Spring Craft fair

Last weekend, there was a craft fair at the fire hall.

I'm really liking my new-ish wire burlap baskets and chalk paint labels.

I decided to try some new items for summer.

 Cashmere socks!

And of course, I must have lovies for the littles.

The following items are now available at  

Studio 138, Shelburne

Bear friend in a tin

 bunny in a basket. Actually, they are sold separately.

The ever fabulous, Hand Puppets

Socks, dollies, glass plates

 And trinket tray

 This past weekend, we also celebrated Neve's 1st Communion.

T'was a lovely day for a lovely occasion with some family visiting too.

Have a good one.

Amanda

craft show bonanza!

umm, hello.... 

is anybody out there?

When the blog is quiet, life is not.

Last week, i got to return to my old neighbourhood in Toronto.

What a great whirlwind visit, despite a raging cold I got whilst there.

So glad to see everyone and to do all that was on my list.

Thanks to all.

So this week, I did two craft shows with my co-hort.. Barb.

The table on the left holds my woolen bits

 On the right, from the Glass Gallery 138

 My sweater shopping in Toronto did not disappoint.

 But can I just ask, "where are all the stripped sweaters?" 

Guess they weren't trendy last year. People haven't shrunk them yet.:}

This basket of mittens is only the outers. I still had linings to make at this point. It was Friday. A day where the kids had no school and 2 craft fairs on the weekend kind of day. STRESS.

Don't they look purdy? But now, they're all gone! Save for about 3 pairs uncompleted.

Thanks to those who bought. Enjoy. I enjoy seeing my mittens about town on other people's hands. :}

hmm, let's see. in the glass world...

Was inspired by some new white glass and happy coloured glass.

the cut glass, she go in...

 And then she come out....

all nice and smooth.

Notice the little blobby bits in the corners. Now scroll back up and see how they started out.

you're back.

Isn't that the coolest thing! 

 Glass cut into pieces willy nilly with tile cutters come out as cute blobs.

I used previous blobs as the centres of the square tiles.

Well, that's seems like enough tales today.

Stay tuned tomorrow...

A full review of the chicken's first experience with SNOW!

Oh, and it seems we now have 2 egg layers. :}

Have a good one.

Amanda

All in a Week

About a week and a half ago, I was excited about my new clothes line. Stick in the middle a la Newfoundland style.

 And after processing my dad's sudden passing and the joy of family around, I return home a week later to see that life does indeed carry on. 

The grass continues to grow.

 As do the potatoes. The front ones are in the eel grass. The soil spuds are doing better.

Beans

 Lily pads and flowers. The Spring peepers are gone! GONE! I can sleep in my own bed now. It's been since April. I couldn't sleep with their high pitched noise. But now, they're gawn. And have been replaced by the GUNG GUNG of the bull frogs. That's not so bad.

 Patches of Queen Anne's Lace

 Wild strawberries. It was one year ago that DH and I hopped on a plane to buy a house here. This house. The yard had wild strawberries in the back yard. I remembered how I would head to the cliffs of McDougal's Beach to pick the wild strawberries whenever I went home to Newfoundland in the summers. They're small, but warm and sweet.

 The hostas took over. I will certainly remember to split them up next year.

 And the first cord of 4 loads of wood arrived in preparation for next fall. Yes, with the unusually cold winter (for here), everyone was running out of wood. 

So now, everyone is piling up to dry out for next season.

I did manage to get a day and a bit of sewing in for the Shelburne Farmer's Market on Saturday.

 Market bags with longer handles as requested by customers.

 And a few little bags for the kiddies. I love this fabric. It's Tidny fabric from Ikea. 

I thought it would be quilting cotton weight, but it's more like duck and the print is huge. 

So much more than I was expecting. Perfect for the bags.

Tomorrow, I'll be making a rainbow of Monsty's.

And that's how I'm adjusting to being back to "normal". Only, it's not.

One day, one moment at a time.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the market though. ;] It's a nice place to be.

You should come.

Ciao,

Amanda

here and deer

2 more market bags. I'm still not tired of making these.

 Good thing... I still have a few pieces of great fabric in my stash!

 These two lovelies are available for sale at the Whirligig Book shop!

 The weather finally warmed up and it's been so glorious around here!

I've been enjoying these daffodils from my kitchen window, but noticed them from this angle on a walk. Notice the trees at the back from the other side of the house.

 The deer have returned. They must be quite new as there were only three a few days ago.

 The mother had twins last year. 

 Looks like she had twins again this year. There are 5 deer here. 2 new babies, 2 one year olds and the mama. Poor mama!

Did you spot Number 5? Tricky!!!!

The babies don't have the stripe down the back or the spots. Should look up why. Do they get them later? When we arrived last July, they had spots and stripes.

This coming Saturday, May 4, I'll be at the Mother's Day shopping spree at the Fire hall. 1-4

They are fund raising for an AED for Lockeport High School.

Mother's Day Shopping Party

Come support this great cause and buy something local! There will be over 30 vendors there!

Ciao,

Amanda

2 more Market bags and Spring shopping fling!

Hey, how goes? Just to let you know, I have a facebook page now for By Hook and Thread.

I just have to get it linked on my side bar. Go have a look and "like" me.

 Ok, Ok, just a few more....

 I found a box of my fabric perfect for this market bag. It's good for knitting too! gasp!!

 How's the spring weather where you are?

It's very windy here. That brings the cold. CCCCCCCoooold.

On Saturday, I'll be in Bridgewater at the Spring Shopping Fling with my wares.

Event for Home Base Businesses. There will be no entry fee for buyers, just a food/money donation for the Food Bank. 

We will be donating profits after the costs associated with the event are paid to the Food Bank. 

April 6, 2-4pm, 

Michelin Social Club  221 Logan Road, Bridgewater NS

Maybe I'll see you there? Come say hello. I'll be with a few other crafty ladies from Shelburne.

Ciao,

Amanda

Sweater trees

With a few bags of sweater bits, I sat on the floor in the middle of it and cut circles. Then some more, 

 then some more,

  until I had a little collection of trees. 

 Sweater Trees. Not sure what to do with the top yet. But you know I'll show you when I figure it out.

 Last weekend, my table was in the middle of the aisle. It's the first time I had such, so had to rethink and set the table as a walk around.

Kiddie things and ornaments on one end...

 Sweater things on the other. Some heat sacks, water bottle covers, puppets and mittens.

 My wood bin was very colourful. Felt-ful! Hair clips, felted acorns, tooth fairy bags, 

Pirates and ballerinas

 Here is a shot of my mittens at the Whirligig Bookstore. Sadly, these mittens are all gone. And so endeth my wool mittens. However, I'm ready to start a new line for my next sale in Ingomar, Dec. 8. Cotton mittens with cashmere or merino lining. Coming soon.

Have a good one,

Amanda