I Just Can't Get Enough....

Wool Applique!

 

 

 I have been stitching like crazy. I do all hand stitching.

 Before I finish one piece

 I have the next one all cut out and ready to go.

 I have so many ideas

 and so little time.

 Now I can't use all of these myself and I've given so many away as gifts.

That I started selling on ebay and at craft fairs.

 I had to show you this little raggedy...her face makes me laugh every time I look at her.

 Yes, I started Christmas already.

 I can't wait for Christmas. I just love entertaining for the Holidays.

I started watching the Hallmark Channel's Holiday movies...yes they are showing Christmas movies already....I love it! 

I can picture it now... stitching on a Santa, watching a Christmas movie, sipping on some warm apple cider on this cold evening. Now I just have to convince my family to watch Christmas movies in November :)

 

I just listed all these goodies on ebay.  If you're interested in seeing all my listings Click here to see them.

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

 



Happy November....

I just wanted to wish you a Happy November!

Can you believe how quickly October flew by?

 

I've been busy crafting, crafting, crafting...three more fairs to go.

This autumn wreath is what greets you at my front door.  I bought this wreath last year after fall for a really discounted price.  Now this is not exactly what it looked like.  I added some extras...more color with cranberry leaves and some ribbon.  I just love how it turned out and it's so big you can even see it from the street.

 I have to say I really enjoy making these guys or girls.  I search all year long for just the right candle sticks.  I then decide if the candle stick looks like it should be with a pumpkin or snowman or snowlady, primitive or not.

 I dusted these with cinnamon.

 Can you see the jewelry accents?  I search for all year for jewelry for just that added sparkle.  They are dusted with a real fine glitter. These are all one of a kind...no two are alike.

 Back to stitching.  I love changing up colors to see how different a piece will look.

 I can't get enough sunflowers.

 I'm big on pillows. 

My family asks me how many pillows do we need in this house....as many as I can fit!

 I had so much fun doing all the curly-q's on this pillow.

 Table topper for fall....

 table topper for winter.

So you can see how happily busy I've been. 

I'm working on some mitten table toppers and runners right now....I'll share them with you when I'm done.

 

Some of these items I will have on ebay, some will go with me on my craft fairs and some will stay right at home with me.

 

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

I Love Fall and.....

Craft Fairs!!!!

 

I'd like to share some pictures of my booth from the Holy Hill craft fair two weeks ago.

It was a beautiful day, the sun was out, no wind and plenty of shoppers.

 

See my handpainted crocks?  I bet you didn't know I painted on crocks.

See my dolls...I love picking out fabrics for their dresses and fixing their hair.



 See my wool applique?  I've been stitching like crazy.

 Grandma's suitcase full of penny rugs.

 When I get tired of stitching, I start painting, when I get tired of that I start sewing on the machine or start cutting out a new project or make a new doll. 

I had just enough time to take these pictures before the fair started.

 

Here's a list on my next fairs. Come say Hi!

 

Fall Fair to Remember

October 19th and 20th

Friday 4-8 and Saturday 9-4

 Washington County Fair Park in West Bend Wisconsin 

Booth #33

 

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

November 11

10-4

Brookfield East High School in Brookfield Wisconsin

 

Holiday Marketplace

November 17

9-4

Washington County Fair Park in West Bend Wisconsin

Booth #98

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne



Let's Cool Off With Thoughts Of....

Autumn and Winter.

 I just thought I'd share some of the stitching I've been doing.

It's been soooo hot around here....I can't wait for Autumn and Winter.

Just picture me stitching on wool at a baseball game with temps in the 90's and 100's.

Yes, that's what I've been doing...my son's baseball games can last 2 1/2 hours so what better way to pass the time between innings but to stitch.

When I stitch snowmen I try to think of cooler temps.

Or I try to remember what it feels like to add layers instead of taking them off.

Well I hope these images help cool you off a bit.

You know cooler weather is just around the corner.

I added some new things on ebay. If you would like to take a look just click here.

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

Still Stitching, Sewing and Painting....

I've been working hard trying to finish up some projects.

My days are full of sewing.... 

 more sewing....

and painting (along with laundry and cleaning).

I'm working hard to fill these shelves for my craft fairs.



Only 184 days until my first craft fair...

it sounds like a lot of time but I usually don't get much done in summer.

I'm off to get something done...

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

Finished....

I finished some of the dolls...I'll share some pictures.

My favorite parts of making these dolls....

Picking out the fabric for their clothes and

Adding their hair...the wilder the better!

I also finished up some penny rugs.

I really like the colors in this one...I might have to keep it for myself and not put it on ebay.

Enjoy your weekend,

Leanne



Raggedy Dolls, Wool Applique and A Big Thank You....

I just can't believe that it's been 10 days since my last post. 

Well, I have an excuse...the Weather here in Wisconsin has been beautiful and I've been working outside!  I don't ever remember a string of nice days like this in March.  We usually go from winter to summer but this year we are having a spring and it feels wonderful!

I'll show you what crafting I've been doing.

Working on Raggedy Dolls.

I just love how these girls look in their pretty dresses without their hair and makeup.

It's so much fun matching fabric for their dresses and aprons.

I finally finished this table mat.  

I really like how the tongues frame the picture and add more color.

This is a pattern from The Cottage at Cardiff Farms. I've had this pattern for awhile so I'm not sure where I bought it.

I'm still working on this wool applique picture.  I think I'm going to keep this one for myself so I haven't only been working on it a little at a time.

This is a pattern by Threads That Bind called Alphabet Song.

I would also like to say a big "Thank You" to Brenda at The Rusty Thimble.

I won these adorable bunny rabbits...they look perfect sitting on the mantel with all my other rabbits. I took them off to take the picture.

To visit Brenda's blog  click here.

I also added a few things on ebay and started putting some of my things on etsy too. You can find the link on my sidebar if you would like to take a look. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

Well, I have dolls calling me...they want hair!

Laundry is buzzing too.

Enjoy your day,

Leanne