New This Week

Today I am showcasing some super fun new items in my shop. I hope you will stop by and take a peek!

This pink vessel is one of my favorites ~  make with a wool and silk blend yarn and adorned with some very unique vintage buttons forming a flower. 

This morning glory hair pony will just look lovely on a little girl ~ handknit and felted in wool

Or this hip shasta daisy hair pony in blue and lemongrass green!

I had fun knitting this clutch in plum ~ perfect size for checkbooks, passports or bare necessities!

Looking for a mini wool bowl to keep your tiny items organized?  This felted bowl in wool, alpaca and camel blend is perfect!

Also - check out my clearance section ~  I'm housecleaning to make room for new work and passing some great savings on to you ~   You'll find some felted slippers for children, felted bangles, some neckwarmers and a couple felted bowls. 

Until next week ~  Stay Warm!

The Snow Has Arrived!

I was starting to get worried that we would have a green Christmas!  Not that we ever have them here in Central NY.  I think I can remember one year that it didn't snow and I've been around for quite a few years....   But, not to worry, the white stuff has arrived.

I like the way the snow covers the trees and houses. I like it more when I am inside one of those houses looking out the window.  But, here it is, in all its glory.

I've knit up a few pairs of fingerless gloves and scarflettes to keep you warm.  So stop by my shop and stock up on warm and cozy accessories to keep the chill away~

I've also added a couple felted wool bowls that make great Christmas gifts.  Fill them with candy, nuts or cookies and you have a beautiful gift that can be used all year long! 

So come on in on etsy or artfire for some fabulous finds!

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!

Fingerless Gloves and Matching Cowl

What a great gift set! Fingerless Gloves with a matching Oversized Cowl in rich maroon heather.

And if you want to make this set yourself ~ Both knitting patterns are available as well!








Be ready for the cold weather ~~ Stay Warm!

Getting ready for Christmas

It seems so early to be getting my shops ready for the winter holidays. Although I am not an early shopper, I know there are those out there that have all their holiday shopping done and stashed away sometime in July. Well, maybe someday I will join that club! Meanwhile, I am slowly stocking my shops for those early shoppers.

And while everything in my shop makes fabulous unique gifts, here are some of the items that have holiday themes. Look for more during the coming weeks as well!

Christmas Candy Dish ~ Felted Wool Green, Red and White:


Snowman Wool Nesting Bowls - He's a stacker!



Christmas Fun - Felted Wool Bowl - Green, Red and Oatmeal



Come on in and browse my shops and enjoy the fun of on-line shopping!
Valerie's Gallery on etsy and Valerie's Gallery on Artfire

Fingerless Gloves

I've been working on fingerless gloves lately and have perfected a pattern for simple, yet interesting mitts!

I love the swirly wrists and the smooth palms! The design really does fit like a glove!


I hope to make several more in various colors, but if you need a particular color or size, please feel free to contact me and I will make a pair especially for you. Or, if you are a knitter, check out the PDF pattern for these fun gloves!



And don't forget to check out this brand new matching oversized cowl!


I will be releasing the PDF file for the cowl pattern in a few days.

Stay warm!!

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.

New Felted Bowl

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, I made this felted forest green bowl with Christmas in mind. Imagine it filled with peppermints or pinecones. It just makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

But really... just for holidays? I think not! This bowl will look fantastic year round holding anything and everything... everything except your breakfast cereal, that is!

Fiber Festival

This coming weekend will be my very first experience as a vendor at an all fiber festival and I couldn't be more excited! I am heading out tomorrow with my little SUV stuffed full of fiber goodness as my daughter heads out from Vermont to meet at the 1st Annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival at the Washington Count Fairgrounds in Greewich NY.

There will be demonstrations, workshops, entertainment, live animals, spinning, weaving, and all sorts of fiberific items.



I am sure that I will be overwhelmed by all the beautiful yarns and roving. Keep your fingers crossed that I don't spend more than I make!

If you are in the area please stop in and say hello. This is a teriffic family-friendly event. Admission $5.00 and 14 &under are free.

Sunday Morning

This week I have added 2 new scarflettes in a double braided cable pattern to my shops. I just love the way they turned out and I have sent the pattern to my tester this week so I will be offering the pattern for sale soon.

I think the details are just stunning.


Pink Wool:


Winter White Wool Blend:


Both are available on etsy or artfire


I am working on some really cool wavy cables fingerless gloves this week. I have one done and can't wait to finish the second one! Hoping I will get them up on etsy and artfire before the weeks end.

Oh, and for all you fiber lovers - I will be at the Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival in Greenwich NY September 26 & 27. There will be Demonstrations, Workshops, Entertainment and even Live Animals on display. Hope I will see you there!

New Knitting Pattern

I just received the ok from my tester that this pattern is perfect and it is now available to you!

This incredible cowl is so much fun to make and although it looks complicated, it really is rather easy. It is worked in the round on circular needles and I have included an easy to follow grid to help you keep track of the rounds for perfect results!

This cowl would look fantastic in any color. I think I will make my next one in stripes! Imagine the possiblities ♥

This pattern is available in both my etsy shop and my artfire studio for just $4.50. Come and look for other patterns in my shop as well.

Black River Fall Fest

Come visit me in person at the Black River Fall Fest Saturday Sept 12 in Watertown NY!

Hope to see you there!

End of Summer Sale ~ Artfire Studio

Summer is slipping through our fingers and the cool weather is sneaking in.

What better way to start autumn off right than a sale? I have plenty of soft warm woolies waiting for you in my Artfire Studio and everything is 15% off! Now through September 15, just use coupon code: ENDOFSUMMERSALE for an automatic discount of 15% at check out!

Everything in my studio is 15% off - including ~~

Felted Wool Children's Slippers


Wool/Linen Blend Braided Cable Scarflette:


Handknit Wool Handbag:


So, come browse around in my Artfire Studio and don't forget to use Coupon Code: ENDOFSUMMERSALE to receive your 15% discount!

Wavy Cowl ~

I am so happy how this cowl turned out!



I really like it in siena and think it is perfect for fall. Let me know what colors you would like to see it in!

Where did summer go?

Just last week we had sweltering temps here in central NY. Yesterday we woke up to 55 degrees. My youngest daughter started her second year at community collgege and after labor day, the school busses will be back on the roads. My garden is starting to slow down and will soon be ready to prepare for next year and the days are starting to get shorter and shorter. Where did summer go?

Cold weather is coming soon and I have a brand new scarflette that I am most excited about that is called Waves. The one below is the first one that is available and is made in a beautiful tan and is so soft knit with a wool and acrylic blend.


I wrote the pattern out while making it and my tester is already making sure there are no mistakes. Once she is finished, this pattern will also be available in my shops, so stay tuned for that! And in the meantime, if you want to get your knitting needles clicking, check out these two knitting patterns. They are both quick and easy knits but with stunning results that will really impress your friends!



I find such comfort knitting on cold rainy days, so off I go to my knitting chair with a cup of coffee. Hoping you all have a great day!

Etsy
Artfire

New Items

As I await for the winner of my giveaway to reply to my notice, I will show you some of my newest bowls.

This brown bowl is semi-felted with wool and acrylic. I thought I would try something a bit different and am very pleased with the way it turned out. It makes a nice bowl for fruit, rolls or home decor, but would also make a great planter cover!



I am loving red lately. It is such a bold and happy color. This red wool bowl blends some orange and yellows throughout and is a nice size to hold all your little items.


This lovely grey wool scarflette is very versitile and can be worn in several different way and is super soft!


And keep you cellphone, camera or ipod scratch free in this pink knit cozy ~

Etsyversary Celebration ~~ 2 - 4 - 8

Come celebrate with me!!

On August 4 I will celebrate my 2nd anniversary on etsy. I couldn't be more thrilled and excited, and I want to share my excitement with you.

I will be running a two week long sale where everything in my shop is 20% off and FREE US shipping! No need to wait for revised invoices or paypal refunds... I went in and changed all the prices and shipping for easy check out.

Starting today - July 31 and ending August 14 - everything in valeriesgallery.etsy.com is on sale. Whether you want to stock up on some holiday gifts or just splurge a bit on yourself, you will find some great bargains!

And if that's not enough ~

I am giving away this beautiful hand knit wool braided cable scarflette to one lucky winner. Just in time for fall!


How to enter? Couldn't be easier - Just leave a comment wishing me a happy anniversary (don't forget to include your e-mail or etsy address!!) and I'll pick a winner on August 14th (my mother's 80th birthday!) Of course, I will have her pick the winner ♥♥ So just drop by and say hi and you will be entered. Good Luck!

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.