After Show Glow

Meet your Maker went really well. It was the best show i have done yet. my table partner, Favoure did outstanding. I wish there was another show this weekend.

But now it's time to get these x-mas presents done and shipped out. I can't believe christmas is next week. time is going by so fast, it feels like it's slipping thru my fingers.

Interview with a Maker: Laura Long of Laura Long Designs | Meet Your Maker Indie Craft Shows

Interview with a Maker: Laura Long of Laura Long Designs Meet Your Maker Indie Craft Shows

My Big interview with Meet your Maker

Thanks Ladies.


http://meetyourmaker.net/node/49


looking forward to the meet your maker show today. I have a couple new things and a lot of older designs from last winter. (hopefully will get rid of them so i have have room for new designs).

Meet your Maker

Indie craft show this sunday. I won't be in this one, but a good friend will. if your in the area please come by.

Pledge to give handmade

This year as in many others, I love the idea to give Handmade. I'm going to do my best this year althought i'm sure it won't be 100%. every little bit helps :)


http://http://www.portlandloveslocal.com/home/2009/11/9/portland-loves-gift-giving.html

HalloWEEN

me and Cook posing for the camera

our Scary pumpkins

Jay as Jack Skeleton

Could he be any cuter?

I had to work so this was my outfit. I had really cute orange spider web knee highs on, but they didn't make the photo.

Valentino Ruffle Shawl

Yet another commission piece done. Isn't it beautiful? this one is made out of cahmere, but i'm thinking of making one in merino (much more afforable).

Repost

so after many months i finally reposted to my etsy store.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5174177

these are all oldies but goodies. I do have some new designs coming soon. As soon as I can finish all these comission pieces i've been doing. Don't get me wrong I love to comissions and special orders, but they take away from filling my store up.

"just keep my hands moving." that's my mantra.

Cha Cha Tilli Shawl

This piece was done for a commission but i'm figuring out a more affordable way to achieve the same look. Honestly Iwasn't thrilled with the ruffles at first but then they really grew on me. This is a fun look to dress up any holiday outfit.

I Know I Know I Know

I've been awful at keeping up with this lately. Nothing really is going on in my little world, just working and knitting (for others) and cooking and cleaning. My creativity is low, but i'm starting to get inspired by fall,and i really want to make some new things to put in my etsy store and sell at some craft fairs around town. I have some really good ideas just need to get going on them and use a little extra money to buy supplies.

Meanwhile i did do this Snail Hat, not loving it but i guess it's pretty cool. hopefully the person who commissioned it will LOVE it.

wow, totally off path

i couldn't sleep so i got up to try to get some inspiration from etsy and my fellow bloggers.
i looked at my account on etsy and was so bummed because there are no longer any postings. m creativity has been so drained and all i've been knitting are things for other people. i really need to take stock and put things in their proper order. i need to live to work not work to live.

What a week so far

Wow what a week so far and i still have 5 days before heading back to Oregon. My cousin Jennifer's wedding was beautiful. it was great to see all the family.


My brother, sister, and me

the happy couple

been able to see old friends this trip thanks to FaceBook. i never thought i would join a social networking group, but FB makes it so easy. Having dinner tonight with a couple girls i knew in High School. i'm really looking forward to it.

leaving on a jet plane

so here is my prepacking. all except the ball of yarn, i was going to take it with me and work on a pair of socks but i can't find a pattern that i like. anyway i pretty much have all my outfits worked out and it's less clothing than i thought it would be. i always hate when i go on a trip and wish i would have brought a certain t-shirt or pair of pants. and the shoes of course, i always bring too many.
so i'm off to the airport in the morning, we have to drive2 hours to portland but the ticket was much cheaper than flying out of eugene.
i'm really looking forward to this trip, sad that J can't come, but i think the seperation will be good for us.
ta ta for now.

One week to go

So i found not 1 but 2 dresses for the wedding. Just have to decide which one to wear, also have to find shoes.

Finishing up the wedding present and of course i'll probably be working on it the night before i get on the plane.

Very excited to have a vacation and see my family.

3 Years

Tomorrow is J and my 3 year anniversary. Can't believe we have been married that long. time flies fast. We are pooo poor so i don't know yet what plans we will be able to pull off, hopeful at least go out for a good breakfast, but at the very least spend time with this little crazy man (sometimes my dog is so cute!).
And of course i'm sure i'll be knitting, have lots of projects to finish before leaving for MI on the 26th.

Searching for the perfect summer dress

I have a wedding to go to at the end of the month in Michigan. and i'm on the look out for the perfect summer dress. Trying despertly to find something on etsy, like this one http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25550163 , or at my local resale stores. i'll keep you posted on my progress.

Happy Memorial Day!

So on this beautiul day we went to "Jerry's" our local hardware store and bought some lovely flowers and lettuces, hot peppers and tyme to liven up our patio.

Still Here.....

So i haven't posted in quit a while. I've had writer's (or crafters) block. I would say that I'm still not yet fully recovered but my creative juices are starting to flow again. Hence the photos of my back room.

It is such a mess, and i really need to use it to it's full potential. So the goal to day is to clean and organize it as well as work on a bunch of knitting. Wish me luck.

New Lux Cowel

Lux Cowel

50 alpaca, 50 wool

8" tall x 24" around

$35.00 plus shipping

So i had a women at work ask me if i could knit her a cowel. and of course i said yes. I really like how it turned out.

it has a very luxurious feel., so this is my new "Lux Cowel" . it's available now but i will really be pushing it next fall.

Made from a super yummy yarn that is 50% alpaca and 50% wool. i will also be doing 100% alpaca, and 100% cashmere.

Great Knitting Party

I taught a group of 9 year old girls how to knit tonight at a birthday party sleepover. they all did such a great job, and i had a really good time.
this was my first knitting party here. It went so well, i really look forward to doing more.
thanks, Laurie and Mia for being my hostesses.

Spring has Sprung

I'm so happy the weather is getting beautiful. the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding. pretty soon summer will be apon us.

I know,...... "Gag me with a spoon"

I know it's so cute it's gross.

but until i have kids, you're just going to have to settle.

New Dog Park sweater

Cook in his new "Dog Park" sweater.

he looks all preppy.

New scarf

A bit of everthing scarf- Sea.

made from leftover bits.

7.5" wide x 65" long

$35.00 plus shipping

Fishermans Chunky Cable Cardigan

Here is a new sweater design. Available at Jennifer Knits and thru me. Made out of Rowan Big Wool.

Soft Horizons

this is Soft Horizons Fiber. my new LYS. this is where i work part time, while i try to get new designs out on etsy.com.
all the women who work there are so nice and helpful to a new comer like me. i know before long it's going to be like a second home to me, just like Jennifer Knits was.

Classes and Parties

Prices are as follows:
one on one $15/ hr
2-5 people $18/ hr
6-10 people $20/hr
11-15 people $25/ hr

This does not include cost of materials. $10-$15 per person depending on project and quality of yarn.

Blanket finishing is $75.00. additional $10.00 for every extra square that needs to be knit to finish blanket.

One on one or small groups can consist of learning basic stitches, trouble shooting, or how to fix mistakes.
Parties for baby, bridal, birthday stc.... consist of each person learning the basic knit stitch and knitting a square. All the squares will then be made into a blanket for the guest of honor. parting gift for guests will be a set of Bamboo needles.
Or each person can learn basic knit stitch and knit a scarf for themselves.

*I am open to negotiate some prices, and marerials used*

It's a New Day

So here is my blog that i hope to replace my website. And also keep you updated on the goings on in my life.