I am not a summer person. The cool weather we’ve been having lately is so refreshing. And when it’s cold outside, it’s time for FLEECE! How they can make such a warm soft fabric from car tires is a mystery to me, but I love this stuff. It’s a dream to sew on and my favorite quality is the clean edges- no need to worry about fraying or threads sticking out anywhere. The last weekend in September for the past 8 years or so, my two sisters, me and Mom all converge in Saugerties, NY for the Garlic Festival where we sell our fleece wares. The burning question is always, “What can we make really quickly and sell at the show?” My contributions this year will be the camera case (pictured here) and laptop bags. My daughter recently purchased one of those adorable mini-laptops for when she’s on the ship and traveling and I had to measure it so I can whip up some cool covers to sell.
On another note, here are a few things to check out. One of our Barn Sale vendors, Teresa Balkin, (maker of beautiful soy candles) is opening her own shop! Opening Day is tomorrow from 11-5 at 12644 Chapel Road, Clifton, VA. Teresa says she will still be joining us on November 13 and 14th for the Barn Sale. Mark your calendars!
If you are looking for inspiring and fun demos, visit Where Creativity Knocks, a mother and daughter crafting duo who seek out new products and techniques and then share the fun with all. If you have 3-5 minutes and want to keep up with the latest trends and products, check out an episode or two! WCK has recently added a section called “Blogger’s Bonanza” where yours truly has been linked 🙂
Seeing your camera case makes me want to go out and buy some fleece and SEW! These are adorable, Eileen….and such a cute little adornment, too! What is that made of? Or is it something premade you just added as a florish last touch? I LOVE IT! Hope you’ll post your mini-laptop bags!
Hey Kimmie! The little flower embellishment is from Paper Source and the center is a pearl included in a jar of buttons from a thrift store on the way to taking Mary back to school. Yes, will post the mini laptop bag case when I do one. Makes me want a mini laptop to use for the sample 🙂
Hello Eileen,
This is so darling!
Love Paper Source and have been shopping at their fabulous stores while visiting SF.
~ Gabriela ~
We are so lucky- got on in the next town over about a year ago- love it but can’t afford to go too much!
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