new bowls and a scarfette.

Summer Sun is a vibrant orange felted wool bowl with a large red dot on the bottom edged in brown. I think it is rather stunning.



Chocolate Blueberry is a felted wool bowl in blue and brown. I think it would be lovely in kitchen or dinning room.


This wool scarfette in avadaco is just right for fall. It is knit with 100% wool with three rows of cables.


I named this felted bowl Log Cabin as I think it would be a great accent in a rustic setting.



I have a full length wool scarf and a super size felted bowl getting ready for next week, so keep on checking in to my etsy shop and artfire studio.

Sunday Morning

Warren has gone home and life is back to normal here. I will miss the little bugger but I know he is happy back home with his Mom and Dad.

We had severe thunder storms off and on yesterday and through out the night yesterday, but woke up to a bright sunny day. Daryl and I resumed our walking schedule (we certainly didn't need to walk when Warren was here - he kept us hopping all day long!)

But now, it's back to business. I knit up a scarf and a couple scarflettes last week and they are available on etsy and artfire. And I have finally written up a pattern for the classic cable scarflette which is being tested by a wonderful woman who has been knitting for 40 years. When she gets done trying it out, I hope to have it available for sale for $5 on etsy.

New this week is a fabulous wool/silk blend cabled scarf in lucious chocolate brown. This scarf is thick, soft and warm!



Also new is a wool/acrylic blend scarflette in a double seed pattern. Just right to keep off the chill and the natural color will look great with any outfit.


This new 100% wool ribbed cable scarflette in a rich deep blue is incredibly soft and warm.


Hoping you will stop by my etsy shop and artfire studio this coming week as I will have some brand new felted bowls and another new scarflette!

Sunday Morning

It looks like it may rain today so it's a good thing I spent the day gardening and doing lawn work yesterday. I have cucumbers, beans and summer squash just popping out. It's thrilling when I see another new one starting to show itself!

This past week I added a few new items to my stores including a new felted clutch in lovely tourquoise green. This is large enough for your wallet, cell phone and other small essentials and is very soft!


Another item added to my stores is this super soft bowl made in a gorgeous blue with a 3 demensional flower that I have named Dahlia.


Of course, I added a new animal to my zoo collection. We can't forget the reptile section... Freddy the Frog is just waiting to keep babies toes warm and bring a smile to their face.


And on a more conventional note, this simple but fun bowl is sure to be useful and beautiful in any home or office


You can find more felted goodness by visiting my etsy shop or artfire studios.

Next week - be on the look out for a set of nesting bowls, more felted bangle sets, a scalloped edged bowl, and yes, Karen, my friend... a pair of piggy booties!

What's New

Yesterday I participated in an Artisian Showcase that was sponsored by my employer and it turned out very nice! I found out that we have a very talented work force and it was a wonderful opportunity to talk to people on a more personal level. It was set up like a gallery and refreshements were served ~ Lemonade, Iced Tea, Brownies and Strawberries with chocolate sauce... Mmmmmm. I was able to hand out alot of business cards and talk about my passion. I think it could have been my best day at work yet after 20 years there! I only wish I had remembered to bring my camera.

I've only added a couple new items this week as I was preparing for the showcase and mowing the lawn in between rain drops.

But here is what's new in my shops:

I love the color combination in this bowl titled Sunny Days. It just reminds me of summer:



And the colors in this bowl are so vivid!



To see more felted bowls please stop by my etsy shop and my artfire studio.

Sunday Morning

After spending all day outside doing yardwork yesterday I am really enjoying my Sunday Morning cup of coffee while the family sleeps in. I am a bit sore today to say the least, but the yard is ready for what summer will bring us this year. Our farmer friends delivered a heap of fresh from the farm fertilizer so all that is left is to til the garden. Of course, planting won't be done till the end of May because we still have the chance of more snow up here!

It's been a long winter and and I feel like a bear coming out of hibernation! The birds are singing and the daffidols are blooming.

Voting for the EFC APRIL CHALLENGE ends on the 28th, so if you haven't voted and would like to, please stop by and cast your vote. And don't forget to stop by the EFC Store as there are several items suitable for Mother's Day.

I have been busy creating Felted Wool Bowls this week and have played with some new techniques that have proved successful!

I have found a way to make them bigger without loosing stability. This method takes much longer to make, but well worth the effort. I will be sure to make more!

This bowl measures 8 inches wide and can be used as a fruit basket or perhaps for your rolls at dinner time. It is double knit on the sides for extra stability and will look lovely in any room.


Also new this week is this lovely pot with a 3D daisy on the front... what a lovely unique item for Mother's Day!


And here is one to help you celebrate Memorial Day and the 4th of July!


Hope you all have a great week ahead and that you will stop by my etsy and artfire shops.

Sunday Morning

Spring IS coming! We are starting to get to the 40 degree range here and the sun is shinning today. After a long winter, it is so nice to see and feel the sun!

I have quite a few new goodies for you this week including some brand new designs and items. Feel free to leave feedback comments on what you think of them!

I am having a ball making these felted coffee cup cozies. My newest is in a beautiful lavender:


I added a new pair of children's felted slippers in a sweet pink for your little princess:

This cable knit can be used as a choker or headband. I think it is really sweet, but would love to hear what you think:


Two new wine bottle cozies are added to the shop - one in classic cables and one in a rib pattern



And this felted bowl is sure to be my personal favorite. It really makes me think of summer time!


Please visit me on etsy, shophandmade and artfire!

New This Week ~~

Well, I am a day late on my New This Week posting. This past week has been extemely busy with Mom having her cataract surgery. She's doing great and can't wait for the second eye to get done!

Here is what I was able to list this week in my shops ~~ I hope you like them!

More coffee cozies!!


This sweet book cover is perfect for a raining day pick me up.. snuggle with a cup of java and and a good book.. What can be more soothing?


This Creme de Mint felted bowl is perfect for all your little whatnots..


And how about these sweet toddler slippers? Your little guy will be jumping around just like a grasshopper with these!


Have a great Monday, and don't forget to visit me on etsy, shophandmade and artfire!

Daisy's Week in Review

Well, it has been a busy, busy week!

Daisy finally was named and her work assignment has been established. She is one busy sheep now!

New items in my shop include:

Knit Scarf - Classic Ribbed - Mother Earth $40


Knit Scarf - Classic Cable - Montana $40


Knit Scarflette - Classic Cable - Blue Swirl $25


Knit Cowl - Blueberry Cream - $25


Knit Cowl - Pumpkin Spice - $25


Felted Bowl - Blue Snow - $17



Felted Bowl - Basketweave - $17


Felted Bowl - Daisy $36


Felted Coin Purse - Purple Passion - $20


Knit Quick GetAway Key Fob Wallet - $12.50



I am running a sale through Sunday Evening in my Artfire Studio - 20% off and FREE Shipping to my very first customer! Just mention 'Artfire Rocks' in note to seller and I will refund 20% through paypal.

Next week be on the lookout for another scarflette, two great bowls and a beautiful knit purse!

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