Regarding Ravelry, Different is Good!

Sometimes the 'creativity bug' is nowhere to be found and then, it just jumps up and bites ya! Currently I am focusing on making my Etsy shop products stand out from the crowd. The most important question as an Etsy seller is:  "What reasons am I giving potential customers to choose my product over another?" So far, I've received my greatest response yet on this perfect little storage option that fits in seamlessly with any décor:


 

Large Basket $35

What makes my basket different from the pack? It is large enough to fill with 2-3 small blankets or throw pillows, stands up on its own once filled, and is machine washable! I am currently working on a camo version, and a dark tan flecked version using a more fuzzy yarn! I am almost done with a lavender and cream striped one too!

Coming soon!

Other things I'm working on include a scrap yarn throw blanket, which any crafter worth her salt knows is a must-have item, considering the hard-core ones are always getting stuck with project leftovers! This one I might just have to keep for myself ;) I love the colors!



I used to not really "get" coffee / tea cozies, but today as I burned my fingers on a portable ceramic coffee mug with no handles, I changed my mind. I've been churning out lots of cute versions, some for mugs with handles, some for both, and some for those portable disposable cups. What sets mine apart in the sea of cuteness? Depending on the size of your wrist, most of my Cozy Cuffs will double as a wearable bracelet! I kind of like the idea of not having to track this little helper down when you need it, and that it can add a soft, comfortable 'accessory' element to your style. Here are a few versions:

 

I am one of those weird people who crave hot soup in Summer. That might explain my strange desire to crochet thick and heavy slipper socks when it's over 80 degrees out! I made these as a gift:

What makes mine different from the others? I dot the soles with puffy paint to give them a little bit of non-slip grip or tread. The denim blue socks pictured below (fits size 7-9) are available now for $35. I welcome custom orders for one size up or down and virtually any color:

I am having a lot of fun learning wire crochet and wire wrapping because of all the endless possibilities! For me, it just reinforces the idea that you can crochet just about anything, making it kind of a 'life skill.' And with that, we'll end on an even more positive note! I asked Coquesia Belle's Great-Great-Granddaughter to pose for this picture of her sewing her very own quilt:

Sadie (left) is named after someone on my husband's side & 

Cavin (right) is a name we got from my side of the family!

 

We had the opportunity to send Sadie north for a couple weeks to visit her grandmother, my Mother-In-Law, a.k.a. fabric-hoarding crafter. (P.S. No complaints here, she keeps us in personalized pillowcases!) After seeing how quickly she got my 10 year old off and running with the sewing machine, I might have to book a 'class' myself! Sadie has strong crafting genes flowing down from both sides of the family, and as a result she is much better at sewing than I am! She is saving her quarters to buy 'fat quarters!' I'm sure ALL the grandmothers are glowing just a bit about that!